A new seven-story, mixed use building is planned for the corner of East Beaver Avenue and South Pugh Street.
If plans for the residential and commercial development are approved, the existing building at 138 E. Beaver Ave. would be demolished. The site was previously the location of CVS, which closed in July.
The preliminary land development plans will be discussed at Wednesday’s State College Planning Commission.
Plans for the 74-foot building submitted to the borough by owner Pugh Centre LP call for commercial space on the first two floors and residential units on the upper five floors.
The building, called The Icon in architectural plans submitted by WTW Architects of Pittsburgh, would include 55 apartments with a range of units up to five-bedrooms. Six apartments are proposed as inclusionary units.
The commercial tenants aren’t indicated in the plans, but space is designated for three tenants on the first floor. Plans also show a fitness center, lounge and laundry area on the second floor.
Eighty-four parking spaces are provided on two levels.
After discussion by planning commission, comments will be incorporated into a review letter before the project moves forward.
A somewhat similar project is already under way about a block east on Beaver Avenue. A seven-story, mixed use building is under construction at 260 E. Beaver Ave. The former site of Canyon Pizza, the new building there will include first floor retail space, 40 apartments on the next five floors, and office space on the top level. Underground parking is also incorporated in the plans.
