Contractor to block sidewalk for Lasale Hotel rehab; city approves 12–16 week permit

PBS design build requested permission to block parking spaces and set up a protected pedestrian walkway in front of the Lasale Hotel at 5262 Home and Avenue while the company rehabs the building facade. Sean Man, who identified himself to the board as "I I'm Sean Man, project manager for PBS design build," said the contractor will remove several parking spaces for staging and will provide an overhead canopy so pedestrians can pass safely.

Staff told the board the plans had been reviewed and recommended approval; the board moved and approved the permit. The contractor said if work will extend beyond the 12–16 week window, it will return to the board for additional permission. Plans indicated masonry reface work and canopy protection over the sidewalk.