September 9, 20213 yr 48 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Panera Bread near German Village closes It would be a shame if this was replaced with decent development…. The company that owned Panera bread, owns the building. They didn’t respond for information on what they will do with the property. So that was the old Clarmont, which in 2007(February)on this thread had a proposal: Quote One of the city’s pre-eminent powerdining spots has plans to shift into overdrive. The owner of the Clarmont Restaurant, 684 S. High St., would like to tear down the 60-year-old icon and build in its place an eight-story restaurant, condominium and retail development. Many of the particulars are to be determined, such as how the project would be funded and how long the restaurant would have to be closed. But owner Thom Coffman thinks that it’s time to take the Clarmont, a longtime favorite of politicians, lawyers and business people, to another level. Well if they were thinking about it then, why should someone not revisit this idea? Apparently from the comments it was ugly but there is no available pic. And they could always go higher(to better annoy the GV "whalers".)
September 9, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: Panera Bread near German Village closes It would be a shame if this was replaced with decent development…. The company that owned Panera bread, owns the building. They didn’t respond for information on what they will do with the property. I give it by the end of the year we hear a new proposal. Between a dev here and a dev at the Copious site, we could see some decent amount of housing/density coming to this side of High!
September 10, 20213 yr Every whale needs a pod, so I fully support the building being replaced with something big.
September 10, 20213 yr 21 hours ago, VintageLife said: Panera Bread near German Village closes It would be a shame if this was replaced with decent development…. The company that owned Panera bread, owns the building. They didn’t respond for information on what they will do with the property. Edited September 10, 20213 yr by DarkandStormy Very Stable Genius
September 11, 20213 yr 6 hours ago, DarkandStormy said: I read about this earlier and was wondering if that was responsible for the closing. Gotta pay those legal bills.
September 11, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, jonoh81 said: I read about this earlier and was wondering if that was responsible for the closing. Gotta pay those legal bills. Hopefully it forces him to sell also. Sounds like a huge dbag.
September 27, 20213 yr On 6/28/2021 at 12:45 PM, NorthShore647 said: The large development on the Whittier Peninsula just east of the Scioto Audubon Metro Park by Zimmer Development Co. has new renderings (from the upcoming July 1, 2021 Brewery District Commission Meeting): This plan diverges significantly from what was proposed in late 2019: So apparently this is back to the commission for a conceptual review. It seems it has grow to 7 stories. For what it’s worth, the comments from the commissioners on the past review, said they wanted to see some differentiation in style of building and that they aren’t all the exact same. It usually allows us to open up the file and see the designs, but it wasn’t opening. here is some info on it “Zimmer Development Co. (Applicant) CSX Transportation (Owner) This development was conceptually reviewed at the July 1, 2021 BDC hearing. Revised materials have been submitted. New Construction Construct a residential development with three residential buildings each containing amenities and parking within the structure. Phase 1 of 3 includes a residential building with 345 parking spaces, 260 dwelling units along with 5,000 square feet of interior amenity space and additional exterior amenities. Construction to be 7 stories tall; 2 stories of type I concrete podium and 5 stories of type V wood framing on top. The larger site will have a system to address floodplain issues and water retention.”
September 27, 20213 yr 7 minutes ago, VintageLife said: the comments from the commissioners on the past review, said they wanted to see some differentiation in style of building and that they aren’t all the exact same Agreed.
September 27, 20213 yr If it doesn't have any vision to it, then I'll still advocate scrapping it. What an amazing opportunity to waste on remarkably lazy design.
September 30, 20213 yr I was able to find the renderings. It still doesn’t look that great. If they go with the vines on the garage, that will look good, part of the year. Edited September 30, 20213 yr by VintageLife
October 1, 20213 yr "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 6, 20213 yr On 5/14/2021 at 5:42 PM, VintageLife said: Looks like they are planning a retro remodel! Great news here and cannot wait to see it. Hopefully if it goes well, they will buy the one across the road and do that one also. Retro Remodel Planned for High Street Motel They didn’t release new renderings or anything yet. Noticed today that the remodel of South Wind is now underway!
October 8, 20213 yr 🙄 North Carolina developer scales back plans for Whittier Peninsula project – again “Zimmer Development shared with the Brewery District Commission on Thursday new conceptual plans for the project near Scioto Audubon Metro Park. This time around, the plans call for three residential buildings instead of five for the site at 142 W. Whittier St. The three, six-story buildings would be built in a pod-like formation. Each building would have about 250 units, 5,000 square feet of amenity space and 350 parking stalls, according to plans presented to the commission. The buildings would be built in three phases. Two of the floors would be dedicated to parking, according to the plans. There will be one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments available, with pools and a courtyard amenity area planned. Some units would have a view of downtown, others Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Depending on the length of the permitting process, the project could break ground in the next six months to a year, Zimmer previously told Business First. Commissioners were supportive of the new plans and encouraged the developer and architect, NBBJ, to get creative with the building designs.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/10/08/whittier-peninsula.html Retweet to part I bolded, though. But on the plus side, they might get a new tap room in the neighborhood: Nocterra Brewing pursuing Brewery District taproom “The Powell craft brewery is developing its second location at 516 Maier Place on the Whittier Peninsula, next to Scioto Audubon Park. The project’s conceptual plan was approved by the Brewery District Commission Thursday night. She said the goal is to create a space that will go well with the 5.Live (formerly Vertical Adventures) Bloc Garten climbing gym next door. The planned taproom would sit in the crook of the gym’s L-shaped footprint. In addition to the main patio at the ground level that will open to the taproom’s inside via garage doors, the plans also include a rooftop patio. Davis said it will have an “open atmosphere” provide views of downtown and the park. The commission praised the project as a “great addition to the neighborhood.” Nocterra still would need final approval of its plans. The brewery has not yet responded to questions about its plans and the timing for the project.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/10/08/nocterra-brewing-pursuing-brewery-district-taproom.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=bn&utm_content=co&ana=e_co_bn&j=25279000&senddate=2021-10-08 Edited October 8, 20213 yr by amped91
October 8, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: 🙄 North Carolina developer scales back plans for Whittier Peninsula project – again “Zimmer Development shared with the Brewery District Commission on Thursday new conceptual plans for the project near Scioto Audubon Metro Park. This time around, the plans call for three residential buildings instead of five for the site at 142 W. Whittier St. The three, six-story buildings would be built in a pod-like formation. Each building would have about 250 units, 5,000 square feet of amenity space and 350 parking stalls, according to plans presented to the commission. The buildings would be built in three phases. Two of the floors would be dedicated to parking, according to the plans. There will be one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments available, with pools and a courtyard amenity area planned. Some units would have a view of downtown, others Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Depending on the length of the permitting process, the project could break ground in the next six months to a year, Zimmer previously told Business First. Commissioners were supportive of the new plans and encouraged the developer and architect, NBBJ, to get creative with the building designs.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/10/08/whittier-peninsula.html Retweet to part I bolded, though. But on the plus side, they might get a new tap room in the neighborhood: Nocterra Brewing pursuing Brewery District taproom “The Powell craft brewery is developing its second location at 516 Maier Place on the Whittier Peninsula, next to Scioto Audubon Park. The project’s conceptual plan was approved by the Brewery District Commission Thursday night. She said the goal is to create a space that will go well with the 5.Live (formerly Vertical Adventures) Bloc Garten climbing gym next door. The planned taproom would sit in the crook of the gym’s L-shaped footprint. In addition to the main patio at the ground level that will open to the taproom’s inside via garage doors, the plans also include a rooftop patio. Davis said it will have an “open atmosphere” provide views of downtown and the park. The commission praised the project as a “great addition to the neighborhood.” Nocterra still would need final approval of its plans. The brewery has not yet responded to questions about its plans and the timing for the project.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/10/08/nocterra-brewing-pursuing-brewery-district-taproom.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=bn&utm_content=co&ana=e_co_bn&j=25279000&senddate=2021-10-08 The taproom is a nice thing, but the overall residential project? *sigh of resignation* They really can't do much of anything if or until they are willing to address the access issue IMO. One little road leading off Whittier is not enough for a large project-there should be two access points to the park and any development around it. Just 'meh' to anything there at this time-I think the original proposal with the 30 story building was always suspect because of the half-@ss way they dealt with where the second entrance would be on the north end of this, and now with the pandemic's effect on office space, along with the single access point, I will not expect much from this site. Also isn't part of it in the flood plain? I would rather they build up and develop the rest of the strip along and east of the tracks-from across from Liberty Place down through Lang Stone to Brewer's Yard. That would at least be right by Kroger and walkable to the South High retail strip. They could always build a pedestrian/bike bridge over the tracks to the park-a lot easier, more feasible(and cheaper)than an actual roadway bridge. Just my opinion of course.
October 8, 20213 yr It's quite the downgrade to go from like 10 buildings above 7 stories with 1 at least 30 stories to 3 low-rise buildings that won't even be built at the same time. This feels like a bait and switch of the worst kind to me. I'm doubting the developer ever even had the resources to build what was originally proposed. Next downgrade will be a surface parking lot with some planters, with the commission telling them to "get creative" with the choice of plants. Edited October 8, 20213 yr by jonoh81
November 5, 20213 yr North Carolina developer gets conditional approval for Whittier Peninsula project “A long-gestating residential project slated for Whittier Peninsula now has conditional approval from the Brewery District Commission. Commissioners were generally supportive of the Zimmer Development project site plan at their Thursday evening meeting. In the latest proposal, the development would feature three seven-story buildings built in a pod-like formation. Each building would have about 250 units, 5,000 square feet of amenity space and 350 parking stalls, according to plans presented to the commission. The buildings would be built in three phases. Two of the floors would be dedicated to parking, according to the plans. Zimmer will need to return to the commission to get final approval on materials to be used on the first phase of the project, details of plantings and details of how traffic would flow around the first phase.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/11/05/whittier-peninsula.html
November 5, 20213 yr 22 minutes ago, amped91 said: North Carolina developer gets conditional approval for Whittier Peninsula project “A long-gestating residential project slated for Whittier Peninsula now has conditional approval from the Brewery District Commission. Commissioners were generally supportive of the Zimmer Development project site plan at their Thursday evening meeting. In the latest proposal, the development would feature three seven-story buildings built in a pod-like formation. Each building would have about 250 units, 5,000 square feet of amenity space and 350 parking stalls, according to plans presented to the commission. The buildings would be built in three phases. Two of the floors would be dedicated to parking, according to the plans. Zimmer will need to return to the commission to get final approval on materials to be used on the first phase of the project, details of plantings and details of how traffic would flow around the first phase.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/11/05/whittier-peninsula.html Great news as far as I'm concerned! More height, density and not needing street or surface lot parking are all positives in my book.
November 16, 20213 yr Crews continue to work on the new dog park at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. (This will replace the old dog park at the back of the park.)
November 16, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, CbusOrBust said: Crews continue to work on the new dog park at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. (This will replace the old dog park at the back of the park.) Did they say what would be updated in the new one or is it just bigger overall?
November 16, 20213 yr 2 minutes ago, 614love said: Did they say what would be updated in the new one or is it just bigger overall? The new dog park will feature artificial turf (the current one has a tendency to be a mud pit, especially at the entrance) in addition to grass. I think it'll actually be a bit smaller than the current one. ODOT will be using the location where the current one is to stage equipment and materials for the next phase of I-70/I-71 construction. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/08/20/new-artificial-turf-dog-park-coming-scioto-audubon-metro-park/8177105002/
November 16, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, .justin said: The new dog park will feature artificial turf (the current one has a tendency to be a mud pit, especially at the entrance) in addition to grass. I think it'll actually be a bit smaller than the current one. ODOT will be using the location where the current one is to stage equipment and materials for the next phase of I-70/I-71 construction. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/08/20/new-artificial-turf-dog-park-coming-scioto-audubon-metro-park/8177105002/ There was a city worker out on site that said he thinks the old one is supposed to close in December. That could give us a clue as to when the new one may be open.
November 16, 20213 yr 24 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: There was a city worker out on site that said he thinks the old one is supposed to close in December. That could give us a clue as to when the new one may be open. The Dispatch article I linked says the plan is to close the old one on December 3 and open the new one on the same day.
November 16, 20213 yr 7 minutes ago, .justin said: The Dispatch article I linked says the plan is to close the old one on December 3 and open the new one on the same day. my bad! i wasn't able to open your link earlier
November 23, 20213 yr Kelley Cos. renovating Brewery District motel “An old motel in the Brewery District is getting a retro makeover from developer Kelley Cos. The new and improved South Wind Motel is scheduled to open this winter. The motel, built in 1959, fell into disrepair in the 1980s and 1990s and was known to charge hourly rates, according to a news release. The Kelley family purchased the building earlier this year and has been working on an extensive renovation since June. They marked their progress this week with the installation of a new sign, designed by Andrew Kern of Flat Black. Kern took inspiration from local iconic mid-century signs, including Plank’s Café on Parsons, Planter’s Peanuts on State Street and the former Rife’s Market sign on 5th Street, according to the release.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/11/23/south-end-motel.html
November 24, 20213 yr 5 hours ago, amped91 said: Kelley Cos. renovating Brewery District motel “An old motel in the Brewery District is getting a retro makeover from developer Kelley Cos. The new and improved South Wind Motel is scheduled to open this winter. The motel, built in 1959, fell into disrepair in the 1980s and 1990s and was known to charge hourly rates, according to a news release. The Kelley family purchased the building earlier this year and has been working on an extensive renovation since June. They marked their progress this week with the installation of a new sign, designed by Andrew Kern of Flat Black. Kern took inspiration from local iconic mid-century signs, including Plank’s Café on Parsons, Planter’s Peanuts on State Street and the former Rife’s Market sign on 5th Street, according to the release.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/11/23/south-end-motel.html Cannot wait to see this finished. Hopefully it goes great for them and they buy the crappy motel across the street also.
January 20, 20223 yr Was in the brewery district today and snap a photo of one of the Hoster buildings. It has windows now and looks great. Edited January 20, 20223 yr by VintageLife
January 20, 20223 yr 25 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Was in the brewery district today and snap a photo of one of the Hoster buildings. It has windows now and looks great. What was the proposed opening date for this again? Looks awesome.
January 20, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, 614love said: What was the proposed opening date for this again? Looks awesome. I think they are leasing for it now, but not sure when they plan on opening it up fully. They still have a lot of work to do.
January 20, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, 614love said: What was the proposed opening date for this again? Looks awesome. Most recent update I can remember is the one from CBF (link below) that says it will be finished summer of 2023. These old building rehabs can take a lot longer than predicted, due to the unpredictability of the building’s underlying condition, plus the current supply issues (see the Trolley District rehab, for example(!)).
February 11, 20223 yr An update to this brewery district project. Edited February 11, 20223 yr by VintageLife
February 11, 20223 yr That looks good to me. They’re retaining most of the original structure, which is far better than it continuing to deteriorate.
February 11, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, amped91 said: That looks good to me. They’re retaining most of the original structure, which is far better than it continuing to deteriorate. I agree...this looks really good to me!!
February 11, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, amped91 said: That looks good to me. They’re retaining most of the original structure, which is far better than it continuing to deteriorate. I don’t see why they couldn’t do some restaurant space in the warehouse, but maybe they will have some in the original 7 story building.
February 11, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I don’t see why they couldn’t do some restaurant space in the warehouse, but maybe they will have some in the original 7 story building. Am I reading it correctly that they intend to use the one-story warehouse building as parking space? A restaurant in the 7-story building overlooking the park and riverside would be a pretty neat destination.
February 11, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, amped91 said: Am I reading it correctly that they intend to use the one-story warehouse building as parking space? A restaurant in the 7-story building overlooking the park and riverside would be a pretty neat destination. Yeah I think the warehouse will be parking. According to the other pictures there will not be restaurant space, at this time. Yeah I think a rooftop restaurant option would be great here.
February 22, 20223 yr Developer wants to turn Brewery District factory and warehouse site into apartments A developer wants to transform a former shoe factory in the Brewery District into 100 apartments. Stonehenge has plans to redevelop the former Jones Heel Manufacturing Co. building at the corner of South Front and West Whittier streets. The project, as currently proposed, would renovate the existing seven-story building into a multifamily building. According to documents submitted to the Brewery District Commission, the focus would be on "community workforce housing" to serve the Brewery District and surrounding neighborhoods. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/02/22/jones-heel-redevelopment.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 22, 20223 yr 45 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Developer wants to turn Brewery District factory and warehouse site into apartments A developer wants to transform a former shoe factory in the Brewery District into 100 apartments. Stonehenge has plans to redevelop the former Jones Heel Manufacturing Co. building at the corner of South Front and West Whittier streets. The project, as currently proposed, would renovate the existing seven-story building into a multifamily building. According to documents submitted to the Brewery District Commission, the focus would be on "community workforce housing" to serve the Brewery District and surrounding neighborhoods. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/02/22/jones-heel-redevelopment.html Stonehenge. They took years and years on the Pierce in the Discovery District, and the Valencia in the Short North. Both projects are "meh" quality at best. I hope they turn out a better project here. On 12/17/2017 at 9:09 PM, aderwent said: Here is what is being called Southern Tier at Front and Whittier streets. It is adjacent to the entrance to Scioto Audubon Metro Park. The corner opposite here has a sweet old brick factory for lease for office space that would be perfect for residential conversion if you ask me. Someone listened! Edited February 22, 20223 yr by aderwent
February 24, 20223 yr New Plan Submitted for Historic Shoe Factory Site A new plan to redevelop a collection of vacant historic buildings at the northwest corner of Front and Whittier Streets has been submitted to the Brewery District Commission. In August, representatives of the Stonehenge Company presented a concept to the commission that called for demolishing the former warehouse building located at 841 S. Front St. (known as the Jones Heel building), and replacing it with a new building that would hold parking and about 100 apartments. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/new-plan-submitted-for-historic-shoe-heel-factory-site-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 31, 20223 yr Most recent proposal from Schooley Caldwell on a newly constructed entrance to their Front and Fulton project. https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fcolumbusohdev.box.com%2Fs%2F9fi3zdynt5hcm58h1oept3zlsv5cjbfl
May 17, 20223 yr Not sure if it’s been posted in here before, but the Brewery District commission will review a proposal for a 354-space parking garage at the Front & Fulton project next month. https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fcolumbusohdev.box.com%2Fs%2Flosld9picb89xn7kyrw44h9ov3qes3qy
May 17, 20223 yr 20 minutes ago, amped91 said: Not sure if it’s been posted in here before, but the Brewery District commission will review a proposal for a 354-space parking garage at the Front & Fulton project next month. https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fcolumbusohdev.box.com%2Fs%2Flosld9picb89xn7kyrw44h9ov3qes3qy I’m glad it has some type of design and isn’t just another crappy parking garage.
May 17, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, VintageLife said: I’m glad it has some type of design and isn’t just another crappy parking garage. It kinda looks like a spec manufacturing building. Looks like it would belong in an industrial park.
May 17, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, TIm said: It kinda looks like a spec manufacturing building. Looks like it would belong in an industrial park. It’s not great, but I don’t think it looks that bad. If I am remembering the layout of that area, it will mostly be hidden also
May 17, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, amped91 said: Not sure if it’s been posted in here before, but the Brewery District commission will review a proposal for a 354-space parking garage at the Front & Fulton project next month. https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fcolumbusohdev.box.com%2Fs%2Flosld9picb89xn7kyrw44h9ov3qes3qy I'm really feeling the "Field Brick Custom Blend". Sounds like a flavor of coffee.
May 17, 20223 yr 10 hours ago, amped91 said: Not sure if it’s been posted in here before, but the Brewery District commission will review a proposal for a 354-space parking garage at the Front & Fulton project next month. https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fcolumbusohdev.box.com%2Fs%2Flosld9picb89xn7kyrw44h9ov3qes3qy For a parking garage, this does not look that bad. Can someone let me know the exact location? I am not sure the listed address as shown on Google maps is the correct location.
May 17, 20223 yr 31 minutes ago, Toddguy said: For a parking garage, this does not look that bad. Can someone let me know the exact location? I am not sure the listed address as shown on Google maps is the correct location. I’m pretty sure it is this one in the yellow.
May 18, 20223 yr 34 minutes ago, Toddguy said: For a parking garage, this does not look that bad. Can someone let me know the exact location? I am not sure the listed address as shown on Google maps is the correct location. Yeah, I’m kinda surprised they’re going for something decent with the exterior for something that will largely be hidden from view.
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