September 21, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, 614love said: I think I’ve still seen a crew working on it, but with all of the Ramp Up construction/lane changes, I don’t really go by much anymore. I’ll have to make a trip past here soon. As recently as July, Schooley Caldwell was working with the BD commission to get the design for the front addition approved.
September 22, 20222 yr On 9/20/2022 at 7:15 PM, 614love said: MKSK just posted these today, so at least something is going on. No idea what it is for.
October 24, 20222 yr does anyone know what they are doing with this building? It’s the building attached to the old Panera bread building. I don’t remember seeing anything about it. 690 South High Street Kelley Companies (Owner) Approve Application # BD-22-11-001, 690 South High Street, with the following clarifications. Re-Stripe Existing Surface Parking Restripe the existing surface parking lot at 690 S High Street to meet the requirements of 10 parking spaces, per submitted site plan. Note: The site plan requires review by City Zoning staff. Applicant is to return to Brewery District Commission if any revisions to the site plan are required following Zoning review
October 24, 20222 yr 12 minutes ago, VintageLife said: does anyone know what they are doing with this building? It’s the building attached to the old Panera bread building. I don’t remember seeing anything about it. 690 South High Street Kelley Companies (Owner) Approve Application # BD-22-11-001, 690 South High Street, with the following clarifications. Re-Stripe Existing Surface Parking Restripe the existing surface parking lot at 690 S High Street to meet the requirements of 10 parking spaces, per submitted site plan. Note: The site plan requires review by City Zoning staff. Applicant is to return to Brewery District Commission if any revisions to the site plan are required following Zoning review A new salon: And I believe someone on here posted the former Panera is going to be a noodle restaurant.
October 24, 20222 yr 57 minutes ago, amped91 said: A new salon: And I believe someone on here posted the former Panera is going to be a noodle restaurant. Ah well I guess something is better than nothing. Yes the old Panera will be a cocktail focus bar that will have food.
October 27, 20222 yr 😢 Front & Fulton mixed-use development near downtown Columbus delayed for at least a year “The Front & Fulton project in Columbus' Brewery District appears to be delayed. In August 2021, the development team behind the project told Business First that they were readying for tenants and that the project would wrap up by late 2023. At that time, the developers said the projected cost was about $70 million. Now, the total project cost is $113.7 million, according to an application for a state tax credit. The developers are requesting a $9.3 million transformational mixed-use development (TMUD) tax credit. The project now is planned to start in March 2023 and wrap up in March 2025, according to the latest TMUD application. According to the TMUD application, all the buildings are structurally sound, but require complete restoration of the exterior masonry, window replacement and interior demolition. The project touts apartments, offices, commercial retail space, outdoor gathering space and more. The application to the state says that the developers have, "the capacity and resources to execute this significant project, but that "without the TMUD credit, advancement of the project is in jeopardy."‘ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/10/27/front-fulton.html
October 27, 20222 yr 5 hours ago, amped91 said: 😢 Front & Fulton mixed-use development near downtown Columbus delayed for at least a year “The Front & Fulton project in Columbus' Brewery District appears to be delayed. In August 2021, the development team behind the project told Business First that they were readying for tenants and that the project would wrap up by late 2023. At that time, the developers said the projected cost was about $70 million. Now, the total project cost is $113.7 million, according to an application for a state tax credit. The developers are requesting a $9.3 million transformational mixed-use development (TMUD) tax credit. The project now is planned to start in March 2023 and wrap up in March 2025, according to the latest TMUD application. According to the TMUD application, all the buildings are structurally sound, but require complete restoration of the exterior masonry, window replacement and interior demolition. The project touts apartments, offices, commercial retail space, outdoor gathering space and more. The application to the state says that the developers have, "the capacity and resources to execute this significant project, but that "without the TMUD credit, advancement of the project is in jeopardy."‘ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/10/27/front-fulton.html They should only be able to qualify if they bring back the hotel portion.
November 4, 20222 yr Glad they’ll be closer to downtown. They we’l will also be taking up space in the building at 605 S Front. Goodwill Columbus to move headquarters to the Brewery District “Goodwill Columbus will move its headquarters into Grange Insurance's building on South High Street in the Brewery District. "We fully acknowledge the lives that were changed in our Edgehill Road building, but this is also a very exciting new chapter for Goodwill Columbus," Goodwill CEO Ryan Burgess told Columbus Business First. “We are thrilled to be heading to the south side of Columbus. There is a lot of development occurring in the neighborhood and it puts us close to some of the places we serve in the community." Burgess said Goodwill's administrative staff, about 70 people, will move into the 17,000-square-foot space in the second quarter of 2023. That's about the same amount of space those workers currently occupy on Edgehill. In addition to administrative offices, Goodwill will lease an adjacent 9,000-square-foot building at 605 South Front St., also owned by Grange, that will house free job training services open to the public. Burgess hopes to move into the administrative offices and the workforce lab at the same time.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/11/04/goodwill-columbus-grange-insurance-hq-grandview.html
December 15, 20222 yr On 8/16/2022 at 8:21 AM, amped91 said: Interestingly, looks like Schiff will have their High & Blenkner project, which had already received approval in June, back before the BD commission, asking for a further reduction in required parking space. I guess they replaced some of the parking with a few additional units. Bumping this d/t the discussion in the GV thread. Looks like this project was originally approved by city council in June at 67 units and 68 on site parking spots. Schiff returned to the BD Commission in August to amend that to 75 units and 44 on site parking spots (with the deficit made up somewhere off site). Not sure where it’s gone since then—whether it’s received a vote or is still just hanging out. I would definitely like to see this get built, though.
December 15, 20222 yr 5 hours ago, amped91 said: Bumping this d/t the discussion in the GV thread. Looks like this project was originally approved by city council in June at 67 units and 68 on site parking spots. Schiff returned to the BD Commission in August to amend that to 75 units and 44 on site parking spots (with the deficit made up somewhere off site). Not sure where it’s gone since then—whether it’s received a vote or is still just hanging out. I would definitely like to see this get built, though. Here is what I just found from the October meeting, they had the updated 75 units with 44 spots. The issue of Infilling one (1) window and one (1) door on the north elevation of the original building and creating one (1) new window opening on the north elevation was discussed. The Commission and HPO staff referred to the Brewery District Guidelines for Doors and Windows, which both state that original openings should be retained even if the building is being converted to a new use. It was noted that complete original walls and the interior of the building will be demolished, so the retained north elevation should retain original openings. Applicant will either revert to the original approval (BD-21-10-007/October 7, 2021), return to the Commission with a solution to retain the existing door/window openings on the north elevation of the original building, or return to the Commission with a different proposal. It also appears that the commission did approve the variances that had been asked for, including the extra units and less parking. they didn’t take a vote on the removal of old windows with a replacement of a window in another location. Edited December 15, 20222 yr by VintageLife
December 15, 20222 yr 12 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Here is what I just found from the October meeting, they had the updated 75 units with 44 spots. The issue of Infilling one (1) window and one (1) door on the north elevation of the original building and creating one (1) new window opening on the north elevation was discussed. The Commission and HPO staff referred to the Brewery District Guidelines for Doors and Windows, which both state that original openings should be retained even if the building is being converted to a new use. It was noted that complete original walls and the interior of the building will be demolished, so the retained north elevation should retain original openings. Applicant will either revert to the original approval (BD-21-10-007/October 7, 2021), return to the Commission with a solution to retain the existing door/window openings on the north elevation of the original building, or return to the Commission with a different proposal. It also appears that the commission did approve the variances that had been asked for, including the extra units and less parking. they didn’t take a vote on the removal of old windows with a replacement of a window in another location. Good to hear! I hope the 75 unit version gets built, but either way, this will look really nice along High St.
January 13, 20232 yr Yeah! This is another big project on the south side I’m excited to see start. “The project was before the Brewery District Commission last week for a conceptual review, meaning no action was taken. But after years of back and forth, the developer now feels confident about its design. It plans to go back to the Brewery District Commission in the next few months for a certificate of appropriateness and hopes to start work on the project this summer or fall. Adam Trautner, vice president of Stonehenge, said the developer has made significant progress on the project design and the locations of its access and egress points. "We want this building to fit in with the neighborhood," he said. The project, as currently proposed, would renovate the existing seven-story building into a roughly 100-unit apartment building. There would be one- and two-bedroom units, ranging from about 600 square feet to 1,300 square feet. The existing tower and the exterior walls of the warehouse would be preserved. The roof of the warehouse would likely be removed to make way for a new building, which is planned to step down as it gets closer to the more residential areas of the neighborhood. The project is expected to be built in phases, starting first with the tower portion and then moving onto the single-story warehouse portion that fronts South Front Street.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/01/13/jones-heel-redevelopment.html (Also, has anyone noticed if any work has started on the Whittier Peninsula residential project yet?)
January 13, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, amped91 said: (Also, has anyone noticed if any work has started on the Whittier Peninsula residential project yet?) I was just back there yesterday checking some of the freeway construction and I didn't see any movement on this yet
January 13, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, amped91 said: Yeah! This is another big project on the south side I’m excited to see start. “The project was before the Brewery District Commission last week for a conceptual review, meaning no action was taken. But after years of back and forth, the developer now feels confident about its design. It plans to go back to the Brewery District Commission in the next few months for a certificate of appropriateness and hopes to start work on the project this summer or fall. Adam Trautner, vice president of Stonehenge, said the developer has made significant progress on the project design and the locations of its access and egress points. "We want this building to fit in with the neighborhood," he said. The project, as currently proposed, would renovate the existing seven-story building into a roughly 100-unit apartment building. There would be one- and two-bedroom units, ranging from about 600 square feet to 1,300 square feet. The existing tower and the exterior walls of the warehouse would be preserved. The roof of the warehouse would likely be removed to make way for a new building, which is planned to step down as it gets closer to the more residential areas of the neighborhood. The project is expected to be built in phases, starting first with the tower portion and then moving onto the single-story warehouse portion that fronts South Front Street.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/01/13/jones-heel-redevelopment.html (Also, has anyone noticed if any work has started on the Whittier Peninsula residential project yet?) Good lord the amount of time it takes for developers to get approved is atrocious. The city needs to fast track the overhaul of the zoning.
January 13, 20232 yr 18 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Good lord the amount of time it takes for developers to get approved is atrocious. The city needs to fast track the overhaul of the zoning. Only 3 or 4 dozen more public meetings to see how every neighborhood Karen feels about density, then another 2 years of paying consultants to create a heirarchy of the responses, and then 3-5 more years of paying consultants to create an outline of a plan based on the heirarchy. Then maybe a decade or so before the tentative implementation of the consultation on a few corridors *just to see*. Then...
January 13, 20232 yr And then they recognize that it's been 10 years and the recommendations are already out of date and decide to restart the process. I'm also not sad to see the Whittier Peninsula project stall. I (not so) secretly want them to scrap it and sell it to another developer who will do better. I am a adamant believer that 'meh, good enough' is not remotely appropriate for that site.
January 13, 20232 yr 29 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: And then they recognize that it's been 10 years and the recommendations are already out of date and decide to restart the process. I'm also not sad to see the Whittier Peninsula project stall. I (not so) secretly want them to scrap it and sell it to another developer who will do better. I am a adamant believer that 'meh, good enough' is not remotely appropriate for that site. I actually don’t mind this building. With the original historic building remaining in the back, I don’t see what else you could do in the front. What would you like to see it as, or are you talking about the project in the other side of the tracks?
January 13, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I actually don’t mind this building. With the original historic building remaining in the back, I don’t see what else you could do in the front. What would you like to see it as, or are you talking about the project in the other side of the tracks? This project is great. I like it alot. I've always dreamed of a loft condo on the top floor of the original structure, actually. I'm referring to the one across the tracks adjacent to Audubon.
January 13, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: This project is great. I like it alot. I've always dreamed of a loft condo on the top floor of the original structure, actually. I'm referring to the one across the tracks adjacent to Audubon. Okay, yeah I agree then, that project has a lot of potential and is being wasted with the current proposal.
February 16, 20232 yr On 10/8/2021 at 1:05 PM, amped91 said: 🙄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 Plans for this brewery were submitted to the commission. Thought this was dead to be honest, but I’m glad to see it. Edited February 16, 20232 yr by smjjms
April 18, 20232 yr Some updated drawings for the Jones Heel building redevelopment. I don’t think the original plans had the two buildings connecting? Im glad it’s still in the works, though. This could end up being a really great project.
May 9, 20232 yr Developer’s plan to transform South Side shoe factory inches forward “A Gahanna developer’s years-long plan to transform a bygone South Side shoe factory into a five-story apartment building earned a tentative thumbs-up from city planners last week. On Thursday, the Brewery District Commission said it is pleased with The Stonehenge Company’s progress on its proposal to convert the former Jones Heel Manufacturing Co. buildings into a 100-unit apartment complex while keeping intact the brick facade that once housed an integral part of Columbus’ shoe-rich history. Though the Commission stopped short of granting its official conceptual approval of the building – as was the hope of Stonehenge’s planning and development director Doug Ervin – Commissioner Cynthia Hunt said the design has “grown tremendously” since its first draft, leaving Ervin and his colleagues optimistic. If approval is granted by fall, Ervin said he estimates construction to begin at the end of this year or in early 2024.“ https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/developers-plan-to-transform-south-side-shoe-factory-inches-forward/
May 9, 20232 yr 25 minutes ago, amped91 said: Developer’s plan to transform South Side shoe factory inches forward “A Gahanna developer’s years-long plan to transform a bygone South Side shoe factory into a five-story apartment building earned a tentative thumbs-up from city planners last week. On Thursday, the Brewery District Commission said it is pleased with The Stonehenge Company’s progress on its proposal to convert the former Jones Heel Manufacturing Co. buildings into a 100-unit apartment complex while keeping intact the brick facade that once housed an integral part of Columbus’ shoe-rich history. Though the Commission stopped short of granting its official conceptual approval of the building – as was the hope of Stonehenge’s planning and development director Doug Ervin – Commissioner Cynthia Hunt said the design has “grown tremendously” since its first draft, leaving Ervin and his colleagues optimistic. If approval is granted by fall, Ervin said he estimates construction to begin at the end of this year or in early 2024.“ https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/developers-plan-to-transform-south-side-shoe-factory-inches-forward/ Good lord just pass the damn thing. This commission is almost as bad as German village.
May 9, 20232 yr So what is the commission asking for now? I feel like the reason it hasn't been approved is a key component of the report... thats missing...?
May 9, 20232 yr 58 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: So what is the commission asking for now? I feel like the reason it hasn't been approved is a key component of the report... thats missing...? I haven't watched the meeting, but the agenda says the developer only brought it forward for a conceptual review. That means the commission provides feedback but doesn't take a vote.
May 9, 20232 yr This is Stonehenge we're talking about. Remember how long it took them to build the Pierce and Valencia buildings? I'd be surprised if these apartments are delivered before 2027.
May 10, 20232 yr Redevelopment of old Brewery District shoe factory steps forward A development that would give new life to the former Jones Heel shoe factory could break ground early next year. After tweaking the design of the adaptive reuse of the warehouse, Gahanna-based Stonehenge was in front of the Brewery District Commission again last week. The commission reviewed the project conceptually, meaning no action was taken. Updated timeline for the project The developer's goal is to have a certificate of appropriateness by September or October, said Doug Ervin, director of planning and development for Stonehenge. Ervin plans to be back in July for another conceptual meeting. If the project gets a certificate of appropriateness, Stonehenge could break ground at the beginning of next year on the redevelopment. This timeline is a slight delay from what developer has planned, but Ervin said that the new design and feedback from commission members has made the project better. The new design includes more glass on the new-build part of the building, so that the original warehouse and six-story tower remain the focus of the project. Along with glass, the new part of the building will be metal, to lean into the site's industrial history. The existing warehouse and tower will be incorporated into the project, which is expected to include 100 apartments. The design steps back the part of the building that is closest to single-family homes to the north of the site. Ervin said the project will now include more outside space, such as courtyard areas, a dog park and a second-floor amenity deck. "We want it to have this Tivoli Garden effect to it, with some little seating vignettes out there and string lighting," Ervin said. Waaaay more below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/10/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
June 22, 20231 yr 10 minutes ago, amped91 said: Updated renderings for the Jones Heel building: Is it just me or does that look really bad compared to the original renderings?
June 22, 20231 yr The critical part of this whole thing will be what is the green material? Stonehenge has made something of a cottage industry out of delivering conceptually sound projects with extremely sloppy detailing and cheap materials (see the pierce downtown, the valencia in the short north) I hope the commission holds them accountable to get this done right
June 22, 20231 yr 17 minutes ago, NW24HX said: The critical part of this whole thing will be what is the green material? Stonehenge has made something of a cottage industry out of delivering conceptually sound projects with extremely sloppy detailing and cheap materials (see the pierce downtown, the valencia in the short north) I hope the commission holds them accountable to get this done right Yeah, if it was high quality material it could look great. The commission should make them use green terra cotta similar to what they used on The Fitzroy in New York. Sure it will cost more, but it’s not like these units will be less than $1500 a month.
June 22, 20231 yr That would be great ... But I'm betting we'll get fiber cement board spray painted green
June 23, 20231 yr 12 minutes ago, NW24HX said: That would be great ... But I'm betting we'll get fiber cement board spray painted green I think it will be some s**tty metal panels, like the White Castle building in the short north, or is that fiber cement also? I sent the brewery district commission an email saying they should urge the developer to use quality material like the terra-cotta
July 21, 20231 yr Was really hoping this project got scrapped, but looks like it will still be happening.
July 21, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: Was really hoping this project got scrapped, but looks like it will still be happening. Where's this?
July 21, 20231 yr 14 minutes ago, columbus17 said: Where's this? This wooded area if I remember correctly.
July 21, 20231 yr 13 minutes ago, columbus17 said: Where's this? The Whittier Peninsula. Like right next to the Bloc Garten building.
July 21, 20231 yr 17 minutes ago, columbus17 said: Where's this? It was originally meant to look like this it will now just be 3 of these crappy looking boring buildings Edited July 21, 20231 yr by VintageLife
July 21, 20231 yr 4 hours ago, VintageLife said: It was originally meant to look like this it will now just be 3 of these crappy looking boring buildings Yeah we can live without that.
August 21, 20231 yr On 8/15/2022 at 7:37 PM, smjjms said: Looks like you won’t be getting your wish. An entity called Ben Bulben LLC submitted the below application to the brewery district commission. Looks like it’s going to be some restaurant. I looked up Ben Bulben LLC and couldn’t find much of a connection to any restaurant. It does currently have a registered trade name for Lagree House, which is the exercise place on High.The renderings are pretty clear this won’t be an exercise facility though. The owners must be trying their hand at a food concept. https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fcolumbusohdev.box.com%2Fs%2Fguopypcx2k9u77nagox2dh1k0hx78rr4 New signage going up at the old Panera Bread location on South High today More on Cobra found here: https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/food/2022/10/10/cobra-to-celebrate-cocktail-culture-late-night-fare-on-south-high/69552187007/
August 21, 20231 yr Here are some more updated renderings of the Jones Heel building. Really wish the commission would just approve this thing already. If they use quality material for the green portion, this building could end up being one of the best in the city.
August 22, 20231 yr 11 minutes ago, ink said: Like the green! Do it. Like I’ve said in another post on this, I would love for them to use the green serpentine stone that is similar to the Methodist church on Broad st downtown. Or an even better option would be to use green terra cotta like they used on the Fitzroy in New York. I have a feeling if they use the metal panels for this, it will look really bad. Edited August 22, 20231 yr by VintageLife
September 7, 20231 yr Schiff Capital Brewery District project delayed, with hopes to break ground in 2024 Michael Schiff's planned Brewery District project is on hold for now, but the developer hopes to break ground next year if financing comes through. Schiff has hit pause on building at 514-518 S. High St. until the firm secures funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the project. "There's a lot of uncertainty right now," Schiff said. Columbus City Council rezoned the High Street site in June 2022. The property was home to the restaurant Copious from 2015 to 2019. Schiff's development would keep the existing front and side facade on the southeast corner of High and Blenkner streets. The Pierre, as the building will be called, would have 72 units. The shell of the old Copious restaurant will be leased to a new tenant, said Schiff. This plan is a change from an earlier iteration of the developer's vision, which would've torn down the existing building and replaced it with a six-story project with more ground-floor retail space.
September 7, 20231 yr At least it sounds like the Livingston Ave one isn’t getting further delayed, based on that article. Im not feeling super optimistic about the Pierre moving forward though, unfortunately.
September 7, 20231 yr 4 hours ago, amped91 said: At least it sounds like the Livingston Ave one isn’t getting further delayed, based on that article. Im not feeling super optimistic about the Pierre moving forward though, unfortunately. The funding issues are worse than he's leading on - I see this going nowhere. A lot of these Schiff projects seem to do that though...
September 8, 20231 yr 59 minutes ago, columbus17 said: The funding issues are worse than he's leading on - I see this going nowhere. A lot of these Schiff projects seem to do that though... Blows my mind how companies aren’t getting funding. The population in Columbus is continuing to grow and these projects will all fill up.
September 8, 20231 yr My understanding is the copious project is dead, it just didn't pencil out He does own the building though, so will likely be either a) keep trying to do something there, b) lease it out, or c) sell it to someone else who can
September 8, 20231 yr 11 hours ago, VintageLife said: Blows my mind how companies aren’t getting funding. The population in Columbus is continuing to grow and these projects will all fill up. This is just pure speculation but it seems like Schiff in particular might be the problem here. He seems to have fallen out of favor with investors or something because his last few proposals around town have fallen through.
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