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Believe me. I appreciate density and work on high density projects on a daily basis. But this is on a neighborhood street that’s already too busy and almost completely surrounded by R-4. I just don’t think 4-5 stories is the right fit here. Along South? Definitely. And replacing Southgate apartments? Bring it on. Would be interested to hear if anyone knows of any initial plans for the land. Looks like no matter what happens a rezoning will have to take place.

CMS has the old Colinswood land off of Scaleybark up for sale/lease. Does anyone know if there are any plans for this land yet? Would hate to see something too dense especially since it’s surrounded by SFR. https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/construction/facilityplanning/Pages/PID-14909432---Scaleybark-Road-Surplus.aspx

Does anyone have a site plan for this?

I just received a notice for rezoning 2021-076 from White Point Partners. It's 5.8ac, part of OMBs parking lot as well as 6 adjacent single family lots. Anyone know what's going on? There was an article in CBJ and it was super vague...

I work in single family residential and we get a lot of requests for ADUs (accessory dwelling units) as well as accessory structures that are not full living spaces but rather a rec room with a bathroom. That being said, I've heard that there will be some changes coming in the new ordinance to allow some flexibility (or at least more definitive language around these, especially since AirBnb wasn't a thing when the last ordinance was released). Does anyone have any ideas what info surrounding ADUs/accessory buildings are in the new document?

Can you do 6 with wood? I thought it was just 5 floors of wood over 2 levels of podium (which is what they have here it looks like).

Okay, first, most architecture firms (especially in this current market) are working on more than one project at a time. So it most likely didn’t take them two full solid years. Second, most architects love to use the ‘real’ materials and their initial design includes these materials. But then the projects are priced and come in too high, so alternate products have to be selected. (This saves money, lowers the perceived quality, and takes TIME.) Third, there is quite a bit of time to get through Meck Co commercial permitting. If you’ve ever tried to take a large project through that process you will understand the time (and numerous revisions) required to navigate that process. It is not fun at all but a necessary step. Fourth, just because you finished the design and permitting of a project doesn’t mean it’s ready to build. The developer and GC need to line up schedules/financing/etc. So can we please lay off the architects here? They usually aren’t the ones that jump at the less expensive building materials but are often forced to find a decent alternative because of cost. And they are also often pushed to work harder and faster only to have other folks sit on the project for months.

My husband works at WeWork SouthEnd and noticed a lot of Amazon space... no one has moved in yet. Anyone know more details there?

Any chance you have a site plan of this one?

This building is going for Historic tax credits, so they were not able to paint any brick that wasn’t already painted. The front elevation as well as part of the upper elevation needed to be repainted. Everything else was left as is. I went in that building prior to construction of the apartments as well. The lower floor on the rail side was stuffed with so much crap... like years of left overs from Goodwill drop offs. The space right above that was storage for 1980s traditional hotel furnishings. It looks a LOT different now than it did back then!

Is there any more info about this project out there? I’ve seen lots about their project on Tremont, but this is news to me.

I’ve heard from a few different people now that the Scaleybark Library/ Crosland Green Shopping Center (MW corner of Scaleybark and South), is going to be redeveloped. There have been plans here forever (from BB+M) but it’s been stalled. Are there new plans to start this project up soon?

I had the opportunity to try out Siggy’s tonight for dinner. It was delicious! I definitely recommend giving it a try. I think the first official day that it’s open is Tuesday.

David Weekley will also be building there and have a generic website up. http://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/new-homes/nc/charlotte/coming-soon No plans, prices or elevations available yet...

That's correct. 2 buildings with 24 units each and a few private garages tucked in the back of the first floor.