Davidson East: East Nashville, Inglewood, Madison, Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory

[smeagolsfree]

The more and more I see Main Street, the more it is starting to remind me of S. Congress in Austin. Once the Station East project is built, the similarities will really be evident as there is a grouping of high-rises on the South Bank of Lady Bird Lake in Austin just off of SoCo, but the Station East will bury those buildings. The other big difference is that in Austin there is a park all along their south bank which limits the downtown from stepping across the river.

[markhollin]

A bit more info on the potential hotel project at 701-707 Main St:

Omega Hotel Group (which owns 14 hotel, including Holiday Inn Express in MetroCenter and Hyatt Place near the airport) hopes to acquire properties at which are located two empty buildings. The structures previously housed a Subway and a UPS Store, among other businesses, that were heavily damaged in the March 2020 tornado.

The Hasty family plumbing business has owned the property since 1972.  In early 2021, the property was offered for sale for $6 million. However, updated marketing materials note $8 million.

No word y et on what the final sale price will be, nor the size and brand of the hotel being considered.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/hotel-developer-looks-to-buy-east-nashville-property/article_b9c6b0ea-2a65-11ee-aa77-c38449a019a5.html#tncms-source=login
 

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of he frame:

[andywildman]

1 hour ago, markhollin said:

A bit more info on the potential hotel project at 701-707 Main St:

Omega Hotel Group (which owns 14 hotel, including Holiday Inn Express in MetroCenter and Hyatt Place near the airport) hopes to acquire properties at which are located two empty buildings. The structures previously housed a Subway and a UPS Store, among other businesses, that were heavily damaged in the March 2020 tornado.

The Hasty family plumbing business has owned the property since 1972.  In early 2021, the property was offered for sale for $6 million. However, updated marketing materials note $8 million.

No word y et on what the final sale price will be, nor the size and brand of the hotel being considered.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/hotel-developer-looks-to-buy-east-nashville-property/article_b9c6b0ea-2a65-11ee-aa77-c38449a019a5.html#tncms-source=login
 

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of he frame:

For the zoning/planning gurus (and councilmember) on this board, between the UDO, UZO, and MDHA that all apply to the lots, what tools does the city have to make sure this hotel development turns out more like Waymore (formerly Fieldhouse Jones) and less like 941 Main (building formerly known as Bridal Suites)?

[Bos2Nash]

1 hour ago, andywildman said:

For the zoning/planning gurus (and councilmember) on this board, between the UDO, UZO, and MDHA that all apply to the lots, what tools does the city have to make sure this hotel development turns out more like Waymore (formerly Fieldhouse Jones) and less like 941 Main (building formerly known as Bridal Suites)?

I'd have to dig into the documents, but I am pretty sure both projects you referenced were done as "by-right", which means that both are possibilities. MDHA would have the most say I believe with materiality and massing limits that are stricter than the other two documents. 

I believe the biggest issue with the Bridal Suites from an execution standpoint was the way the building sat at the sidewalk and the backflow preventer (water piping at the KOI end of the building). It's possible that Bridal went through BZA for things, but I am not sure on the history.

[MVF]

On 7/25/2023 at 10:52 AM, Bos2Nash said:

I'd have to dig into the documents, but I am pretty sure both projects you referenced were done as "by-right", which means that both are possibilities. MDHA would have the most say I believe with materiality and massing limits that are stricter than the other two documents. 

I believe the biggest issue with the Bridal Suites from an execution standpoint was the way the building sat at the sidewalk and the backflow preventer (water piping at the KOI end of the building). It's possible that Bridal went through BZA for things, but I am not sure on the history.

The thing that irks me about the Bridal Suites is how it would be instantly better with a different paint color, better landscaping and cool branding. It wouldn't even be that expensive to improve it from being a total eyesore!!

[Bos2Nash]

2 minutes ago, MVF said:

The thing that irks me about the Bridal Suites is how it would be instantly better with a different paint color, better landscaping and cool branding. It wouldn't even be that expensive to improve it from being a total eyesore!!

The biggest bust in my opinion is there is no discernable entrance along the street. I think CM Withers and I have discussed this in passing, but the fact that there is no entrance (only minor unit entries). While this person found a market for these units, I think it is safe to say this building does nothing to contribute to anything to the street/neighborhood/city as a whole other than being a property tax contributor.

[donNdonelson2]

Sharing Donelson news from Facebook, posted by a Donelson based realtor 

[markhollin]

National HealthCare Corp. will develop a multi-family residential complex at 4214 Central Pike in Hermitage  t hat will be made of of six 3-4 story structures on 14 acres.

More at NBJ here:
 

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2023/08/04/deal-dash-hotel-converted-to-affordable-housing.html

[Bos2Nash]

On 8/4/2023 at 4:00 PM, markhollin said:

National HealthCare Corp. will develop a multi-family residential complex at 4214 Central Pike in Hermitage  t hat will be made of of six 3-4 story structures on 14 acres.

More at NBJ here:
 

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2023/08/04/deal-dash-hotel-converted-to-affordable-housing.html

This is an amendment to an SP put into place all the way back in 2014! Site Plan from the Development Tracker. The Dev Tracker calls Flournoy Development Group as the developer (maybe an affiliated company to National HealthCare Corp?). Dynamik Design out of Atlanta appears to be the architect involved with the project. 

Site Info per the Cover Sheet.

A 1.45 Parking-to-Unit Ratio is being provided.

[markhollin]

900 @ Cleveland (7 stories, 255 units, internal garage) update: all windows installed.

Looking NW from intersection of Dickerson Pike and Cleveland St:

Looking NE from Cleveland St., 1/2 block east of I-24 inner belt:

Looking SW from intersection of Dickerson Pike and Whites Creek Pike:

[markhollin]

The Lucy (3  stories, 26 townhomes) update: topped-out.
 

Looking SE from Dickerson Pike, 1/2 block north of Lucile St:

Looking NE from intersection of Dickerson Pike and Lucile St:




Looking north from Lucile St., 1/4 block east of Dickerson Pike:

 

Looking NW from Lucile St., 1/3 block east of Dickerson Pike:

[markhollin]

Station by Alta (4 stories, 3012 units, conversion of former small warehouse and service station to retail/restaurant space) update: topped-out on southern structure; northern structures up to 3rd level.

Looking SE from western ramp of intersection of East Trinity Lane and Ellington Parkway:

Looking south from eastern ramp of intersection at East Trinity Lane and Ellington Parkway:

Looking north from norther surface lot at Flats at Laurel & Pine:

Looking SW from East Trinity Lane, 1/2 block east of Ellington Parkway:

Looking SW from East Trinity Lane, 1/4 block east of Ellington Parkway:

[bwithers1]

On 7/26/2023 at 11:50 AM, Bos2Nash said:

The biggest bust in my opinion is there is no discernable entrance along the street. I think CM Withers and I have discussed this in passing, but the fact that there is no entrance (only minor unit entries). While this person found a market for these units, I think it is safe to say this building does nothing to contribute to anything to the street/neighborhood/city as a whole other than being a property tax contributor.

Concur.  And that was even with a MDHA Design Review Committee permit.

In 2025 the East Bank Redevelopment District expires, leaving only the Gallatin Road UDO in place, which makes even the “urban” building placement and glazing requirements in the base zoning voluntary. This UDO was put in place after a court threw out the former Gallatin Road Improvement Plan SP that had placed urban requirements on building permits in the pre-Nashville Next days. A property owner sued Metro over that and this UDO making urban requirements “voluntary” was the result.

Canceling or replacing that UDO would require outreach to all of the affected property owners, and it would essentially be adding restrictions back onto to their properties, albeit just the -A district base zoning requirements. Unless, of course, there was an effort to add new requirements. The UDO question would be complicated, and may be impacted by the nature of the prior lawsuit that threw out the previous SP.

Edited August 14, 2023 by bwithers1

[markhollin]

Starlet East (3 stories, 21 units & 4 townhomes) update: footings for foundation continue to spread.

Looking SW from Lischey Ave., 1/3 block north of Douglas Ave:

[Nashville Cliff]

23 hours ago, bwithers1 said:

Concur.  And that was even with a MDHA Design Review Committee permit.

In 2025 the East Bank Redevelopment District expires, leaving only the Gallatin Road UDO in place, which makes even the “urban” building placement and glazing requirements in the base zoning voluntary. This UDO was put in place after a court threw out the former Gallatin Road Improvement Plan SP that had placed urban requirements on building permits in the pre-Nashville Next days. A property owner sued Metro over that and this UDO making urban requirements “voluntary” was the result.

Canceling or replacing that UDO would require outreach to all of the affected property owners, and it would essentially be adding restrictions back onto to their properties, albeit just the -A district base zoning requirements. Unless, of course, there was an effort to add new requirements. The UDO question would be complicated, and may be impacted by the nature of the prior lawsuit that threw out the previous SP.

Something all the "throw out zoning" urbanists should keep in mind.

[markhollin]

The Link (5 and 3 stories,  221 units) update:  exteriors complete across most of site; sidewalks being set along Dickerson Pike.

Looking SW from Dickerson Pike, 1/4 block north of Lucile St:

Looking NW from intersection of Dickerson Pike and Lucile St:

Looking north from intersection of Dickerson Pike and Lucile St:




Looking NE from Lucile St., 1/2 block east of Elmhurst Ave:

Looking NW from Lucile St., 1/2 block east of Elmhurst Ave:




Looking NE from intersection of Elmhurst Ave. and Lucile St:

Looking SE from Elmhurst Ave., 1/4 block north of lucile St:

[markhollin]

Grand Central Market (conversion/expansion of former Piggly Wiggly into a restaurant campus at 917 Dickerson Pike). update:  work underway.

Looking NE from Dickerson Pike, 1/8 block north of Cleveland St:

Looking east from Dickerson Pike, 1/3 block north of Cleveland St:

[markhollin]

1218-1236 Dickerson (rumored numerous 6 -12 story structures of residential and commercial) by Forestone Capital has secured demo permits for the few remaining structures on the 3.3 acre site. Unique Restoration will handle the demolition.

Teaming with Forstone on the project — a rendering for which seemingly has not been released — are EOA (architecture), Hawkins Partners (landscape architecture), Hardaway Construction (pre-construction), Benesch (land-planning and engineering) and Waller attorneys Doug Sloan, Quan Poole and Jon Cooper (legal representation).

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/real-estate-notes-demo-set-related-to-mixed-use-project/article_b73a5dba-3c79-11ee-92ab-07ada794bb6d.html

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:

[markhollin]

Lischey Townhomes (3 stories, 4 units) update: topped-out; windows installed.

Looking NE from Lischey Ave., 1/8 block north of Douglas Ave:

[markhollin]

Cleveland & Joseph Townhomes:

[CandyAisles]

10 hours ago, markhollin said:

Cleveland & Joseph Townhomes:

[markhollin]

Villas at Lischey (3 stories, 36 units) update: foundations in place.

Looking SW from intersection of Lischey Ave. and Edwin St:

[markhollin]

Magnolia East (2-3 stories, 30 townhomes) Phase III update:  foundations being set.

Two angles looking south from within complex off of Ben Allen Rd:

[markhollin]

1300 Pennock (3 stories, 11 condos) update: starting to lay foundation.

Looking west from Douglas Ave., just east of Pennock Ave:

[markhollin]

Trinity at Overby Apts. (4 stories, 9 units?) update: portions topped out.

Looking SW from. intersection of East Trinity Lane and Overby St: