Dilworth Projects (Kenilworth, Morehead, East)

[rjp212]

Rezoning petition to allow 8 condos at the Corner of Pierce and Kenilworth.

 

http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Rezoning/2015/073-089/2015-081%20site%20plan.pdf

[tozmervo]

Lest it go unmentioned, @elyportillo tweeted this new juice for the Dowd Y: 

 

 

I'm assuming a) that's the south blvd elevation and b) this parking deck is way effing bigger than I had been imagining.

[15895]

Looks good for SouthEnd. SouthEnd needs more ugly stuff like that.

Edited May 8, 2015 by AirNostrumMAD

[archiham04]

I'm thinking about starting a petition to encourage more parking decks closer to street frontage.  Our streets are being overrun with windows and apartments.  We need more chain link fences, signage and colorful graphics. 

[15895]

I'm thinking about starting a petition to encourage more parking decks closer to street frontage. Our streets are being overrun with windows and apartments. We need more chain link fences, signage and colorful graphics.

There actually does need to be more color. And if there is no retail or anything on the deck, then we have no one to blame but our own zoning laws.

[MilZ]

I'd expect that wall to be conducive to lemonade stands and scout fundraisers though.

[tozmervo]

I'm much more concerned about how they treat the other three sides (Lexington, Caldwell and Morehead). The South Blvd side is not really streetfront because of grade change, so it's not a bad side to do some wacko things on. 

 

I do wonder how they'd deal with signage ordinances on this though.

[archiham04]

^its not at grade today, but with that amount of construction, they absolutely have the opportunity to make it at grade.... in fact, it looks to me like they are dropping the retaining wall anyway.  This land (s blvd frontage) is land that was once part of an Independence blvd/south blvd/morehead/caldwell interchange Clusterf**k.  I say this only to point out that they currently own this land due to the grace of the public entity  that was willing to sell (or give) it to them.  I think they should do whatever is in the public good to repay that debt of generosity.

[atlrvr]

I mean, that frontage is the turn-lane for the on-ramp to I-277.  People drive very fast right here once passing the stop-light at Lexington.  This is clearly the best frontage for a parking deck.  I wouldn't mind a more brick aesthetic.

 

The site plan for the rezoning indicates "future phase" where the surface lot is at Lexington/Caldwell.  That's not part of the current building expansion plan.

[15895]

I dunno. I find it so tacky I like it in the area.

If it resembled anything like the (nice looking) parking decks at CPCC, that would've been a Shame to me.

[nonillogical]

It might not be the world's greatest graphic design, but it fits their branding and lets not be too picky right now when it comes to actually getting a large splash of color lest we wind up with just more beige and blank brick. 

[Miesian Corners]

I say paint it beige and taupe so it blends seamlessly with every other crappy new structure in the area.

[CLTProductions]

Ely posted a site plan of the new Dowd Y

 

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/development/4tgfg8/picture20697870/ALTERNATES/FREE_960/DowdPlan

Edited May 12, 2015 by Jayvee

[kermit]

a small project that never hit my radar is the Knights of Columbus (E Kingston btw Cleveland and South) are gone and a gut rehab of the building is now underway. No idea what it might become.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Charlotte,+NC+28203/@35.212091,-80.85578,3a,75y,226.92h,80.92t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s8Vr3EH-Uqp6hKT6KVpNxDg!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x88569f7737e3c37f:0x879cb358b2536318!6m1!1e1?hl=en

 

In different Dilworth news David Walters has a short piece in the DCA newsletter on the reputation the DCA has as oppositional to development. He looked at DCA reviews of rezoning from 2004-2014 and found only 13 (29%) of the cases were formally opposed by the DCA,  I was surprised the number was so low, my image of the DCA was that they were reflexively anti-density, perhaps I need to reevaluate my concerns about them.

[Guest]

a small project that never hit my radar is the Knights of Columbus (E Kingston btw Cleveland and South) are gone and a gut rehab of the building is now underway. No idea what it might become.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Charlotte,+NC+28203/@35.212091,-80.85578,3a,75y,226.92h,80.92t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s8Vr3EH-Uqp6hKT6KVpNxDg!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x88569f7737e3c37f:0x879cb358b2536318!6m1!1e1?hl=en

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It'll be a new Dilworth Montessori School

[kermit]

^ I'll miss the bag pipes

 

(and thanks)

Edited May 31, 2015 by kermit

[pgsinger]

a small project that never hit my radar is the Knights of Columbus (E Kingston btw Cleveland and South) are gone and a gut rehab of the building is now underway. No idea what it might become.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Charlotte,+NC+28203/@35.212091,-80.85578,3a,75y,226.92h,80.92t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s8Vr3EH-Uqp6hKT6KVpNxDg!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x88569f7737e3c37f:0x879cb358b2536318!6m1!1e1?hl=en

 

In different Dilworth news David Walters has a short piece in the DCA newsletter on the reputation the DCA has as oppositional to development. He looked at DCA reviews of rezoning from 2004-2014 and found only 13 (29%) of the cases were formally opposed by the DCA,  I was surprised the number was so low, my image of the DCA was that they were reflexively anti-density, perhaps I need to reevaluate my concerns about them.

 

Did he provide any info as to what was supported versus what was opposed?  29% seems like a pretty high number from my perspective, though I am not experienced in this area at all.  Challenging 1 out of 3 rezoning applications seems like it would send a pretty clear message to developers that they will likely have to fight and may need an alternative plan in line with current zoning.  The timing matters as well.  If 10 out of those 13 opposed cases came in the last 5 years that would show a completely different current atmosphere than the 10 year average.  These are just some thoughts that came to mind.  I would be curious to know the answers if the letter happened to have these facts.

[archiham04]

Also adding to the negative perception of Dilworth is the contentious climate that is created by often conflicting goals of HDC, TOD/MUDD, DCDA, Historic Landmarks, and PHD

[kermit]

^ No additional details on what was supported or opposed were provided (it was a relatively short article and Walters spent a few paragraphs being defensive).

 

Good point on the multiple review process, that had not immediately occurred to me. There are certainly lots of hurdles to clear.

[Midwoodian]

Also adding to the negative perception of Dilworth is the contentious climate that is created by often conflicting goals of HDC, TOD/MUDD, DCDA, Historic Landmarks, and PHD

 

I think this process between the different committees is one thing contributing to the Van Landingham rezoning decision being pushed back each month.

[Midwoodian]

Snapped this pic today of the Black Lion/Fresh Market reno

[ah59396]

This is an ugly building!

[rjp212]

Proposed addition to the Dilworth Crossing Shopping Center (Food Lion) at Park and Ideal.  

 

 

 

http://x.lnimg.com/attachments/DEE52EE4-0D85-4D1E-A805-81E50A3E1680.pdf

Edited June 30, 2015 by rjp212

[tozmervo]

Oh very excited to see Green Bros get their own space. They make half my lunches in uptown

[Niner National]

That's a nice looking addition to the shopping center. I was hoping it would front the street though and not be on the side of the parking lot.