It wouldn't be tied to their funding - this is either just a backlog issue at the city or, more likely, during review the city has requested the developer alter something before approving. If that's the case, it could be literally anything... no way to speculate.
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It has been at about a 32 biz day turnout time for permits and i would say this type of project is on the higher end of the average, so maybe 45 biz days at most. Maybe longer if they haven't done work with City before and knew that you can give partial plans before submittal for permit so that reviewers can get a head start
Appreciate the feedback. Ironically I noticed at the site just a couple days ago a flatbed truck. It appears they took down a fence separating the existing buildings they demolished and the buildings immediately to the east. Not much, but might be a sign they are preparing to demo those buildings as well for site prep.
Still no movement here and building permit still hasn't been issued by the city which is concerning. Site is presently being used as a staging site for utility and street work as I've seen loads of gravel, bulldozers, construction cones, pavers, etc... on and off the site over the last few months.
Thought you were going say, ‘site’s being used as a staging ground for emerging graffiti artists.’
Graffiti’s popping up all over the area.
Graffiti’s popping up all over the area.
Mr. Clancy,temp_ZniuT0uf wrote: ↑Dec 22, 2020Thankstemp_ZniuT0uf wrote: ↑Dec 20, 2020chriss752 wrote: ↑Aug 01, 2019A major, 8-acre development is planned along Kingshighway in Southtown.
According to Carol Howard, and the Southsider Newspaper, developer John Clancy of Palm Beach Florida. The development will include retail space and apartments. Carol Howard says that it will modernize the Kingshighway corridor and bring more people to what was once the bustling Southtown area. No renderings have been released of the development but could most likely come in a few weeks as Clancy wraps up negotiations on acquiring land. The 8-acre site is located where Louis F. Meyer Youth Center was located.
The developer is also turning the old Shop N' Save into a Planet Fitness and small grocery store. The former Applebees will become a Hook and Reel seafood restaurant. The name Cornerstone Chippewa is the LLC name developing the property. The actual name of the development could be, and most likely will be, different.
This is just one of three developments coming to Kingshighway South of Chippewa. One is the old National Guard/Armory Building (unknown plans), and the YWCA at Lansdowne and Kingshighway is being converted into 15 apartments and office space by Garcia (ongoing). But that is for a different thread.
Location of the development is located below in red. Blue is Planet Fitness. Yellow is Hook and Reel. Green is the Armory parcel.
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Without having much intel on the project (yet, will learn more this weekend), I will assume that John Clancy will include some plans to brighten up the former Shop N' Save Plaza with a new retail building or two as well as connect the red sit to Chippewa by building streets on either side of the old Shop N' Save. I will also assume that he will buy the old Armory and either redevelop it or demolish it for something new. Hope to share more when the time comes.
Chris’s,
I can assure you my partners and I have committed millions into a class A development in every way as you can see from the Planet Fitness already operational.
We love STL and look forward to serving the community!
jc
Will keep the group updated on major milestones.
Can you provide any updates on the project? I'm very excited to see this one get started.
Bidding again. Design revised. 178 apartments in phase 1 (three buildings).
^ Those were the images that made me feel like it got a better revision, tbh.
The previous renderings look like La Colina. Different folks have different opinions…but I thought the previous iteration was significantly worse than the current.
The previous renderings look like La Colina. Different folks have different opinions…but I thought the previous iteration was significantly worse than the current.
I'm a fan of the redesign. Looks brighter and more welcoming. Will be nice to see new development on that stretch of Kingshighway. I lived just a minute down the road from there for years and with all the activity in the area it's about time there was new multifamily construction.
It's a more mature design but could afford to lose the tan hats at the top.
The style is somewhat reminiscent of Altair at the Heights, or at least the components that I dislike about it. Over-excessive white trim combined with dark siding just doesn't look good to me. I feel that the same or similar materials could be used in a more esthetically pleasing way. White and gray are a good combo, but this kind of hurts my eyes.
I also get these kinds of vibes.
I also get these kinds of vibes.
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Any update on this? The site is looking really rough.
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Altair at the Heights
looks like hodgepodge jumbled junk jammed up against a highway
looks like hodgepodge jumbled junk jammed up against a highway
Is this thing dead? I live right there. Feels dead. And covered in graffiti.
I don't think so, I've heard that the project is out for bid and they've submitted info to SLDC. Construction prices escalations caused by COVID likely hurt progress. Even if this version dies, I think the project is compelling enough that someone could get it done.shadrach wrote: ↑Aug 20, 2022Is this thing dead? I live right there. Feels dead. And covered in graffiti.
Any updates on this project? Seems like it has been on pause for awhile while the site gets covered in graffiti
Demo permit application submitted for the former US Army Reserve building
So interestingly the existing build permit submitted in July 2021 no longer shows up on the building permits search. I only see the new demo permit, and I hope the city questions why they would allow a demo without guaranteed financing on the apartment build. Fingers crossed this is a sign that they have finalized funding and are ready to move forward.quincunx wrote: ↑Nov 12, 2022Demo permit application submitted for the former US Army Reserve building
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This is one of those rare instances where I really wouldn't mind demo no matter what.
Yeah, I want the apartment building. I'm hoping it happens. But I also really don't want to look at that eyesore.
Yeah, I want the apartment building. I'm hoping it happens. But I also really don't want to look at that eyesore.
But if you're not careful you could end up with this eyesore instead.RockChalkSTL wrote: ↑Nov 15, 2022This is one of those rare instances where I really wouldn't mind demo no matter what.
Yeah, I want the apartment building. I'm hoping it happens. But I also really don't want to look at that eyesore.
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