toxtethogrady Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 1/5/2015 at 10:43 PM, toxtethogrady said: The cynic in me says in five years they'd just throw the same crap up on the site but five years on. Might as well get it over with; I'm not getting any younger. And here we are more than five years later, and I'm guessing still waiting, only with a little COVID on top.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, toxtethogrady said: And here we are more than five years later, and I'm guessing still waiting, only with a little COVID on top.... For sale for $5.3m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 What exactly do you think this means? Just spotted the sign today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, clutchcity94 said: What exactly do you think this means? Just spotted the sign today. That setback is a killer and impacts no one. Hopefully, neighborhood doesn’t fight it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Being near the highway might mean its noisy there, but the view would kick butt even from lower floors because you have that road trench and then the open space to see above the tree line. Even on the second floor you'd be able to see the Med Center skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, HNathoo said: That setback is a killer and impacts no one. Hopefully, neighborhood doesn’t fight it. So does there request basically mean they want to build closer to the highway than is allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 minute ago, clutchcity94 said: So does there request basically mean they want to build closer to the highway than is allowed? Correct - I believe current setbacks require them to build 25' from the property line along 59. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, HNathoo said: Correct - I believe current setbacks require them to build 25' from the property line along 59. Gotcha. The lot is still listed for sale on the MLS for $5.3m, so it sounds like the current owner is looking to get the variance request in order to make the lot more attractive to developers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, clutchcity94 said: Gotcha. The lot is still listed for sale on the MLS for $5.3m, so it sounds like the current owner is looking to get the variance request in order to make the lot more attractive to developers. In all likelihood, a developer has this under contract and the purchase is probably subject to getting the variance (probably some additional conditions as well) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, HNathoo said: In all likelihood, a developer has this under contract and the purchase is probably subject to getting the variance (probably some additional conditions as well) I own in this pocket, so it’ll be exciting to see if it’ll be commercial residential or commercial office. Would love to see it be something that’ll benefit the neighborhood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 1/5/2015 at 8:51 PM, Urbannizer said: I prefer the project to be canned and to wait a few more years with the possibility of having something with a more interesting design and better interaction with the neighborhood to go up. Crossing my fingers that you’re right! 6 years later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 10:54 AM, clutchcity94 said: Crossing my fingers that you’re right! 6 years later... It’s going to be a...ughhh..6-story storage facility. 😵 2 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 36 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: It’s going to be a...ughhh..6-story storage facility. 😵 You serious, Urby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 41 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: It’s going to be a...ughhh..6-story storage facility. 😵 Is this confirmed? That would be horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: It’s going to be a...ughhh..6-story storage facility. 😵 Uh oh. And they’re asking for a variance? Montrose folks won’t be very happy - might fight this one a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 WTF!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 My guess is Urb’s post was made in jest, since it was a reply to my post where I quoted something he posted 6 years ago. Don’t leave us hanging Urb ! 🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Unfortunately, this is no joke.😫 Here’s the monster, currently on the planning commission agenda: 1 1 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Unfortunately, this is no joke.😫 Here’s the monster, currently on the planning commission agenda: Wow. Do you mind posting the agenda? Edited February 13, 2021 by clutchcity94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 12 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Unfortunately, this is no joke.😫 Here’s the monster, currently on the planning commission agenda: If this is like Wonder Woman 1984, I think I speak for all of us that HAIF renounces its wish regarding shelving Broadview Crossing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 12 hours ago, HNathoo said: Uh oh. And they’re asking for a variance? Montrose folks won’t be very happy - might fight this one a bit. What’s the best way for nearby property owners to fight this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LBC2HTX Posted February 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2021 NIMBYs in the heights- “Build storage facilities along a highway where they belong!!” Owners of highway adjacent property in Montrose 2 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, LBC2HTX said: NIMBYs in the heights- “Build storage facilities along a highway where they belong!!” Owners of highway adjacent property in Montrose Lol! And Big Tex Storage...”No problem! We’ll build in both!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 33 minutes ago, clutchcity94 said: What’s the best way for nearby property owners to fight this? There isn't one. As long as the developer meets City of Houston requirements and follows the permitting process correctly, it will get built. That's the way Houston works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Ross said: There isn't one. As long as the developer meets City of Houston requirements and follows the permitting process correctly, it will get built. That's the way Houston works. But they’re requesting a variance to build, so it technically doesn’t meet the requirements unless they get an exception. The variance request meeting is scheduled for this Thursday. I plan on joining the call, but am wondering what type of input from nearby property owners actually has an effect on these types of things. Edited February 13, 2021 by clutchcity94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Surely people are starting to buy BM buckets and secretly live in these. There are just so many. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 To be fair, building the Big Tex storage in the heights is a more objectionable situation than this is. Firstly, it took out a contributing historic building, secondly it ruins a streetscape. This is a lot next to a freeway. It was always going to be limited. I'll just say that I hope the developer uses tasteful architectural details like making it brick or something so it's kind of invisible, instead putting up aqua stucco with a massive LED sign that says "MEGA STORAGE 713-TOO-MUCH CRAP" on the side. 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, zaphod said: To be fair, building the Big Tex storage in the heights is a more objectionable situation than this is. Firstly, it took out a contributing historic building, secondly it ruins a streetscape. This is a lot next to a freeway. It was always going to be limited. I'll just say that I hope the developer uses tasteful architectural details like making it brick or something so it's kind of invisible, instead putting up aqua stucco with a massive LED sign that says "MEGA STORAGE 713-TOO-MUCH CRAP" on the side. The brick building at 4503 Montrose is also historic — built in 1920. Former African Art Center space. This lot needs an art gallery or something. Not a storage facility. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, skooljunkie said: Surely people are starting to buy BM buckets and secretly live in these. There are just so many. Agreed, this is getting ridiculous. People of Houston: stop hoarding so much crap and just get rid of it! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 8 hours ago, LBC2HTX said: NIMBYs in the heights- “Build storage facilities along a highway where they belong!!” Owners of highway adjacent property in Montrose Ok I’m guilty 🤷🏻♂️ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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