hindesky Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 It's not on the Planning Commission web site yet but this makes me think they might be demolishing the old Chase bank for new residences. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noahb Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I’m optimistic about a mid-rise/ high rise here. Probably no GFR since there is already so much retail adjacent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Take this with a grain of salt but according to someone on NextDoor it will be a 10 story high rise apartments. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 10 hours ago, hindesky said: Take this with a grain of salt but according to someone on NextDoor it will be a 10 story high rise apartments. The same NextDoor that, if even a small portion of predictions were true, would have us living in a Mad Max wasteland? Let's see, it's Sunday, queue the latest "they put their dog poop in my trash bin" post. On Monday it's "OMG, bike lanes are going to destroy Houston and increase my commute by 7 hours a day". Tuesday "HPD is writing tickets again on the XXX bridge. They should leave us poor drivers alone and look for real criminals". Wednesday is "why are they allowing coyotes to live in Houston? Can't they just make them go away so I can let my dog run free without getting eaten?". Thursday is "Can't they arrest the train engineers for blowing their horns at night? My townhome is right next to the tracks, and that horn is keeping me awake. I can't imagine why they need the horn, I think they blow it just to make us mad". Friday is "With all the property taxes I pay, why can't we have a police officer sitting in XXX neighborhood all the time". Saturday is "I left $10,000 cash in my car, and someone broke in and stole it, then took my husband's pickup to carry off the 40 catalytic converters they also stole". 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Ross said: The same NextDoor that, if even a small portion of predictions were true, would have us living in a Mad Max wasteland? Let's see, it's Sunday, queue the latest "they put their dog poop in my trash bin" post. On Monday it's "OMG, bike lanes are going to destroy Houston and increase my commute by 7 hours a day". Tuesday "HPD is writing tickets again on the XXX bridge. They should leave us poor drivers alone and look for real criminals". Wednesday is "why are they allowing coyotes to live in Houston? Can't they just make them go away so I can let my dog run free without getting eaten?". Thursday is "Can't they arrest the train engineers for blowing their horns at night? My townhome is right next to the tracks, and that horn is keeping me awake. I can't imagine why they need the horn, I think they blow it just to make us mad". Friday is "With all the property taxes I pay, why can't we have a police officer sitting in XXX neighborhood all the time". Saturday is "I left $10,000 cash in my car, and someone broke in and stole it, then took my husband's pickup to carry off the 40 catalytic converters they also stole". This post needs a trigger warning. I knew it was satire the whole time and my blood pressure still rose. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hysinger Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Was driving by the (soon to be vacant) Chase bank across Woodhead from Kroger on W Gray and noticed the variance request sign. Does anyone know what might be planned here? I was under the impression this lot was owned by Weingarten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Weingarten got bought out by Kimco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmanume Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 11:31 AM, hindesky said: It's not on the Planning Commission web site yet but this makes me think they might be demolishing the old Chase bank for new residences. What’s this website that shows property lines and owner info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 2 hours ago, emmanume said: What’s this website that shows property lines and owner info? You can find property ownership and property lines a few ways: Maps provided on the Harris County Appraisal District's (HCAD) website City of Houston plat maps and address map through MyCity Houston GIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 2 hours ago, emmanume said: What’s this website that shows property lines and owner info? This is what I do, select the Layers tab, uncheck Transportation tab and check the Cadastral tab. Zoom in to the area you want see and click on the plat. https://mycity.houstontx.gov/houstonmapviewer/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 The person on Nextdoor mentioned that everyone that lived within 500' of the new project received a letter detailing what was going to be built here. No salt needed, it was true. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Other details included in the submitted materials to the city's planning commission for the Residences at 1934 West Gray: Specific Variance is being sought and extent of variance: To reduce the building setback requirement along Woodhead Street from 10 feet to a variable width of 7 feet to 10 feet; and to reduce the building line along West Gray from 25’ to 15’. The developer is proposing to redevelop the property into a multi-family residential building and integral parking structure, with rooftop pool and gardens combined with ground floor patio and amenities. River Oaks Shopping Center is one of the oldest shopping centers in Texas and is a mixed-use development featuring a blend of over 70 luxury stores, a big box grocer, a condominium development, as well as the historic Rover Oaks Theater. The properties are developed with a blend of surface parking lots combined with structured garages. It is the developers plan to use this proposed development as a gateway project for the center as it transitions to a more pedestrian friendly experience in alignment with the most desirable development trends in the City of Houston. The current Chase building was built in the 1971 and is a 4-story masonry building and 2 level parking structure that is currently constructed at a 0’ setback along Woodhead Street. The existing pedestrian space along Woodhead is cramped and unwelcoming with a minimum 4’ wide sidewalk. The building façade facing West Gray is separated from the street by dark tinted pedestrian doorway, a loading entrance to the parking garage, and a small parking lot. It provides little aesthetic value and does nothing to invite and draw in potential clients or tenants. The new development, represented in the renderings submitted with this application, presents an opportunity to set a new standard for the West Gray corridor in the River Oaks Shopping Center. With a pedestrian friendly façade, featuring enhanced flatwork, and a mix of local plantings and exotic palm trees, the proposed development will be a gateway project anchoring the vision for the River Oaks District. Plans include an 18’6” pedestrian realm along Woodhead and a 30’ pedestrian realm along West Gray. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 This plat was deferred till the next meeting. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Still hashing out the road situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Incredible the projects rolling out right now. I've never seen such activity. Project drop after project drop. Insane. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 According to the most recent city of Houston planning commission agenda, the Residences at 1934 West Gray plat is part of the River Oaks Shopping Center. Should this be merged with the River Oaks Shopping Center topic? @Urbannizer @Triton 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I don't think so. This isn't part of the original extent of the River Oaks Shopping/Community Center, and it's a significant development in its own right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 It's owned by Kimco but I think it deserves it's own topic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Texasota said: I don't think so. This isn't part of the original extent of the River Oaks Shopping/Community Center, and it's a significant development in its own right. 7 hours ago, hindesky said: It's owned by Kimco but I think it deserves it's own topic. Maybe, but it's still listed as an extension of River Oaks Shopping Center. It's not a separate development. It's one in the same. Edited December 9, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Agreed that it deserves its own topic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 On 12/8/2022 at 2:32 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: According to the most recent city of Houston planning commission agenda, the Residences at 1934 West Gray plat is part of the River Oaks Shopping Center. Should this be merged with the River Oaks Shopping Center topic? @Urbannizer @Triton That pedestrian realm is going to put those neighboring businesses on notice! Beautiful! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) How long before we hear the Kroger lot will be completely redeveloped? The infill Gods have been very kind to the area bordered by Shepherd/ Allen Parkway/ Waugh/ W. Gray. This shows the projects that are "On The Boards", called out as the "next" Future phase or are prime lots for a major urban development. Edited December 9, 2022 by shasta 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 The plat was withdrawn by the developer at the Planning Commission meeting. I'm guessing so they can revise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 The side-discussion about changes to West Gray that have come to light as this project moved through approvals has been moved here: West Gray road diet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 12/9/2022 at 11:51 AM, shasta said: How long before we hear the Kroger lot will be completely redeveloped? The infill Gods have been very kind to the area bordered by Shepherd/ Allen Parkway/ Waugh/ W. Gray. This shows the projects that are "On The Boards", called out as the "next" Future phase or are prime lots for a major urban development. I officially declare this the All-Wau-Gray District! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 2 hours ago, shasta said: I officially declare this the All-Wau-Gray District! How about Upper SoBayou? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Allen West? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 21 hours ago, 004n063 said: Allen West? I actually kinda love this name haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/9/2022 at 11:51 AM, shasta said: How long before we hear the Kroger lot will be completely redeveloped? (shudder!) I'm still reeling over the loss of Disco Kroger. The inconvenience of losing Snooty RO Kroger might be more than I can bear. The market supposedly corrects itself, but what happens when all of the supermarkets have been torn down to build luxury apartments? I guess they'll starve. But, at least it will be in luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 21 hours ago, 004n063 said: Allen West? He is an ultra, far right wing, ex military guy who was accused of torture in the military. Got elected to Congress in Florida then lost his reelection. He moved to Texas and ran for governor in Texas because he thought Abbott was too liberal. Hard Pass on that name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_West_(politician) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/9/2022 at 11:51 AM, shasta said: How long before we hear the Kroger lot will be completely redeveloped? The state permit claims a Jan. 1, '23 start date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, hindesky said: He is an ultra, far right wing, ex military guy who was accused of torture in the military. Got elected to Congress in Florida then lost his reelection. He moved to Texas and ran for governor in Texas because he thought Abbott was too liberal. Hard Pass on that name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_West_(politician) Whoops! Thought I'd heard the name somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, dbigtex56 said: (shudder!) I'm still reeling over the loss of Disco Kroger. The inconvenience of losing Snooty RO Kroger might be more than I can bear. The market supposedly corrects itself, but what happens when all of the supermarkets have been torn down to build luxury apartments? I guess they'll starve. But, at least it will be in luxury. I do think a grocery store on Montrose would still have enough catchment to survive - especially as the ground floor of apartments. But it's hardly a food desert, given the Montrose HEB, Midtown Whole Foods, and Waugh Whole Foods nearby. (And before folks chime in with the "Whole Paycheck" thing, let me just say that I spend about $25 a week on groceries and exclusively shop at the Midtown WF. They have solid bulk, frozen, canned, and dried options at solid prices.) Edited December 18, 2022 by 004n063 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 One thing for sure, if you cant find something in the holiday crush, go to Midtown Whole Foods . Its always free of crowds and the garage is easy to navigate. I went there for Thanksgiving products I couldn't find in other stores or didn't want to deal with the crowds. It was great. Literally many more workers than shoppers. I only hope they get enough customers to justify staying open. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 5 hours ago, bobruss said: One thing for sure, if you cant find something in the holiday crush, go to Midtown Whole Foods . Its always free of crowds and the garage is easy to navigate. I went there for Thanksgiving products I couldn't find in other stores or didn't want to deal with the crowds. It was great. Literally many more workers than shoppers. I only hope they get enough customers to justify staying open. I think it does. It's never a crazy rush, but it seems very steady to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/17/2022 at 4:43 PM, hindesky said: He is an ultra, far right wing, ex military guy who was accused of torture in the military. Got elected to Congress in Florida then lost his reelection. He moved to Texas and ran for governor in Texas because he thought Abbott was too liberal. Hard Pass on that name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_West_(politician) He thought Abbott was too liberal!? Wow that's amazing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 21 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: He thought Abbott was too liberal!? Wow that's amazing . Allen's kind of like Kanye, his brother from another mother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Plat is up for vote once again for the next Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 2nd. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noahb Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I’m assuming they approved the variance and construction will start next month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 12 minutes ago, Noahb said: I’m assuming they approved the variance and construction will start next month? It was a consent item at the last Planning Commission meeting but I doubt it's starting that soon. The bank isn't the only tenant so they may have to wait for all the leases to be up. Then comes demo. It's probably going to be a while. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 (edited) Leasing and marketing materials for 1934 W Gray St are available. Below are details pertaining to the forthcoming mixed-use development. 1934 West Gray is a new construction two-story building adjacent to the historic River Oaks Shopping Center. Located at the intersection of West Gray Street and Woodhead Street will consists of approximately 15,000 SF of retail and restaurant space in the heart of River Oaks. Delivery: May 2025 1st Floor: 5,315 SF; 2nd Floor: 6,700 SF Opportunity for 1st floor patio space Dedicated parking garage https://shopcompanies.com/properties/1934-w-gray-st https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/1934-w-gray-st Edited September 23 by IntheKnowHouston 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Just now, IntheKnowHouston said: Leasing and marketing materials for 1934 W Gray St are available. Below are details pertaining to the forthcoming mixed-use development. 1934 West Gray is a new construction two-story building adjacent to the historic River Oaks Shopping Center. Located at the intersection of West Gray Street and Woodhead Street will consists of approximately 15,000 SF of retail and restaurant space in the heart of River Oaks. Delivery: May 2025 1st Floor: 5,315 SF; 2nd Floor: 6,700 SF Opportunity for 1st floor patio space Dedicated parking garage https://shopcompanies.com/properties/1934-w-gray-st https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/1934-w-gray-st Below are first and second floor site plans for the forthcoming mixed-use development at 1934 W Gray St. The site plans are from recent marketing materials. Project Summary Level 01 ±5,315 sf leasable area ±6,700 sf gross area Level 02 ±6,800 sf leasable area ±8,248 sf gross area Total ±12,015 sf leasable area ±15,048 sf leasable area Patio - 400 sf Parking Existing lot: 61 ADA stalls: 3 Total: 64 https://shopcompanies.com/properties/1934-w-gray-st https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/1934-w-gray-st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 20 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Leasing and marketing materials for 1934 W Gray St are available. Below are details pertaining to the forthcoming mixed-use development. 1934 West Gray is a new construction two-story building adjacent to the historic River Oaks Shopping Center. Located at the intersection of West Gray Street and Woodhead Street will consists of approximately 15,000 SF of retail and restaurant space in the heart of River Oaks. Delivery: May 2025 1st Floor: 5,315 SF; 2nd Floor: 6,700 SF Opportunity for 1st floor patio space Dedicated parking garage https://shopcompanies.com/properties/1934-w-gray-st https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/1934-w-gray-st Renderings of 1934 W Gray St included in recent marketing materials are below. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Welling Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Aww the mid rise tower would've been fun. At least this one has parking in the rear as well. Thanks for the update. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Just two stories? Yeah, lost interest in this one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 8 hours ago, Justin Welling said: Thanks for the update. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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