trymahjong Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Someone sent this info to me. Www.swamplot.com/tag/topic-Montrose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Someone sent this info to me.Www.swamplot.com/tag/topic-MontroseThat's a tight squeeze. I guess that place had it coming. It's a shame, because their spring rolls are really good, but it's been empty every time I've been there. Edit: It has gone down hill though. The inside smells like raw sewage. I'm curious how the design will look, I guess the apartments would go on top of the garage? Edited August 14, 2014 by Montrose1100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) That's a tight squeeze. I guess that place had it coming. It's a shame, because their spring rolls are really good, but it's been empty every time I've been there. Edit: It has gone down hill though. The inside smells like raw sewage. I'm curious how the design will look, I guess the apartments would go on top of the garage? I have fond memories of that place too - but it was always empty - I wondered how they could stay in business when there was nobody there - we always joked it was the mafia ! Edited August 14, 2014 by HoustonMidtown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 The variance request concerns setbacks-I think the folks in Avondale will protest the variance. Without the setback the green space is too limited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Most of the inside deco was taken from the original location on Hyde Park. I have a special place in my heart for the original location was the first place to open after the entire neighborhood lost power during Hurricane Rita. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/sarnoff/article/Want-to-boost-your-property-s-value-Send-in-the-5689608.php?cmpid=twitter-premium&t=5cf09a0517 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/sarnoff/article/Want-to-boost-your-property-s-value-Send-in-the-5689608.php?cmpid=twitter-premium&t=5cf09a0517 Looks very promising! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 The renderings do look attractive but EMCA and Avondale residents have begun the process of asking the variance be denied. The Pewees ( Public Works) have responded that the variance request is now on hold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Noticed that a variance sign has gone up on the southeast corner of Montrose and Fairview, to build a multifamily residential structure.Currently it's a parking lot, and has been for more than 20 years. (This is across the street from La Mexicana restaurant, on Fairview.) Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Here's a link to the ongoing thread on this... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30882-new-apartment-building-for-fairview-and-montrose-hollywood-vietnamese-closing/#entry472022 ...and here's one to a Swamplot article. http://swamplot.com/apartment-block-planned-for-montrose-and-fairview-replacing-hollywood-vietnamese-and-parking-lots/2014-08-14/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) I have been taking a closer look at the artist rendering of what Mr Farb has in mind for the sidewalks---COH now frowns on planting trees so close to the curb--not enough root space and later on the roots do an upheaval thing to the curbing.Maybe the two threads should be combined into one. Edited August 20, 2014 by trymahjong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Maybe the two threads should be combined into one. Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 There used to be a big old house on this site. It burned in the early 80's. A friend of mine that grew up here said that an exorcism was performed there in the 70's. I remember the fire was so intense that the tailights of the cars parked at La Mexicana melted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Haven't lived in Avondale long enough to know that story. When we moved to Avondale Cafe Noche was in business. I really miss that place. When Señor Rita's took over their location--- well I guess I should say I don't miss Señor Rita. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 That looks huge! I was stuck at that light yesterday there and that part of Montrose definitely needs to be redeveloped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 The transformation of Montrose continues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Is la guadalupana closed I have noticed it's been closed the last few evenings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 The two Civic associations that wrote letters of protest must have made enough noise that the variance was put on hold andA special person assigned to the request. That person has been assigned and new protest letters. Are going out. Since the National Night Out Oct 7-gatherings are fairly well attended I'm sure there will be additional information and requests for additional letters supporting denying the variance. Farb said the losing the variance request might force him to build higher- I believe the locals are okay with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm a little confused(a common occurrence.)But why do the civic associations want the variance request to be denied?And why would they be ok with a taller building, but not this one? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Is la guadalupana closed I have noticed it's been closed the last few eveningsThey decided to close at 3pm throughout the summer. Why I'm not sure but probably due to lack of workers to run a second shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm a little confused(a common occurrence.)But why do the civic associations want the variance request to be denied?And why would they be ok with a taller building, but not this one? I guess if the variance is denied then the developer has to build according to a 25' setback or something along those lines. If that happens, he would have to build taller in order to get similar square footage than if he could build closer to the property line. I would think the neighborhood would not want this as well but maybe they are not convinced the developer would go taller. Some people also think that allowing a reduced setback would reduce privacy on the nearby properties. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 So does anyone want to spill the beans on SSP? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 So this is a really stupid question, I know, but is this a for sure thing because it would be so amazing for this part of Montrose? Along with the new residential happening a few blocks away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 So this is a really stupid question, I know, but is this a for sure thing because it would be so amazing for this part of Montrose? Along with the new residential happening a few blocks away. There are no stupid questions.It's not for sure until dirt starts moving. Nothing is.For all we know, the economy could collapse tomorrow and all proposed projects would be canceled. Of course, the chances of this happening is extremely low, but my point is, as I stated above, that we can't be sure a project will happen until it actually happens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 There are no stupid questions.It's not for sure until dirt starts moving. Nothing is.For all we know, the economy could collapse tomorrow and all proposed projects would be canceled. Of course, the chances of this happening is extremely low, but my point is, as I stated above, that we can't be sure a project will happen until it actually happens. Lol very true, thank you man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 A big lot just south of here just sold "for development". New neighbor? Either way, bummer for the new residents that won't have delicious sliders.http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/31174-lot-at-montrose-and-california-sold-for-development/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This project is going to bring a lot of great development around it. Perfect spot in Montrose too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hollywood Vietnamese to be closed by Black Friday: http://swamplot.com/hollywood-vietnamese-will-be-gone-by-black-friday/2014-11-17/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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