TRANSCRIPTS: Hi welcome back I’m Mark Baratelli editor of the daily city. Thank you for listening and let’s get started with the news!
City Council approved a growth management plan amendment for the 2.73 acre property at 1100 W. Colonial which will change the Future Land Use and zoning to convert the existing building into a mixed use retail/office project by LAM Civil Engineering. The property includes a former Pontiac dealership and a large parking lot at the corner of OBT and Colonial. According Quang Lam, Principal at LAM Civil Engineering, the current tenant, Ultimate Auto Boutique, is anticipated to relocate Spring 2018. Once they’re out, the changes will begin. Phase 1 will include re-striping the existing concrete parking lot and adding landscaping. Phase 2 will include build-outs by the tenants as the tenants begin occupying the building. — This is a shoddy use of such a major piece of property at such a major intersection. I want an apartment building with parking garage with street-level retail. I want that Wendys property sold to Starbucks. I like a good liquor store like the next person, but come on… There’s no reason to continue to pretend this section of OBT doesn’t have the potential to become a charming place to live and shop. Continue Reading …
The Delaney Hotel
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TRANSCRIPT: The SODO District location of Gringos Locos at 517 E. Michigan Street is now open. The exterior has has 2 new temporary signs, a yellow paint job with faux brick accents and a freshly tarred parking lot.