Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
Interesting, the unfinished phase two of the 42nd Street Lofts may be converted to a 29-bed Memory Care facility. That's a bit of a squeeze, considering the building was originally designed for 6 units. And the proposed 3rd phase lot would become surface parking.
https://longfellow.org/2018/04/06/publi ... ht-avenue/
https://longfellow.org/2018/04/06/publi ... ht-avenue/
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
City staff is recommending to deny.They are going before the planning commission on April 23rd to try and get approval for the project U-Haul.
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
The new CPC agenda lists the Domino's/Starbuck's requests as withdrawn. I called CM Johnson's office, and his staff confirmed the applicant is looking to submit a different application down the road that incorporates community feedback.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
Good. What ever happened with the Uhaul proposal?
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
Staff recommended to deny the U-haul proposal, but it was continued until the May 21 meeting.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
In an email update from CM Johnson-
Two big development updates recently occurred, both at Hiawatha Avenue & 42nd Street. First, the Starbucks and Domino's proposal was pulled by the developer after significant concerns were raised by residents, neighborhood associations (LCC & SENA), and the Planning Commission. The developer has since decided to pursue a mixed-use building that includes 40-units of housing, eliminates one of the drive-thrus, and hides the other behind and under the building; it is a dramatic improvement, and can be described as going from a suburban design to urban design (more details will be posted to my Facebook page when available). Second, the proposal for a five-story self-storage facility was pulled by U-Haul after staff recommended denial of the proposal; they are considering options at this time - whether to seek Planning Commission approval despite the recommended denial, to convert the single-story warehouse to a self-storage facility, or to go back to the drawing board and integrate housing and active commercial space into their project
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
http://www.longfellownokomismessenger.c ... g-for-now/
The current plan has space for two to three businesses on the main level, with a drive-through behind and under the building that is not visible from Hiawatha.
On the next three floors are 40 units of micro-apartments with one bedroom or less. These smaller apartments for singles or couples are one way to make housing units more affordable, explained Boosalis.
The plan calls for about 20 parking spaces. It is not anticipated that residents would have vehicles, but would instead use light rail, bike or walk.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
Well that looks like a big improvement.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
Here's the packet. 43 units, 20 surface parking spaces - all listed as short-term for the Starbucks/Dominos, not for the apartments.
Also, maybe I just don't get it because I'm not a coffee drinker, but holy crap are they putting a lot of effort into getting a drive-through to work.
Also, maybe I just don't get it because I'm not a coffee drinker, but holy crap are they putting a lot of effort into getting a drive-through to work.
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
What a great use of this property! I really think this works well on this corner and think they've done an awesome job of incorporating a Starbucks without it being gross. I hope this moves forward - that car wash is really a sad, sad eyesore.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
Good design and fit for the neighborhood and surroundings.
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Avenue Development & Grain Elevators/Freight Corridor
If zoning allows a drive-thru at a coffee shop, that'll be about 50% of total business, and most of it incremental, not just a shift from walk-in. We still live in a car-oriented society. Sad but true.Here's the packet. 43 units, 20 surface parking spaces - all listed as short-term for the Starbucks/Dominos, not for the apartments.
Also, maybe I just don't get it because I'm not a coffee drinker, but holy crap are they putting a lot of effort into getting a drive-through to work.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Ave Development & RR Corridor/Grain Elevators
The General Mills grain elevator at 3716 Dight Ave was bought by Hayes Harlow Development. It was formerly known as the Checkerboard grain elevator and it is right across the street from the 38th Street Station. This site is a great opportunity for a fantastic development similar to the area around the Mill City Museum!
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Ave Development & RR Corridor/Grain Elevators
Maybe this will put some pressure on ADM to move operations
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Ave Development & RR Corridor/Grain Elevators
How many rail customers are left on that rail spur south of Lake? And are there any customers between Lake and the Mississioppi River bridge? This seems to move the Hi-Line concept slightly closer to reality.
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Ave Development & RR Corridor/Grain Elevators
Satellite imagery might be deceiving, but it looks like everything on the tracks is a grain hopper, so it might just be ADM at this point. Maybe Leder Bros Metal uses it.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Ave Development & RR Corridor/Grain Elevators
ADM isn't moving anytime soon.
Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Ave Development & RR Corridor/Grain Elevators
Per the last round of "connect the greenway" reporting by MinnPost I think it's just ADM and Leder Bros.How many rail customers are left on that rail spur south of Lake? And are there any customers between Lake and the Mississioppi River bridge? This seems to move the Hi-Line concept slightly closer to reality.
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Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Ave Development & RR Corridor/Grain Elevators
The Met Council is also an extremely intermittent customer for LRV deliveries, until SWLRT actually gets built. Though I suppose they can coordinate some sort of heavy haul setup from somewhere else when they need to.
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‘Extremely affordable’ housing project planned at 45th and Hiawatha
The five-story, 53,950 square-foot building will sit on one acre. It will include 80 efficiency units that range from 418 to 518 square feet. A parking lot will have 40 spaces, or about a half space per unit, and there will be inside storage for bicycles. One-third of the property will be green space along what planners hope will soon be the Min Hi Line linear park.
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