HoustonMidtown Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 It appears Bobbit Glass (currently at the corner of West Gray and Montrose) is moving to the red metal building on the corner of Fairview and Crocker. They have their name list of services painted on the windows just like they do at their current location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 That little shopping center is in dire need of a refresh, so hopefully them vacating it is an opportunity to do just that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I would not be surprised if that building was torn down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I saw a variance sign on that building yesterday. And the paint store is moving too, so that's all the tenants. Variance:"Braun SubdivisionPurpose of the variance request Chapter 42 Division 3 Building Line(s) and visibility triangle(s).Proposed land use for the site: Commercial Use" hearing 7/25 at 2:30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Here is some more information: http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/the-deal-sheetmay6/ Braun Enterprises acquired 1000 West Gray, snagging its fourth Inner Loop retail project. This deal takes a prize for persistence: Braun has been trying to purchase the corner for seven years. Prez Dan Braun (here speaking at a Bisnow State of the Market event) tells us the deal finally closed off-market. His firm will extensively rehab the 12k SF shopping center to enhance curb appeal, provide better visibility, and increase parking. Marcus & Millichap's Derek Hargrove and Justin Miller repped the seller. And keep your eyes peeled: Dan tells us he's closing on another Inner Loop hard corner retail center this week in the Heights. Also a rendering: http://braunenterprises.com/?q=Property/PropertyDetail&id=e21175f9-1fdc-6014-7190-51bb41fe3806 Edited July 18, 2013 by DrLan34 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 From Braun's site:http://braunenterprises.com/?q=Property/PropertyDetail&id=e21175f9-1fdc-6014-7190-51bb41fe3806 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 cautiously optimistic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Chron.Com reported earlier that a pizza joint out in West Houston is planning their 2nd location in Houston. The owner wouldn't say where other than somewhere ON Montrose... Connect the dots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 that would be pretty close to Pink's... Kinkaid - happen to remember the name of the pizza place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Pizaro's Pizza. http://blog.chron.com/29-95/2013/07/rich-get-richer-new-pizaros-pizza-will-be-in-montrose/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSci Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Chron.Com reported earlier that a pizza joint out in West Houston is planning their 2nd location in Houston. The owner wouldn't say where other than somewhere ON Montrose... Connect the dots? The "For Lease" signs on the old Blockbuster at Westheimer and Montrose have been removed. Maybe here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Seriously doubt that strip center (on Westheimer) is long for this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Seriously doubt that strip center (on Westheimer) is long for this world. They should really gut that strip center. That's prime real estate. A mini CityCentre would fit that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 They should really gut that strip center. That's prime real estate. A mini CityCentre would fit that area. I agree, I cant wait for that property to be redeveloped. I just hope it wont be a 5 story apartment building, unless it is above retail or commercial. Mixed use would be great on that site, especially it had some height to it. The views would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I agree, I cant wait for that property to be redeveloped. I just hope it wont be a 5 story apartment building, unless it is above retail or commercial. Mixed use would be great on that site, especially it had some height to it. The views would be amazing.PMRG purchased that site so there's little reason to believe they'll do anything too underwhelming... Mixed use mid rise seems likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 PMRG purchased that site so there's little reason to believe they'll do anything too underwhelming... Mixed use mid rise seems likely. When I heard at the January Neartown meeting, Kirk Baxter's presentation concerning a Memorial for Mary's Bar-------Kirk said he had approached the owners (Wetheimer and Montrose property) and gave his presentation, asking if the memorial might be built on the SE corner of Yoakum and Westheimer. He said the owners were receptive, and he thought it would be mixed use development, mentioning that the plans had already been shown to Mayor Parker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) As stated above...Pizza !!! http://swamplot.com/pizza-instead-of-paint-at-montrose-commercial-corner/2013-08-02/ Edited August 2, 2013 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 cool pizza place! cant wait! and agree with others above...westheimer and montrose corner needs to be revamped...please let me know when we have good news regarding that eye sore!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 8/8 at 2:30. I got the full variance request since I own on an adjacent lot. So is Pizaros taking up the whole building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 P.S. From what I hear, the Westheimer Montrose site is going to be fairly dense mixed use. Maybe 2 stories of retail overlooking a decent-size plaza. Buildings might be 12+ stories (possibly up to 20+). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 2-4 floors of parking would solve a lot of hassle at the Montrose/Westheimer intersection; i hope that's part of the plan. Very pleased to see that old eyesore be replaced by midrise. But back to W. Gray. The whole property will be pizza? Seems a waste. Does anyone know about the Shaw's people? I've heard gossip that they own both sides of w. Gray and built the new store so they could ultimately sell the other lot for midrise development. Of course I've also heard it's all money laundering. Sources at barnaby's were still hungover and declined to confirm or deny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 2-4 floors of parking would solve a lot of hassle at the Montrose/Westheimer intersection; i hope that's part of the plan. Very pleased to see that old eyesore be replaced by midrise. But back to W. Gray. The whole property will be pizza? Seems a waste. Does anyone know about the Shaw's people? I've heard gossip that they own both sides of w. Gray and built the new store so they could ultimately sell the other lot for midrise development.Of course I've also heard it's all money laundering. Sources at barnaby's were still hungover and declined to confirm or deny.Well since it is being remodeled and not being developed into a midrise, sounds like just gossip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Passed this intersection today. The reno on this building will be a huge improvement. I wish the plan to improve Montrose blvd from Allen Pkwy to Binz were going forward. Passed this intersection today. The reno on this building will be a huge improvement. I wish the plan to improve Montrose blvd from Allen Pkwy to Binz were going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 2-4 floors of parking would solve a lot of hassle at the Montrose/Westheimer intersection; i hope that's part of the plan. Very pleased to see that old eyesore be replaced by midrise. But back to W. Gray. The whole property will be pizza? Seems a waste. Does anyone know about the Shaw's people? I've heard gossip that they own both sides of w. Gray and built the new store so they could ultimately sell the other lot for midrise development. Of course I've also heard it's all money laundering. Sources at barnaby's were still hungover and declined to confirm or deny. No. The whole property will not be pizza. (But even if it were, why would that be a bad thing, or a waste? Sheesh, people.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Someone in the neighborhood sent out a notice trying to gather support against the Variance request. They are stating that the request to not maintain a visibility triangle poses a danger to pedestrians and cyclists. Given the visibility concern is for the NE corner of crossing two-way streets, there may be some concern of cars creeping up, but they should always be looking left for northbound traffic. If a biker is coming southbound they're at fault anyways. I guess if they build to the extreme corner there may be some concern for joggers but I just don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Ugh, what a Heightsian response. They're renovating the building, so any visibility issues would already be present, but basically cannot exist on that corner of the intersection as skwatra described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The letter (no source identified) states:"The applicant intends to retain the front and side walls and demolish the rest of the building- our concern is that the visibility triangle will not be addressed to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the future." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Has anyone actually ever noticed a problem with the visibility triangle at that intersection? I haven't. Good grief. Who are these busy-bodies? Do they really have nothing better to do than to object to the re-purposing of an existing building to provide space for a pizza parlor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have no issues, i ride and run there several times a week. I hope they don't delay things...Is there a way to speak out against a petition or will the developer have enough ammo to squash something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yes visibility is bad there. But if we're going to attack that problem in Houston we only have about 45,000 other structures to get working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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