trymahjong Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 So 6 storied boutique hotel built in funky mythological not the least historic location and let me guess..........all sheathed in chrome and glass...... Nouveaux architecture seems so ubiquitous nowadays.............couldn't anyone at the developers firm broke out of their box and used this opportunity to make something fabulously Montrosian? 🧐🤨😒😕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 We have no idea what this will be clad with yet, but I would be *very* surprised if it's all chrome and glass. Overall I'm a big fan of this site plan, and I think this is a great location for a hotel of this size. I'm looking forward to seeing some elevations or a rendering. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: The site plan indicates a 52-parking garage on the corner Crocker St (located on the 708 Hyde Park Blvd and 714 Hyde Park Blvd parcels). However, in the variance request submission, developers state plans for a 54-parking garage. Does the 54 possibly count the 2 cars parked in the Deliveries area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 I 'm not sure I am in favor of losing green space in offset request. It seems to be a knee jerk first step in these types of development , that Farb Fellow requested it for Montrose and Fairview build. IMO- losing actual ground, and propensity to bring in loads to dirt to build slightly higher than surrounding plots contributes to flooding. ALSO- This always makes me worried concerning what will happen to existing tree canopy- that doesn't seem to be a topic of conversation with anyone- but tree canopy is everything to those of us who walk our pets around this neighborhood. That tree in backyard is huge canopy-- trees along Crocker street are modest but canopy significant. I think I did get a glance at renderings- I remember sighing. I don't mean to be jaded--- but really.........this is an opportunity to make something very very special.....unique even..............my pie in the sky might be giving me fits but I'm really bored with the modern ubiquitous yadayada every young architect seems to submit for these kind of paces. This developer claims to want to be "part of the community" even locating their offices at Welch and Taft-- alrighty then-- reflect that in what sheathes this nice little blueprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I just saw this on FB. Do we have a topic for this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/47385-2-houses-on-hyde-park-blvd/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Proposed plat. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) On 6/19/2023 at 3:09 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Site plan of the proposed boutique hotel's first floor. The hotel will be located on the 700 block of Hyde Park Blvd. According to the site plan, the hotel's address will likely be 704 Hyde Park Blvd. This is included in the variance request submitted to the city's Planning & Development department. The site plan indicates a 52-parking garage on the corner Crocker St (located on the 708 Hyde Park Blvd and 714 Hyde Park Blvd parcels). However, in the variance request submission, developers state plans for a 54-parking garage. Below is the full size (and clearer) site plan for the first level of the proposed hotel on the 700 block of Hyde Park Blvd. The proposed hotel is located between Crocker St and Stanford St in Montrose. According to the site plan, the hotel's address will likely be 704 Hyde Park Blvd. The site plan is included in the variance request submitted to the city's Planning & Development department. Edited July 8, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.33 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 From the Planning Commission Meeting today. I have not gotten a chance to watch it but here are additional images/drawings. Once the meeting is posted tomorrow, I'll respond with what the public said in the public hearing and what planning staff had to say. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 6/19/2023 at 7:15 AM, trymahjong said: So 6 storied boutique hotel built in funky mythological not the least historic location and let me guess..........all sheathed in chrome and glass...... Nouveaux architecture seems so ubiquitous nowadays.............couldn't anyone at the developers firm broke out of their box and used this opportunity to make something fabulously Montrosian? 🧐🤨😒😕 My guess would be that the boutique hotel will be sheathed in cheap stucco. It seems to be the material of choice for these franchise hotels and apartment buildings. My second guess is there will be a crew out on scaffolding in less than three years repairing said stucco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trymahjong Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 Well it's a shame there is no neighborhood........Audubon historic or avondale historic or whatever...that would have a bit of influence on how new residences are built. Businesses are one thing- but new residences that paid tribute to older architecture would make for a more pleasing aesthetic. Or perhaps more of a bite back on the cost payback.......it would be great if it were more difficult/costly to tear down useful houses and throw up 6cheap townhomes on same property. This is what( my historic home preservation tunnel vision?) I've observed within Avondale anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Cannot say that I’m excited to see a hotel set right in the middle of all the bars that like to visit. But, the design concept certainly could be worse. It’s not as if the developer was trying to squeeze in a Holiday Inn Express. Location notwithstanding, I like the design. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.33 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 100% agree @Naviguessor although it is better than a bunch of townhomes who would try to shut down all the bars like what is going on along Washington in Rice Military and 20th St in the Heights. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) I hope that the final design of the proposed hotel will be better than the “Draft” proposal. Edited July 14, 2023 by cityliving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I for one genuinely like it and hope the variance is granted. This is the type and scale of project I'd love to see over the central neighborhoods. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 The design is great 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 With the heat the way it is; I'm hoping for some sort of "neighborhood $$$ swim membership " offered for that rooftop pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 5:25 PM, bobruss said: My guess would be that the boutique hotel will be sheathed in cheap stucco. It seems to be the material of choice for these franchise hotels and apartment buildings. My second guess is there will be a crew out on scaffolding in less than three years repairing said stucco. franchise? Do we have any indication the will be a franchised hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Houston19514 said: franchise? Do we have any indication the will be a franchised hotel? The developer while at the planning commission said that they intend to operate it themselves, but didn't mention anything about the branding itself. If anyone wants to submit a written comment about the hotel, then email speakercomments.pc@houstontx.gov by July 26 and 2:30 PM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 So apparently there is a lot of pushback because of the following. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trymahjong Posted July 27, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Just a few things I heard at Neartown meeting: Still 57 rooms ($200-$800 a night)- still seven stories but one side of building is taller than other. Developers won't go for LEED certification. might offer " neighborhood memberships" for discounts on hotel rooms or access to swimming pool etc The trucks that replenish food and drinks will be able to pull in completely off street no huge lighting poles they will willingly abide by noise ordinances cars will be individually stacked in parking lot no huge meeting room nor restaurant, instead smaller venues inside and outside areas will be offered. Edited July 27, 2023 by trymahjong 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 4 hours ago, trymahjong said: Just a few things I heard at Neartown meeting: Still 57 rooms ($200-$800 a night)- still seven stories but one side of building is taller than other. Developers won't go for LEED certification. might offer " neighborhood memberships" for discounts on hotel rooms or access to swimming pool etc The trucks that replenish food and drinks will be able to pull in completely off street no huge lighting poles they will willingly abide by noise ordinances cars will be individually stacked in parking lot no huge meeting room nor restaurant, instead smaller venues inside and outside areas will be offered. Any pushback by the neighborhood? I'm hearing a lot on FB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Planning Commission deferred this for 2 weeks. Some opposition by the public but also has some who approved of it. One person was worried about it affecting a possible future bikeway on Stanford St. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 5 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: Any pushback by the neighborhood? I'm hearing a lot on FB Not the way you would expect.......there were only a very limited residents that lived very close by. The potential of deliveries, over lighting, and deliveries. These questions seemed adequately answered. Seemed like folks were very pragmatic........" the devil you know" kind of thing. But "setting a precedent "..... 7 story hotel next door to cottages and bungalows is a scary thing in older neighborhoods. for myself.....I want a best case scenario => this developer wants to be part of Montrose....the reality and the myth, Iguess. But being listened to is HUGE for neighbors, having a few concessions made? Neighbors are charmed! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 54 minutes ago, hindesky said: Planning Commission deferred this for 2 weeks. Some opposition by the public but also has some who approved of it. One person was worried about it affecting a possible future bikeway on Stanford St. Affecting Bikeway on Stanford........maybe it's because the other side of Stanford won't be improved just left as an open ditch. IMO that bikeway on Stanford is a Curious thing. .I'm wondering how that notion of Stanford bike trail, dove tails with multiple bicycles trying to cross one after the other at the proposed "improved" intersection at Stanford and Westheimer on the lower Westheimer proposals ....you know that center island thingy with narrow pedestrian crossing but no left turns for traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Strickland Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 How does a 54 car parking garage "blend" with our gayborhood? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) Property owners in that neighborhood have torn down many old homes to build blocks of parking lots surrounding the bars, those parking lots are ugly. I don’t want to see another empty lot converted to another parking lot or more townhouses. I think having a hotel located there would be good for some of the businesses in area. I don’t recall any objections from the neighborhood when the Montrose Collective was built. Edited July 28, 2023 by cityliving 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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