Beacon Riverside Renderings Released

[Kay]

It was within the Overlay boundaries but not within the Historic district.  It would have qualified as a contributing structure if it was within HD boundaries.  It truly is unfortunate that it was demolished, especially considering the lack of development. 

[thelakelander]

This set of events is a good example of how a chunk of the Northbank looks the way it does today.

[PeeJayEss]

I believe RAP was wrapped up with Mellow when this demolition came up.

The city should get an easement along the river now to ensure that the Riverwalk can properly extend into Riverside. In fact, build the Riverwalk up to the property line of the Cummer on either side, so they get the idea.

[Steve]

I believe RAP was wrapped up with Mellow when this demolition came up.

No - the right to demolish the structure came in about 2006. I'm trying to remember back so forgive me if every detail isn't correct.

There was a tower originally planned for that site, and the developer then secured the right to demolish the buildings as part of the PUD. They site is outsite the historic district, so it wasn't protected. When Coley bought the site, the PUD zoning didn't change, so Coley carried out the demolition.

[Captain Zissou]

Yeah the building proposed was called Bishopgate.  It fell off pretty quickly in the downturn.

[ProjectMaximus]

^Sounds like a cover up in the Catholic Church.

[Captain Zissou]

^Sounds like a cover up in the Catholic Church.

HAHAHA too true.  That's also the name of the street that this site is at the end of.

[Kay]

The original PUD did not include the site where the structure was demolished.  Coley bought it when he decided to do Beacon and demolished it for a staging site.  Seems like Coley is allergic to historic structures.  There are no protections for old buildings if not within a historic district or individually landmarked.

I believe RAP was wrapped up with Mellow when this demolition came up.

No - the right to demolish the structure came in about 2006. I'm trying to remember back so forgive me if every detail isn't correct.

There was a tower originally planned for that site, and the developer then secured the right to demolish the buildings as part of the PUD. They site is outsite the historic district, so it wasn't protected. When Coley bought the site, the PUD zoning didn't change, so Coley carried out the demolition.

[Kay]

As soon as RAP heard that Coley told the owners he would buy the property if they first demolished the building, RAP scheduled a meeting with Coley to discuss saving the building.  Coley knew the topic of the meeting.  It was demolished right before we were set to meet. 

I believe RAP was wrapped up with Mellow when this demolition came up.

The city should get an easement along the river now to ensure that the Riverwalk can properly extend into Riverside. In fact, build the Riverwalk up to the property line of the Cummer on either side, so they get the idea.

[Kay]

There was an article in The Resident about the structure.  I'll try to find it.

[Live_Oak]

If you look at the historic street view on Google maps you'll see it. Go to the end of bishop gate. The buildings on both sides of the street were torn down.