New CVS on Graham St.

[dubone]

Here is the rezoning that Atlrvr was referring to. It is incredible how small a change they need. Surely they should have just given them a waiver, as the building was already there.

http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Planni...ns/2006-049.htm

[turbocraig]

That does seem to be splitting hairs, but I'm sure they'll get the rezoning they need. Local government is clamoring for any retail downtown.

[turbocraig]

If anyone cares, the entire CVS/pharmacy sign is now completely lit, including that stubborn "y". Cross that off my pet-peeve list...

[DigitalSky]

If anyone cares, the entire CVS/pharmacy sign is now completely lit, including that stubborn "y". Cross that off my pet-peeve list...

*crosses fingers no other letters burn out*

[dubone]

I wonder why they didn't use LED backlighting for those letters. They last much longer. Hopefully that will catch on, as it is pretty tacky to have letters burnt out on store signs.

[turbocraig]

Sadly, the burned out lettering didn't look out of place at all. Downtown is full of burned out bulbs. A little off topic here, but in keeping with my pet-peeve issues... Architectural lighting on our buildings is great, but it really does amaze me how little upkeep these buildings get. I'm looking out right now at the 'summer teeth' top on IJL, the "Aw, half the lights on top are functional and that's good enough for us" Carillon Building, and Interstate Tower has been black for months, save for one lonely bulb at the top. The BofA crown seems to be fully lit for the first time in ages, but now the setback lighting is hit or miss. So sad.

[kpryde4u]

does anyone know, when they are going to start construction for that Dunkin Donuts?

[atlrvr]

It would be may at the very earliest.

[dubone]

http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Planni...ns/2006-049.htm

The public hearing on the rezoning isn't until the end of March, and the vote will be some time after that. Then it actually must get its building permit and then actually do the construction.

[swh1972]

Anyone see how the hearing went for the Dunkin Donuts at 5th and Graham? The CC agenda indicated that it was on the docket for yesterday's meeting.

[dubone]

It was approved.

I guess we'll see some coffee and donuts soon enough.

[swh1972]

Still nothing...

I'm getting tired of looking at the shell of a building attached to CVS knowing what it's future holds for it.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Donuts!

[turbocraig]

That, and the "CVS/" is burned out again! Grrrr....

[kpryde4u]

I can't stop thinking about donuts....

[atlrvr]

Ok....the exterior building renovation for the Dunkin Donut shop FINALLY got approval yesterday.

The developer also reapplied for the interior renovation permit yesterday, and I suspect things will start getting way within the next 2 months.

[Mobuchu]

Well its about damn time....

[swh1972]

Great news!!

[dubone]

YEAH! I know it is just more chain junkfood retail, but somehow, any retail being built uptown seems to make me happy.

[Miesian Corners]

A warning to anyone shopping at the CVS uptown. I parked in the rear of the building to go get a prescription filled, and while I was waiting (25 minutes), my car was towed. Seems they that parking at the rear of the building is "not for CVS customers". I was charged $125 plus a $10 charge to bring my vehicle back. Upon calling Paul Bell, owner of the building, I got the runaround. The CVS manager and the district office VP are not happy as I am one of almost 50 customers have been towed in the past 3 months.

For the record, the posted signage in the rear parking lot reads "Private Property--for towed vehicles, call 704...". Nowhere does it state that CVS customers cannot park there.

Due to Mr. Bell's actions, the CVS has lost this customer.

[dubone]

This could be a problem now that there are two businesses on the front. Is there even an office tenant yet to use that back parking lot!?!

[Miesian Corners]

This could be a problem now that there are two businesses on the front. Is there even an office tenant yet to use that back parking lot!?!

Nope. No tenants have signed leases for the second floor as of yet.

[swh1972]

There is nothing about that parking lot that would indicate you shouldn't park there if you are going to CVS. That sucks...

[sfmartin]

Ok....the exterior building renovation for the Dunkin Donut shop FINALLY got approval yesterday.

The developer also reapplied for the interior renovation permit yesterday, and I suspect things will start getting way within the next 2 months.

They've been working on the Dunkin Donut space for the last couple of days ... just clean up so far, but at least something is happening.

[atlrvr]

The interior renovation permit got approved a couple days ago.

[swh1972]

The new Dunkin Donuts is beginning to quickly take shape. Looks to be a slightly larger footprint than the shell it is replacing.