Comments on: UPDATED: Building At 8th & Magnolia To Come Down http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/ Traditional urbanism, smart growth, transit, bicycles, urban living, and sustainability in Fort Worth, Texas. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:54:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: weber http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-599 weber Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:16:18 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-599 darn a bank. i was hoping for another medical building. i hear that historic fort worth has been in contact with the owner, but i have no details. And no permits for demolition have been issued, so for now at least it will still sit. darn a bank. i was hoping for another medical building.

i hear that historic fort worth has been in contact with the owner, but i have no details. And no permits for demolition have been issued, so for now at least it will still sit.

]]> By: Urbndwlr http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-598 Urbndwlr Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:38:30 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-598 B mentioned that the building was "structurally unsound". What constitutes "unsound" in this case? I am curious as I suspect that often people use such an accusation to justify demolishing an older building when the owner or developer lacks the time or expertise to renovate an older structure. Or were there other regulatory requirements? I suspect that at some cost anything could be salvaged and renovated, right? B mentioned that the building was “structurally unsound”. What constitutes “unsound” in this case? I am curious as I suspect that often people use such an accusation to justify demolishing an older building when the owner or developer lacks the time or expertise to renovate an older structure. Or were there other regulatory requirements? I suspect that at some cost anything could be salvaged and renovated, right?

]]> By: In FW http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-597 In FW Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:43:24 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-597 "Ryan Place" --- Just to clarify, Compass Bank was purchased by BBVA in 2007. The name is getting ready to change to BBVA Compass, but that's pretty much the biggest part of the change in ownership. The rest of the transaction has already been consummated for quite a while. BBVA wanted the footprint of Compass's branches. Compass will continue to operate in all of its existing locations. BBVA also rolled Laredo National Bank, Texas State Bank, and State National Bank into the Compass Bank brand soon after buying Compass. “Ryan Place” — Just to clarify, Compass Bank was purchased by BBVA in 2007. The name is getting ready to change to BBVA Compass, but that’s pretty much the biggest part of the change in ownership. The rest of the transaction has already been consummated for quite a while. BBVA wanted the footprint of Compass’s branches. Compass will continue to operate in all of its existing locations. BBVA also rolled Laredo National Bank, Texas State Bank, and State National Bank into the Compass Bank brand soon after buying Compass.

]]> By: Steph http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-596 Steph Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:24:43 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-596 Ross, I could be wrong, but I don't think residential is required on Magnolia, just mixed uses (i.e., office + retail, office + residential or some combination thereof). There are other streets around Magnolia, such as Hemphill and Jennings, where the mixed use requires a residential element. I forget the name of the code, but it's something like "mixed use neighborhood." Magnolia is just mixed use. Kevin can probably explain this better than me. Ross, I could be wrong, but I don’t think residential is required on Magnolia, just mixed uses (i.e., office + retail, office + residential or some combination thereof). There are other streets around Magnolia, such as Hemphill and Jennings, where the mixed use requires a residential element. I forget the name of the code, but it’s something like “mixed use neighborhood.” Magnolia is just mixed use. Kevin can probably explain this better than me.

]]> By: Ross http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-595 Ross Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:30:41 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-595 I was under the impression (probably mistakenly) that new construction on Magnolia was required to include a residential element. Can someone more familiar with the design guidelines clarify? Actually, the reason I had that impression was that a business that was considering building an office building on Magnolia told me they backed out b/c of the required residential element. I was under the impression (probably mistakenly) that new construction on Magnolia was required to include a residential element. Can someone more familiar with the design guidelines clarify? Actually, the reason I had that impression was that a business that was considering building an office building on Magnolia told me they backed out b/c of the required residential element.

]]> By: Ryan Place http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-594 Ryan Place Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:07:54 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-594 Is that Myers guy you referring to? Not to hijack this thread - I wonder if you hear anything (recent development, anyone?) about the site previously leased by former Mexican food joint (next to Subway)? Is that Myers guy you referring to?

Not to hijack this thread – I wonder if you hear anything (recent development, anyone?) about the site previously leased by former Mexican food joint (next to Subway)?

]]> By: B http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-593 B Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:52:06 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-593 FYI, the building is structurally unsound and must come down. The new owner is indeed Comerica. I think it's the best available corner in the Southside and it would be much better to put a 2-3 story office building there with the bank on the ground floor, but parking would be a problem with the limited land. Unfortunately, the Southside is plated with small lots making assemblage essential, but many owners are less than agreeable to development. Case in point is the physician next door on Magnolia "You have have it when I'm dead." If he were agreeable, there would be a better and bigger building on that site with mixed use. Instead, he'll have an ordinary retail bank as a neighbor taking up a great gateway corner to the neighborhood. FYI, the building is structurally unsound and must come down. The new owner is indeed Comerica. I think it’s the best available corner in the Southside and it would be much better to put a 2-3 story office building there with the bank on the ground floor, but parking would be a problem with the limited land. Unfortunately, the Southside is plated with small lots making assemblage essential, but many owners are less than agreeable to development. Case in point is the physician next door on Magnolia “You have have it when I’m dead.” If he were agreeable, there would be a better and bigger building on that site with mixed use. Instead, he’ll have an ordinary retail bank as a neighbor taking up a great gateway corner to the neighborhood.

]]> By: keri http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-592 keri Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:44:32 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-592 oh great, a stupid bank. I know of at least one Comerica bank building in constuction- somewhere in between South Fort Worth and the TCU area, cant remember where I saw it. Looked like a boring bank building. Honestly, shouldnt banks hold out on new buildings right now???? What about all those banks being bought up with buildings in progress... will those survive? oh great, a stupid bank. I know of at least one Comerica bank building in constuction- somewhere in between South Fort Worth and the TCU area, cant remember where I saw it. Looked like a boring bank building. Honestly, shouldnt banks hold out on new buildings right now???? What about all those banks being bought up with buildings in progress… will those survive?

]]> By: Ross http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-591 Ross Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:04:03 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-591 I like to see investment on Magnolia, but man, I'm not sure that a run of mill drive through bank is exactly what we need. I like to see investment on Magnolia, but man, I’m not sure that a run of mill drive through bank is exactly what we need.

]]> By: Ryan Place http://fortworthology.com/2008/10/10/building-at-8th-magnolia-to-come-down/comment-page-1/#comment-590 Ryan Place Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:05:24 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=964#comment-590 Yes - I did notice a white paper posted on the front door of THAT building - more likely, it is grounded for demolition/reconstruction, I believe. Not to hijack the thread, would Oleander Walk be located on the top of the diagram? It would be nice to connect with Baylor medical facilities, something to enhance quality of life for their patients - gait training, far-fetched, isn't it? Yes – I did notice a white paper posted on the front door of THAT building – more likely, it is grounded for demolition/reconstruction, I believe.

Not to hijack the thread, would Oleander Walk be located on the top of the diagram? It would be nice to connect with Baylor medical facilities, something to enhance quality of life for their patients – gait training, far-fetched, isn’t it?

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