News & Events
Grandview Commons Grocery Store Project - Update 2/27/2010
There was a large turn out at the All Neighborhood Meeting held Feb. 25. Neighborhood residents were able to view preliminary plans for a Copps grocery store to be be built where the vacant Doric Lodge is on Cottage Grove Road. Representives from the developer (Rollie Winter & Associates LTF), City Planning Commision, Veridian Homes, and Copps were present to explain the plans and address concerns and questions.
The plans are only preliminary plans. Nothing has officially been proposed to the City. The developers want feedback from residents and City officials before making an official proposal for the project. There will be more meetings scheduled as the project progresses. Dates and times will be posted here when meetings are scheduled as well as project updates. So check back often!
The proposed store will be similar to the new Copps store at the corner of Hwy N and Hwy 19 in Sun Prairie. It would be approximately 62,000 sq. ft. The plan is for the grocery store only but it is anticipated that the grocery store will provide an anchor for additional retail/commercial buildings to be built. The area between North Star Dr. and the Doric Lodge is designated for commercial development by Veridian and zoned for commercial use in the overall Neighborhood Plan from the City.
You can email our Alderperson, Lauren Cnare, at district3@cityofmadison.com to sign up for email updates. Please include your name and address in the email.
This is an important project for our neighgorhood. The McCellan Park Neighborhood Association is your way to stay informed, voice your comments, and be involved. As a neighborhood association, the MPNA is recognized by the City of Madison as the representive voice of our neighborhood. Join today!!
New Residential Development
Homburg Reality has opened the first phase of their Eastlawn subdivision on Venus Way. This phase has seven lots with open green space. The MPNA board met with representatives from Homburg last year to review their plans for the Eastlawn development. The MPNA board supports the development and we think it will be a great additon to our neighborhood.
Lions Gate Apartments
The new developerss of the properties at 5801 Gemini Dr. and 825 Jupiter Dr had their plan pass the City Plan Commission and will go to the Common Council meeting on January 19, 2010.
The project, which essentially conforms to its original approval, is two apartment buildings., one with 40 units (originally approved at 33 units) and the other with 29 units (originally planned for 36 units).
These properties were abandoned when the original developer could not complete the project. It will be a great improvement to the neighborhood to get those building finished.
New Business Development
The long-awaited opening of The Jovian Taphaus Grill came in early August. Be sure to patronize our local establishment. Stop by to enjoy the fabulous downtown skyline and check out their "inspired regional cuisine" along with a wide variety of domestic and Wisconsin craft beers. Recent visits have been awarded with a big "thumbs up"!
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