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Peter
Citizen
Username: Peter
Post Number: 105
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 - 6:06 pm: |     |
A nice old farmhouse -- razed. A sign says, 5 Luxury Townhouses. I saw it today, but not last week. I hope they are nice townhouses. I really liked the old house and the fence -- it's a nice big lot.
But, watch out if they cut up a newly paved street. Then my hackles stand straight up. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 9647
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 7:48 am: | |
Since I am pretty sure that the townhouses will be in an R5 zone, I wonder how the planning board hearing escaped the eagle eyes of MOLers.
Is this our first time a house has been torn down in Maplewood to make way for new construction? |
oots
Citizen
Username: Oots
Post Number: 291
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 10:52 am: | |
they received zoning board approval in the last month or so.
oots |
Tom Carlson
Citizen
Username: Tomcarlson
Post Number: 97
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 11:05 am: | |
The property in question is in the Commercial-Industrial zone, not a residential district. Consequently, the house that was demolished was a pre-existing, non-conforming use in the industrial zone.
The new construction project was granted a use-variance by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, after a hearing that spanned several months. That proposal was never before the Planning Board.
I doubt this is the first instance in Maplewood of a house being replaced by new construction. On the other hand, it’s certainly not a common occurrence. I can’t cite any specific examples nor am I aware of any organized statistics that would enlighten us.
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Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 9653
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 12:32 pm: | |
Tom, thanks for the clarification. I am embarrased because I got my Burnetts mixed up and was thinking about Burnett Terrace, not street. 
BTW, I think they are already being advertised on www.gsmls.com. for a preconstruction price of nearly $500,000 per unit. |
Peter
Citizen
Username: Peter
Post Number: 108
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 5:45 pm: | |
Tom,
Can you give the MLS no? I can't see this on www.gsmls.com.
Thanks. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 9658
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 6:28 pm: | |
It wasn't Tom who mentioned the listing. It was me and the number is 2210947.
I think it is very positive that a private developer is making a significant investment in the Hilton area. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 2906
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 5, 2005 - 2:43 pm: | |
Are you aware of the teardown on Harvard near Tuscan School? |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 3399
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 5, 2005 - 9:12 pm: | |
JTA, it was not a teardown. It was a double lot. Part of it was sold and trees were razed for a new McMansion. |
jeffl
Supporter
Username: Jeffl
Post Number: 1411
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 7, 2005 - 10:19 am: | |
New condos on SA too. 2 BR. 2 Bath. Across from Maplecrest Park. $325,00 or $350,000. Supposed to be completed by April. |
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