A former Dominion office building, located just east of Cary Street Station, is planned to be renovated into over 100 units. (Mike Platania photos)
With townhomes in the works on part of the site, plans for another side of Dominion Energy’s former Fan complex are taking shape.
An unidentified developer is looking to convert the existing former office building and two adjoining warehouses at 2400 Grayland Ave. into 126 dwelling units.
The plans were outlined in a building permit that was filed last week, but the document does not specify who the developer is.
About a week before that, Richmond City Council approved a special-use permit for 26 townhomes that are planned to rise on an adjacent Dominion-owned lot at 219 S. Stafford Ave. D.C.-based developer Audeo Partners is behind the townhouse proposal.
A Dominion spokesperson confirmed that its Fan land is under contract to be sold but did not specify to whom. Audeo Partners partner Madi Ford declined to comment for this story.
Earlier this year Dominion razed an auxiliary building on an adjacent 1.7-acre lot.
Since Dominion first put the the Fan complex on the market about two years ago, the 5-acre plot has been gradually divided into sections. The only remaining piece without a documented development plan is the 1.7-acre lot at 2501 Grayland Ave., which was cleared in the spring when Dominion razed an auxiliary building on the site.
That lot is zoned B-6 Mixed-Use Business district, which allows for up to four stories.
Built in 1935, the three buildings slated for a conversion total about 101,000 square feet and are eligible for historic tax credits. The buildings connect to create a U-shape and form a nearly 11,000-square-foot courtyard.
A few blocks north, construction on the new Fire Station 12 at West Cary and South Addison streets is beginning to go vertical.
A former Dominion office building, located just east of Cary Street Station, is planned to be renovated into over 100 units. (Mike Platania photos)
With townhomes in the works on part of the site, plans for another side of Dominion Energy’s former Fan complex are taking shape.
An unidentified developer is looking to convert the existing former office building and two adjoining warehouses at 2400 Grayland Ave. into 126 dwelling units.
The plans were outlined in a building permit that was filed last week, but the document does not specify who the developer is.
About a week before that, Richmond City Council approved a special-use permit for 26 townhomes that are planned to rise on an adjacent Dominion-owned lot at 219 S. Stafford Ave. D.C.-based developer Audeo Partners is behind the townhouse proposal.
A Dominion spokesperson confirmed that its Fan land is under contract to be sold but did not specify to whom. Audeo Partners partner Madi Ford declined to comment for this story.
Earlier this year Dominion razed an auxiliary building on an adjacent 1.7-acre lot.
Since Dominion first put the the Fan complex on the market about two years ago, the 5-acre plot has been gradually divided into sections. The only remaining piece without a documented development plan is the 1.7-acre lot at 2501 Grayland Ave., which was cleared in the spring when Dominion razed an auxiliary building on the site.
That lot is zoned B-6 Mixed-Use Business district, which allows for up to four stories.
Built in 1935, the three buildings slated for a conversion total about 101,000 square feet and are eligible for historic tax credits. The buildings connect to create a U-shape and form a nearly 11,000-square-foot courtyard.
A few blocks north, construction on the new Fire Station 12 at West Cary and South Addison streets is beginning to go vertical.
I like the idea of converting the old 3 story part into residential units, but not the old warehouses. We really need to add density in the city where possible to help with the tax base and support/improve the walkability of the area. This was my biggest complaint with Cary St Station—I wanted 3-5 stories and possibly a hotel. Instead we have a parking lot along Robinson St.
I wonder if the Fan District Board threw a wrench in plans to go higher
snd more dense.
FDA opinions (if they do take them) do not really carry much wait on a parcel that is across Main Street let alone off Cary Street and in the 5th District too. I am will Justin. Tax credit apartments with no new density and a sea of parking. Glad we rezoned it “mixed use”
Oooo! Mystery Developer!
I like the look of those townhouses, and that old office bldg looks just nice enough.
Be nice parking deck for when they close Carytown to vehicles.
PARKING!
No. Too far away. I love me some parking decks — you can even put green roofs or solar on top! But I don’t think THAT area needs much more parking. Could be wrong though — lots of new residents — I see they have cool-o protected BIKE parking in the area though!