Starland Dairy on Bull St. Sells to Thermedesignbuild

Press Release picked up from http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Starland-Cafe/83200028433

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNRESTORED PORTION OF THE STARLAND DAIRY ON BULL STREET SELLS TO THERMEDESIGNBUILD OF NY
New York development, design & building company coming to the Starland District.
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Savannah, GA - The un-restored portion of the former Starland Dairy, with the iconic star building was sold to Thermedesignbuild Company today July 05, 2012.
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The former Starland Dairy, located at 2425 Bull Street (corner of 41st Street) was sold today July 05, 2012 to thermedesignbuild. The seller, Starland Properties, owned by John Deaderick & Greg Jacobs, decided to sell to thermedesignbuild because they would be a good steward for this historic structure. Since 1999, Deaderick & Jacobs spearheaded the redevelopment of over 50 blocks of downtown Savannah thus creating a new neighborhood: The Starland District. Starland Properties, Deaderick and Jacobs (together & individually) still own multiple properties in the Starland District.

thermedesignbuild is a small development and design/build company based in Manhattan but with Savannah roots. Nathan fuller, owner of thermedesignbuild, will be relocating the company and his family to Savannah in the near future to join the unique and vibrant community that is the Starland District.
In a statement regarding the future use of his company’s latest acquisition, owner Nate Fuller, said: “to be able to be a part of the history of the starland dairy community is in itself an exciting prospect. The dairy is an iconic building and the importance of preserving the architecture and historical use of the structure goes without saying. Working alongside individuals and groups within the community we hope to play an active role in the continued rejuvenation of the neighborhood”.

Starland Properties is an organization committed to the growth of our community: The Starland District.
“Because preservation is much more than just saving houses. It's also about rescuing neighborhoods”

Press Release by:
John Deaderick (912-713-6049) john@starlanddining.com – http://www.facebook.com/StarlandProperties

A. Joseph Marshall
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Savannah, Ga

Exciting development plan for former Backus dealership

 January 31, 2012 - 12:01am By Bill Dawers

Summary: Successful redevelopment of the former Backus dealership property requires cooperation between the State of Georgia, Chatham County and the City of Savannah. A reconfiguration of traffic lanes and a decision on six zoning variances are essential to the project.

Key Quotes:
The MPC will look at the general development plan for 1801 East Victory Drive, the old Backus Cadillac property. MPC staff is recommending approval of the plan, assuming five conditions can be met.

An existing median cut on Victory Drive near Limerick Street would be eliminated. A median cut closer to the Truman for access to the shopping center on the north side of Victory would be added. So would a left turn lane for westbound traffic on Victory approaching Dixie Avenue.

A traffic signal would be added at the Dixie intersection to accommodate westbound drivers who want easy access to the development.

Certain public rights-of-way would have to be vacated by the city of Savannah. That includes closing a portion of Limerick Street.

The MPC would have to grant six variances. Four of those variances involve setbacks, and one involves driving-aisle width in the parking lot. The final variance would allow a one percent increase in the number of allowable parking spaces for compact cars.
Read the full article at: Exciting development plan for former Backus dealership.

A. Joseph Marshall
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Savannah, Ga