Jul 06 2007
Chesapeake Paperboard Site Plans Delayed
Yesterday’s Baltimore Business Journal published an article about how the Chesapeake Paperboard site (The Shoppes at Fort) plans have been delayed. Developer Mark Sapperstein is building a mixed use project on the 9-acre property. The project’s master plan was already approved by a Locust Point Civic Association and the city. However, the more detailed architecture plans did not meet the Urban Design and Architecture Review Panel (UDARP) requirements. Aesthetic changes such as brick color and changes to the parking garage were requested.
Sapperstein wants to optimistically break ground this Fall, but this might delay the start. The $80 million dollar project which includes 250 high-end apartments, and 110,000 feet of retail space is scheduled to be completed by spring 2010. I’m surprised it will take that long.
This photo shows satellite view of the site - outlined in red - and the surrounding streets. This shot was taken before the demolition of the former plant beagn over a year ago. The firehouse sits just above the property and to the right is the Phillips Seafood plant.
UPDATE - The Baltimore Business Journal posted that the new plans have one approval from UDARP.
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Yeah I’m surprised at the development schedule as well. Perhaps it’s just realistic, instead of constantly pushing back delivery like other projects. Hopefully he does deliver a nice grocery store at this location. We are in desperate need of a decent option on this side of town. The produce at Shoppers is the worst I have ever seen in a major chain. And it’s a hike to drive over to Safeway in Canton or Whole Foods.