Planning Agenda Includes Indoor Kennel & Garden Center Action Items

The Planning Commission will meet tomorrow at 1pm to discuss a request to have a special permit for an indoor kennel at the property on the NWC of 40th & Old Cheney and a zoning change from R-3 to B-2 on four lots in the Preserve to allow for a garden center/nursery.

City Council Approves Hotel Project at 11th & N St

Last night the Lincoln City Council gave approval on a $30 million downtown redevelopment of the parking lot just south of the Gold's Building into a hotel, apartments, entertainment center and parking garage.  This block, bounded by 10th, 11th, M and N Streets, is currently used as a parking lot mainly for neighborhing office building tenants.  With this approval, it marks the city's third new hotel project for downtown/Haymarket this year.

Lincoln One of the Best Places to Launch Small Business

CNNMoney.com ranked Lincoln #10 among midsize metro areas for the Best Place to Launch Small Business Startups.  Omaha ranked #3 on that same list.  Best Places to Launch-Lincoln 2009

Friday's Featured Listing - Nostalgic Downtown Location for Sale

The former Kuhl's Restaurant space at 1038 O Street is now for sale along with being available for lease.  Many students and downtown employees have fond memories of the space.  The building could be redeveloped into retail or office with a second floor apartment.  Includes a full basement.  For further information or for a tour, contact Sally DeLair 402-441-5822, Marc Snow 402-441-5819 or Mike Ball 402-441-5807.

DuTeau Expanding Presence in Southwest Lincoln

DuTeau Chevrolet has recently purchased land located near S. 28th Street and Jamie Lane (just east of Las Margaritas) with plans to move their Subaru division to this site.  Timing for the move hasn't been determined.  George Hancock represented DuTeau Chevrolet and Richard Meginnis and Sally DeLair represented the separate owners on the two parcels DuTeau purchased.

First State Bank Closes on S. 27th Street Land

First State Bank recently purchased 3.2 Acres at S. 27th Street and Grainger Parkway (just north of Las Margaritas) where they plan to build a bank branch and administrative headquarters.  First State Bank has three other Lincoln locations along with eight branches and one loan office in surrounding towns.  Richard Meginnis represented First State Bank and Sally DeLair represented the owners, Stone Ledge Village LLC in this transaction.

Look for another announcement regarding this area soon!

Former Hy-Vee Space Up for Sublease

The former Hy-Vee space at 70th & O Street is listed for sublease now by a local REALTOR.  Earlier in the year, rumors circulated about a gym (Urban Active Fitness) or various other businesses leasing the space.  But those deals must have fallen through. 

On a side note...Urban Active Fitness recently opened their first Nebraska location in northwest Omaha.  According to their website, Urban Active Fitness has plans to expand into 30 communities in 6 states by end of 2010, so maybe a Lincoln site isn't far off.