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This news just shocks me, mostly because I live in southern Frederick County and I can’t imagine how this idea can even be considered for the Urbana area. What do you think? From the Gazette:
Tom Natelli, president of Natelli Communities, is proposing to build a 600,000-square-foot outlet center along Interstate 270, south of Fannie Mae, in Urbana.
If approved, the site would have about 100 stores, and would be built by Chelsea Property Group, a division of Simon Property Group Inc., developer of the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets.
Chelsea approached Natelli last fall, but an agreement has yet to be reached. ‘‘We have to finalize negotiations with Chelsea,” he said.
Natelli said the center could cost between $100 million and $125 million to build, based on similar projects.
But before any building can happen, the Frederick Board of County Commissioners has to approve the proposal.
The land is zoned MXD, meaning Natelli can build a mix of offices, residences and retail stores to complement existing development.
He is allowed to build 300,000 square feet of retail on the site, and would need commissioners’ approval to double that to between 550,000 and 600,000 square feet to accommodate Chelsea’s intentions. Including parking, the center would encompass about 65 acres, he said.
Lizfrog
Categories: Biz · Growth · Shopping
The Herald-Mail is reporting the potential start of a new shopping center at the junction of I-70 and Rt 40 in Washington County.
According to the article:
The site plan shows the office space would be to the east of the shopping center, which would include several retail shops, a cinema, restaurants and a hotel
Maybe the solution to our Shopping Mall problem lies to the North?
~LizFrog~
Categories: Biz · Growth · Outside Frederick · Shopping
I don’t know about you, but once March hits and I start seeing my spring bulbs coming up, and those gardening catalogs start arriving, I get the gardening itch. Oh I know it’s way too soon to start planting, but a little planning never hurt! Where do you go for your gardening plants and supplies?
We have plenty of garden centers to choose from here in Frederick County. The Dutch Plant Farm was always a favorite of mine but the last few years, I’ve bought most of my plants for my vegetable garden at the Southern States Co-op on W. South Street. In the southern part of the county, there’s Potomac Garden Center in Urbana. I haven’t been there yet, but I plan on it. In the Southwestern part of the county, there’s Stadler Nursery on Mt. Zion Road. Of course, there’s always Lowe’s and Home Depot too. I know there are many more, but I’d like to know what your favorites are!
Lizfrog
Categories: Biz · General · Shopping
This little tidbit comes from a reader tip:
Driving out of Frederick last week on 7th Street, I was surprised to see that a new wine shop has opened. It is right on the corner of 7th and Tollhouse, directly across the street from the hospital. The name of the store is The Frederick Winehouse. You can check out their website at www.frederickwinehouse.com. It has only been open for about a week now. In fact I could still smell the fresh paint.
I chatted with the owner Gary for a while and tasted two different wines. He even opened a bottle just for me to try, even though I was the only person in the store and it was near closing time. He plans to have frequent tastings and eventually make part of the store into a cheese shop. At the moment, he is just carrying wine and by the name and the facility, I don’t expect he will carry any other spirits.
Thanks for the tip Chris.
~Guy~
Categories: Biz · Food & Drink · Shopping
Tagged: maryland, wine
We now know what has taken over the former Philly Cheesesteak Factory and before that, The Brown Pelican at the corner of North Market and East Church Streets. From the FNP:
Richard Belles is continuing his family’s tradition of food businesses with a new shop downtown.
Richard took over the spot at the corner of North Market and East Church streets that his brother, Rollie, had for the business.
The Bodega Deli, Beer and Grocery replaces the Philly Cheesesteak Factory that his brother moved to Urbana Pike.
The new business offers pizza, subs, sandwiches, wings and, starting next month, a salad bar.
The shop also has bread, milk and other convenience items. Beer is also available for on- or off-site sale.
“This summer I plan to have fresh produce, vegetables and fruit,” Richard said.
If the owner’s name sounds familiar, his family also owns Belles’ Sports Bar and Grill on E. Patrick Street.
The Bodega is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. For information call 301-695-8425.
Lizfrog
Categories: Biz · Food & Drink · Shopping
I noticed today that there are two new signs along Rte. 355 for a new shopping center, scheduled for fall of 2009 (they finally took down the signs that said fall, 2007). One sign is across the street from May’s Restaurant and the other one is across the street from Office Depot. Does anyone have any information on what is going in there? What would you like to see go in there? We certainly don’t need any more office/school supply stores or home improvement stores or craft stores on this side of town. It’s probably not considered residential enough to support a grocery store but one would be nice over there. Personally, I prefer the open space myself.
Lizfrog
Categories: Biz · Growth · Shopping
Nice call Mika!
From the FNP:
The Value City store at Francis Scott Key Mall will close, along with all but one VC store in Maryland.
Kristin Mack, a spokeswoman for VCHI in Columbus, Ohio, said the only store remaining open would be in Annapolis.
“They are winding down,” she said of the seven other stores. “They will be closing in the next six to eight weeks.”
Stores in Cumberland and Greenbelt also are closing, while four stores have been acquired by Burlington for retail locations.
Mack did not have any figures on Wednesday on how many employees would be affected at the Frederick location or other that will close.
VCHI is an equity firm that purchased 81 percent of Value City, she said.
William DeTora, manager of FSK Mall, declined to say what business would be taking over the site to be vacated by Value City.
Lizfrog
Categories: Biz · Shopping
Frederick Maryland Online reader, Mika offers some news about Frederick’s other mall, FSK:
Just thought I’d drop by with some info on FSK Mall.
Suncoast is now gone, Yankee Candle will soon be replacing them.
Where Waldenbooks and the furniture store used to be, Charlotte Russe (teen girl clothing store) is moving in.
Just Plain Good has been out for quite a while now but Maui Wowi (Hawaiian coffee and smoothies)is going in but they’ve been under construction for at least two months, so I have no idea when they’ll open. They’re certainly taking their sweet time.
I also hear tell that Value City is trying very hard to close. They’re the only store in FSK Mall that actually owns their building so even though the mall has been kicking lower class stores out, they weren’t able to do anything to Value City. Apparently though, Value City just isn’t making enough money to stay open. There’s a rumor that they’ll be replaced by Old Navy, we can only hope.
Thanks for the tips Mika!
~Guy~
Categories: Biz · Shopping
I got a Borders Rewards email today saying that the Waldenbooks in Frederick Towne Mall (a.k.a. the ghost mall) will be closing on January 26th. The email also said they are having a clearance sale with everything 40% off. Not sure if that is just for Border Rewards members, but you can call ( 301.663.8277) and see before you head over.
~Guy~
Categories: Biz · Shopping
Tagged: borders, maryland, waldenbooks
They have rescheduled the meeting to the 23rd.
Based on the feedback received and the anticipated attendance, we have decided to reschedule the Residents Focus Group for Wednesday January 23rd, 6:30pm at City Hall in Room 212.
Again, our goal is to have a group of 10-12 City residents to participate in a focus group-format discussion on the retail mix within downtown Frederick. This will be followed in early February by a larger format Community Meeting, on a date still TBD. A final report with recommendations will then go to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at a workshop in late February or early March.
We’ll be sure to keep everyone informed, and appreciate your assistance in keeping your neighbors informed as well. Thanks for your interest and hope to see you on January 23rd.
Best regards,
Heather Gramm
Heather Gramm, CEcD
Business Development Specialist
The City of Frederick Economic Development
101 N Court Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone 301-600-6362 or Fax 301-600-6363
hgramm@cityoffrederick.com
Frederick: A Great American Business Destination
Fungusblogs
Categories: Growth · Shopping
