Crestwood Approves Preliminary Plan for Large Watson Road Development
Date Posted: August 16, 2022
Posted In: News, Projects,
From Call Newspapers: The Crestwood Board of Aldermen approved a zoning change and preliminary plan for a large mixed use development July 27.
The project, located at 8800 Watson Road, was presented by CWD Equity for a zoning change from planned development-commercial to planned development-mixed use. Currently the site is home to Victory Raceway go-karting and other office buildings. Developers requested a zoning change to a mixed use district and approval of the preliminary development plan.
The preliminary development plan for the project features three new multifamily buildings, with about 276 apartments total, and two new commercial buildings with approximately 12,000-square-feet of retail and restaurant space. The plan also calls for private amenities for tenants and has 513 total parking spots.
The plan was heard by the planning commission July 6 and was recommended for approval with nearly 40 conditions.
One condition — the requirement of live-work units — was removed by the board. Architect Kevin Berman, representing the petitioner, said the addition of apartments with a built-in office was atypical, and the buildings already have a community office area built in. This area would include office rooms, printers and other amenities.
“A true live-work apartment is a little less common and a little more restrictive for everyone to use,” Berman said. “It’s something we could do based on the planning commission’s comments, but we think the co-work environment is the right response.”