Director says Save-A-Lot site demolition permit expected in coming months; developer mobilization to follow

A resident asked for an update on the status of the Save-A-Lot property. Director Slay replied that the project is still active and progressing through a multi-agency review process. Slay told the commission that because of the project’s size and complexity, it has required reviews by multiple agencies; he said he anticipates a demolition permit will be issued within the next couple of months and that demolition will be followed by construction mobilization.

Slay said he had an in-person meeting with the property owner, the developer and their general contractor, who is finishing another project on Hixson Pike; once that contractor completes the current job they expect to mobilize for around-the-clock activity on the Save-A-Lot site. He warned residents the work will affect traffic on Dayton Boulevard and said the city will provide public information as construction schedules are received.

Discussion versus decision: this was an informational update (discussion). No formal action, permit issuance, or development agreement was recorded at the meeting.

Clarifying points recorded in the meeting: the project is in active agency review; a demolition permit is anticipated in the coming months; contractor mobilization is contingent on completion of another Hixson Pike project; the city will inform the public about traffic impacts when schedules are set.