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Councilman updates school board on Texas Roadhouse site, 42-unit YWCA housing and QuickTrip demolition
Summary
Hamilton City Councilman Lauer briefed the Hamilton City School Board on several downtown and corridor projects — a new Texas Roadhouse site, a proposed 42-unit YWCA development, and upcoming demolition at the former CVS for a QuickTrip — and said the Courtyard Marriott renovation and Cohatch coworking project are moving forward.
Councilman Lauer told the Hamilton City School Board at its work session that construction activity and private development are progressing in parts of the city that border the school district.
“This has been great doing some of the projects that we’re working on, and we’re looking forward to continue those works with you personally,” Councilman Lauer said, giving the board a series of updates.
Lauer said a new Texas Roadhouse has “put a shovel in the ground” on Main Street outside Myers and that the district should expect development activity in that corridor as other projects move forward. He said there are no plans yet for the existing Texas Roadhouse building. He also identified a proposed YWCA project that would add 42 apartment units, described as a mix of market-rate and affordable housing, which he said could help attract employees, including teachers, who do not currently live in the district.
Lauer said a QuickTrip is preparing to demolish the former CVS on the corner of East High Street, with demolition expected to begin within days or weeks depending on weather. He also reported that Cohatch, a coworking-type project near the Journal Square area, expects to open in early fall and that the Courtyard Marriott will begin a major renovation around April 28 — a project he estimated at about $9,000,000.
On Spooky Nook-related work and site cleanup, Lauer said property owner Sam Byler is addressing outstanding issues; Lauer described that effort as “moving forward.”
Board members asked follow-up questions about reuse of the existing Texas Roadhouse building and the nature of the YWCA housing. Lauer said discussions with the Texas Roadhouse operator are just beginning and that redevelopment opportunities will be considered as the corridor develops, particularly with a new Kroger also coming into the area.
Lauer concluded by expressing optimism about the district’s future if the projects continue as described.
