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City staff updates board on Budgetale, Whataburger, Goodwill and other East Ridge projects
Summary
City building staff briefed the Board of Zoning Appeals on multiple ongoing and planned development projects in East Ridge, including the Budgetale/gateway area, a Whataburger nearing interior finish, a new larger Goodwill donation center, and plans for a Camping World and other commercial buildouts.
City building staff provided a consolidated update to the East Ridge Board of Zoning Appeals on Sept. 8 about several commercial and residential projects under review or in construction across the city.
Mike (city staff) said the Budgetale property and a gateway development will encompass substantial acreage through parts of the antique district and could include a roundabout to route traffic into the new development. He said asbestos abatement was complete on one structure and demolition had begun in that corridor.
In the northern growth area, Mike reported rapid progress at the Whataburger site, with grading, stormwater systems and interior work progressing and a target opening date near the end of the year. He described a 12,000‑square‑foot venue building that he estimated to be roughly 85% complete, and confirmed that a larger Goodwill donation center (part of UrbanStory Ventures) is proceeding with abatement and interior refit work.
Mike also noted approved plans for a 22,000‑square‑foot Camping World building where a fire‑damaged structure will be removed and rebuilt, and said a tenant review adjacent to Twin Peaks remains in active review. He said one outparcel on Camp Jordan Parkway and a separate 4‑acre parcel acquired by TDOT remain to be developed.
The board asked questions about architectural design standards for a convenience/donation center at a former gas station site; Mike said underground tanks were removed years ago, the property will not include fuel service, and the owner must meet the city’s architectural design guidance for exterior work.
No formal board actions were taken on these project updates; staff presented the information for situational awareness and forthcoming permit coordination.
