MONDAY December 31, 2018
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CenterState Bank property redevelopment is scrapped
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KAREN BRUNE MATHIS EDITOR
The Club JAX premium lounge in review for JIA Texas-based chain plans $1 million facility for travelers who pay to wait with extra amenities.
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Redevelopment plans called for the demolition of the CenterState Bank of Florida building at 1232 King St. to make way for a mixed-use project.
Riverside Avondale Preservation newsletter says developer won’t proceed with mixe-used project because of height restrictions. BY SCOTT SAILER EDITORIAL RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Plans for the redevelopment of the CenterState Bank property at 1232 King St. appear to be delayed. The Riverside Avondale Preservation newsletter reports the proposed redevelopment plans from the potential purchaser are scrapped. J.B. Ritz Inc. presented proposed development plans to RAP for a multifamily mixed-use project on the site that included the construction of a smaller bank building. The economics of the development would require the development of 118 dwelling units,
which in turn required a deviation from the overlay district height restrictions, according to the RAP newsletter. The newsletter said the developer likely would not receive the relief needed to make the project work, which would be determined by the city with a recommendation by RAP. The newsletter quotes Scott Gay with J.B. Ritz saying: “We have many projects in other areas that we will turn our attention to.” Bryan Hunter, CenterState director of corporate real estate, and Gay did not return calls seeking comment. CenterState Bank of Florida received a certificate of appropriateness from the city July 25 to demolish the existing 28,215-square-foot bank building with the condition that plans for redevelopment be approved by the city prior to demolition. The bank is on a 2.97-acre block at southwest SEE PROJECT, PAGE 2
“Somebody else will come along and they can meet in the middle” with residents. JIM LOVE, DISTRICT 14 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Travelers through Jacksonville International Airport soon can access a new club — The Club JAX. Club JAX is designed with zones labeled relax, replenish, productivity and kids, along with a concierge and a bar. It will be between the food court and service pet relief area after travelers clear security. Jacksonville Aviation Authority spokeswoman Debbie Jones said the lounge should open in the spring and will be available to all departing passengers, regardless of airline, through either a $40 day pass bought online or at the club or with a Priority Pass membership that comes with several travel credit cards. In addition to Priority Pass, The Club JAX can be accessed by members of LoungeKey, Diners Club International and the AAA member discount program. JAA Senior Properties Administrator Jeff Taylor said Friday the airport lounge offers a complimentary hot and cold buffet that SEE MATHIS, PAGE 2
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Jacksonville Daily Record will not be published Tuesday because of the New Year’s Day holiday. It will resume publication Wednesday. VOLUME 106, NO. 31 • ONE SECTION