Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)

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Re: Aksarben Center (72 and Pine)

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I know it isn't technically part of Aksarben Center but does anyone know what happened to the development of the Venice Inn site?
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Re: Aksarben Center (72 and Pine)

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hatwate wrote:I know it isn't technically part of Aksarben Center but does anyone know what happened to the development of the Venice Inn site?
Here is the latest Brad mentioned:
Some sort of work has started on the old Venice inn site. There's a big pile of dirt, construction equipment, and storm sewer pipe on the site .
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Re: Aksarben Center (72 and Pine)

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skinzfan23 wrote:
hatwate wrote:I know it isn't technically part of Aksarben Center but does anyone know what happened to the development of the Venice Inn site?
Here is the latest Brad mentioned:
Some sort of work has started on the old Venice inn site. There's a big pile of dirt, construction equipment, and storm sewer pipe on the site .
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Re: Venice Inn (closed) For Sale

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The posted were moved from the Aksarben Center thread to this Venice Inn thread.
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Re: Venice Inn (closed) For Sale

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Nearly $275K TIF request for the 12K SF building.
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Also I am sure everyone will love the name of the development...Aksarben Pointe.
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Re: Venice Inn (closed) For Sale

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$275K for that little space?

Is the real name of this location "Aksarben Gives the Taxpayers the Shafte"

The unnecessary terminal e is like lube.
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Re: Venice Inn (closed) For Sale

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Laughable and infuriating. What exactly does it take to NOT get TIF in this city?
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Re: Venice Inn (closed) For Sale

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Total project cost is about $3.2 million. The TIF request here is a lower % for the entire project than HDR FWIW.
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Re: Venice Inn (closed) For Sale

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Reading the TIF document, looks like the they've got Legend's Bar and Grill opening a location here, a Re/Max real estate office, and a 3rd TBD tenant space.
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ThatGuy wrote:Laughable and infuriating. What exactly does it take to NOT get TIF in this city?
I wonder if you could get TIF for a home kitchen or bath remodel, if you're in a "blighted" area?
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
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GetUrban wrote:
ThatGuy wrote:Laughable and infuriating. What exactly does it take to NOT get TIF in this city?
I wonder if you could get TIF for a home kitchen or bath remodel, if you're in a "blighted" area?
Warren Buffett lives in a Blighted Neighborhood. Do you think he is getting TIF for his new fence and security cameras?
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Re: Venice Inn (closed) For Sale

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bigredmed wrote:
GetUrban wrote:
ThatGuy wrote:Laughable and infuriating. What exactly does it take to NOT get TIF in this city?
I wonder if you could get TIF for a home kitchen or bath remodel, if you're in a "blighted" area?
Warren Buffett lives in a Blighted Neighborhood. Do you think he is getting TIF for his new fence and security cameras?
Neediness doesn't appear to be a factor.
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
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iamjacobm wrote:Total project cost is about $3.2 million. The TIF request here is a lower % for the entire project than HDR FWIW.
So a 1 floor strip mall?
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I think a mixed use development would be better for this area. I would think there would be plenty of demand given it's nearby a ton of shopping, Aksarben, and UNO.
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daveoma wrote:I think a mixed use development would be better for this area. I would think there would be plenty of demand given it's nearby a ton of shopping, Aksarben, and UNO.
Agreed. Omaha could use much more mixed-use developments, pretty much everywhere east of 72nd.
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Plans just submitted. 11,851 SF (Retail & Restaurant). Any guesses on the Restaurant?
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Was this plan scrapped?
With $3.1 million planned overhaul, Venice Inn site will become a 2nd Legends grill
http://www.omaha.com/money/with-million ... e29ce.html
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Re: Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)

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I have been wondering the same thing. Every time I drive by there, nothing has changed. I know that Brad recently posted that there is a city ordinance that signage has to be removed or covered up. This is one site where I am ok that the sign is still there.
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choke wrote:Was this plan scrapped?
No, I was just being snarky. The City of Omaha gives very little info when a plan is submitted. For this New Building they just said "Retail & Restaurant." The Site Plan for 3902 Harney they just say 1 building. They had a Site Plan for where Tiger Tom's is, a month later we find out it was just for an outdoor seating area.
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Coyote wrote:
choke wrote:Was this plan scrapped?
No, I was just being snarky. The City of Omaha gives very little info when a plan is submitted. For this New Building they just said "Retail & Restaurant." The Site Plan for 3902 Harney they just say 1 building. They had a Site Plan for where Tiger Tom's is, a month later we find out it was just for an outdoor seating area.
Where can you find submitted site plans?
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OmahaJaysCU wrote:Where can you find submitted site plans?
OmahaPermits.com
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I've not been to Legends for years after my last 2 visits weren't that great. Used to be really good when the Cherry Hills location opened,
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Re: Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)

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Dirt was finally being moved on the site today.
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Former Venice Inn Site

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Just noticed this morning that there are some bulldozers pushing dirt around on the plot that Venice Inn used to be on near 72nd and Pacific. Anyone know what's going on?
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Decent sized surcharge on the site now.
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Footings for the new building are in.
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Steel is up.
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Brad wrote:Steel is up.
I drive right by that location every day..as I pretty much work right across the street..

They are sure moving quickly now...

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Re: Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)

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In a WH story about Clancy's, it was noted that this shopping center is expected to be completed next March. http://www.omaha.com/money/clancy-s-pub ... 699a3.html
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Re: Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)

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Looks much too big to be a single restaurant.
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They are making rapid progress on this building. But it still seems much too big to house only one restaurant.
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nativeomahan wrote:They are making rapid progress on this building. But it still seems much too big to house only one restaurant.
It's supposed to be shops, not dining, from what I've heard.
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FirebirdEngineer wrote:
nativeomahan wrote:They are making rapid progress on this building. But it still seems much too big to house only one restaurant.
It's supposed to be shops, not dining, from what I've heard.

Isn't Legends the primary anchor?

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Greg S wrote:
FirebirdEngineer wrote:
nativeomahan wrote:They are making rapid progress on this building. But it still seems much too big to house only one restaurant.
It's supposed to be shops, not dining, from what I've heard.

Isn't Legends the primary anchor?
Building Permit says "Restaurant & Retail"
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Long ago ReMax was going to take some of the space. Not sure the current status though.
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Brick going up and windows in. Patio will be along pacific by the old Venice Inn sign.

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