The redeveloped Chavis Heights area is getting an interesting addition at Swain and Lenoir. The site plan (.pdf) for the proposed development calls for a 1,600 square foot retail store with two 750-square-foot condos upstairs. The adjoining land will contain 10 parking spaces.

Isn’t it interesting that we finally see a corner retail proposal with residential upstairs…with a “sea” of parking associated with it. According to the site plan’s scribbling, the city requires 8 parking spaces for the retail component and 3 spaces for the residential. It should be noted, though, that Swain is only a 19 foot wide street. Check out the street view of this area (and you’ll appreciate how narrow the street is).

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