Fenton DDA Approves More Money for Cornerstone's Soil Test Borings
Ground breaking for $4 million Cornerstone Building could be in the spring, DDA director says.
To keep the estimated $4 million Cornerstone project moving, the Fenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has approved additional money for soil boring tests. It’s to determine whether the soil can handle the load capacity of the future Cornerstone building, at Leroy Street and Silver Lake Road, across from The State Bank. Ground breaking for the project could take place this spring, said DDA Director Michael Burns. The Fenton Planning Commission has approved the fact a four-story building could go on the site of the former Republic Bank. The preliminary soil analysis for the site took place earlier this year, and soil borings 35 feet below ground was examined, Burns said. This preliminary analysis showed the soil has a mix of clay, …
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Richard Smith
4:37 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012
"Schmidt said the fourth floor is recessed, so when someone looks at it from the street, the building appears three stories tall. A 3D model will be available soon. Fenton’s planning commission, DDA and council have voiced overwhelming approval for a four-story Cornerstone building, he added. “I believe you will be pleased at the building once you see it up,” Schmidt said." Translation: You're … more ›