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, …
42.79687
-83.70482
The State Bank
101 N Leroy St, Fenton, MI
Fenton's Cornerstone Building will be across from The State Bank on Leroy Street.
/articles/fenton-dda-approves-more-money-for-cornerstone-s-soil-test-borings
1549181
/locations/7872858
42.794014
-83.705264
City of Fenton
301 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI
At its Tuesday meeting, the Fenton DDA approved additional funding for soil testing at the Cornerstone site.
/articles/fenton-dda-approves-more-money-for-cornerstone-s-soil-test-borings
1828940
/locations/7872859
Don't miss out on this important information.
The National Weather Service's forecast for today is sunny with a high of 86 degrees. Tonight's forecast is mostly clear with a low of 67. The lowest gas price in Fenton on Wednesday afternoon was $3.90 per gallon, according to Mapquest Gas Prices. The store offering this price was Owen Road BP Food Shop, 3238 Owen Rd. The city of Linden has purchased the Union Block site, with a 15-year, $245,000 loan from The State Bank, the Tri-County Times reports. Linden will have less financial obligations if a developer for the property is secured, Mayor David Lossing said. Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate Gymnastics are being offered at 5 p.m. today, at 325 Stan Eaton Dr. in Linden. Children 6-14 who have completed the Advanced Beginner …
42.778
-83.6997
3238 Owen Rd., Fenton, MI
Filling the Tank -- Owen Road BP Food Shop, gas at $3.90 per gallon on Wednesday afternoon
/articles/five-things-to-know-today-aug-30-074bb7b9
/locations/7683313
42.778
-83.6997
46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI
Looking Ahead -- Suburban Showplace Collection hosts the Great Lakes State Fair on Friday
/articles/five-things-to-know-today-aug-30-074bb7b9
/locations/7683314
42.778
-83.6997
325 Stan Eaton Dr., Linden, MI
Events -- Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate Gymnastics lessons for children 6-14, at 5 p.m. today
/articles/five-things-to-know-today-aug-30-074bb7b9
/locations/7683315
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 ›