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City of Jacksonville Beach Approves Trevato Development Group Revised Rezoning and Land Use Application
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — December 6, 2022 — Trevato Development Group received approval for its revised rezoning and land use applications for the property located at 101944 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach by the City of Jacksonville Beach City Council on November 7, 2022.
City Council Awards Application in Unanimous 7-0 Vote
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — December 6, 2022 — Trevato Development Group received approval for its revised rezoning and land use applications for the property located at 101944 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach by the City of Jacksonville Beach City Council on November 7, 2022.
The revised land use application for a mixed-use neighborhood center, originally submitted in October of 2021, proposed increasing the conservation and recreation area from 6.83 acres to 19.43 acres and reducing the planned lands zoned for Community Commercial and Low Density Residential use by half. Over the course of a year, Trevato worked with the City of Jacksonville Beach planning department staff and held community meetings to gather feedback on the project. The development group made revisions to the original application based on recommendations by the City of Jacksonville Beach and community members. The final revisions were presented to the City of Jacksonville Beach City Council, and the governing body approved both applications in a unanimous 7-0 vote, as covered by First Coast News.“It was important to us, as a Jacksonville Beach-based company, to work in partnership with our community,” said Katelyn Taylor, Director of Operations and Portfolio for Trevato Development Group. “We are appreciative of the City of Jacksonville Beach staff for working with us to create an improved project for all parties.” The revised application resulted in approximately 43 acres of open space and conservation land, comprising 80 percent of the property. As covered by the Jax Daily Record, the mixed-use development will consist of 385 market rate residential units and 30 affordable housing rate units with 1,800 square feet of retail space designated for a coffee shop or restaurant. The architectural design will be inspired by Alys Beach, a luxury beach community located in the Florida panhandle region. An easement on the property was provided to the City of Jacksonville Beach by Trevato for a welcome sign to mark the entrance to Jacksonville Beach once crossing the Intracoastal Waterway. As reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record, the plans also include a viewing platform with available connection by the city to the public right-of-way — providing a vista of the conservation area that will be open for the community to enjoy.
This development will be Trevato’s sixth project in Northeast Florida’s coastal community, where the company is headquartered. Other projects by the Jacksonville Beach-based group include The Gallery, a mixed-use development that reactivated the former J. Johnson Gallery along the First St. N. and Fourth Ave. corridor, and the new O-Ku restaurant; a mixed-use development at 704 First St. N., the former location of the Dolphin Depot; a property at 502 1st Street N.; the renovation of 200 First Street N., home to Surfer the Bar and Rip Curl; and the Winn Dixie located at 290 Solano Rd. in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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About Trevato Development Group Founded in 2016, Trevato Development Group is a privately held real estate investment and development company that is dedicated to creating high-quality projects with a focus inspired by successful comparables in larger up-and-coming cities. Based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Trevato embraces local character combined with new and innovative experiences that promote walkability and a vibrant sense of place. To learn more, visit trevatogroup.com.
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Block One Ventures LLC Announces Largest Land Acquisition to Date
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 31, 2021) – Block One Ventures announced today the purchase of 38.93 acres of property, located within Bartram Commons, near the intersection of I-95 and State Road 9B on the north side of Racetrack Road. The property was purchased from Eastland, the master developer for Bartram Park.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 31, 2021) – Block One Ventures announced today the purchase of 38.93 acres of property, located within Bartram Commons, near the intersection of I-95 and State Road 9B on the north side of Racetrack Road. The property was purchased from Eastland, the master developer for Bartram Park.
The property was purchased from Eastland the master developer for Bartram Park. It exceeds Block One Ventures and its affiliates previous land acquisitions by four times, making it the largest undeveloped land parcel purchase to date.
Block One Ventures plans to develop the property in three separate projects. The three developments will include 1,069 residential multifamily units adjacent to the growing Durbin Park community, a 1,600-acre development now entering its second phase of construction. Durbin Park Phase 2 urban village will include a hospital, hotel and significant commercial and retail space.
“This area of Northeast Florida is one of the fastest-growing commercial development corridors in the state,” said Katelyn Taylor, Operations Manager. “Our team is excited to design and build three separate and unique parcels to provide various residential options for the growing community of Northeast Florida.”
Construction is anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2022. Dynamik Design, based in Atlanta, has been selected as the projects’ architectural firm and England, Thims, & Miller Inc. (ETM) will serve as civil engineer. This development will be Block One Ventures’ eighth, nineth, and tenth projects in Northeast Florida. Previous projects include Courtney Meadows at Town Center, Soleil and Seaglass at Ponte Vedra Beach, The Point at Town Center, The Reserve at Nocatee, Argyle Lake at Oakleaf and The Station at San Marco, which is currently in the early phases of construction.
About Block One Ventures
Founded in 2015, Block One Ventures is a commercial real estate company with expertise in identifying quality real estate opportunities focused on building multi-housing residential developments in the path of growth. Block One Ventures focuses on acquiring premier real estate with long-term potential for significant value creation and is an affiliate of Trevato Development Group. To learn more, visit blockoneventures.com
City of Jacksonville Beach Approves Trevato Development Group Revised Rezoning and Land Use Application
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — December 6, 2022 — Trevato Development Group received approval for its revised rezoning and land use applications for the property located at 101944 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach by the City of Jacksonville Beach City Council on November 7, 2022.
City Council Awards Application in Unanimous 7-0 Vote
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — December 6, 2022 — Trevato Development Group received approval for its revised rezoning and land use applications for the property located at 101944 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach by the City of Jacksonville Beach City Council on November 7, 2022.
The revised land use application for a mixed-use neighborhood center, originally submitted in October of 2021, proposed increasing the conservation and recreation area from 6.83 acres to 19.43 acres and reducing the planned lands zoned for Community Commercial and Low Density Residential use by half. Over the course of a year, Trevato worked with the City of Jacksonville Beach planning department staff and held community meetings to gather feedback on the project. The development group made revisions to the original application based on recommendations by the City of Jacksonville Beach and community members. The final revisions were presented to the City of Jacksonville Beach City Council, and the governing body approved both applications in a unanimous 7-0 vote, as covered by First Coast News.
“It was important to us, as a Jacksonville Beach-based company, to work in partnership with our community,” said Katelyn Taylor, Director of Operations and Portfolio for Trevato Development Group. “We are appreciative of the City of Jacksonville Beach staff for working with us to create an improved project for all parties.” The revised application resulted in approximately 43 acres of open space and conservation land, comprising 80 percent of the property. As covered by the Jax Daily Record, the mixed-use development will consist of 385 market rate residential units and 30 affordable housing rate units with 1,800 square feet of retail space designated for a coffee shop or restaurant. The architectural design will be inspired by Alys Beach, a luxury beach community located in the Florida panhandle region. An easement on the property was provided to the City of Jacksonville Beach by Trevato for a welcome sign to mark the entrance to Jacksonville Beach once crossing the Intracoastal Waterway. As reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record, the plans also include a viewing platform with available connection by the city to the public right-of-way — providing a vista of the conservation area that will be open for the community to enjoy.
This development will be Trevato’s sixth project in Northeast Florida’s coastal community, where the company is headquartered. Other projects by the Jacksonville Beach-based group include The Gallery, a mixed-use development that reactivated the former J. Johnson Gallery along the First St. N. and Fourth Ave. corridor, and the new O-Ku restaurant; a mixed-use development at 704 First St. N., the former location of the Dolphin Depot; a property at 502 1st Street N.; the renovation of 200 First Street N., home to Surfer the Bar and Rip Curl; and the Winn Dixie located at 290 Solano Rd. in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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About Trevato Development Group Founded in 2016, Trevato Development Group is a privately held real estate investment and development company that is dedicated to creating high-quality projects with a focus inspired by successful comparables in larger up-and-coming cities. Based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Trevato embraces local character combined with new and innovative experiences that promote walkability and a vibrant sense of place. To learn more, visit trevatogroup.com.
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The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Announces the Opening of O-Ku in Jacksonville Beach
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 14, 2021) – The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), an award-winning hospitality team based out of Charleston, South Carolina, announces its newest restaurant location to open in Jacksonville Beach in early 2022. This will be the first restaurant by the group to open in Florida and the seventh O-Ku location.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 14, 2021) – The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), an award-winning hospitality team based out of Charleston, South Carolina, announces its newest restaurant location to open in Jacksonville Beach in early 2022. This will be the first restaurant by the group to open in Florida and the seventh O-Ku location.
Inspired by the original Charleston location and similar to fellow O-Ku locations (Nashville; Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Raleigh, N.C.; Washington D.C.), the Jacksonville Beach menu will provide a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The modern Japanese restaurants offer rare and unique dining options with sashimi and specialty rolls, sourcing seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii, alongside well-known local fisheries, and local purveyors.
O-Ku Jacksonville Beach, located at 502 First Street North, is ideally situated directly across from the iconic Jax Beach pier and is among a few select restaurants at the Beaches to offer ocean views, and the especially coveted rooftop dining and bar.
“Once we visited Jax Beach, it immediately felt like home for O-Ku,” said Steve Palmer, IRHG founder on why they chose Jacksonville. “We are always looking for vibrant coastal communities to plant roots in, and what could be better than fresh sushi among a beautiful beach view? This is a wonderful community with welcoming neighbors, and we are looking forward to joining the growing culinary scene here.”
Palmer is not new to the Florida hospitality scene. Prior to forming The Indigo Road in 2009, Palmer served as vice president of food and beverage for the Ginn Clubs and Resorts, where he managed eleven properties in the Southeast and the Caribbean. Much of his time was spent at the varied properties, where he grew an appreciation for Florida living and hospitality. With an early start in the trade, a dishwasher at the ripe age of 13, Steve has worked in all aspects of hospitality and in various locations. Palmer now proudly introduces his O-Ku concept to his prior home base on Florida’s First Coast.
The Indigo Road was welcomed to the area by Trevato Development Group, owner of the prime 502 First Street location. “This stretch of First Street North is home to our headquarters located in the former J. Johnson Gallery. We are excited to have O-Ku, a restaurant with a strong reputation throughout the Southeast, as a neighbor,” said Katelyn Taylor, Head of Operations of Trevato Development Group. “Their opening coinciding with the completion of The Gallery’s rooftop event space will make this block of Jacksonville Beach a destination.”
O-Ku is expected to open in early 2022 and is currently hiring for all positions. The space will be open for dinner and cocktails initially, with lunch hours to follow in early Spring. The restaurant is approximately 4,400 square feet and can seat up to 165 guests. The menu will feature traditional O-Ku signature items with a balance of locally inspired chef specials.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group
Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) owns, operates, and manages restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the country. Based in the Southeast, IRHG is founded upon the core principle of serving with love and creating memorable experiences for all. In 2019, IRHG marked its tenth anniversary by being named a Forbes Small Giant and appearing on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, and in 2020 announced that hotelier Larry Spelts joined The Indigo Road as a partner and president of its new venture into lodging with a focus on food and beverage driven boutique hotels. The Indigo Road’s dedication to excellence in food and beverage has been recognized the past three consecutive years (’18,’19, & ’20) by Palmer being named a semi-finalist by the James Beard Foundation’s award for Outstanding Restaurateur-US. For more information on the portfolio, team, core values and services, visit theindigoroad.com.
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Block One Ventures LLC Announces Largest Land Acquisition to Date
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 31, 2021) – Block One Ventures announced today the purchase of 38.93 acres of property, located within Bartram Commons, near the intersection of I-95 and State Road 9B on the north side of Racetrack Road. The property was purchased from Eastland, the master developer for Bartram Park.
TREVATO DEVELOPMENT GROUP PRESS RELEASE
PRIMARY CONTACT: Nan Kavanaugh, 904-415-0051 • nan@wearewingard.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 31, 2021) – Block One Ventures announced today the purchase of 38.93 acres of property, located within Bartram Commons, near the intersection of I-95 and State Road 9B on the north side of Racetrack Road. The property was purchased from Eastland, the master developer for Bartram Park.
The property was purchased from Eastland the master developer for Bartram Park. It exceeds Block One Ventures and its affiliates previous land acquisitions by four times, making it the largest undeveloped land parcel purchase to date.
Block One Ventures plans to develop the property in three separate projects. The three developments will include 1,069 residential multifamily units adjacent to the growing Durbin Park community, a 1,600-acre development now entering its second phase of construction. Durbin Park Phase 2 urban village will include a hospital, hotel and significant commercial and retail space.
“This area of Northeast Florida is one of the fastest-growing commercial development corridors in the state,” said Katelyn Taylor, Operations Manager. “Our team is excited to design and build three separate and unique parcels to provide various residential options for the growing community of Northeast Florida.”
Construction is anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2022. Dynamik Design, based in Atlanta, has been selected as the projects’ architectural firm and England, Thims, & Miller Inc. (ETM) will serve as civil engineer. This development will be Block One Ventures’ eighth, nineth, and tenth projects in Northeast Florida. Previous projects include Courtney Meadows at Town Center, Soleil and Seaglass at Ponte Vedra Beach, The Point at Town Center, The Reserve at Nocatee, Argyle Lake at Oakleaf and The Station at San Marco, which is currently in the early phases of construction.
About Block One Ventures
Founded in 2015, Block One Ventures is a commercial real estate company with expertise in identifying quality real estate opportunities focused on building multi-housing residential developments in the path of growth. Block One Ventures focuses on acquiring premier real estate with long-term potential for significant value creation and is an affiliate of Trevato Development Group. To learn more, visit blockoneventures.com
Construction Begins on Newest Community in Historic San Marco
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 18, 2021) – Construction is underway on an urban, infill mixed-use development along an active, central corridor in historic San Marco. Located at 1230 Hendricks Ave., the 3.3-acre property is adjacent to I-95 and close to the growing medical center downtown, including the renowned Baptist Health MD Anderson Cancer Center. It’s also walkable to the shops and restaurants in San Marco Square. The property will bring a community-focused combination of residential and retail to the Jacksonville area, with easy access to downtown.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 18, 2021) – Construction is underway on an urban, infill mixed-use development along an active, central corridor in historic San Marco. Located at 1230 Hendricks Ave., the 3.3-acre property is adjacent to I-95 and close to the growing medical center downtown, including the renowned Baptist Health MD Anderson Cancer Center. It’s also walkable to the shops and restaurants in San Marco Square. The property will bring a community-focused combination of residential and retail to the Jacksonville area, with easy access to downtown.
The design for the project is a blend of contemporary massing and organization with a mix of traditional and contemporary materials. Clean lines created with modern elements like the cantilevered roof features and smooth metal and fiber cement panels make bold moves to define the overall feel of the project while materials of varying textures, including wood lap siding and corrugated metal panel, incorporate a human-scale texture into the overall composition. Extensive transparent glazing at the ground floor dissolves the barrier between the indoor spaces and the public realm, inviting passers-by inside during the day and allowing the activity inside to spill out from the illuminated interiors. A rooftop pool takes advantage of its elevation to create panoramic views of Jacksonville while simultaneously separating itself from the hustle and bustle of the street.
The 1230 Hendricks is comprised of 345 multi-family units including studio, 1- and 2-bedroom units ranging in size from 557 to 1,414 square feet. The five-story building also will include 5,000 square feet of street-level retail space across the street from V Pizza, Panera, La Nopalera and Mayday Ice Cream.
Residents will enjoy multiple amenity options including an expansive fitness center, bike storage, pet spa, clubroom with gaming, lounging and remote work areas, spacious pool courtyard, lush garden courtyard, and views across the river to downtown Jacksonville from the rooftop pool and sky lounge topping the sixth level of the parking deck.
Designed by the Atlanta-based firm Dynamik Design, the project will begin pre-leasing in 2022, and is being developed by Block One Ventures and its affiliates. Jacksonville firms ETM and Miranda Contracting Group are providing engineering and sitework services, respectively.
Block One Ventures is part of an affiliated group – including Trevato Development Group – of privately held real estate investment and development companies located in Jacksonville, Fla.
Rendering: Dynamik Design
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