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A planning application has been submitted for the construction of Northern Ireland's largest office building.

At 255,000 square feet, One Bankmore Square will have enough space to accommodate up to 3,000 employees.

More than 570 jobs are set to be created in the construction of the 12-storey building, which will be situated in Belfast at the Movie House cinema site on the Dublin Road.

The total development cost is expected to be in the 65 million region, with a target completion date of 2020.

The development is spearheaded by property developers and financial investment firm the Richland Group. The Group already has an extensive property portfolio including The Gallery apartment complex, which is also on the Dublin Road, and several developments in London and Paris.

Following a period of public consultation and pre-planning discussion with planners, an application has now been submitted.

Planning consultant, Clyde Shanks, said the planning application was the "culmination of a highly collaborative and engaging pre-application discussion process with Belfast City Council planners, its consultees and members of the public".

He added: "The proposed design has responded to the helpful feedback received and been amended to specifically address the design concerns raised. We are confident this will enable the planning application to be determined promptly."

Gary McCausland, CEO of Richland Group described the project as a "quantum leap for Belfast's office market".

"It brings world-class Grade A office accommodation to the heart of the city centre in a single phase development. We have assembled a brilliant home-grown professional team to deliver this exciting project and we look forward to seeing it through to completion in 2020," he said.

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Six years after Miller Cadillac drove into the luxury automobile fold of Baker Motor Co., a hotel with separate retail and office buildings could park on the former Mount Pleasant car dealer's parcel.

Atlanta-based Rio Partners LLC wants to build a 122-room hotel on the high-profile vacant 5-acre site near Mathis Ferry Road and Johnnie Dodds Boulevard.

Plans also call for 20,000 square feet of office space and 25,950 square feet of retail/restaurant use through a long-term ground lease from the Miller family. The developer has already received letters of intent for some of the space.

Miller Cadillac operated near the corner of Johnnie Dodds Boulevard and Mathis Ferry Road in Mount Pleasant for more than 30 years before being absorbed by Baker Motor Co. in 2011. The dealership was demolished in 2013 after the business was moved to West Ashley. The Miller family still owns the property. File/Staff

Rio Partners plans to start construction later this year on the retail and office component first. The first phase will include a two-story retail structure and a three- or four-story building with merchants' space on the ground floor and offices upstairs, according to Rick Patton, the company's managing member.

"We are getting a lot of interest in retail, though I'm not at liberty to say which ones," Patton said. "We have some letters of intent from both local and national retailers."

The former Miller Cadillac dealership was demolished in 2013 on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard near Mathis Ferry Road in Mount Pleasant. A developer is now eyeing the site for a mix of uses, including a hotel, retail and office space. File/Staff

Construction on a six-story hotel would follow immediately after completion of the retail and office structures, which is expected to take about a year, Patton said. The brand has not been determined, but Patton has helped develop well-known flags such as Hilton, Marriott and Intercontinental Hotel Group, which includes Holiday Inn.

The firm's hotel management company, NorthPointe Properties, of which Patton is a principal, oversees the nearby Holiday Inn at 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in Mount Pleasant as well as the Holiday Inn Express at 250 Spring St. on the Charleston peninsula.

The company chose the vacant site because of its visibility and proximity to the Ravenel Bridge, as well as the demographics of Mount Pleasant.

"We really like what's happening in Mount Pleasant," said Atlanta-based Patton, who has family in the Charleston suburb. "It's rare to have nearly 5 acres remaining in that particular area that close to the bridge. That's why we are seeing such great interest from the retail end of it."

Since the site was home to a car dealership for 33 years, where oil and other substances could have leached into the soil, the site must undergo testing for possible environmental hazards.

Under an agreement with the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, Rio Partners will analyze the site and pay for any cleanup, if necessary.

An assessment shows the former automotive repair section of the property housed ground-based hydraulic lifts whose shafts are still in place and show residues of oil. The site also held above-ground storage tanks for motor oil and antifreeze. The main building included a floor drain system connected to an oil water separator. Paint thinner was also used in the auto body shop.

Patton said no chemicals are known to have contaminated the property, but the developer has agreed to conduct a well survey within a one-half-mile radius, take soil samples, assess groundwater quality, evaluate effects on indoor air of vapor intrusion, and be responsible for any contamination control measures.

"We're doing it not really knowing if there is anything there or not," he said. "But it allows us to move forward."

Site testing is expected to be wrapped up in about three months.

The Miller family still owns the property. They include sisters Ronnie Miller Maddray, Clydie Miller DeBrux and Shannon Miller Hammond, as well as Nadine Miller, wife of the late Walt Miller, their brother.

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When: 10:30 am, Saturday, April 8, 2017.

Where: Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida

Join us Saturday, April 8, at 10:30 am, for a practical workshop on Slate and Slate Roofing with notedhistoric building preservation specialists Jeffrey Levine and Julie Palmer of Levine & Company, Ardmore,Pa.

This is an excellent professional development opportunity for those who maintain or own buildings thatemploy slate roofing or slate interior materials.

Workshop tuition is $40. Oneida Community Mansion House members may register at $30. Advanced registration is required. The workshop begins promptly at 10:30 am and will conclude by 1:00 pm.

Jeffrey Levins work has been honored with numerous awards, national and regional. He is the author of many publications about slate roofs and building conservation, including Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance of Historic Slate Roofs, published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Slate Roofs: Design and Installation Manual, published by the National Slate Association.

Julie Palmer is a LEED Accredited Professional and Vice President of the Delaware chapter of the Institute of Roofing, Waterproofing, & Building Envelope Professionals.

The Oneida Community Mansion House was the residence of the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848 1880), and is built with extensive slate clad Mansard-style roofs. OCMH preserves,collects and interprets material culture, intangible heritage, and the architecture of historic buildings and landscapes. OCMH is a National Historic Landmark and chartered by the New York State Department ofEducation.

Located at 170 Kenwood Avenue in Oneida, the Mansion House is open to the public Mondaythrough Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 5:00 pm. Guided tours are provided Wednesday through Saturday at 10 am and 2 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm.

This event is supported in part by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

For further information, please call 315-363- 0745 or see http://www.oneidacommunity.org.

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As the final seconds ticked away on Saturday at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, and it became clear that Riverdale would win its second straight Class AAA state championship, its fair to say there were more than a few people in Dyersburg thrilled at the accomplishment.

Considering Riverdale head coach Randy Coffman spent close to two decades guiding the Lady Trojan program at DHS, there good reason to understand why there were many of us happy as the final horn sounded. While some were happy, personally, I was thrilled.

Coffman was the first coach former DHS principal Sam Miles introduced me to when coming on board at the paper back in August of 2004. Coffman and I kind of hit it off right away, and I liked the mans confidence. It was never about him, but always about the team he was coaching.

That season, the Lady Trojans had a very special team. Though nearly three years removed from the sports desk, the one picture I said I would never take down still remains. Its one presented to me by the senior members that year. They came within minutes of a state title before falling to a very talented Mt. Juliet squad.

Reflecting on a few things on Saturday after watching the Riverdale win, it was a moment during that 2004-05 season that came rushing into my head.

Prior to the state title game in 2005, Coffman and I stood along the rail at the Murphy Center watching the Class AA title game. Dyersburg was moving to Class AA the following season, and we talked of the opportunity to win a state title in the years to come.

At the time, I never would have realized that Coffman would have to leave Dyersburg to accomplish what we spoke about over a decade ago. However, in life, things change. At the time Coffman interviewed for the Riverdale position, we had several conversations. He wanted our talks to remain private, and I was happy to do so.

When he made the decision to leave, for selfish reasons, I hated to see him and his family leave.

Looking at it now, the decision may turn out to be the best one of his career.

Over the last two years, all Coffman has done is lead the program to a 66-4 overall mark. The Lady Warriors are now back-to-back state champions, a feat rarely accomplished in high school sports. Also, running the table this year to finish a staggering 34-0 is a remarkable accomplishment.

Coffmans special Saturday was capped off when his daughter Sydney gave birth to a granddaughter. I know that was the highlight of the day for the Coffman family that includes son Cade and wife Angie. Talk about being born on a good day.

Lets not forget that Riverdale ended the season as the No.1 team in not only Tennessee, but the entire nation in the USA Today Super 25 poll.

On Monday morning, Coffman was notified that he had been named the 2017 Naismith High School Girls Coach of the Year.

Not too shabby for a man I remember sharing many laughs with over the years. Weve had so many conversations about this and that, I even think I know what he was thinking when receiving word about the honor.

Im sure he gave all the credit to the kids in the program, thanked the administration, and the community for the fantastic amount of support shown throughout the last two seasons.

The success at Riverdale hasnt changed Coffman. We still text back and forth though not talking like when he was 5 minutes away. Its fair to say there are more state titles in Coffmans future, considering that there was one lone starting senior in Saturdays lineup for the championship game against Memphis Central.

Theres no question Coffman walked into a great situation at Riverdale, and hes made the most of the opportunity.

The only way I would have been happier is if it would have happened at Dyersburg. Maybe one day both teams will be at the state tournament at the same time. That would be pretty cool.

So, congrats my good friend on all the success you have worked so hard to achieve. Back-to-back state titles, an undefeated season, a No.1 ranking in the state as well as the entire nation, and today named the national coach of the year.

Many deserving accolades there my friend, but knowing Coffman like I do, Id bet his greatest joy comes when holding the newest addition to the family.

I guarantee that smile is wider than the one seen while holding a gold ball.

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Each four-story, brick townhouse would have an elevator, according to architect Albert Hinckley. This view shows how the development would look from Waterloo Street.

The applicant will discuss the proposals changes in a work session with the ARB on Thursday, March 23.

H&C Investors LLC of Manassas Park owns the half-acre lot that sits in the historic district at a transition between residential to commercial uses in Old Town.

The applicant seeks a certificate of appropriateness from the ARB, required for construction in the Warrenton Historic District.

To address concerns from the ARB work session in March 2016, Albert Hinckley, senior architect with Hinckley, Shepherd, Norden Architects, altered the project by eliminating the sawtooth arrangement of townhouses along Diagonal and Smith streets and addressing the relationship to Waterloo Street.

Theyre much simpler, less in-your-face, Mr. Hinckley said of the new design. Its much more Waterloo-oriented.

Measuring 26 feet wide and 42 feet deep, each townhouse would be slightly larger than previously planned.

Two units would front Waterloo Street, with three facing Diagonal Street and five along Smith Street.

Mr. Hinckley described the townhouses as pretty up-market, geared toward people retiring.

Each brick unit would have an elevator, two-car garage and a roof deck. The first floor of each townhouse would contain storage space and a library.

A living room, kitchen, breakfast nook and dining room would occupy the second floor.

Three bedrooms and a laundry room would occupy the third floor, and a sunroom and deck would occupy the roof.

The townhouses facing Waterloo would have porches above the entryways.

I had presented (the new plans) to Melissa Wiedenfeld (former ARB chairwoman) and she seemed to like it, Mr. Hinckley said.

The ARB has two new members, Laura Bartee and Kevin Roop, who replaced Ms. Wiedenfeld and James J Tucker after their January resignations.

We hope they will like it, Mr. Hinckley said.

citizen observer March 13, 2017 at 12:13 pm

It's sad the ARB couldn't get together over an argument about slave quarters and save a historic building and restaurant. Now it's just going to be more houses, about all that can be built in this town and county.

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Year one was all about figuring things out.

The Orlando Pride needed to build an expansion roster, survive top players leaving for the Olympics, adapt to regularly shifting training grounds and handle all the other logistical challenges that go with launching a top-tier professional soccer team.

Preparation for year two began Monday, the first day of Orlando training ahead of the 2017 National Womans Soccer League season, and Pride head coach Tom Sermanni said the team is more stable.

Last year was difficult for everybody, Sermanni said to a herd of reporters gathered around after training. We ended up training at Sanford Airport [area,] training other places. This year, generally, were far more settled than we were. The staff is much more experienced at working together, much more comfortable together, were able to sort of plan things better.

So, generally I think everybody just feels a lot more settled.

The players were ready, too. Sermanni said the first day of training had a good tempo and the players came in more fit and ready to play compared to last year. The main goal on the first day is to observe players, get a base line on their fitness and evaluate new additions.

The Pride lost Alex Morgan to French side Olympique Lyonnais until July, but they signed U.S. womens national team defender Ali Krieger. Other new signees include striker Chioma Ubogagu and defender Camila Pereira. The club also brought in former University of Colorado striker Danica Evans and Penn State midfielder Nickolette Driesse through the college draft. Multiple trialists also joined training Monday, including former Ball State defender Lorina White, midfielder Jocelyn Blankenship and UCF grad Carol Rodrigues, who led the Knights with 12 goals last year.

The Pride expect to add one more player to the roster before opening the season April 15 in Portland. They have an international roster spot open after waiving Australian defender Lisa De Vanna last week.

I would love to get that filled as soon as possible with the right player, and if that comes together that would be a fantastic result for us, Sermanni said, alluding to rampant rumors the Pride are in talks with Brazilian star Marta.

Among the big names returning for the Prides sophomore season are goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris, Australian national team members Steph Catley and Laura Alleway and Brazilian international Monica.

Kristen Edmonds is another after a breakout 2016 season. She gained attention as a versatile talent who played in every area of the field and led the team with six goals. The Pride finished second to last in the league with a 6-13-1 record, but Edmonds performance earned her two call-ups to U.S. womens national team camps during the offseason.

She wore a wide grin as she stepped in front of a backdrop decorated with the Prides logo on Monday.

It was a good first day, Edmonds said. It was a bit hectic, but I think everybody is just so excited that were finally back into everything and its going to start flowing pretty quickly.

Our honeymoon stage is over and everybody knows that. We want to win now and wins matter the most. Nobody is looking at us as the new team in the league anymore. We have a point to prove and everybody knows that.

ardelgallo@orlandosentinel.com

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March 13, 2017 at 4:00 pm | By Hillary Gavan

BELOIT The School District of Beloits performance contractor Nexus Solutions released bids for air conditioning in Beloit Memorial High Schools fitness center this month.

The fitness center, part of the 2012 referendum projects, was built without air conditioning. The estimated costs of the air conditioning system, including cooling coils and an air handling unit, would be around $476,000, according Jamie Merath, executive director of business services.

Air conditioning for the fitness center is included in the 2016-2017 energy efficiency projects. Energy efficiency projects are allowed to exceed state-imposed revenue limits through an exemption from the Department of Public Instruction. The state exemption accommodates spending for energy-efficient projects, and the district receives approximately two-thirds of the cost reimbursed the following year through state equalization aid.

The board approved $1.66 million in projects for 2016-2017 which are being finished up this spring. Projects included converting air/pneumatic controls, window replacement, replacement of hot water boilers, lighting upgrades and the replacement of air handler units.

Although there is no dollar figure available for the 2017-2018 energy efficiency projects the following improvements have been suggested: HVAC replacement at Converse; BMHS heating system improvements; boiler and air handling unit replacement at Todd; and air handling unit replacements at Gaston and Aldrich; window replacement at Robinson; and roof replacement at Converse.

Merath said she will release an request for qualification for performance contractors to bid on next years energy efficiency projects in the next couple weeks.

Once all bids are received and are reviewed, administration will make a recommendation to the board, she said.

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A rare bit of good news on the home maintenance front, courtesy of Broward's Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division: It's home repair programs are back again.

The programs are open to residents in participating Community Development Block Grant cities including Oakland Park, which are helping to bring awareness to the programs' return.

The main program offers a 10-year deferred payment loan of up to $40,000 per eligible homeowner that can be used for everything from upgrading air conditioning to storm shutters.

Broward County offered the program two years ago. However, last year there was no funding. But now the program is back.

Of an initial pool of $2.2 million, said Sue Fejes, assistant director of the Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division, about $800,000 has been awarded, which doesn't go as far as it seems.

"The average roof can run $20,000, depending on whether it is tile or not," Fejes said.

The money can be used to cover roof repair or replacement, hurricane storm shutters, window and door replacement, and even insulation.

Meanwhile, a separate program offers a maximum $4,500 grant for water and sewer pipe repairs including installing a new line from the house to the street; cleaning existing drain lines and deactivating septic tanks.

Contractors are pre-selected and pre-approved and, with the exception of Pompano and Deerfield Beach residents, which offer city programs, any homeowner in Broward County with income below $40,600 for a family of one - and $67,300 per year for a family of six - is eligible.

For information about Broward County's Home Repair Program, call 954-357-4900.

eroberts@tronc.com

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Cities offer bridge to county's home repair programs - Sun Sentinel

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March 13, 2017 12:27 ET | Source: JC Penney Corporation Inc

Test stores feature service displays for HVAC, bathroom remodeling, home water solutions and more

PLANO, Texas - (March 13, 2017) - As homeowners continue to invest a larger percentage of their disposable income on home upgrades, JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is capitalizing on the strong housing market by launching JCPenney Home Services(TM) this month. By partnering with the industry's leading manufacturers and service providers, such as Samsung and Trane, JCPenney Home Services is planning to test six programs in select markets to establish its relevance and appeal among shoppers. These programs will provide turn-key services for heating and cooling systems, bathroom remodeling, quick ship and installed blinds, whole home water solutions and awnings, as well as easy-to-install smart home devices.

"With the resurgence of the housing market, consumers are spending more than $300 billion annually to upgrade their homes since nearly two-thirds of the nation's homes are over 30 years old.* There is a tremendous opportunity to capture additional revenue and minimize our dependence on apparel by catering our services to female homeowners who represent over 70 percent of our loyal customer base, and make the primary decisions regarding any home renovations," said Marvin Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer of JCPenney. "These are categories that JCPenney offered in its assortment many years ago, and we believe the timing is right to re-enter home services in order to acquire available market share and differentiate our business from our traditional competitors and pure e-commerce retailers."

Each program will be presented as an informative, compact display located within the home department in approximately 100 stores this spring, with services and marketing varying by location. The Company has also launched a digital storefront at jcpenneyhomeservices.com, where users can shop the range of professional services offered and schedule an in-home consultation. An authorized contractor will then determine the scope of the job and provide an estimate for the total cost. JCPenney will introduce a JCPenney Home Services credit card this summer, enabling customers to take advantage of attractive promotional financing offers.

Established homeowners investing in older homes look to nationally recognized, trusted brands to help with their home improvement plans, which is why JCPenney has chosen to partner with some of the leading providers in each industry for installation and service. Customers will have the peace of mind that their project is completed to their total satisfaction, as these brands employ authorized installers who are experienced, licensed and insured. The Company is leveraging her confidence in JCPenney to deliver fast and efficient improvements from a retail brand she has long trusted to furnish her family's home.

"JCPenney has the unique competitive advantage of a strong female customer base who has a vision for the home upgrade she wants, and will research various options and companies that offer a high level of quality and service. Much like our successful return to major appliances, we will pursue these new home services initiatives using the same multimarket test-and-learn approach," Ellison added. "Home services presents a low-risk opportunity to drive sales with minimal investment in inventory and capital resources since we are partnering with the industry's leading providers for service and installation."

Living Smarter at Home Smart home technology is surging in popularity as consumers are finding more convenience, safety and security in connected devices, as well as discovering energy savings with automation. One-third of U.S. homes have at least one connected device today and within four years, household penetration is expected to increase up to 60 percent.**

JCPenney has chosen to pilot a compelling selection of smart home technology in select stores this spring. A unique category addition to the home department, JCPenney has partnered with the industry's leading brands like Samsung to provide simple smart home automation. With Samsung SmartThings, consumers can control and automate lighting, cameras, thermostats, door locks and more, from the iOS or Android SmartThings app or supported voice assistants. By offering shoppers the most intelligent technology available, JCPenney is helping to make customers' homes smarter, safer and more comfortable.

JCPenney Home Services complements the soft and hard home furnishings available at JCPenney, including major appliances, furniture and flooring. A popular destination for ready-made curtains, blinds, shades and decorative hardware, JCPenney has also offered custom design and installation of in-home window treatments for nearly 60 years. This service is available today in more than 350 locations.

For historical images of home services at JCPenney, please contact DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University at degolyer@smu.edu.

For current store images of the home department, please visit: http://www.jcpnewsroom.com/news-releases/2017/0313_expands_home_services.html

* John Burns Real Estate Consulting and the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies ** Statista, market research firm

JCPenney Media Relations: (972) 431-3400 or jcpnews@jcp.com Follow @jcpnews on Twitter for the latest announcements and Company information.

About JCPenney: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), one of the nation's largest apparel and home furnishings retailers, is on a mission to ensure every customer's shopping experience is worth her time, money and effort. Whether shopping jcp.com or visiting one of over 1,000 store locations across the United States and Puerto Rico, she will discover a broad assortment of products from a leading portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Supporting this value proposition is the warrior spirit of over 100,000 JCPenney associates worldwide, who are focused on the Company's three strategic priorities of strengthening private brands, becoming a world-class omnichannel retailer and increasing revenue per customer. For additional information, please visit jcp.com.

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