North Carolina-based Morning Star Properties has submitted plans for a new 100,000 SF storage facility with 6,000 SF of retail, at the corner of 51st & Alabama Avenues. The 5-story building designed by ODA, would replace the current car lot which has been vacant for several years. The property is located at 410 51st Avenue N.
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Physically, this strip of land between Charlotte Pike & Alabama Avenue has remained relatively unchanged since the late 90’s; although, a lot of the uses have changed. The area is now home to a few small businesses, restaurants, and co-working spaces. Recent projects in this area includes a new office development at the opposite-end of the Storage facility on 42nd Avenue. Once approved, this would make the second storage facility on Alabama Avenue facing the interstate.
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The plans did not identify a specific type of retail, however, given the number of parking spaces (14 spaces), this is likely a material handling equipment type retail vs. a new restaurant. In terms of egress, 3 parking spaces were added to the street although no parking spaces are on this part of 51st Avenue. This may require further consideration given it will create a zigzag in the sidewalk and cars will now need to cut through the bike lane to park. Additionally, Alabama Avenue is a feeder road to the interstate at this intersection.
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A request has been submitted to rezone the property from CS to SP zoning. Once approved, the request will advance the new 5-story storage facility on the 0.61 acre site. The request was made by Catalyst Design Group on behalf of the property owner.
The project is scheduled for the 3/12/2026 Metro Planning Commission agenda.
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