Well that's refreshing

It's actually kind of a relief when they just come out and say this is what they want to do.

A developer has plans to build a new, three-story apartment building at the corner of Magazine and Felicity streets. The building, which the developer intends to operate as commercial short-term rentals, will go up on the site of the old Dat's Grocery, which was demolished last year.

The project at 1600 Magazine St. would include five units with six on-site parking spaces as well as a rooftop terrace and a "community gallery display" planned for the ground floor facing Magazine Street, according to plans filed with the city's Historic District Landmarks Commission. The 11,300-square-foot building will "be rented for commercial short-term rental," though it may also be operated as a bed and breakfast, according to city records.

It's a good thing we don't have a housing problem in this city right now.  Also it's interesting that they've got the confidence to go ahead with this as the city council is still considering changes to its short term rental regulations.  I guess there's nothing for them to be afraid of after all.