Having sold off the southern almost‑half of its original parcel, Paragon elected to develop nearly all of this remaining 60 percent. The undeveloped piece, which Michael Blenes, a Paragon partner, has dubbed “the cherry,” occupies a prime spot on Scottsdale Road just south of Adobe Road.

Phase I broke ground late last year, and construction will be completed by the beginning of June. Individual spaces in the four buildings range from 2,300 to 3,200 square feet, and all have been taken. Spaces are larger in the second and third phases, with the smallest approximately 3,600 square feet. Already available for sale, the spaces are predetermined in size. In addition to the 3,600‑square‑foot space, there are spaces at 4,200 square feet, 5,800 square feet and 6,800 square feet. Construction is expected to take seven to eight months, with completion anticipated by the middle of next year.

Like Phase I, Phases II and III will feature a roll‑up, grade‑level loading door in the rear of each unit, office space in the front, and approximately 60 feet of clear height on the interior warehouse areas. The front face will be 24 feet and, with the front of each building two stories, each bay will include 1,000 square feet of upstairs mezzanine. All Phase II condos except one include a 3,600‑square‑foot walled‑in area in the rear.

The look of the buildings–with stone accents and a lot of glass–is the contemporary Tuscan look that seems to have transplanted itself so successfully into our Sonoran Desert. There will be variations in the look of Phase I compared to Phases II and III, as different architects were involved. Phoenix‑based Archicon designed the first phase, and Cawley Architects, also a Phoenix‑based company, designed the second and third. Bob Kling, of Lee & Associates, who is representing the office‑warehouse development, describes the look as “high‑end” and notes the value of the details in giving condo owners a feeling of pride in ownership.

Phases II and III are separated from Phase I by one of the driveways into the property, coming off of Adobe Road. Scottsdale Ridge may also be entered off Scottsdale Road. Parking surrounds the buildings, provided at a ratio of 2.6 per 1,000 square feet of condo space for Phase I and at the higher ratio of 4 per 1,000 square feet of condo for Phases II and III.

Businesses attracted to the Scottsdale Ridge condos range from a vitamin distributor to a dance studio, and include a research and development laboratory, car stereo installation, and canterra stone storage and showroom. Kling sees interest in quasi‑retail use as well as 80 percent office with warehouse space in the rear.

The site is crossed by power lines, and towers that support those lines stand on the eastern end of the property. Building, therefore, was restricted on that part of the parcel, but Paragon is making productive use of the space around the towers by constructing outdoor storage lots. According to Kling, the lots will be walled‑in with eight‑foot‑high block walls that will feature a rolling gate. Greg Hopley of Colliers Classic, who has represented Paragon Properties’ sale of portions of the land, says that his 20 years’ experience in the Airpark has shown him there is a large demand for yard storage. “But there’s hardly any available,” he notes.

For information on purchasing a Scottsdale Ridge office‑warehouse condominium, contact Bob Kling of Lee & Associates at (602) 956‑7777. Those interested in the remaining piece of undeveloped land on Scottsdale Road may contact Greg Hopley of Colliers Classic at (602) 999‑5396.