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05-09-2011 URA AgendaCITY OF WOODBURN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MAY 9, 2011 - 6:45 P.M. KATHRYN FIGLEY, MAYOR DICK PUGH, COUNCILOR WARD 1 J. MEL SCHMIDT, COUNCILOR WARD II PETER MCCALLUM, COUNCILOR WARD III JAMES COX, COUNCILOR WARD IV FRANK LONERGAN, COUNCILOR WARD V ERIC MORRIS, COUNCILOR WARD V CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 270 MONTGOMERY STREET 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Urban Renewal Agency minutes of February 28, 2011 1 Recommended Action: Approve the minutes. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 5. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Urban Renewal Grant 2011-01 Del Sol Market - Interior Grant (Sun Nam Yi) Recommended Action: The Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee recommends that the Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency Board approve the Urban Renewal Interior Grant 2011 -01 application from the Del Sol Market for up to $5,000. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT 7. ADJOURNMENT May 9, 2011 Urban Renewal Agency Page i 2 URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2011 HH:MM 0:00 DATE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, FEBRUARY 28, 2010. CONVENED: The meeting convened at 6:45 p.m. with Mr McCallum presiding. ROLL CALL: Chair Figley Absent Member Cox Present Member Lonergan Present Member McCallum Present Member Morris Present Member Pugh Present Member Schmidt Present Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Police Chief Russell, Police Captain Garrett, Economic & Community Development Director Hendryx, Public Works Director Brown, Finance Director Palacios, City Recorder Shearer. 0:00 CONSENT AGENDA: A. approve the Urban Renewal Agency Board minutes of February 14, 2011; Pugh/Lonergan... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 0:01 APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN ADVISORY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Lonergan/Schmidt... approve Councilor Cox, Councilor McCallum and citizen member Tom Flomer as members of the Downtown Advisory Review Subcommittee. 0:02 ADJOURNMENT Pugh/Morris ... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST Christina M. Shearer, Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon KATHRYN FIGLEY, Chair Page 1 — URA Board Minutes, February 28, 2011 1 WOODBURN May 9, 2011 TO: Urban Renewal Agency Board FROM: Jim Hendryx, Director of Economic & Development Services SUBJECT: Urban Renewal Grant 2011-01 Del Sol Market - Interior Grant (Sun Nam Yi) RECOMMENDATION: The Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee recommends that the Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency Board approve the Urban Renewal Interior Grant 2011-01 application from the Del Sol Market for up to $5,000. BACKGROUND: The Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency approved a comprehensive grant and loan program on February 14, 2011 for properties within downtown Woodburn. The program is designed to provide matching funds for exterior ($10,000) and interior ($5,000) improvements to commercial properties located in the historic downtown district. The program also provides loan funds ($25,000) to further these same improvements. The Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee considered this request on April 14, 2011 and recommended that the Board approve the grant request for up to $5,000. Proposal The applicant initially submitted grant requests for both interior and exterior improvements to the property located at 397 Front Street. The applicant has since decided to delay proceeding with the exterior grant request and to continue with the interior grant application. The Oregon Main Street Program offer one-time free design services to interested communities as part of this program. Their design team met with Agenda Item Review: City Administrator _X_ City Attorney _X Finance _X_ 2 Urban Renewal Grant and Loan Application Review May 9, 2011 Page 2 property and business owners on April 19, 2011. The applicant wants to wait and receive their input before proceeding with the exterior grant proposal. The interior grant application is intended to improve the interior of the building as follows: o Installation of rooftop hatch door o New flooring & carpeting o Replacement of interior lighting for energy savings Grant amount: $5,000 Estimated cost of all improvements: $10,000 Percentage of grant to total project costs: 50% Program Criteria: • Property Ownership The property is located at 397 Front Street. Information from the Marion County Department of Assessment and Taxation indicates the property (OSI W18AB03600) is owned by Bob Sok Hwan Kim & Amy Ae Kyoug, 6437 Fletch Rd, Land `O Lakes, Florida 34637. The applicant has provided authorization from the property owner for these improvements. • That the property is within the Urban Renewal & Downtown Development and Conservation (DDC) District The property is located at the southwest corner of Hayes and Front Streets, within both the Urban Renewal and the Downtown Development and Conservation District. • That the proposal complies with the downtown architectural design standards and signage standards This standard is not applicable to an interior grant application, since the proposal does not impact the exterior of the building. • That the project encourages greater marketability of the downtown area I Urban Renewal Grant and Loan Application Review May 9, 2011 Page 3 The proposed grant is intended to improve the interior of the building. The building has been vacant for several years and is much in need of remodeling. As requested, the grant would fund improvements to flooring, lighting, and provide utility access to the roof (code requirement). These improvements increase the overall marketability of the downtown by making improvements to a property within that district. • That the proposal will complement the existing historic downtown core Remodeling the interior of the building demonstrates continued investment in the downtown district. Having buildings occupied further improves the downtown. • That the project design works toward restoring the building as closely to its original design as possible This standard is not applicable to an interior grant application, since the request does not impact the exterior of the building. That building interiors are improved with a focus on addressing code - related improvements The building has been vacant for several years and is in need of remodeling. The entire building is being remodeled to address the appearance of the building and code -related issues (plumbing, electrical, fire, etc.). Grant funds will be used for installing a roof hatch (code requirement) and flooring, as well as putting in new carpeting and energy efficient lighting. • That the project is in the public interest The Grant and Loan program is intended to assist property and business owners in making improvements to properties within the downtown. Grant funds will be used for those purposes and are in the public's interest. Summary and Conclusion The Downtown Grant and Loan program is intended to encourage and assist business and property owners to invest in the downtown. This particular grant application is intended to assist the business owner to W Urban Renewal Grant and Loan Application Review May 9, 2011 Page 4 make improvements to the interior of the building. The request is consistent with the program criteria. Conditions of Approval 1. There is a 50/50 match requirement required for the Grant program. Invoices must be submitted for reimbursement. No grant money will be disbursed until the project is completed and is approved by the Agency. 2. Grant and loan funds cannot be used for any work commenced or completed prior to project approval. 3. Grant and loan funds may be used for materials and services provided by licensed contractors. 4. All necessary building, electrical, plumbing permits must be obtained and work inspected and approved. 5. Projects shall be completed within one year of approval in order to be eligible for reimbursement. Grants provide for a single payment after receipts are provided and all completed work is accepted by the City. 6. All work will be done by licensed contractors and the applicant needs to provide at least three bids for every aspect of work greater than $2,500. Attachments: I 397 Front Street (Del Sol Market) Interior Grant Application - URG 2011-01 Interior carpeting to be replaced I Interior carpeting to be replaced Interior tiling to be replaced 9� I Interior lighting to be replaced 10 Interior lighting to be replaced Roof top access point (upstairs restroom) 12 13 t 1 �mn - N- -3 �11 q; I I wil 64ilw-t, ._4'T 141 A T -N CA 14