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Home My WebLink About5. Request of Mingsh Bhakta for Facade Improvement Program 5. CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum CASE NO.: 08036 TO: Economic Development Authority Mark McNeill, Executive Director FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Request of Mingsh Bhakta for FILP funding for window replacement and signage for America's Best Value Inn at 1181 First Avenue East. MEETING DATE: September 16,2008 INTRODUCTION: The City received the attached application for a loan under the Downtown and First Avenue Fayade Improvement Loan Program. The EDA is asked to direct staff whether to prepare a loan agreement for up to 50% of the fayade improve~ent costs. DISCUSSION: The proposed improvement is the replacement of windows at an estimated cost of $9,750.00 and signage totaling $18,660. In this case, one-half of the cost would equal $14,205.00. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Offer and pass a motion directing staff to prepare a loan agreement for fayade improvements not to exceed $14,205.00 for America's Best Value Inn at 1181 First Avenue East. 2. Deny the request for Downtown and River Corridor Fayade Improvement Loan funds. 3. Table the request for additional information. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: On Monday, August 11,2008 the president of the Downtown Partnership, Mike Beard, and the chair of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Jay Whiting, met with Community Development staff to review the FILP applications. After discussion, the committee recommended not making the requested loan for the fayade improvements for America's Best Value Inn for the reason that there would be no substantial visual change or enhancement of the current building facade. By the attached letter, staff communicated the willingness to consider recommending a loan for the freestanding sign if it were modified so that the base matched the brick material of the building fayade. Staff has not heard from the applicant that they wish to make that modification. RELATIONSHIP TO CITY GOALS: This item relates to Goal D. vibrant, resilient and stable H:\CC\2008\09-16\08027 EDA Mingsh Bhakta.doc 1 CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum CASE NO.: 08036 TO: Economic Development Authority Mark McNeill, Executive Director FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Request of Mingsh Bhakta for FILP funding for window replacement and signage for America's Best Value Inn at 1181 First Avenue East. MEETING DATE: September 16, 2008 INTRODUCTION: The City received the attached application for a loan under the Downtown and First Avenue Fa<;:ade Improvement Loan Program. The EDA is asked to direct staff whether to prepare a loan agreement for up to 50% of the fa<;:ade improve~ent costs. DISCUSSION: The proposed improvement is the replacement of windows at an estimated cost of $9,750.00 and signage totaling $18,660. In this case, one-half of the cost would equal $14,205.00. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Offer and pass a motion directing staff to prepare a loan agreement for fayade improvements not to exceed $14,205.00 for America's Best Value Inn at 1181 First Avenue East. 2. Deny the request for Downtown and River Corridor Fayade Improvement Loan funds. 3. Table the request for additional information. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: On Monday, August 11, 2008 the president ofthe Downtown Partnership, Mike Beard, and the chair of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Jay Whiting, met with Community Development staff to review the FILP applications. After discussion, the committee recommended not making the requested loan for the fayade improvements for America's Best Value Inn for the reason that there would be no substantial visual change or enhancement of the current building facade. By the attached letter, staff communicated the willingness to consider recommending a loan for the freestanding sign if it were modified so that the base matched the brick material of the building fayade. Staff has not heard from the applicant that they wish to make that modification. RELATIONSHIP TO CITY GOALS: This item relates to Goal D. vibrant, resilient and stable H:\CC\2008\09-16\08027 EDA Mingsh Bhakta.doc 1 - ---"-- --~"._- August 14, 2008 Mr. Mingsh Bhakta America's Best Value Inn 1181 1st Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 RE: Application for Fas:ade Improvement Loan for Replacement of Windows, Wall Sign and Freestanding Sign Dear Mr. Bhakta: On Monday, August 11,2008 the design review committee met and discussed this application. At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee decided that it would not be recommending to the City's EDA that it provide a loan for the window replacement or wall signage portion ofthe project. However, the Committee did indicate that it would recommend the freestanding signage portion of the project if the base design were revised to use brick material to match the main material of the building itself. The committee's rationale for its recommendation is that the purpose of the loan program is to encourage restoration and renovation activities that either return a historic building to an appearance more in keeping with its historic architectural style, or, if a newer building, introduces architectural elements (such as canopies, entrance features, materials and window configurations) that bring the building into closer visual harmony with the historic character of other buildings in this corridor. It did not appear to the committee that simply replacing windows and wall signage, while no doubt a desirable activity from other perspectives, met the intent of the program. The committee did seem to think that modifying the freestanding sign design as described above would meet the program's intent. I will place the request on the next available Economic Development Advisory Committee agenda in September for consideration. You will get a copy of the report prepared for that meeting. If you have questions, please contact me at (952) 233-9346. Sincerely, R. Michael Leek Community Development Director Cc. 2008 Correspondence File Mark Noble, Planner II H:\EDA 2008\facade programs\Bhakta letter 08142008.doc I( 9' >: It- 9' w mr D EXISTING CHANGE -<: tlL COpy BOARD \:) 4' w > J 0 r.C1 -< b N (I) 20 AMP CIRCUIT 3' X 8' CIRCULA.R CONCRETE FOOTING. 2.1 Y!\R[)S REPLACE LEXAN PILLOW FACES SUPPLY NEW POLE COVER TO STRUCTURE. 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City permits, Stamped Engineered Drawings required by the City and final electrical connections are NOT included in the price of this proposal. Improvements to your property may be subject to a lien. Acceptance of Proposal Customer Signature Date ~ BRAD F RAZNIK - CONSTRUCTION 9989 Upper 205th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044 (612) 578-2987 Proposal Home Phone: 952 763 651 612 507 Work Phone: 651 612 507 C,/t/S - q (?-6 W propose to provide all material and labor to complete the project as described here. All material and workmanship shall meet or exceed local and state building codes. All workmanship shall be performed in a professional and timely manner. In addition to manufacturer's material warranty, the workmanship shall carry a two year warranty from the date of completion. Building permit fees, taxes and site clean-up are included in this proposa l. Any problem discovered after demolition that was unforeseen, such as rotted wood or prior code viola- tions, that require labor and/or material to correct, shall constitute a change order. Change Order labor shall be $40.00 per man hour and material shall be cost plus 20%. A change order shall require signatures by all parties. ~ ~ ~ / h.'.5', '~OP.<;4. / I~) 'h /~!r"j(._-_~ -hf..l.!J1I:..;J ::I' ~ (-7ftul /0~tjL))'.I~< ~,' I!:~-~~~... J<) ~r/0 /1A.~/f.G,/J-t' ~/J4-) t. 9- ~y~_ Go.:5 '/~ /i/)~) //A~tfl(l".. b1fA. 1'1()'f,II/.J5" .9-Ar ?J'IA(I f(;;/f/~tJJ/ir ~(' ('j{J (d;V\.r\U~$ ~io\ (],5, -f~r lA)/'VA{)1l/7::;"(}& ~ 'r ~ !!rJ 8t1ii~C/ /Alt-I! -.f!? Total Cost: $ .(:)'*' Down Payment: $ Q50d FinalPayment: $~ ab Pre-Lien Notice (!) Final payment is due upon completionl unless otherwise noted sf2 50 (a) Any person or company supplying labor or materials for this improvement to your property may file a lien against your property if that person or company is not paid for the contributions. (b) Under Minnesota law, you have the right to pay persons who supplied labor or materials for this improvement directly and deduct this amount from our contract price, or withhold the amounts due them from us unti/120 days after completion of the improvement unless give you a lien waiver signed by persons who supplied any labor or material for the improvement a 0 u timely otice.. ~ ~ ag Date: ...,) -.-' () ~ Approved b : Date: .s' /2 e;/~d'