ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Teniade Broughton, Chairperson
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CRA COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AWARD - FORMER MONK’S SERVICE STATION RENOVATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve a commercial façade improvement program funding award, in an amount, not to exceed, $60,000, to Sinclair Restoration, LLC for eligible improvements to the property located at 500 West Jackson Street, Pensacola, Florida, commonly known as the former Monk’s Service Station. The property is located in historic Belmont-DeVilliers. Further, that the CRA authorize the CRA Chairperson to take all actions necessary to complete the project pursuant to the program documents.
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SUMMARY:
On December 11, 2017, the CRA Board approved the CRA Commercial Façade Improvement Program for administration within targeted districts of the City of Pensacola’s designated community redevelopment areas. Under this program, eligible participants, whose non-residential property is located within target boundaries of the Urban Core redevelopment area, may receive up to $30,000 for each street-facing building façade enhanced. Funding provided is subject to a required 25% owner match and secured by a forgivable mortgage loan for a period of five (5) years.
Sinclair Restoration, LLC has submitted an application for façade improvements to the property located at 500 West Jackson Street, Pensacola, Florida.
The historic site is a culturally significant community landmark, known as the former Monks Service Station. This property contains a significant architectural building reflecting Spanish Colonial Revival vernacular that was popular in Florida in the 1920s and 30s. Few service stations of this vernacular remain today. The use of this site as a service station for over 60 years pays homage to the transition to automobiles in the modern era and represents the classic architecture of its time. According to letters provided by the Florida Division of Historical Resources and the UWF Historic Trust, it is believed that this building will qualify to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The owner has expressed an interest in proceeding with application to achieve this designation.
The requested program award will provide supplemental funding needed to complete window and door replacement, garage door installation, roofing and stucco. The owner will also invest in painting, signage, lighting, landscaping and structural repairs.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 60,000 Urban Core CRA Commercial Façade
Actual: $ 60,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the FY2022 CRA budget. Award disbursement is based upon actual expenditures following project completion according to the program guidelines for matching funds.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
3/29/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Development Services Director
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Manager
Victoria D’Angelo, Assistant CRA Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Program Application - 500 W Jackson St
PRESENTATION: No end