DISCUSSION ITEM
FROM: Teniade Broughton, Chairperson
SUBJECT:
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INFILL REDEVELOPMENT OF NORTH PALAFOX PARKING LOT
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SUMMARY:
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) property at the southwest corner of North Palafox and Gregory Streets, otherwise known as the North Palafox lot, is developed as a parking lot. A portion of the parking lot is currently leased by the United States Government for Federal Courthouse Parking. Of the 133 spaces located on the lot, 45 spaces are leased by the Courthouse. The remaining 88 spaces are not leased and currently serve as public parking. The term of the Courthouse lease is 20 years, which began on April 1, 2020. However, the CRA has an option to terminate the lease after the 5th year with 120 days prior notice.
The CRA is requested to discuss its interest in redevelopment of this site. The property consists of two parcels - Parcel # 000S009007000022 and Parcel # 000S009007000023. The properties are zoned C2-A and have a historic preservation future land use designation. They are located within the Dense Business District, the Palafox Historic District and the Downtown Improvement District. Infill of this location is a recommended strategy of the 2010 Urban Core Redevelopment Plan. This site may be made available for infill redevelopment, however, any parking commitments made would need to be considered and addressed in the strategy for redevelopment.
PRIOR ACTION:
2/27/2020 - City Council approved a lease with the United States Government for Federal Courthouse parking at the North Palafox Parking Lot.
1/10/2020 - The CRA approved a lease with the United States Government for Federal Courthouse parking at the North Palafox Parking Lot.
STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Development Services Director
Victoria D’Angelo, CRA Assistant Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Map - North Palafox Parking Lot
PRESENTATION: No