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CRA Project Summary (NB)
Explanation
As a regular informational item on CRA agendas, Staff provides a brief update on selected referrals, redevelopment projects and development agreements under review. This monthly update is typically a limited sampling of the CRA’s many on-going projects, as opposed to a complete list.
CRA Wide
NW 5th Ave Commercial Building – 802 NW 5th Ave – Construction is expected to start in mid December/early January after four outstanding activities are completed: 1) GRU Permit 2) Final Development Order 3) Construction Financing and 4) Building Permit.
GRU Permit - GRU is currently reviewing the plans and providing comments. The design team, in cooperation with GRU, will work to resolve any outstanding issues.
Final Development Order - Once GRU issues a permit and final glazing calculations are submitted, the City will be able to issue a Final Development Order.
Building Permit - Once the Final Development Order is issued, PPI/CPC will apply for a building permit. This process can take 4-6 weeks.
Construction Financing - On October 19, 2009 the CRA Board approved, by Resolution, a construction to permanent bank loan from Sun State Credit Union for an amount not to exceed $400,000 to cover the estimated construction cost of the first-floor retail space. The loan application is currently being processed and is expected to close in late December 2009.
Wayfinding Signage – This project is moving forward with the assistance of the Public Works Department.
Parking Study (Downtown & CPUH) – CRA and City staff have begun meeting to discuss the findings and recommendations made by Rich & Associates and will forward pertinent discussion and implementation items to the City Commission, as appropriate.
Eastside
Eastside Fencing Projects – The CRA is working with the Alachua County School Board and the Parks Department on replacing fencing along the perimeter of Williams Elementary and Lincoln Middle School c...
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