HistoricResources

Catalyn Cummings • Kristen WightChristopher Clifford

Kirk Huffaker • Steve Cornell

Catalyn Cummings • Kristen WightChristopher Clifford

Kirk Huffaker • Steve Cornell

Why “do” Historic Preservation?

• “One thing that people like about older buildings, is that they were BUILT TO LAST…they have a SENSE OF PERMANENCE about them.”

• “A revitalized neighborhood attracts:– New investment– New Business

– The pure gold Of tourists.”

Why “do”Historic Preservation?

•“It gives us insight into history, tradition, and how people lived.”

-Phil McCarthy

Central Warehouse520 West 200 South

History

• George E. Chandler, had building constructed ca.1929

• Held Prominent space in the Warehouse District

• housed many companies– American Maize Company– Standard Oil Company– Simmons Bedding– Among others

History

• Architectural highlights include its classical influences– Pilasters

History

• Architectural highlights include its classical influences– Pilasters– Main entry way

History

• Architectural highlights include its classical influences– Pilasters– Main entry way– Cornice lines along parapet

History

• Architectural highlights include its classical influences– Pilasters– Main entry way– Cornice lines along parapet– Stringcourse

Location

Accessibility

• Located 4 blocks from i-15 ramp• Within walking distance of the

Gateway and Downtown• 200 South is a designated bike route• Future TRAX stop

(GreekTown stop?)

Factors for development

• Zoning regulations• Area demands• Public needs • Client‘s ideas• Rehab standards and tax credits• Leed Certification

Zoning

• GMU - Gateway Mixed Use– Buildings fronting 200 south (First floor requirements)

• Retail goods/service establishments• Motion Picture theaters• Performing art

Facilities• Art Galleries• Restaurants• Offices

Area Demands

• Housing– Overall Vacancy Rate at 6.1%

• Commercial– Office

• Overall Vacancy Rate at 10.28%

– Retail• Overall Vacancy Rate at 7.79%

“Rehabbed buildings can help revive a whole neighborhood, even a whole town or city…the least attractive part of town may become suddenly the most attractive.”

Public Needs

• Entertainment• Super Market• Green Space• Office Space• Day Care• Gym• Safety• Sense of Cohesiveness

Phil’s Considerations

•Show piece:–Entertainment–Business

Phil’s Property

Rehabilitation Standards

• If placed in new use must require minimal change

• Preserve distinctive features • Deteriorated historic features shall be

repaired rather than replaced • Cannot destroy historic materials

Tax Credits

• 20% Federal tax credit– Only for income producing buildings

• commercial, industrial, agricultural, or residential rental

• 20% State tax credit– Only for residential use

• owner-occupied residences or residential rental

LEED Recommendations

• Conscientious energy use• Recycling of building materials• “Smart” fixtures

– (flushless toilets)

• High albedo• Landscaping techniques

Proposals!• Entertainment/Recreation• Business/Office• Cultural/Art

“The best buildings are not those that are cut to fit only one set of functions, but rather those that are strong enough to retain their character as they accommodate different functions over time.”

Entertainment/Recreation

First floor

• Local Business• Restaurant Seating• Kitchen• Restrooms• Lobby/historic information• Elevator bank

Entertainment/Recreation

Mezzanine

• Private Dining• Historic installation art• Elevator bank

Entertainment/Recreation

Second floor

• Yoga and Spinning Studio• Restrooms and Dressing area• Retail space• Elevator bank

Entertainment/Recreation

Third floor

• Venue– Will contain

• Stage• Bar• Non-smoking

• Restrooms• Elevator bank

Entertainment/Recreation

Roof

• Garden• Photovoltaic cells

Business/Office

First floor

• Local business• Day care• Lobby area• Restrooms• Elevator bank

Business/Office

Mezzanine

• Wi-fi Lounge• Suspended Walkway• Historic installation art• Elevator bank

Business/Office

Second floor

• Lobby• Office Space A• Office Space B• Restrooms

Business/Office

Third floor

• Lobby• Communal Conference Rooms• Office Space C• Restrooms• Elevator bank

Business/Office

Roof

• Garden• Photovoltaic cells

Cultural/arts

First floor

• Open community area• Local businesses• Historic gallery & Lobby• Restrooms • Elevator bank

Cultural/arts

Mezzanine

• Wi-fi Lounge• Historic installation art• Elevator bank

Cultural/arts

Second floor

• Art Studio/gallery• Restrooms• Elevator bank

Cultural/arts

Third floor

• Community classes• Restroom• Elevator bank

Cultural/arts

Roof

• Garden• Photovoltaic cells

Feasibility Study• Intro

1. History– Area– Building

2. Contacts and Statistics– Area

3. Building Condition Report– Exterior– Interior

4. Proposals5. Cost

– Comparison– Incentives

• Appendix

Exhibition

• Board– Statistics– Proposals

• Takeaway– Rehabilitation

“It’s a sturdy building!”-Max Smith