Title
Warehouse and Threatened Building Grant for Arizona Sash, Door & Glass Company Warehouse at 850 W. Lincoln St. (Ordinance S-46351)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into necessary agreements and conveyances with Hello Lincoln, LLC, related to a Historic Preservation Warehouse and Threatened Building grant of up to $300,000 for the Arizona Sash, Door & Glass Company Warehouse, located at 850 W. Lincoln St. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The warehouse at 850 W. Lincoln St. was constructed in 1927 for the Arizona Sash, Door & Glass Company, which moved at that time from a smaller building at 411 S. 1st St. The new building, which measured approximately 80’ x 250’, was designed by the architectural firm of Fitzhugh & Byron and was constructed by G.F. Williams. Notable features of the building include brick construction, a gabled roof supported by wood trusses, a stepped parapet, a combination of steel and wood windows, and several large wood and metal doors on rollers. Additions to the building were completed in 1943 and circa 1965.
After acquiring the property in December 2018, Hello Lincoln, LLC, completed interior renovations including: structural truss repair and beam replacement; stabilization of the existing mezzanine; removal of drop ceiling offices, complete with asbestos abatement to expose original concrete floors and expose ceilings; addition of new restrooms; installation of new/upgraded electrical, LED lighting, and HVAC systems; fire sprinkler maintenance and replacement; installation of a security system; and general cleanup. The building is now occupied by Hello Merch, which began business in 2008 as an online store and touring merchandise operation, primarily for musicians; it has since branched out to form its own apparel lines and provides e-commerce, order fulfillment and screen printing for tech and retail establishments worldwide.
In September 2019, Sam Means, manager of Hello Lincoln, LLC, contacted Historic Preservation and Community and Economic Development Department staff to inquire about city historic designation and financial assistance to rehabilitate the exterior of the property. Later that month, staff from both departments met with Mr. Means at the site and encouraged him to move forward with the process. At Mr. Means’ request, the HP Commission voted to initiate HP zoning for the subject property on Oct. 21, 2019. The HP zoning application is scheduled for City Council ratification on Feb. 5, 2020.
Financial Impact
The amount requested for the Warehouse and Threatened Building grant is $300,000, which will come from Community and Economic Development funds. In exchange for the grant funds, the City will receive a 30-year conservation easement on the property. The easement will require that the property be preserved, insured, and maintained in good repair.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of this item on Dec.16, 2019, by a vote of 7-0.
This item was recommended for approval at the Land Use and Livability Subcommittee meeting on Jan.15, 2020, by a vote of 4-0.
Location
850 W. Lincoln St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich, Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, and the Planning and Development and Community and Economic Development departments.