August 14, 2020 City of Elgin Request for Proposals DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY 114 Depot Street
The City of Elgin requests proposals for the purchase of 114 Depot Street. Proposals to detail • Proposed renovation of the property, proposed use, estimated redevelopment costs, timeline for implementation of renovation. • Experience with renovation of historic properties, working in historic district • Previous work with contributing properties in a National Register Historic district • Previous public private sector partnerships and their outcome • Will the project participate in the State Franchise Tax Credit program and or the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit Incentive program • Price offer with timeline for renovation Proposals due September 17, 2020 by 2pm attn.: Sealed proposal 114 Depot Street / Amy Miller, Community Services Director, City of Elgin, PO Box 591 Elgin, Texas 78621 or physical address 310 North Main Street. Questions may be directed in writing to [email protected] Pursuant to state law, the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Deed will include a reversion clause that property must be utilized as agreed to by the parties via contract. Elgin, Texas Elgin, population 10,000 is located 19 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290 in one of the fastest growing areas of Central Texas. More than 8,000 residential lots are in various stages of development, and new commercial development includes, Seton hospital, Elgin Business Park phase II, Burger King, Starbucks, and local business expansions. The downtown business district has 90% occupancy rate. Most recent new development includes D2 Bar and Grill, Red Boutique Salon and Spa, The Rivers Lofts, expansion of Second Wind Art Collectibles and Antiques, and the Sierra Apartments a 60 unit complex on Maple Lane located within two block of the business district. Property details • 114 Depot Street, circa 1910 1 part commercial block, Italianate Property ID R47867 Apprx 2,875 sq.ft. The property has housed City hall, and is the current location of the
310 North Main Street PO Box 591 Elgin, Texas 78621 Phone 512.281.5724 Fax 512.285.3016 www.elgintx.com
Elgin Community Cupboard. City of Elgin will be assisting the Cupboard with a new location. • Contributing structure in historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Depot Street faces Veterans Memorial Park and is adjacent to the new CARTS transit structure which will break ground this fall. The block includes Dorothy’s Jewelry and gifts, located downtown for more than 20 years, Rosado Insurance 10 years, Lucy’s Kitchen 6 years, and LML appliances four years. • Downtown Zoning overlay allows 50% commercial at the front and 50% commercial at the rear or may be 100% commercial _ See the zoning overlay for variety of allowed uses. • Local Historic District – requires reviews of any modifications to the exterior of the property that are visible from a public right of way. • Elgin Texas Imagine the Opportunities FAQ • Downtown Elgin Zoning Overlay FAQ and Map Local Contacts Historic Preservation officer contact: Amy Miller, Community Services Director 512-229-3213 or [email protected] Development Services https://www.elgintx.com/973/Development-Services David Harrell [email protected] Economic Development Owen Rock [email protected] 512-281-5724 Elgin Chamber of Commerce Gena Carter [email protected] 512-285-4515 Resources
Texas State Preservation Tax Credit program https://www.thc.texas.gov/preserve/projects- and-programs/preservation-tax-incentives/texas-historic-preservation-tax-credit
Federal Historic Preservation Tax credit program https://www.thc.texas.gov/federal- rehabilitation-tax-credit-program
City of Elgin https://www.elgintx.com/
Elgin Economic Development Corporation https://www.elgintx.com/467/Economic- Development
Elgin Chamber of Commerce https://www.elgintxchamber.com/
Explore Bastrop County https://explorebastropcounty.com/
Texas Historic Properties http://downtowntx.org/
310 North Main Street PO Box 591 Elgin, Texas 78621 Phone 512.281.5724 Fax 512.285.3016 www.elgintx.com
www.elgintx.com I want to reno- What kind of busi- nesses can be located My tenant needs vate my property. Downtown to get a sign What should I do in downtown Elgin? The new zoning over- approved. Who first? Call 512- should they call? 281-5724, Amy Elgin, Texas lay added wineries, breweries, food pro- Call 512-281- Miller, to set up 5724, Amy Miller a historic dis- duction and process- ZONING ing, meaderies, metal to set up historic trict review and district review. a building code smithing, pottery review. making, cabinetry Faq making, wood work- ing, fiber processing, automotive repair, My property is vacant – how leather working, soap can I get tenants? Some Where can I see making, in addition Can I have resi- properties do not meet build- a map of the to the many uses dential uses in my ing codes to have commercial zoning overlay? already allowed such property? YES, or residential tenants. Call www.elgintx. as restaurants, offices, 2nd floor of any 512-281-0119 to schedule a com/sustain- bakeries, dry cleaners, property may be building code re-view and find able%20places. grocery, barber shop, a residential use. out what needs to be done to asp hair and nail salon, get a certificate financial services, real of occupancy. estate, etc.
I have a large property – can I have more than one tenant in it? In many cases yes – it depends on the tenants and the size of the build- I am pretty handy with tools. ing. Call 512-281-0119, Gary N. Cooke to schedule a building review Can I do my own renovation and determine your options. work? Yes you can do a lot of it yourself, but you must My property is in the blue zone – can it have a residential use? use licensed professionals Yes – the 2nd floor can be 100% residential use, the rear of the first for plumbing, electrical, and floor can be up to 50% residential use. A commercial use must be HVAC and the work must be maintained in the front 50% of the first floor in the blue zone. inspected.
Can I get any tax credits for the property I have a business on the first Are there any I own? The Elgin downtown district is floor and now I want to live grants for these listed on the National Register of Historic there too. Can I do that? You properties? Places. Properties in the district are must obtain a certificate of The Economic eligible for state and federal tax credits. occupancy from the City Plan- Development Call 512-281-5724, Amy Miller for more ning & Development Depart- Corporation offers information. ment before you can add a residential occupancy use. reimbursement Call 512-281-0119, Gary N. assistance grants. My property is in the yellow zone – what uses can I have? Properties can be 100% residential first Cooke to set up a review. Main Street offers and 2nd floor in the yellow zone. paint & roll off assistance Where can I see a map of the programs, and Do I need an asbes- tos study before I do historic district? www.elgintx. I am ready to go technical design & work on the build- com/guidelines/DG44Dwnt- can I start work preservation ing? Yes state law wnHstricMap.pdf right away? Your assistance. All requires that you get plans must be plans must be an asbestos study reviewed, historic reviewed before completed. Call CITY OF ELGIN district review work begins and 512-281-5724, Amy 310 North Main St. • P.O. Box 591 completed, and must be approved Miller for resources Elgin, Texas 78621 a building permit secured before by the Historic and more detailed Office: (512) 281-5724 work begins. Review Board. information. Fax: (512) 285-3016 NAD N MAIN ST A TAYLOR RD A S C T E 10TH ST DOWNTOWN E 6TH ST N AVENUE C E 8TH ST
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D2 Bar & Grill – June 2020 2018 Best Economic Game Changer Red, Boutique Salon & Spa – June 2020 Elgin Downtown Zoning Overlay Joseph’s Steak house Allows mixed use, and 50-50 commercial residential Now OPEN! occupancy on 1st floor Remember Me Tattoos The Flower Haus Elgin Main Street Program VISION STATEMENT: We envision a revitalized and Restoration in Process active historic downtown destination with warm 110 South Main Street, Mixed Use hearted friendly people and vital businesses, where 112 Depot Street, Mixed Use ethnic and cultural diversity are celebrated. 19 North Main Street, Mixed Use MISSION STATEMENT: We will enhance downtown 111 South Avenue C, Mixed use vibrancy through historic preservation and mixed
Loft Apartments use and pedestrian friendly development, by 20 new loft apartments 2016 – 2019 strategically implementing the National Main Street 15 opening in 2020 Four Point Approach of: Design, Organization, Promotion and Economic Restructuring Overall Reinvestment Dollars by private and public sector More Information Online & Social Media 2015 – 2019 www.elgintx.com $5.7 million www.downtowntx.org Since 1990 VisitElginTX Instagram & Facebook $22 million CONTACT Sidewalk Dining Ordinance Allows use of public Amy Miller Director Community Services sidewalk for dining 512-229-3213 Sidewalk Displays Allowed for 2 feet in front of business 2006 International Building Code Historic District Listed on National Register of Historic Places - Eligible for State franchise tax credits, National Historic Preservation tax credits, Elgin Economic Development Corporation Façade assistance, Main Street assistance
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