The Estacada Urban Renewal Agency voted to direct staff to prepare and sign a letter of commitment for a $25,000 grant to support redevelopment of 342 South Broadway Street.

The applicant, identified in the meeting as Elena, told the agency the building currently houses S and S Tax and Bookkeeping and "requires pretty much every part of the building to get touched," including structural work, façade improvements and interior upgrades to convert the space to a live‑work unit. Elena said the perpendicular sign on the façade would be removed and bathroom and interior work would be performed; she added the roof had been re‑roofed a few years earlier and would not be a priority.

Elena said the project will combine the applicant's funds, state funding from an Oregon Main Street revitalization grant and Urban Renewal Agency funding to complete the renovation. Elena told the board the project "could be a neat use of it" to return the property to a live‑work configuration consistent with its historical use.

The board moved and seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a letter of commitment for a $25,000 grant award to the applicant. Directors Blevins, Dolezal, McElroy and Tenbush voted yes; Chair Drinkwine voted yes. The motion passed on a roll-call vote.

Elena said the applicant intends to give S and S Tax and Bookkeeping the first right to re‑lease the space; if that tenant declines to remain, the applicant will market the space. Agency staff indicated relevant staff will follow up on paperwork; Elena and staff agreed on a follow‑up email and paperwork coordination.

Board members and staff described the project as a positive addition to downtown and noted the grant funds will be leveraged with state and private funds. No amendments to the motion were recorded on the record.