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County staff describe proposed senior housing and retail development; sale terms not final
Summary
County staff described a sales agreement in negotiation with Workhorse Development for a mixed‑use project with senior apartments and retail; staff said the developer intends retail and daycare on ground level but the county cannot guarantee final uses until a development agreement is executed and zoning approvals occur.
County staff briefed supervisors March 12 on a pending purchase agreement with Workhorse Development for county‑owned property that would include senior housing and retail uses.
Anne and county staff said the developer’s concept envisions 55‑plus residential units (the developer discussed about 75+ senior apartments), retail on the ground floor and a daycare tenant and possibly a coffee shop. Staff said the proposed purchase price was higher than originally expected and that the city will be involved in a future development agreement and potential TID assistance.
Staff cautioned the sale does not lock in final tenant uses; Jim (county staff) said the county will include contract language requiring the developer to state intended uses and will pursue a development agreement with the city that provides additional controls. He said the county will include clauses to limit developer “wiggle room” but cannot absolutely guarantee future tenants because developers commonly secure tenants before construction.
Why it matters: The proposed project could add senior housing stock and retail amenities downtown while generating property tax revenue and potential local services such as childcare; however, sale and development agreements need negotiation and city zoning approvals before details are set.
Ending: Staff said they believe the developer has a track record of completing projects and that the county will continue negotiating sale terms and a development agreement with the city; more detailed contract language and next steps will be reported at future meetings.
