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Committees approve downtown historic redevelopment grants for two Broad Street roofs
Summary
The committees approved Downtown Historic Redevelopment Program reimbursements for roof work at 340 and 346 Broad Street, after staff and applicant described the projects and program conditions.
The Joint Community Development and Finance committees approved two Downtown Historic Redevelopment Program applications on Feb. 10, authorizing partial reimbursements for roofing work at 340 and 346 Broad Street.
Alma Baya, community development manager, said both projects involve removing an existing polyurethane roof coating and applying a new coating. The applications were reviewed by the Landmarks Commission (which provided comments), received design review approval, and were recommended by the Elyria Economic Development Committee (EEDC). Baya said the program is a local Downtown Historic Redevelopment Grant that requires a property to be a contributing member of the locally designated historic downtown area; it is not the same as a state historic-tax-credit program.
Applicant Jamil Elder described the work as a reseal of a concrete roof deck and said each roof carries a manufacturer warranty (he cited a 30-year warranty). He told the committees both buildings are occupied: the first floor of 346 Broad Street houses a convenience store and 340 Broad Street houses a beauty supply store; he said he intends to retain ownership long-term.
Baya said the two awards are 50% reimbursement grants. For 346 Broad Street the reimbursement request was stated as $13,900; for 340 Broad Street the application listed $18,002 (amount transcribed in committee record). The EEDC placed a condition on the applications requiring the projects be completed within 12 months (rather than the usual 24 months) because of the funding timeline for the issue 6 funding source.
Law Director Dery clarified that the Landmarks Commission provides comments and is not required to give formal approval before permits are issued; building-permit review and applicable local inspections remain required. Elder said the contractor for the work is West Roofing Systems, a locally owned firm that will obtain city permits.
Both Community Development and Finance moved, seconded and recorded “Aye” on each ordinance authorizing the program applications; committee chairs announced the motions carried. Each ordinance will proceed to full council consistent with committee approval.
