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EDA updates: Pavilion Drive sale talks, historic‑district demolition planning and Link District branding
Summary
Staff updated the EDA on multiple property actions: 219 Pavilion Drive sale and engineering review, demolition planning for 53 Hampton Parkway (historic-district certificate required), procurement timelines for multiple properties, and ongoing Link District branding work with the Davis Agency.
EDA staff provided a portfolio update covering multiple city‑owned properties, development projects and branding work in the Link District.
Staff said the contract period for the 219 Pavilion Drive matter has been extended to December while plans are under review by city engineers and due diligence proceeds with the adjacent property owner and tenant (Frito Lay/PepsiCo). On the 53 and 57 parcels, staff reported outreach to the Civic League and recommended pursuing a demolition plan and a certificate of appropriateness because the building is in a historic district; the goal is to assemble adjacent parcels for residential infill.
“For 53 Hampton Parkway, the building has some pretty serious issues… we don't believe it's able to be renovated,” staff said, and added that the next step would be a request to transfer a vacant lot and coordinate with the Civic League and potential developers.
Staff outlined procurement updates for properties in the work district (1028 Cross Street; 1013 and 1015 Queen Street; 400 Hatton) and said bid packages were being posted to solicit demolition and renovation contractors; estimated timelines ranged from 30 to 90 days depending on contractor availability. Staff also reported environmental-survey results for 1220 High Street that identified nonfriable roofing materials and said contractors will receive the survey to plan precautions during roof replacement.
On branding, staff said the Davis Agency presented two Link District logo options and that staff will return to the board in October with refined designs; commissioners suggested broader community involvement such as student art and school partnerships as part of the outreach.
Next steps: staff will pursue Civic League meetings, prepare demolition and transfer requests where appropriate, post procurement packages, and return with Link District branding recommendations in October.
