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Owner seeks urban renewal funds to update downtown Scappoose storefront and apartments

Scappoose Economic Development Committee · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Winston Sandino presented plans to add awnings, new windows, ADA access and safety upgrades for the Sandino Building and discussed revised contractor bids and an expected Urban Renewal Bank request of roughly $35,000; the committee did not make a recommendation at the meeting.

Winston Sandino, the owner of a mixed-use building near Highway 30 in downtown Scappoose, presented updated plans on Nov. 20 to repair the storefront facade, install awnings and gooseneck lights, replace single-pane windows with double-pane glass and add ADA-compliant ramps and keyed entrances for emergency access. Sandino said the project aims to improve the building’s appearance and reduce highway noise for upper-floor apartments.

The proposal shown to the Scappoose Economic Development Committee includes front and rear awnings, exterior repainting, replacement of single-pane storefront windows with double-pane units, removal…

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