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Owner seeks urban renewal funds to update downtown Scappoose storefront and apartments
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 of a dividing fence behind the retail spaces, reconstruction of a concrete pad and an ADA ramp, and keypad-equipped doors to allow fire and police access. Sandino said the architectural drawings and exact dimensions were prepared by an architect and will guide contractor work.
During questions about scope and cost, Sandino presented three contractor bids. He said one original bid was approximately $160,000 but had been reduced after removing the sign and some tile work; he told the committee he expected the most relevant contractor price to be about $75,000. Staff and committee members discussed the figures shown in different materials: a slide listed an A and S construction figure of $70,700 while a written quote showed $80,300; Sandino said a revised submission lowers the effective scope and reconciles the discrepancy.
Committee members and staff reviewed funding availability. Staff noted there is about $33,000 currently in the Urban Renewal Bank; with the updated contractor estimate closer to $35,000, Sandino’s request would roughly match available funds but could require additional timing or funding choices. Staff reminded the committee they would not make a recommendation at this meeting and that a formal recommendation would come in the February funding cycle.
Members offered practical and design suggestions: reduce noise through higher-performance windows or interior vinyl coatings, consider local contractor bids for awnings if vendor specifications are provided, and use a restrained trim color (several members suggested black trim) to help unify storefronts. Sandino said two apartment entrances exist (front and back) and that he would follow up on procurement and any remaining permit details.
The committee did not take formal action on funding during the meeting. Staff will return with a recommendation and any updated cost or funding details in the next Urban Renewal cycle.
