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Heath EDC asks city staff for report on short‑term use of 305 and 217 Lawrence Drive
Summary
The Heath EDC approved a motion requesting a written staff report estimating requirements and costs to bring 305 and 217 Lawrence Drive into compliance for commercial and residential short-term use, including tenant-scenario analysis (restaurant, coworking, retail).
At its Aug. 28 meeting the Heath Economic Development Corporation approved a request for a written report from City of Heath staff to evaluate short-term uses for two properties on Lawrence Drive.
EDC member Martin moved that staff provide a written analysis of the requirements and estimated costs to bring 305 and 217 Lawrence Drive into compliance for commercial use, including likely tenant scenarios such as restaurants, coworking and retail. During discussion another board member asked that the scope explicitly include potential residential and coworking arrangements; Martin revised the motion accordingly. The revised motion directs staff to separate findings by property and to identify which remediation or compliance activities the EDC can complete immediately versus tasks prospective tenants would need to complete before occupancy.
The motion was seconded by Doug and David Lane and approved by voice vote. The board did not specify a deadline for the staff report during the recorded discussion.
The request follows the board's recent conversations about property reuse and is intended to give the EDC a clearer, property-by-property understanding of feasibility and cost before pursuing tenant recruitment or incentives.
