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Sykesville council unanimously approves study of Sanduski Road warehouse
Summary
The council approved a KCI Technologies assessment of the 714 Sanduski Road warehouse to determine whether renovation is feasible; the study will examine structural condition and utilities and is fully funded by a strategic demolition grant.
The Sykesville mayor and town council voted unanimously March 9 to approve task order number eight with KCI Technologies to perform a building assessment of the warehouse at 714 Sanduski Road.
Town staff said the study will evaluate the building’s structural condition, utility capacity and what upgrades would be needed for modern commercial uses. Joe, the town staff member presenting the item, said the study is intended to inform a decision on renovation versus demolition and to provide data for grant applications and budgeting. The report will consider a high‑use scenario (for example a restaurant or brewery) to ensure utility capacity is sufficient, though staff emphasized those uses are illustrative, not commitments.
Councilman Keenan moved to approve the task order; Councilman Smith seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The staff recommendation and the vote follow the town’s strategic priority to improve utilization of the Sanduski Road parking lot and adjacent structures.
The town said the cost of the task order will be paid from a strategic demolition grant tied to the property, and staff said the assessment will help position Sykesville to evaluate realistic redevelopment options rather than proceed on assumptions.
