Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Urban Renewal Grant topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Downtown applicant seeks $19,000 matching façade grant for Wine 101 tasting shop
Summary
An applicant requested a 1:1 matching urban renewal façade grant not to exceed $19,000 for exterior improvements to the 2020 Sherman Building to open a boutique wine shop and tasting room; staff said the program cap is $25,000 and the project estimate is $38,000.
A property owner and prospective business operator described plans to open a boutique wine shop and tasting room downtown and asked for an urban renewal façade grant to fund exterior work.
The applicant, identified in the record as Julie Nava (representing Nava Properties and Wine 101 Corporation), said interior improvements are largely complete and sought a 1:1 match not to exceed $19,000 toward an estimated $38,000 exterior project that would include new siding, windows and a pony wall to support code-required changes. Staff confirmed the program is a 1:1 match with a cap (the program cap is $25,000) and that the urban renewal budget had become available on July 1 after plan adjustments.
The applicant said a local contractor will likely perform the exterior work and gave a tentative opening timeline (early fall, with construction possible within 60–90 days). Councilors and staff discussed program limits, code requirements and community benefits such as drawing more foot traffic downtown. The matter will proceed through the urban renewal approval process.
