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Urban renewal board authorizes $219,335 in Energize Sandy grants for two Pioneer Boulevard buildings
Summary
The Sandy Urban Renewal Board voted to authorize grant agreements totaling $219,335 under the Energize Sandy capital‑improvement program for storefront and adaptive‑reuse work at Juncker/Payola storefronts and a redevelopment project at 38888 Pioneer Boulevard; board members pressed staff on parking and past property issues before the vote.
The Sandy Urban Renewal Board voted to authorize the executive director to execute two Energize Sandy capital‑improvement grant agreements, totaling $219,335, aimed at rehabilitating long‑vacant storefronts on Pioneer Boulevard and supporting adaptive redevelopment that could include a childcare facility.
John, who delivered the staff recommendation, said the smaller award would support exterior work at the Juncker/Payola storefronts and that a larger award would support Cascade Investment and Development LLC’s redevelopment of 38888 Pioneer Boulevard. “It’s an improvement grant up to $19,335,” John said during his presentation, adding that the Cascade proposal was a “$100,000 agency grant” and that the owner planned substantial private investment as part of the project.
Board members asked for historical context about prior urban renewal investments at those addresses; staff said earlier work included demolition of two rear houses and small sidewalk and entry improvements, with total prior urban renewal spending at the site under $25,000. Several board members also raised concerns about on‑site parking and whether previous daycare operations had failed because of leaks and indoor‑condition issues.
Those operational concerns did not stop the motion. Board member Smallwood moved to authorize the executive director to sign the two grant agreements (the record identifies Smallwood as the mover); the chair seconded and members voted in favor. The motion passed on a voice vote.
Next steps: staff agreed to follow up with the applicant teams and report back at the board’s next meeting with any outstanding permit or implementation updates.
