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Tazewell council backs IRF application for redevelopment of 106 Crab Orchard Road
Summary
The council adopted a resolution authorizing submission of an Industrial Revitalization Fund application to DHCD to support Iron Throne(s) LLC's redevelopment of a blighted commercial property at 106 Crab Orchard Road, authorizing town execution of related documents and committing to administer the grant; the draft requests up to $750,000.
The Tazewell Town Council voted to adopt a resolution authorizing the town manager to submit an application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development's Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) on behalf of Iron Throne(s) LLC for rehabilitation of the blighted property at 106 Crab Orchard Road.
Town staff (Staff member, S10) reviewed the application background, saying the IRF application is due by the end of the week and that the resolution is mainly to "dot the i's and cross the t's" so the application can be submitted on time. The draft resolution states the town would serve as the administrative grantee and enter into a subrecipient or performance agreement with Iron Throne(s) LLC and requests an IRF award not to exceed $750,000 for redevelopment into mixed-use commercial and two short-term lodging units for riders and tourists.
During roll call one council member (Councilman McKean) recorded a "nay" at one point in the call before the mayor announced that the motion passed; the transcript shows the mayor declaring the motion carried. The resolution text in the meeting explains the project's intent to address long-standing blight at a visible gateway to the town and to add motorcycle/ATV service and rider-focused retail to support the Back of the Dragon tourism corridor.
The resolution authorizes the town manager to execute all grant applications and related documents and to administer the IRF award if received. Council members discussed the project's potential to generate jobs, tax revenue and overnight visitation that would support the town's economic and Main Street revitalization goals.
