Downtown Lancaster Update September 17, 2015
Columbian Building Move-in planned for December Construction of sallyport and rebuild of SW corner in process Currently: Capstones being installed on front facade Interior walls and partitions underway Work proceeding on top floor working down Coming soon front windows and conical cap
Mithoff Building Demolition of 1900 & 1930 building additions 2/3 complete Sample windows to be installed soon Architect s interior concept complete Plans include retail, restaurant, micro-brewer and professional office space
Other Happenings Fortin s development of EssexLofts targeting spring construction Gateway site close to finalizing EPA monitoring: currently doing more testing - will remove fence and grade for public use S. Columbus Street (Kirn Building & Keller Market House) joins N. Columbus as the hot retail place to be Downtown retail space nearly full
Available Downtown retail space Former Tiberios site 121 W. Main St. Former School Closet site 122 N. Columbus St. Former GoodCare site 209 S. Broad St. Empty but not so available Vargo Building 211 S. Broad St. Fox Building 153 W. Main St.
Available Downtown office space Rising Building 161 W. Main St. Frey Building 117 W. Main St. Glass Museum Building 124 W. Main St. Chase Bank Building 123 S. Broad St. Eagle-Gazette Building 138 W. Chestnut St. Singer Building 156 W. Chestnut St. Singer Building 200 S. Columbus St. Tatman Building 125 W. Wheeling St.
Available Downtown restaurant space The Lodge 129 E. Main St. Former Tiberios site 121 W. Main St. Other attractions Community Revitalization District - 14 limited liquor licenses at $2,450 (75% of sales must be from food) Forthcoming Open Refreshment Area
Downtown Parking City Council recently enacted Distance from business for employee parking increased from 300 to 1,000 feet Required spaces for multi-family residential One space for units up to 1,000 sq. ft. Two spaces for more than 1,000 sq. ft. Other plans Remove two-hour restricted parking on parts of Chestnut, Wheeling, Mulberry & Columbus Streets (65+ spaces) More designated public parking spaces in lots on W. Main & Chestnut Streets
Downtown Parking Other plans Better directional signage to public parking lots Better enforcement of parking restrictions, including: Changing parking offense from criminal to civil Increasing the fine for violation from $25 to $50 More enforcement staff on the street A Customers First campaign to promote Downtown employee parking to move off of prime streets to secondary streets
Downtown BHAG
The Keller Market House Project
Purpose Statement To provide a public gathering place and incubation center where locally grown and produced foods and products may be prepared, aggregated and sold.
Building History 130 / 134 South Columbus St. 1867 William & John B Keller Purchase the building for the purpose of a grocery, provision and liquor business. 1879 A New 2 Story brick building housing store rooms and residence is added. 1888 - Chris Keller takes over operations from his father and the The Keller Quality Shop remains in business 1904 Chris Keller moves the grocery business 1904 1946 Location host automobile dealership and repair shop and eventually a retail shop. 1946 Farmer Brown Store 0pens and hires Merle Swain as an employee. 1953 Merle Swain purchases the store and operates the Lancaster Hardware until its close
Market Objectives A year-round place to sell locally grown and produced food and merchandise An aggregation point for local producers A commercial kitchen space to be used by small businesses for the preparation of local cottage type foods and products An incubation environment for small businesses, retailers and restaurateurs
Market Objectives, Cont. A social space where members of the community can congregate A regional destination for Downtown Lancaster A venue for small musical performances and other events A local foods education and agriculture awareness center
Prospective Offerings Fresh or frozen meats Eggs Cheese Fruit Vegetables Bakery & bagels Spices, herbs & micro-greens Natural soaps/ cosmetics Deli fare Artisan pizzas / flatbreads Sandwiches & salads Tacos/burritos Wine & craft beers Candy & cookies Coffee Ice cream Maple syrup Honey Candles
Planned 1 st Floor Amenities 8,100 Sq. Ft. Vendor space for consignment of food & nonfood goods Food service/cafe 1,100 Sq. Ft. Dining/Public Space 600 Sq. Ft. Commercial Kitchen Freezers/coolers for food hub function Men s & Women s Restroom Facilities Stage
First Floor Interior
Concepts
Next Steps Raise funds Upgrade the building & occupancy permit Develop market policies and procedures Recruit producers Open for public events
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