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Presentation & Discussion - Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) application & request, Minsky's Pizza, 1251 NE Rice Road
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Issue/Request:
Mr. Parker, Owner and Operator of Minsky's Pizza is requesting the City Council consider allowing building permit(s) to be issued prior to his LCRA application being fully considered and approved.
Key Issues:
Mr. Steve Parker, Owner and Operator of Minsky's Pizza submitted a LCRA redevelopment project application for consideration and processing on May 2, 2016. Mr. Parker is requesting a 100% abatement for 5 years for the redevelopment of the former Tanners" building located at 1251 NE Rice Road. Although this request does not require a conceptual presentation to the Mayor and Council per the Economic Development Incentive Policy (level of abatement requested is at or below the incentive guideline that requires a conceptual presentation), Mr. Parker is ready to obtain demolition and building permits at this time. Mr. Parker is requesting Council consideration to allow permits to be obtained prior to the LCRA redevelopment project being formally and fully considered by the LCRA and City Council.
Proposed City Council Motion:
Should the Council find it acceptable to allow building permit(s) prior to full consideration of the LCRA application: Council may direct staff to issue the building permits while the LCRA application is processed.
Background:
Assistant City Manager Mark Dunning has been in discussion with Mr. Steve Parker (owner/operator) of Minsky’s Pizza since early February 2016 regarding the potential relocation of the restaurant from the current location in the Valle Vista Shopping Center to the former Tanners building located at 1251 NE Rice Road. Mr. Parker inquired about the use of LCRA as he was performing due diligence and considering purchase of the property. Mr. Dunning shared with Mr. Parker the property was located within an existing LCRA Urban Renewal Area and briefly explain...
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