Proposal For Fire Station No. 2

Presented to:

Lawrence City Commission

April 11, 2006

Residential Use

• Parking limitations restrict many uses

• Requires minimal alteration to the building

• Unique character of building and vibrancy of Lawrence protect economic viability of the building as a residence

• Beauty & character of the building can be maintained for the community without further public cost

Façade Easement

• Historical character contained within the façade– Roof Line– Decorative Eaves– Decorative brick & natural cut limestone

• Commercial-size bay openings

• Original exterior masonry

Façade Preservation Needs

Façade Preservation Needs

Façade Preservation Needs

Additional Masonry Repairs

Additional Masonry Repairs

Timeline for Renovation & Preservation

Close on July 1, 2006– July 1, 2006:

• Begin immediate improvement efforts to second floor living space

– September 1, 2006:• Paint eaves and molding around bay openings

– August 1, 2007:• Repair masonry & mortar joints on entire building• Replace missing spire on north side of façade

– October 1 2007:• Apply siloxane water repellent to entire building

Long-term Goals

• Find adaptive reuse for ground level– Residential– Commercial

• Replace existing garage doors– Replicas of original doors– Commercial windows/doors sensitive to

historical character

• Maintain the strength & good repair of all original masonry

New Development Code Takes effect June 1, 2006

• C-5 zone would become

• GPI (General Public & Institutional Use District)– Allows residential use– Does not allow retail

Commercial Loan is the only Immediate Option for Financing

Residential Mortgage Loan

• Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac require that the property look like a house

• Difficulty in finding comparable properties for appraisal

Zoning Requirements

• Residential

• Commercial– Occupancy Permit, or – Conditional Use Permit