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309 N Pearl Street in Ellensburg, WA <br /> $935,000 <br /> The "Boss Bakery" building within Ellensburg's Historic District in Central <br /> Commercial (CC) city zoning presents a potential opportunity for the project. <br /> Constructed in 1889, this two-story, 6,079 square foot property is a significant +� <br /> part of Ellensburg's original downtown fabric. Its prime location offers excellent y+= <br /> i <br /> L •i a <br /> walkability, situated approximately 0.3 miles from Central Washington University �=' <br /> and less than 0.2 miles from the nearest public transit stop, enhancing its <br /> accessibility. Furthermore, environmental assessments have reported no �00� }� <br /> significant issues. <br /> However, a comprehensive evaluation reveals substantial <br /> challenges that diminish its feasibility as a community building. Given its <br /> designation within a historic district, any renovations or alterations, particularly to Pearl <br /> the exterior, would be subject to rigorous review and approval by the Ellensburg Exhibit 8:Pear St <br /> Landmarks and Design Commission. This often necessitates the preservation of <br /> original elements, which can significantly increase renovation costs and extend <br /> project timelines compared to non-historic properties. <br /> Mt <br /> The building's second floor currently comprises four residential loft-style L 44.. <br /> apartments, requiring complete redevelopment to align with community building _ -- ---- - <br /> objectives. This conversion would not only involve extensive interior demolition - ' <br /> and reconstruction but also potentially displace existing tenants, including k-` rr <br /> T`+ <br /> Mariposa Health and Wellness, a local business occupying the first floor, which <br /> could lead to public relations and logistical complications. Moreover, the building's <br /> fixed footprint on a 0.08-acre lot offers no opportunity for expansion, limiting <br /> its capacity to host large-scale community events or accommodate diverse <br /> h, <br /> programming. <br /> A critical impediment is the severe parking constraint in the immediate vicinity of <br /> Pearl Street. Downtown Ellensburg consistently faces parking shortages, and this <br /> property offers no dedicated on-site parking or the opportunity to create such an I x a <br /> area, a significant drawback for a facility intended to draw community members, .t .. . . <br /> especially those traveling by vehicle. The cumulative effect of these drawbacks <br /> renders this property a highly unfeasible option for a public community center.' Exhibit 8:Pear St <br /> Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study 49 <br />