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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 <br /> walkability, situated approximately 0.3 miles from Central Washington University -and less than 0.2 miles from the nearest public transit stop,enhancing its - -. - <br /> accessibility. Furthermore, environmental assessments have reported no ;' . ,. �, - '• ; <br /> significant issues. e' - fi•� <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 <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 /> The building's second floor currently comprises four residential loft-style "•- <br /> apartments, requiring complete redevelopment to align with community building S r <br /> objectives. This conversion would not only involve extensive interior demolition , <br /> and reconstruction but also potentially displace existing tenants, including <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 x <br /> its capacity to host large-scale community events or accommodate diverse � r <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 /> •� <br /> property offers no dedicated on-site parking or the opportunity to create such an i <br /> area, a significant drawback for a facility intended to draw community members, <br /> especially those traveling by vehicle. The cumulative effect of these drawbacks j <br /> renders this property a highly unfeasible option for a public community center.' Exhibit 8:Pear St <br /> Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study 149 <br />