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309 N PearlStreet 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. lts prime location offers excellent <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 <br />significant issues. <br />However, a comprehensive evaluation reveals substantial <br />challenges that diminish its feasibility as a community buiHing. 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 <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 <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 logisticalcomplications. 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 />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 <br />atea, a significant drawback for a facilfty intended to draw community members, <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.6 <br />Exhibit 8; Pear Sf <br />Exhibit 8: Pear St <br />-"n|m"i-fb ";.-;*'i-fi*rIr* -E=-;,gt <br />ll Fearl 5:re*f <br />-a|L <br />. JffiFffi <br />"Hfidk*, <br />t' <br />,q.,"tta <br />fiE <br />d'Jdsti, <br />..- -s@a'4 d$i! <br />& -# <br />-.-"'5] <br />Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study 149