Fiscal Note
The 2008 DPCED Adopted Capital Budget (Project No. 25, "Facade Improvement Grants") authorizes $125,000 for facade projects. Following approval of this Resolution, $2,500 of authorized funding will remain for future projects.
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Approving Facade Improvement Grants to: 1051-1053 Williamson St. (Tellurian), 114-116 King St. (Opus Lounge & Woofs), 520 S. Park St. (Vacant), 501 State St. (The Stop & Shop Grocery) and100 N. Hamilton St. (Madison Children's Museum).
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On February 3, 2004, the Common Council adopted Resolution ID # 61179, approving the Facade Improvement Grant Program to support and encourage small local businesses to reinvest in the downtown and smaller, neighborhood shopping and business areas and designating the Community Development Authority as the agent of the City for the operation and administration of the Program. The grants are matching grants and will be provided in an amount up to 50% of the total project costs up to a maximum of $10,000 for a single facade, $20,000 for a building with two facades, and $25,000 for a "flatiron" building. The objective of the Program is to restore, or substantially beautify, or enhance the entire facade or elevation of a commercial building. The facade proposals have been reviewed by the Facade Improvement Grant Staff Team and meet the requirements of the Facade Improvement Grant Program. The Urban design Commission has reviewed the facade proposals and recommends design approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby approve the following Facade Improvement Grants:
1.) 1051-53 Williamson Street: Tellurian
The building is a two-story brick Neo-Classical style commercial building constructed in 1904 for Elmer and Albert Mills as the Mills Brothers Grocery Store. It was also used temporarily after the Sixth Ward School was demolished and a new one built. It was also used as the Branch Library before the library next door was built. This building is in the Third Lake Ridge local historic district.
There are two facades: Williamson St. and S. Ingersoll St.
a,) Williamson Street Facade
1. Repair and paint cornice
2. Repair and paint existing second floor windows
3. Install new spandrel glass
4. Replace awning fabric (awning structure remains)
5. Replace existing doors
6. Remove existing mulls not to be reused
7. Repair existing sash
8. Repair tile floor
9. Replace existing panels with painted MDO panels
10. Restore existing door or replace with similar door
11. Replace all glass in storefront with insulated glass
b.) S. Ingersoll Street Facade
1. Repair and repaint existing parapet cap or replace & install new as necessary
2. Tuckpoint and repair brick as needed: Repair cracks in bricks, patch and fill as necessary
3. Repair and repaint existing cornice or replace as necessary
4. Remove sign panel
5. Repair and repaint existing second floor windows
6. Replace awning fabric (existing awning structure to remain)
7. Remove air conditioner& install all new glass
8. Replace all glass in storefront with insulated glass
9. Restore existing door or replace with similar door.
10. Paint existing sign
Total project cost is estimated at $55,000
Facade Improvement Grant not to exceed $20,000
2.) 114-116 King Street: Opus Lounge & Woofs
The building is currently in two parts - a two-story sandstone-faced three-bay building and a three-story building of the same design. These two parts constitute the southern half of the Simeon Mills Block, which was a 12-bay three-story building, constructed in 1855. One part of it was destroyed by fire ca. 1970 and the top floors of two parts were removed many decades ago. This Italianate building is one of the oldest commercial buildings remaining in Madison. This building is located in the Simeon Mills National Register Historic District.
There are two facades: 114 King Street and 116 King Street
a.) 114 King Street Facade
1. Repair and seal mortal joint at store coping
2. Fill spalled stone work with concrete or approved filler and paint
3. Patch and repair plaster coating
b.) 116 King Street
1. Replace missing wood trim and paint
2. Fill spalled area with concrete or approved filler and paint
3. Install new exterior wood doors with full lights in new aluminum storefront frame
4. Remove loose black waterproof coating: Repair stone/concrete work where needed: Apply new water resistant seal coating
5. Install new double hung windows on second and third floors and side of building
6. Paint stone decorative trim, caulk and seal prior to paint application
7. Refinish steps with epoxy paint
8. Install new sign
Total project cost is estimated at $44,979
Facade Improvement Grant not to exceed $20,000
3.) 520 S. Park Street: Vacant Building
The building is a two-story dark red brick structure built in 1922-1924 for William Sinaiko. Local architect R. A. Phillips designed this simple Craftsman style structure. It was built to house the Sinaiko A & P Grocery Store.
1. Replace modern picture window with matching 3 sash adjacent
2. Install Opaque panels & transoms
3. Install new aluminum glass
4. Install new king brick Plinth
5. Install new bronze Aluminum entry doors & trim
Total project cost is estimated at $21,515
Facade Improvement Grant not to exceed $10,000
4.) 501 State Street: The Stop and Shop Grocery
The building is an older 19th century "flatiron" structure completely updated in 1902 for Henry Lewis drug store, with apartments above. The Lewis Pharmacy was located here until around 1956.
There are two facades: State Street West Gilman Street
a.) State Street Facade
12. Replace the entry doors with a more compatible design to be approved by K.H. Rankin.
13. Replace flashing.
14. Replace downspouts.
15. Replace warped and damaged wood boards with azek composite material. Color and form to match existing.
16. Replace fascia boards.
b.) West Gilman Street Facade
11. Replace fascia boards.
12. Replace flashing.
13. Replace, patch and repair all damaged stucco to match existing.
14. Remove and replace balcony railing with azek composite materials.
15. Replace warped, rotted and damaged wood boards with azek composite material. Color and form to match existing.
16. Replace downspouts.
17. Replace the entry doors with a more compatible design to be approved by K.H. Rankin.
18. Repair and patch parge coat over foundation wall.
Total project cost is estimated at $91,700
Facade Improvement Grant not to exceed $25,000
5.) 100 N. Hamilton Street: Madison Children's Museum
The Children's Museum buildng was constructed in 1929-1930 by the Jackson Realty Company, to house the local Montgomery-Ward store. Designed by famed local architects, Law, Law and Potter, it is one of the most distinctive Art Deco style buildings remaining in Madison.
1. Remove and replace exterior windows
2. Remove and replace main entrance door
Total project cost is $137,448
Facade Improvement Grant not to exceed $25,000
Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute grant agreements with the grantees and any other documents necessary to complete these improvements.