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RES 1997-2168 - 22nd and Ames Fire Station redevelopment plan (.HA, o�+ HF t J ,' } Planning Department c�j 1 Omaha/Douglas Civic Center 04,45 n _ l ; , � 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 1100 97 J U L . 21 Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0110 (402)444-5200 0 ey~` (402)444-5150 4-En FEsik- f 1 t ¢: _i ,K Telefax(402)444-6140 July 15j; 1997 City of Omaha OMAHA, Hal Daub,Mayor Honorable President • and Members of the City Council, The attached proposed Resolution approves the 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan for the reuse of a surplus city fire station located at 2204 Ames Avenue. The Redevelopment Area is legally defined as the south 132 feet of the west 107 feet of Tax Lot 16, Section 3, Township 15 North, Range 13 East in the City of Omaha, Douglas County,Nebraska, together with the adjacent 22nd Street and Ames Avenue rights-of-way. The Redevelopment Area is part of a portion of the city that was declared blighted and substandard by the Omaha City Council on June 2, 1992. The former fire station at 2204 Ames Avenue was constructed by the Federal Works Progress Administration in 1937 and is a good example of work of that era. Although the building suffers from deferred maintenance, it appears to be structurally sound and largely maintains its architectural integrity. Interior walls and surfaces are in poor condition and building systems will require replacement. The building was retired as a fire station and the Fire Department is relocating its vehicle maintenance and storage operation to another facility. The Redevelopment Plan proposes to dispose of this facility in a manner that will assist City community development efforts and reuse the building in a manner that is compatible with the historic significance and architecture of the structure. The Redevelopment Plan declares the former fire station to be surplus property and proposes that the City convey the property to a financially capable developer through a request for proposals process. The purchase price will be dependent upon the proposed use of the property and the degree to which the proposal furthers the City's community development objectives. Proposals must be respectful of the building's original design. • • Honorable President and Members of the City Council Page 2 The City Planning Board recommended approval of the 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan at its meeting on June 4, 1997. Your favorable consideration of this Resolution is requested. Sincerely, Referred to City Council for Consideration: I 71/-6•••" 'iol•i7 - , 6 9 Robert C. Peters Date Mayor's Office/Title ' ate Acting Planning Director Approved as to Funding: Approved: 2 . ca., 45 t, $3797 / - 02s- Q 7 Louis A. D' rcoleAtA_... Date Thomas Graeve Date/� 7/� nance Dir ctor ()_,e,(A__ Fir f //`` > �� ( Don W. Elliott, P.E. Date J es P. Cleary, Direct Date Public Works Director P rks, Recreation and Public Property Department PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: July 17 and July 24, 1997 PUBLIC HEARING: August 5, 1997 P:\PLN2\3147.PJM 22ND AND AMES FIRE STATION REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Omaha Planning Department May 1997 22ND AND AMES FIRE STATION REDEVELOPMENT PLAN The 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan provides for the reuse of a surplus city fire station located at 2204 Ames Avenue. The Redevelopment Area is legally defined as the south 132 feet of the west 107 feet of Tax Lot 16, Section 3, Township 15 North, Range 13 East in the City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, together with the adjacent 22nd Street and Ames Avenue rights-of-way. The Redevelopment Area is part of a portion of the city that was declared blighted and substandard by the Omaha City Council on June 2, 1992. The former fire station at 2204 Ames Avenue was constructed by the Federal Works Progress Administration (W. P. A.) in 1937. The building is a good example of work of that era and the structure largely maintains its architectural integrity. The original doors on the fire truck bays have been replaced with newer overhead doors and other minor alterations to the exterior have been made over the years. Although it suffers from deferred maintenance, the building appears to be structurally sound. Interior walls and surfaces are in poor condition and building systems will require replacement. The building was retired as a fire station and has been used by the Fire Department for vehicle maintenance and storage for several years. The Fire Department is relocating its operation to another facility and the building is surplus property. The City of Omaha desires to dispose of this facility in a manner that will assist City community development efforts and reuse the building in a manner that is compatible with the historic significance and architecture of the structure. The City of Omaha plans to declare the former fire station to be surplus property and convey the property to a developer for use pursuant to the 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan. The City will select a developer to purchase and renovate the structure through a request for proposals process. The purchase price will be dependent upon the proposed use of the property and the degree to which the proposal furthers the City's community development objectives. Proposals must be respectful of the building's original design. PRESENT CONDITIONS Population and Demographics The 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Area is located in Census Tract 6, which is bounded by Fort Street, Florence Boulevard, Ames Avenue and 30th Street. According to the 1990 U. S. Census the Tract contained 1,736 persons, which is a decline of over 22 percent from the 1980 Census. African-Americans comprise 62 percent of the population. There are no residents living within the Redevelopment Area itself. The median household income in Census Tract 6 is $13,292. This amount is less than half of the 1989 citywide median household income of $26,927. Unemployment was 6.8% in 1990 as contrasted with the Omaha average of 4.7 percent. The demographics of surrounding Census Tracts show similar economic characteristics. Page 1 Table 1 Area Demographics Tract 6 Omaha. 1980 Population 2,232 314,255 1990 Population 1,736 335,795 African-American 62.0 % 13.1 % White 34.3 % 83.9 % Other 3.7 % 3.0 % 1980-90 Population Gain (Loss) (22.2 %) 6.9 % 1990 Median Household Income $13,292 $26,927 1990 Unemployment Rate 6.8% 4.7% Source: 1980 and 1990 U. S. Census Land Ilse and Zoning The Redevelopment Area contains a 14,124 square foot City-owned property housing a surplus fire station. The fire station is in fair condition. The Area also includes the adjacent 22nd Street and Ames Avenue rights-of-way. The Redevelopment Area is zoned as an R5 Urban Family Residential District. The R5 District is a medium-density residential zoning designation that permits duplexes and townhouses, in addition to single-family dwellings, in neighborhoods that have single-family characteristics. The land adjacent to the Redevelopment Area on the north, south and west is zoned General Industrial (GI). The GI District is designed to accommodate a variety of commercial and industrial uses with moderate external effects. The land to the east is zoned R5 Residential District. Utility Service The public utilities serving the 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Area are adequate to serve the current use and future appropriate land uses. Gas and water mains and sewers are located within street rights-of-way. Transportation Ames Avenue is a minor arterial street and 24th Street is a collector street providing east-west and north-south connections to the transportation network. Three blocks to the west is the Ames Avenue interchange with the North Freeway which provides good access to the metropolitan freeway system. Ames Avenue and 24th Street are paved streets with curb and gutter. Both streets are adequate for the existing transportation needs and for foreseeable future needs. Twenty- second Street is a north-south street providing for local circulation. This street has an asphalt surface in poor condition and does not have curb and gutter. Public transportation service is provided northbound and southbound along 24th Street and eastbound and westbound along Ames Avenue These routes link the area to the remainder of the public transportation system. A new transfer facility serving North Omaha bus routes is located at 30th and Taylor Streets, approximately 6 blocks west of the Redevelopment Area. Page 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN The 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan provides that the City declare the fire station at 2204 Ames Avenue to be surplus property and seek proposals for the purchase of the property and the renovation of the building. 22nd and Ames Fire Station Reuse The former fire station at 2204 Ames Avenue is an approximately 12,750 square foot building covering virtually the entire 14,124 square foot site. The one story Art Deco brick and stone structure was constructed in 1937 by the Federal Works Progress Administration. The building originally provided living quarters for the fire fighters together with vehicle bays and storage space for fire equipment. A partial basement is located under the southeast portion of the building. With the exception of newer overhead doors, several bricked windows and minor alterations to the exterior, the fire station maintains the architectural integrity of the original design. The City's Public Facilities Plan identifies the facility as having historic and architectural significance. The structure was retired as a fire station and has been used by the Fire Department for vehicle maintenance and storage for several years. The Fire Department is relocating its operation to another facility and the building is surplus property. The exterior suffers from deferred maintenance and the roof is at the end of its useable life. The interior walls and surfaces are in poor condition and the building systems will require replacement. The structure appears to be in sound condition. In 1992 the City removed 5 underground storage tanks from the site and soil contamination was present. The source of the petroleum release was identified and secured and the petroleum contaminant plume was delineated. The Nebraska Department of Environmental Control does not foresee any threats to human health and safety and requires no further remedial action at this time. The City of Omaha remains the responsible party should a problem arise in the future. The City of Omaha plans to dispose of this facility in a manner that will assist City community development efforts and reuse the building in a manner that is compatible with the historic significance and architecture of the structure. The City of Omaha will declare the former fire station to be surplus property and will seek a financially capable purchaser through a request for proposals process. The adaptive reuse of the structure should attempt to comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Proposals will include an identification of the intended use of the facility, a description of proposed improvements, the estimated cost and timetable for renovation and a plan for meeting parking and loading requirements. The purchase price will be dependent upon the proposed use of the property and the degree to which the proposal furthers the City's community development objectives. The City does not plan to participate financially in the project. Future Land Use and Zoning The current use of the City fire station property will change from a civic land use to an appropriate commercial or industrial land use. The existing zoning of the fire station property is R5 Residential District. With the proposed change in land use, the appropriate zoning classification for the property should be General Page 3 Industrial District. The GI zoning will bring the property into conformance with the zoning of the adjoining property. The City Planning Department will request rezoning to General Industrial District zoning prior to conveyance of the former fire station property to the successful proposer. Master Plan The 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Area is located within the North Omaha Community Planning District. The Master Plan calls for expanding employment opportunities, conserving neighborhoods, promoting commercial development, supporting the historic heritage and mitigating environmental problems. The Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the City Master Plan. The Redevelopment Plan conserves neighborhoods by renovating a surplus City fire station for reuse consistent with the City's community development objectives. The project promotes the creation of employment opportunities and preserves an historic property. The Plan will have no effect on the environment. Page 4 • - 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan Zoning - FOWLER AVE _ R7 R5 .--.._..- ----.._.._.._.._.. R5 E!' R7-PK R5 _ - GI w R5 w R5 w J • GI ION GC AMES NW ST ir I GI GI I- �, `' GIN N BOYD ST - I v � N N GI GI Bial Redevelopment Area r '\i/(C.' 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RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS, the primary objectives of the City of Omaha's Master Plan and Community Development Program are to encourage additional investment and development within inner-city neighborhoods; and to eliminate conditions which are detrimental to public health,safety and welfare,by developing underutilized property within these neighborhoods; and, WHEREAS, the 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan area, located at 2204 Ames Avenue, is within an area declared "blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment"by the City.Council on June 2, 1992; and, WHEREAS,the Planning Department has prepared the 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan which calls for the reuse of a surplus city fire station; and, WHEREAS,Nebraska State Statute 18-2108 requires that the City of Omaha adopt a redevelopment plan before taking an active part in a redevelopment project; and, WHEREAS,the 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan was approved by the Omaha Planning board on June 4, 1997. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT,the attached 22nd and Ames Fire Station Redevelopment Plan,prepared by the Omaha City Planning Department,be and hereby is approved as the Redevelopment Plan for the redevelopment area located at 2204 Ames Avenue and legally defined as the south 132 feet of the west 107 feet of Tax Lot 16, Section 3,Township 15 North,Range 13 East in the City of Omaha, Douglas County,Nebraska,together with the adjacent 22nd Street and Ames Avenue rights-of-way. P:\PLN2\3148.PJM APPROVED AS TO FORM: <IXC �IST ORN DATE By Councilmember Adopted AUC 1997 7 - . it Cler (11 Approved.... • - - .�.... ,,-•. Mayor ,,,,,,A. , . • po , ,.,), Z 5' ci) )---> Z; Ra, o v), l' . . . ,, 4111k, . ro ,› O .4. Oy M z CaD 'C G- , Z \\ 1 \ , f CD tr4 (p CD O CCDD CD P. v CD •-•- • 0 1 cD '� ZIT' A'crogv, . CD ci) 0 •. e., '6 ...,,D q '11 A) c n ' 0 1— A). , 5.cro o. . ....,„ N era e 5 a.cp '� .* O W• p N '* CAD cY CD rrriCD .k. 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