Proposal For Fire Station No 2 Presented to

Proposal For Fire Station No. 2 Presented to: Lawrence City Commission April 11, 2006

Residential Use • Parking limitations restrict many uses • Requires minimal alteration to the building • Unique character of building and vibrancy of Lawrence protect economic viability of the building as a residence • Beauty & character of the building can be maintained for the community without further public cost

Façade Easement • Historical character contained within the façade – Roof Line – Decorative Eaves – Decorative brick & natural cut limestone • Commercial-size bay openings • Original exterior masonry

Façade Preservation Needs

Façade Preservation Needs

Façade Preservation Needs

Additional Masonry Repairs

Additional Masonry Repairs

Timeline for Renovation & Preservation Close on July 1, 2006 – July 1, 2006: • Begin immediate improvement efforts to second floor living space – September 1, 2006: • Paint eaves and molding around bay openings – August 1, 2007: • Repair masonry & mortar joints on entire building • Replace missing spire on north side of façade – October 1 2007: • Apply siloxane water repellent to entire building

Long-term Goals • Find adaptive reuse for ground level – Residential – Commercial • Replace existing garage doors – Replicas of original doors – Commercial windows/doors sensitive to historical character • Maintain the strength & good repair of all original masonry

New Development Code Takes effect June 1, 2006 • C-5 zone would become • GPI (General Public & Institutional Use District) – Allows residential use – Does not allow retail

Commercial Loan is the only Immediate Option for Financing Residential Mortgage Loan • Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac require that the property look like a house • Difficulty in finding comparable properties for appraisal

Zoning Requirements • Residential • Commercial – Occupancy Permit, or – Conditional Use Permit