Utica Industrial Development Agency November 13, 2020 Rescheduled Regular Meeting WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:04.139 I'm on with John. Hey, John. 2 00:00:04.139 --> 00:00:10.679 uh second second it's mark early . 3 00:00:10.679 --> 00:00:17.248 Favor bye. All right post. Some of all right uh, all business Jack. 4 00:00:18.298 --> 00:00:25.140 Okay, the, we, we did not pass a, uh, a seeker resolution. 5 00:00:25.140 --> 00:00:30.960 Uh, 4, 1002 and I was kind of waiting and anticipation of. 6 00:00:30.960 --> 00:00:34.140 The planning board now we had our meeting on. 7 00:00:34.140 --> 00:00:39.869 Uh, Tuesday, October 13th, and they were supposed to be meeting on the 15th. 8 00:00:39.869 --> 00:00:45.929 After the meeting, it was the determination of the. 9 00:00:45.929 --> 00:00:50.939 Uh, planning board after they reviewed the file that they, um. 10 00:00:50.939 --> 00:00:54.810 They, they, they contemplated. 11 00:00:54.810 --> 00:00:59.579 That the addition of the building on the on the out parcel. 12 00:00:59.579 --> 00:01:07.469 Uh, was contemplated when they originally did the, uh, the seeker and their ops and pass the resolution. 13 00:01:07.469 --> 00:01:13.049 So they realized that they didn't really have to make any motion on this. 14 00:01:13.049 --> 00:01:16.260 A particular project. 15 00:01:16.260 --> 00:01:22.319 And that they were going to rely on the seeker that they had originally. 16 00:01:22.319 --> 00:01:27.150 So, basically, we're, we're just going to use utilize that. 17 00:01:27.150 --> 00:01:30.719 As our seeker for this project. 18 00:01:31.799 --> 00:01:36.930 Okay, I still need a motion just to pass it along. 19 00:01:36.930 --> 00:01:40.230 You're passing a speaker resolution, but you're relying on. 20 00:01:40.230 --> 00:01:44.730 The cities reliance on their 1st, secret resolution. That's what we're doing. 21 00:01:44.730 --> 00:01:49.140 Okay, and that's the 1 we relied on in our 1st time through. 22 00:01:49.140 --> 00:01:54.450 Correct yeah. Okay. Can I get a motion to a. 23 00:01:54.450 --> 00:02:01.950 Related to using the seeker from the original application that was filed. 24 00:02:01.950 --> 00:02:12.659 1, 0T to us we've Australia. Llc smart. So I can, I'll send. 25 00:02:12.659 --> 00:02:17.729 On favor I post. 26 00:02:17.729 --> 00:02:22.199 Jack, yep, so a. 27 00:02:22.199 --> 00:02:26.430 Um, we were, I was contacted a number of months ago. 28 00:02:26.430 --> 00:02:33.960 Uh, regarding the, um, uh, redevelopment of the former empire kitchen and bath building in the corner. 29 00:02:33.960 --> 00:02:38.580 Of Colombia and of state. 30 00:02:38.580 --> 00:02:42.659 And we have with us, Joe. 31 00:02:42.659 --> 00:02:50.490 Uh, who is representing the, uh, the company is a partner in there. So, um, they're looking to redevelop for. 32 00:02:50.490 --> 00:02:55.319 A commercial on the 1st, couple floors and residential throughout. 33 00:02:55.319 --> 00:03:01.169 So, Joe, I'm going to let you get on here and just kind of describe the project to everyone. 34 00:03:01.169 --> 00:03:05.550 And then I'll probably be some questions afterwards, but go ahead. 35 00:03:06.750 --> 00:03:12.300 Paycheck yeah, so the building is a stands is 92000 square feet. 36 00:03:12.300 --> 00:03:21.389 Our plans as of today that we've submitted to New York state Shippo includes 4 floors of residential and 1st, floor of commercial retail. 37 00:03:21.389 --> 00:03:30.090 Uh, yesterday drilling Adams was touring the building and going through some specific questions they had regarding the design that we worked through. 38 00:03:30.090 --> 00:03:37.500 So it sounds like we should get through our part to approval with the state and national park service and D. C. 39 00:03:37.500 --> 00:03:45.330 And probably the next 60 days, we're hoping and, uh, ideally, we would like to have a shovel on the ground come spring. 40 00:03:45.330 --> 00:03:57.479 We are trying to Pro, procure a, you know, commercial office tenants as we speak. If that is the case we would like to push it to the 2nd floor, heading more commercial space over there. 41 00:03:57.479 --> 00:04:02.580 Which would then pull this back to the 3, 4 and 5 presidential. 42 00:04:02.580 --> 00:04:08.460 Given the close proximity to the new campus, we feel that there's going to be a strong desire. 43 00:04:08.460 --> 00:04:13.560 For residential market rate units in that area. 44 00:04:13.560 --> 00:04:17.910 And ideally, we want to be that connector from Barrack street over to. 45 00:04:17.910 --> 00:04:29.098 State acting to the campus in street, so it's a certified historic redevelopment project meeting. We are bringing it back to its original look from the late 18 hundreds. 46 00:04:29.098 --> 00:04:35.608 You know, expose Greg, hardwood floors in the residential units. 47 00:04:35.608 --> 00:04:38.668 This is our 4th. 48 00:04:38.668 --> 00:04:42.389 Certified historic redevelopment project in upstate New York. 49 00:04:42.389 --> 00:04:47.309 And we're really looking forward to to bringing this building back to life. 50 00:04:56.819 --> 00:05:01.019 Any questions from, uh, the members regarding the project. 51 00:05:01.019 --> 00:05:10.709 I just have a question for my own curiosity. What was that building originally for. 52 00:05:10.709 --> 00:05:20.939 So, it was a part of the unit, because team cotton factory, which is all connected from the building to the South, the HF brown and, um. 53 00:05:20.939 --> 00:05:24.178 Building storage, so. 54 00:05:24.178 --> 00:05:31.499 Our building was milk number 2 so the 1st building was the bro building, and then it went over to our building. 55 00:05:31.499 --> 00:05:35.608 And then I believe, and HF brown. 56 00:05:35.608 --> 00:05:39.718 So, it was originally built as a 4 story building in the 18 eighties. 57 00:05:39.718 --> 00:05:43.978 And in the early 19 hundreds, they added the 5th floor of our link to it. 58 00:05:43.978 --> 00:05:50.788 Joe were all those, all those buildings at 1 time connected where they are. 59 00:05:50.788 --> 00:06:03.838 And then they got subdivided, or Yep, they were all connected. You can see at least in our building on the floors where they would have connected to furnishings building that's been infilled, historic photos that. 60 00:06:03.838 --> 00:06:11.908 Are in our part 1 application to Shippo that included some of the historic photos. I mean, it was, it was basically on the canal there. 61 00:06:11.908 --> 00:06:16.858 And there were other buildings, you know, 100 years ago that that have since been torn down. 62 00:06:16.858 --> 00:06:28.798 Right just a, uh, a couple of notes on this project. Um, I have and Joe's I'll have to I'll get back with you afterwards offline. 63 00:06:28.798 --> 00:06:33.119 But I did receive comments back from the city regarding the. 64 00:06:33.119 --> 00:06:38.069 Uh, a seeker that you provided for this project. 65 00:06:38.069 --> 00:06:41.999 And also a letter, because we need to. 66 00:06:41.999 --> 00:06:50.158 Uh, go to Shippo, because it is on the National Register so we need to send in an, and any other affected. 67 00:06:50.158 --> 00:06:53.999 Jurisdictions to. 68 00:06:53.999 --> 00:06:58.199 Have them weigh in and provide any comment. 69 00:06:58.199 --> 00:07:04.528 As we have to, so, so we're working through that process also. 70 00:07:04.528 --> 00:07:08.098 Pursuant to the question questions that. 71 00:07:08.098 --> 00:07:13.678 Some of the members have asked in the past as far as. 72 00:07:13.678 --> 00:07:18.809 Uh, market saturation in downtown, for law departments. 73 00:07:18.809 --> 00:07:25.048 So, I had asked of Joe and company that they provide a market study. 74 00:07:25.048 --> 00:07:31.978 The market study, I believe Joe, you said that it's due sometime mid later, or? I, November. 75 00:07:31.978 --> 00:07:36.358 So, as I had mentioned to the board members. 76 00:07:36.358 --> 00:07:41.369 You know, we can, until we receive that, we'll hold off on the public hearing. 77 00:07:41.369 --> 00:07:45.869 Kind of moving forward until we get that and just have a chance to look at it real quick. And. 78 00:07:45.869 --> 00:07:50.968 You know, weigh in on any thoughts that they may have. So. 79 00:07:50.968 --> 00:07:58.678 Yeah, absolutely, and I'll know Jack, I'll follow up with Newmark today to see where they're at, but it should be hopefully in the next week or so. 80 00:07:58.678 --> 00:08:03.899 Okay, and where where are they out of? I never heard of them. 81 00:08:03.899 --> 00:08:12.689 The gentleman I work with is Buffalo, they've done some other various studies in the past markets counties. Okay. For us. 82 00:08:12.689 --> 00:08:17.218 And they're very familiar with you to. Gotcha. Okay. 83 00:08:17.218 --> 00:08:22.199 So, we're looking to do this project check? Yes, sir. 84 00:08:22.199 --> 00:08:28.528 Okay, do we need to put anything in there, Linda subject to the market study? Or can we. 85 00:08:28.528 --> 00:08:31.949 Just go and and do the project. 86 00:08:31.949 --> 00:08:35.818 So, we're going to induce it. We can put in subject to the market study. 87 00:08:35.818 --> 00:08:38.999 That's fine just to make it clear. 88 00:08:38.999 --> 00:08:43.828 Well, we can, we can definitely interested. Okay. Um. 89 00:08:43.828 --> 00:08:50.308 Anybody got any other questions, if not can I get a motion to induce this project subject to the market study? 90 00:08:50.308 --> 00:08:54.239 I'll make the call. 91 00:08:54.239 --> 00:08:58.198 A, 2nd, then okay mom favor. 92 00:08:58.198 --> 00:09:02.609 All right post some of the job. 93 00:09:02.609 --> 00:09:06.869 Thank you all for your time. Yep, thank you. Joe. I'll talk to you soon. 94 00:09:06.869 --> 00:09:10.438 Okay enjoy the weekend. Everybody Thank you too. Bye. Bye. Bye. 95 00:09:11.849 --> 00:09:17.009 Big projects for me, that is that's all I have. 96 00:09:17.009 --> 00:09:26.548 Just this 1 project I'm still waiting for others to develop as I had mentioned that the past the Presbyterian. 97 00:09:26.548 --> 00:09:33.359 Church down on genessee street and Christine Martin starting a. 98 00:09:33.359 --> 00:09:38.158 A rehab kind of a live in rehab center. 99 00:09:38.158 --> 00:09:43.379 And then also the hotel street project. 100 00:09:43.379 --> 00:09:50.308 I have yet to hear back from them. I think they are still working through some of their. 101 00:09:50.308 --> 00:09:54.328 Tax Credit issues, and then also, uh, other pieces that are financing. 102 00:09:54.328 --> 00:09:57.928 So, I will be giving them a call today to see where they, uh. 103 00:09:57.928 --> 00:10:01.438 Where they're at possibly on the December. 104 00:10:01.438 --> 00:10:10.708 A list, uh, also we will have our annual, um, if you want to put it on your calendars, um, annual. 105 00:10:10.708 --> 00:10:18.269 Uh, Christmas lunch over at the 4th trailer club on the 16th at 12 o'clock. 106 00:10:25.408 --> 00:10:29.609 And that is really it for me. 107 00:10:29.609 --> 00:10:36.418 We're working toward the annual report. 108 00:10:36.418 --> 00:10:41.339 Which will be due with from the businesses in February. 109 00:10:41.339 --> 00:10:45.089 So, I'll be sending those letters out to everybody. 110 00:10:45.089 --> 00:10:49.408 Sometime early December and. 111 00:10:49.408 --> 00:10:52.438 That's really it for me. 112 00:10:52.438 --> 00:10:58.589 Okay, anybody got anything else if not can I get a motion to adjourn? 113 00:10:58.589 --> 00:11:02.729 Sharing this mark. 114 00:11:02.729 --> 00:11:05.759 Good. 115 00:11:05.759 --> 00:11:12.239 Okay, I guess everybody's in favor. So, uh. 116 00:11:12.239 --> 00:11:16.649 Have a good day. Everybody Thank you so much. 117 00:11:16.649 --> 00:11:21.629 Okay, Mark Linda has left the meeting. 118 00:11:22.708 --> 00:11:25.589 John Buffer has left the meeting.