AGENDA DATE: June 3, 2015
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Crozet Artisan Depot LLC Lease
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution to approve a lease with Crozet Artisan Depot LLC for a portion of the old Crozet Depot
ITEM TYPE: Action
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Davis, Herrick, Catlin, Shadman, Stimart, and Freitas
PRESENTER (S): Lee Catlin, George Shadman
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: For almost 30 years, the old Crozet Depot was used as the Crozet Branch of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library (JMRL). Since the opening of the new Crozet Library in 2013, the 2,655 square-foot building has been vacant, with no identified local government use in the immediate future.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Economic Prosperity: Foster an environment that stimulates diversified job creation, capital investment, and tax revenue that support community goals.
DISCUSSION: In December 2014, General Services solicited proposals for leasing the old Crozet Depot. That solicitation resulted in four proposals. The most viable proposal for the old Crozet Depot was submitted by Crozet Artisan Depot LLC. This proposal also best met the evaluation criteria for the space developed in consultation with the Crozet Community Advisory Council. However, the Crozet Artisan Depot, LLC requested to lease only 1,100 square feet of the 2,655 square-foot Depot. After discussion, County staff, the Crozet Artisan Depot LLC, and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention Bureau (CACVB) agreed that the County's leasing of a portion of the remaining square footage to the CACVB would accomodate all parties. The CACVB was initially expected to occupy space on the ground floor of the new Crozet Library, but it was later determined that the space would be too large for its operation. The proposal would lease 1,100 square feet to the Crozet Artisan Depot LLC and 456.3 square feet to the CACVB at fair market value. The proposed lease between the County a...
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