TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: December 4, 2025
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APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT WITH DAN ENTERPRISES TEAM, LLC, TO UTILIZE FIVE PARKING SPACES WITHIN THE CRA-OWNED PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 362 NE 3RD AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve a Temporary Use Agreement with Dan Enterprises Team, LLC, for the use of five (5) parking spaces within the CRA-owned parking lot located at 362 NE 3rd Avenue.
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Background:
The Arts Warehouse is located at 313 NW 3rd Street within the Pineapple Grove Arts District in CRA Sub-Area #3 and is a two-story commercial building that the CRA acquired in 2010. Previously a one-story warehouse that was used for autobody work, the CRA completed a full renovation to the 15,000 sq. ft. space in 2017. The renovation included adding a second story for affordable artist studio rentals and building out the first story to include exhibition, gallery, and event rental spaces. The Arts Warehouse serves as a recognizable anchor on Artists Alley driving pedestrian activity and development in the area.
On March 25, 2025, the CRA Board approved the issuance of Invitation to Bid (ITB) CRA No. 2025-03 for the exterior and interior repair work to the Arts Warehouse: repairing and replacing the roof membrane for both stories, parapets, gutters and downspouts to remedy roof leaks, repairing any cracked and/or defective stucco, exterior painting, and repairing cracks and/or any defective areas in the interior concrete floor throughout the building to restore the floors to their original design strength and appearance (Project). This Project was budgeted within the CRA’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CRA.
Maintaining the Arts Warehouse prevents slum and blight and contributes to creating additional affordable commercial spaces and economic opportunities within the CRA District as indicated in the objectives of the ...
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