HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-24 DURD Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 12:00 p.m.
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Public Comment
E. Action Items
E.1 Request for Affordable Housing Funding at Fire House 1 Development Site (Staley)
THE DOWNTOWN AREA URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
DURD AGENDA
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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City on cable channel 190.
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comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic.
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tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.
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E.2 Downtown Urban Renewal District FY25/FY26 Draft Budget Review (Staley)
E.3 Downtown Urban Renewal District FY25/FY26 Board Priority Review (Staley)
F. FYI/Discussion
F.1 Executive Director's March 2024 Report (Staley)
G. Adjournment
For more information please contact Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman Partnership,
ellie@downtownbozeman.org
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requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Request for Affordable Housing Funding at Fire House 1 Development Site
MEETING DATE:March 19, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss, Board to take action if relevant to FY25 Budget and Work Plan
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative
approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an
outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues
as others may see them.
BACKGROUND:Downtown URD Board to review MEMO from Casey Tippens, Developer
below:
I have attached a document that shows our preliminary vision for the
FireHouse project. Please excuse the conceptual drawings, we obviously
have final design work to do, but we feel confident we can achieve true
affordability and beautiful design. We plan to design in line with the current
code, with no special requests. Density, especially downtown where it
belongs, and especially for the downtown workforce, is critical.
As I mentioned in the meeting last week, we are 100% committed to
building truly attainable (for rent) workforce housing and dedicating that
housing to local small businesses, and especially to those small businesses
who operate downtown.
Everyone is aware of the labor problem that's caused by the lack of
attainable housing. We can solve that, but we need good partners like the
downtown URD. We are huge believers that creating this type of housing
closer to the jobs is critical to a higher and better quality of life for these
workers, and in turn our communities.
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We aim to build 100% attainable housing at 60% of AMI. This means
someone making around $20/hour can afford to live downtown. This type of
housing has so many direct and indirect benefits!
My humble request is for the Board to support real affordable housing, right
where it needs to be built. These district funds will get leveraged and
magnified using Federal Housing Tax Credits, so it's a maximally impactful
use of funds.
You may print my email to use as a cover letter to the Board.
I look forward to seeing everyone next week where hopefully I can build
trust with the Board. All we're asking for is a good faith commitment to bring
much needed housing to the downtown workforce.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:As directed by Downtown URD Board
Attachments:
Firehouse_Workforce Housing.pdf
Report compiled on: March 14, 2024
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The Firehouse:
Housing for the missing middle in downtown Bozeman.
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Why?
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Bozeman is one of the
fastest growing cities
in the US - People
who can afford to are
moving here from all
over the world. As
the cost of living and
construction continue
to rise, the existing
community is struggling
to keep their footing in
a rising housing market.
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For the middle class,
very few options
are available in the
greater Bozeman
area; housing in
downtown is not even
an option. Businesses
are not able to retain
employees, schools
cannot retain teachers
or students of young
families. There is a
missing middle.
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With the Firehouse,
we would like to
set a precedent for
a values driven,
community minded
development - this
is more than design
and functionality
- this is creating a
movement for what
is needed right now
in the community
we love.
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Site Analysis
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: Location Map
Parking Requirements
(Table 38.540.050-6)
Residential: 1 / unit*
Commercial: 2 / 1,000 gsf
Restaurant: 5 / 1,000 gsf
* A reduction in required parking
space may be allowable if providing
Workforce / Affordable Housing.
Form & Intensity Standards
(38.320.050)
Maximum Lot Coverage: 100%
Maximum Height: 55-70 ft
Min. Floor to Ceiling Height: 13ft @ Ground LVL
Front Setback: 0ft, if Storefront Block Frontage
10ft, if Landscaped Block Frontage
Rear Setback: 0ft
Side Setback: 0ft
Alleyway Setback: 5ft
Permitted Uses
(38.310)
Most Uses Permitted
Apartments: Non-residential uses required on
ground floor fronting storefront streets; Lobby
allowed at ground floor.
Property Information
Address: 34 N Rouse Ave,
Bozeman, MT 59715
Sites: 1 Contiguous Lot
Area: 19,500 sf
Zoning: (B-3) Downtown*
District: Business District
* This site is located outside of the established
“core area” of the city’s central business district.
34 N Rouse Ave: Downtown District (Downtown B-3)
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: Zoning Research
Mendenhall St &
Rouse Ave Mixed
Landscape Frontage / Storefront Frontage
To Bozeman Brewery
Historic District
To Downtown / Main Street
E Mendenhall Street
Alley Way
E Main StreetN Rouse Avenue Gallatin Labor Temple
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolBozeman Taproom & Spirits
Wild West Local Foods
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CLT Pre-Fab
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: Pre-Fab CLT
Waugh Thistleton Architects Zaugg Timber SolutionsWeber Thompson 14
: Pre-Fab CLT
OOPEAA - Puukuokka Housing Block 15
Onward!
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director
SUBJECT:Downtown Urban Renewal District FY25/FY26 Draft Budget Review
MEETING DATE:March 19, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Finance
RECOMMENDATION:Discussion.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers: Promote a healthy, vibrant
Downtown, Midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood
centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in these key
areas.
BACKGROUND:Ellie will present the first draft of the FY25 Budget with FY24 Year-End
Projections and FY26 estimates. Board to review and discussion how this
draft can be update to best reflect the board member priorities. Actions
made on changes will appear in the 2nd Draft budget report and final
approval at the April DURD board meeting.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
DTN URD Budget FY2025-FY2026-DRAFT v.3.pdf
Report compiled on: March 11, 2024
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Downtown Urban Renewal District Board - FY25/26 DRAFT
Category
FY24 FINAL
Budget
FY24 Year-
End Proj.
FY25 DRAFT
Budget
FY26 DRAFT
Budget Notes:
Income
Starting Cash Balance $7,256,100 $5,310,511 $6,132,482 $82,082
Income from TIF
COB Interlocal Share $1,558,200 $2,295,800 $2,362,500 $2,598,800
Entitlement Share State of Montana $57,100 $57,100 $57,100 $57,100
Interest Income $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100
Other Income
Total Income $8,873,500 $7,665,511 $8,554,182 $2,740,082
Expenses
Operations
DBP Management Fee $220,000 $220,000 $236,000 $251,000
City Administrative Costs/Support $58,100 $58,100 $61,100 $64,300Total Operations $278,100 $278,100 $297,100 $315,300
Infrastructure Improvements
Street Furniture/Streetscape Improvements & Furniture $50,000 $66,059 $25,000 $25,000
Park Improvements (Soroptimist/NBPP)$25,000 $54,050 $10,000 $250,000
Tree Replacement Project (Streetscape Imp. in FY24)$25,000 $10,000
Alley Improvements $250,000 $298,000 $50,000 $200,000 v2 in FY26?
Intersection Cable Anchor Repairs $25,000 $10,000 $10,000
Parklet Infrastructure $20,000 $20,000 $0
Utility Infrastructure Improvements $300,000 $336,000 $350,000 $400,000
Wayfinding & Parking Signage $15,000 $10,000 $20,000 MT Grant
Bozeman Creek Improvements $0 $50,000 $10,000 Grant in FY25
Alternative Transportation Projects $50,000 $0 $0Streetlamp Power Reconfiguration Project (SILD)$100,000 $20,000 $100,000 $0 1 time cost
Streetscape Assistance Grant Program $50,000 $18,000 $50,000 $100,000 raise funding?
Life-Safety Grant Program $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
Fiber-Broadband Infrastructure Grants $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Art Enhancement/CPTED Grant Program $20,000 $20,000 New in FY25
Housing Assistance
Residential Incentive Grant Program $200,000 $50,000 $200,000 $200,000
Workforce Housing Project - Fire Station One $1,600,000 $1,600,000
Total Improvements $2,725,000 $842,109 $2,560,000 $1,285,000
Planning
Technical Assistance Grant Program $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Alley Planning $50,000 $50,000 $25,000 $10,000
Parklet Planning/Program $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Utility Infrastructure Improvements $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Downtown Streetscape Design Standards $0 $10,000 $10,000
Wayfinding Plan Development $25,000 $20,000 $10,000
Downtown Infrastructure & Public Realm Plan $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Side-Streetscape Preliminary Engineering $100,000 $50,000 $50,000
North Willson Streetscape Project $0 $0 $50,000
Transportation Planning $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Parking Management Planning & Infrastructure Support $20,000 $3,255 $20,000 $20,000
Bozeman Creek Planning $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $50,000 CC priority
Soroptimist Park Planning $0 $50,000 $0
Code Amendments $0 $1,500 $0 $0
DBIP General Implementation $50,000 $13,665 $50,000 $50,000
Professional Services Term Contract $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Parking
Structured Parking Informal, Site Plan, Bids $1,750,000 $1,750,000 $0
Parking Supply - Designated Funds $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $0
Total Planning/Parking $5,310,000 $78,420 $5,280,000 $545,000
Parking Structure
Garage Bond Payment $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
Total Parking Garage Payments $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 Until 2032
Total Expenses $8,648,100 $1,533,629 $8,472,100 $2,480,300
Balance $225,400 $6,131,882 $82,082 $259,782
DURD FY25 DRAFT Budget 18
Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director
SUBJECT:Downtown Urban Renewal District FY25/FY26 Board Priority Review
MEETING DATE:March 19, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Finance
RECOMMENDATION:Discussion.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers: Promote a healthy, vibrant
Downtown, Midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood
centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in these key
areas.
BACKGROUND:Ellie will presents a combined list of priorities for FY25/FY26, sent to her by
the DURD board members for discussion. Board member to discuss, review
and amend as they see fit. Board can elect to adopt for future use and
reference to work plan and projects, if they see fit.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:N/A
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
DURD Prioritites FY25-26.pdf
City_of_Bozeman_Commission_Priorities_2024_Draft_mark.pdf
Report compiled on: March 11, 2024
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Downtown URD Priorities FY25/26 – Board Meeting Review, March 19, 2024
Downtown URD Mission Statement – DURD board to read
The Downtown Bozeman Urban Renewal District board (URD) will foster an economically thriving district that: 1)
attracts investment; 2) stabilizes and strengthens the tax base; and 3) supports the vitality and diversity of the
Gallatin Valley as its social and cultural center.
Consolidated Board Member Priority List:
- Improve/Upgrade Infrastructure – focus on safety, sustainability and placemaking
o Ex. streetscape standard, utility improvements, improvement agreements, Bozeman creek, SILD,
park improvements, fiber grant
- Parking Supply/Data -
o Ex. Increase long-term supply ($$), support data collection, site analysis and plan development,
support policy changes for current supply improvements/maintenance, support employee parking
program
o Surface lot improvements – City of Bozeman (help coordinate/fund)
- Transportation Improvements – accessibility upgrades, safety and alternative transportation options
o Ex. Wayfinding plan and infrastructure, pedestrian safety improvements, life-safety grant
- Support Residential Incentives or Housing Assistance Fund (through non-profit support?)
o Current projects – 1.6 million allocated for 50 units at FS1, 100K in Residential Incentive Grants
- Community Engagement/Involvement
o Ex. Management support to DBP/CoB, parklet program, Policy involvement (MT TIF, Bozeman Code
amendments, local option sales tax)
- Beautification (separate category or combined with Infrastructure Improvements?)
o Ex: Alley project, streetscape improvements (trees, benches, bike racks etc.), Soroptimist Park
Improvements
Downtown URD Guiding Verbiage:
In 1995, the City Commission adopted the Urban Renewal Plan for downtown Bozeman which was subsequently
amended in 2015. The intent and purpose of the Urban Renewal Plan emphasizes:
1. Bozeman’s historical character as a “working” downtown shall be maintained.
2. Traffic movement and access shall be designed with the emphasis on the downtown as a designation
rather than improving the flow of through traffic.
3. The facilitation of private/public partnerships is encouraged in the implementation of the Plan.
4. Objectives shall be accomplished by incentives whenever possible.
5. Private property rights will be respected.
6. Administrative practices shall be conducted in a constructive manner which fosters cooperation.
7. This Plan is further detailed, refined, prioritized and implemented by the “Downtown Improvement Plan”
which outlines specific programs and projects consistent with the Urban Renewal Plan.
The Urban Renewal Plan established nine “Guiding Principles” to provide direction for improving Bozeman’s
historic downtown. The Urban Renewal Study Committee considered the first three principles more important
than the next three with the last three the least important. However, the Committee deemed all nine principles to
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be vital to achieving the vision for downtown. Key implementation actions were identified for each principle (may
apply to multiple principles but are only listed once below).
1. Strengthen downtown’s economic vitality
• Provide more, better managed parking; retain public offices and anchor businesses; facilitate
commercial development; eliminate unnecessary regulatory barriers to reinvestment; enable high
density housing; eliminate through truck traffic and restore Main Street as pedestrian-friendly
2. Improve the safety, security and health of the district
• Improve traffic flow emphasizing downtown as a destination; improve public works; improve night-time
lighting; improve sidewalks; increase police presence; improve alley and parking lot appearance and
safety
3. The image of downtown shall be continuously improved
• Improve streetscape aesthetics and amenities; enhance appearance of and accessibility to Bozeman
Creek; improve trash removal
4. Downtown’s accessibility shall be improved
• Provide effective public transportation; better accommodate bicycles; reduce reliance on private
automobiles
5. “Community Partnership” is fundamental to downtown’s success
• Encourage growth of cultural activities; preserve historic character
6. Downtown’s diversity shall be facilitated
7. The cost of projects and programs shall be weighed against their benefits
8. Downtown shall become more user friendly
9. Cultural activities shall be nurtured and expanded downtown
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City of Bozeman Commission Priorities
January 26, 2024
1. Rework and strengthen new Historic Preservation policy/program
a. Trees & landmark
2. ADU Incentive package
3. Bozeman Creek Management Plan
4. Develop Tenant Right-to-Counsel Program
5. Create and Adopt Comprehensive Plan on Home/Houselessness Regionally
6. Ramp up SAFE Plan
a. Increase bike/ped safety Silver&Gold
7. Foster/build public trust, support & pride in local governance
8. Adopt an Affordable Housing Preservation Policy
9. Implement at least 8 recs from BIB Plan
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Executive Director's March 2024 Report
MEETING DATE:March 19, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative
approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an
outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues
as others may see them.
BACKGROUND:Ellie will present the monthly report of general program updates and
updates to topics relating to downtown. Board will discuss relevant matters.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
DBP Monthly ED Report 3-24 - URD.pdf
Downtown Development Business Tracking Sheet -
Q1_business.pdf
Downtown Development Business Tracking Sheet - Q1
property.pdf
Report compiled on: March 14, 2024
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Downtown Bozeman Partnership – ED Report
March 2024
General Downtown Updates:
• DBP Office/Programs:
o DURD/BID/DBA/DBP FY25 Budget/Work Plans. Board Meeting review timeline:
▪ 2nd Draft March, DBP Staff Annual reviews in late March/early April, Final Approvals
April, CC approval of BID/DURD in May
• Upcoming Meetings:
o BID Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 20 at 12pm
• DBP Annual Breakfast and Awards – Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30am at the AC Hotel
• Montana Downtown Conference - hosted by Downtown Bozeman| Downtown Livingston – Oct. 23-
25, more info to come
• Montana Main Street Program –
o Application submitted
o Mandatory Site Visit – Thursday, April 18 at 3pm, Baxter Ballroom, attendance from
stakeholders is IMPORTANT!
DURD/City of Bozeman Updates:
• Current DURD Projects: Recent progress on several projects…
o Alley Enhancement Project, complete in summer 2024
o Tree Replacements, 16 trees summer 2024, DURD RFP for 8 going public soon.
o Downtown Street Standard, meeting with Morrison Maierle to confirm scope of work this week
o Bozeman Creek Grant, RECEIVED! 15K DURD match
o SILD, contract signed for preliminary engineering work with TD&H
• DURD Grant/Improvement Agreement, updates
o Placemaking/CPTED Grants – New in FY25…more info to come. Alley Project art grants for
private upgrades – various properties in the alley enhancement project block
• Future Discussion Items: UDC Edit Timeline, Strategic Parking Plan Timeline/Process
• City Commission Meetings:
o Upcoming CC meetings –
▪ Tuesday, March 19 at 6pm -
https://www.bozeman.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/30872/104?curm=3&c
ury=2024
o Previously recorded public meetings and live streams of meetings may be viewed here:
https://www.bozeman.net/services/city-tv-and-streaming-audio.
Upcoming Downtown Events
• Restaurant Week – April 22-28, 2024
Downtown Project Update: See attachment
Business Opening/Closing/Membership Updates: See attachment
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS TRACKING
Q1 2024
JANUARY - MARCH
NEW DBA MEMBERS
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF
MEMBERSHIP
Blackbird 140 E Main St Jan
Alden + Rose 11 E Main St Jan
Fjällräven 1 E Main St Feb
Moreno Fine Art Gallery 2245 W Koch St Unit D Feb
Roly-Poly Coffee Co.321 E Main St Suite 1E Feb
BUSINESSES SLATED TO OPEN
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF OPENING
Bitterroot Bistro 19 S Willson -
Belle Cose 233 E Main -
MeatEater 129 W Main -
Alden + Rose 11 E Main St Jan
BUSINESS CLOSED
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF CLOSURE
Glove Beauty Shop
(Temporary Closure)140 E Main St Suite E Late-Feb
Indulgence Beauty Bar
(Relocated)101 S Wallace Ave Late-Feb
VACANT LOCATIONS
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF CLOSURE
Shredmonk 121 W Main 2023
Alloy 18 S Willson 2023
El Camino/Kitty Warren 211 E Main 2022
On the Rise 33 S Willson 2023
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TRACKING
Q1 2024
JANUARY - MARCH
CURRENT PROJECTS ADDRESS STATUS PROPERTY TYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS GRANT REIMBURSEMENTS
The National Building 104 E Main St In Progress Commercial N/A Streetscape
Copper Block (Dtn Antiques)122 E Main St In Progress Mixed 3 commercial, 6
residential N/A
MacKenzie River Pizza 232 E Main St In Progress Commerical N/A N/A
Freestone on Main 5th & Main In Progress Residential 120, added Residential Incentive, Sewer Imp.
Argreement, Streetscape?
126 East Main (MT Scene)126 E Main In Progress Commercial?N/A
FUTURE PROJECTS ADDRESS STATUS PROPERTY TYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS NOTES
The Scully-Old US Bank Location 112 E Main St 2025 Mixed 7-9, 4 stories Residential, streetscape
Fire Station One 30 N Rouse N/A Mixed 50 units at 120% AMI 1.6M Workforce Housing Agreement -
2027
Block B (Salvation Army)32 S Rouse 2025/26 Hotel/Hiton Co.191 keys, 6 stories, 137
UG parking spaces
Block A 503-519 E Babcock 2025/26 Mixed 44 units, 7 stories 75 parking spaces, high-end
Hotel Bozeman 240 E Mendenhall N/A Hotel 71 keys, 6 stories
Empire Site 606 E Main N/A Hotel
Ag Depot 620-714 E Mendenhall Mixed
Downtowner Building S. Willson to W. Main N/A Mixed Roof, brick and suppression restoration,
applied for MHPG 2/29
BG Mill 714 E Mendenhall 18 condos, 5 stories
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