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Percich given Jan. 9 deadline for port propertyBy Sharon Kivisto posted 11/30/01
"That's not fair," said Percich. He had suggested an August date. Besides the car wash, he has another proposal for an adjacent lot. He wants to build a retail/commercial building which would be condominiumized. He told the commissioners large projects -- one is estimated at $400,000, the other at $500,000 -- like these take time. Port Commissioner Greg Hertel said Mancuso's plans seem to fit the port's criteria for the property. "I think it is time to move on," he said. Port Commissioner Brian Calvert thought the car wash project had been dropped. He acknowledged the port had given Percich approval for the projects. According to him that did not mean they would hold the property off the market indefinitely. Percich said he has spent $12,000 on plans and designs. "The Port shouldn't give out letters of approval and let people spend money," he said. Calvert responded, "You can't believe that letter gave you something concrete." The commissioners noted they are often asked whether projects would meet their approval. Port Director Steve Simpson, noting Commissioner-elect Mike Ahrenius' experience in property management, asked him for his input. Ahrenius said usually the property owner is compensated when a property is taken off the market. The board agreed policies regarding situations like this should be developed. Automatic Carwash proposed for San Juan IslandBy Matt Pranger posted 3/7/00 San Juan Islanders might not have to go to the mainland soon to ease their wheels through a grime cleanser: port property might be home to an automated carwash. During a March 1 meeting, Port of Friday Harbor commissioners favored Bill Percich's plans to lease land east of the airport for the carwash. Lease terms are being developed. Although there are two self-serve carwashes in Friday Harbor, Port Director Steve Simpson noted Percich's venture might not compete for the same customers. "For many people, the very first stop they make is at the carwash in Anacortes," Simpson said. Port Commissioner Brian Calvert said he often stops at a carwash in Mount Vernon. "I know there are people who want their car washed, even though I might not," Commissioner Greg Hertel said. He added the island's population is aging and many residents are less inclined to clean their own vehicles. Simpson also noted Percich's autowash would complement neighboring M&W Auto Sales.. Some car accessories would be sold at the carwash, which Percich expects would provide up to five jobs of median wage for the county. Water would be recycled and would lead to improved stormwater quality because less islanders would wash their cars in their driveways, Simpson said. Port staff and commissioners did not look as favorably on Percich's proposal for a retail/commercial building in the same area. The structure would be split into four "condominiumized" spaces. Simpson said concerns were raised that such a building would compete in a market where there is ample commercial property for rent. "Constructing commercial space for speculation does not achieve any of the Port Commission's objectives until the space is occupied," Simpson wrote in a staff report. Percich said he has two potential tenants for the building, and that there is "a real need" for people to own their own space. "It will allow people to buy the property where they otherwise wouldn't be able to," Calvert said. However, he also wanted "an accurate reading on commercial space." "I want anchor tenants," Hertel said. Percich plans to return to the commission with letters of intent from potential tenants. |
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