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821 Commercial Street renovation (Cass Works building)

Description

Owners plan historic restoration and interior renovation of the building housing Jay's Deli and apartments; the council directed a draft development agreement with 25% assistance.

Impact summary

Would refresh a downtown mixed-use building with commercial space and several apartments.

Applicant

Name: Rob and Nancy Clower
Address: 821 Commercial StreetSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 20, 2026

City Council - Jul 20, 2026

Owners plan historic restoration and interior renovation of the building housing Jay's Deli and apartments; the council directed a draft development agreement with 25% assistance.

Related issues (1)

Downtown renovation assistance at 821 Commercial Street

The city is drafting a development agreement offering 25% assistance to renovate the Cass Works building — home to Jay's Deli and several apartments. Historic restoration work and interior renovations both would qualify.

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