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2 <br /> Carrboro Space Needs Study. The Town released an RFQ for consultant services to assess <br /> condition of facilities, identify needs for rehabilitation and expansion, and advise how <br /> spaces might be reassigned temporarily during periods of renovation. Review of consultant <br /> responses is underway; staff expect to request the Board's consideration of the most <br /> qualified respondent in April. Completion of the study is projected for September 2016. <br /> 300 E. Main Parking Deck Lease. The Town's lease with Main Street Partners became <br /> effective with the issuance of certificates of occupancy (CO) for the hotel and parkng deck. <br /> The dates COs were issued for those buildings are, respectively, August 20, 2013 and <br /> August 28, 2013. The Board of Aldermen has authorized in concept pursuing an option that <br /> would involve extending the lease for an additional three years and updating other terms <br /> relating to timing, management, and costs. An additional condition of the approved permit <br /> for the Hilton Garden Inn involves completion of a study of use of the site's parking for its <br /> current customers and clients. <br /> Board members expressed interest in other possible users of the 203 S. Greensboro site. A <br /> teen center was specifically mentioned, as was consideration of Kidzu and the ArtsCenter. <br /> A deadline for the identification of other users was also requested. Because of the site's <br /> central location,parking, both on a permanent basis and in the interim should construction <br /> proceed, remains a high priority. <br /> Project Timing/Expedited Review <br /> A project timeline for the library and other studies is included as Attachment B. The <br /> timeline only considers an expedited conditional use permit review process, with the <br /> estimate based on our most recent experience with expediting permit review for Morris <br /> Grove Elementary School. The projected timeline represents an aggressive schedule per the <br /> Board's discussion. Much is dependent on the outcome of the Town's studies regarding <br /> parking, space needs, and ultimately an interlocal agreement governing use of the property. <br /> Planning Department <br /> 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510•(919)918-7327•FAX(919)918-4454•TDD 1-800-826-7653 <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />