On Nov. 10, 2008 the City of Racine issued a permit to Bukacek Construction to build a 5,655-square-foot storage garage at Batten International Airport.
The $350,000 project was a nice addition to Racine's airport, but it holds added significance for the city. It's the last permit for new commercial construction issued in Racine. The city has not attracted, or approved, a new construction project in 22 months.
That's not to say construction has ground to a halt. The city has seen new homes built and significant renovations completed since November 2008. But officials, Realtors and developers have not lured a new construction project to the city.
Here's the last seven new commercial construction projects in the city estimated values of over $1 million:
Greater Grace Temple, 600 N. Memorial Drive. Permit issued Jan. 10, 2006 for a $4 million, 41,800-square-foot community center. The project is still under construction. The church is raising money to complete work. The property is tax exempt.
McDonald's, 3037 Douglas Ave. The permit was issued March 30, 2006 for a $1.4 million, 4,973-square-foot building. Peter Schwabe Inc. was the contractor. This is one of two new McDonald's that received a construction permit in 2006. The property was assessed at $1.26 million in 2009, up from $950,000 in 2006. Owner Franchise Realty Intrst paid a property tax bill of $31,561.61 in 2009.
McDonald's, 2100 Lathrop Ave. The permit was issued Dec. 22, 2006 for a $2 million, 6,576-square-foot building. Peter Schwabe Inc. was the contractor. The second of two new McDonald's that received a new construction permit in 2006. The property was assessed at $1.635 million in 2009, up from $825,000 in 2006. Owner McDonald's Corporation paid a property tax bill of $38,652.86 in 2009.
BP station and Gus's Gyros, 2100 Douglas Ave. The permit was issued to Tom Tousis on Jan. 25, 2007 for a $1 million, 6,500-square-foot gas station, store and car wash. The property was assessed at $1.231 million in 2009, up from $529,000 in 2006. Tousis paid $31,450.73 in property taxes on the property in 2009.
Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St. The permit was issued Nov. 16, 2007 for a $1.576 million, 10,000-square-foot project that included new zoo buildings and remodeling an existing building. Seater Construction Co Inc. did the work. The zoo is tax exempt.
Israel of God's Church, 2017 Mead St. The permit was issued Feb. 25, 2008 for a $1.3 million, 8,189-square-foot church. Johnson Building Systems did the work. The church is tax exempt.
Project Honor, 1525 Howe St. The permit was issued May 19, 2008 for $39 million (though company officials said that was an early estimate of the project. They declined to release the actual value of the new building). The 60,345-square-foot project was built by Gilbane Building Company.
More Projects
Here's the additional commercial permits issued by the city since 2005, including estimated value of the projects:
- Aug. 3, 2005 - 1813 Taylor Ave., Taylor Mart, 4,703-square-foot gas station, $150,000
- Aug. 8, 2005 - 1813 Taylor Ave., Uni-Pump Inc., 68x24 canopy, $25,000
- Aug. 27, 2005 - 2519 Northwestern Ave., Absolute Construction, 1,300-square-foot storage building, $55,000
- Jan. 25, 2006 - 2932 Northwestern Ave., State Permits Inc., 20x20 cold storage building, $10,000
- March 23, 2006 - 2000 Oakes Road, AW Oakes & Son, 9,975-square-foot cold storage building, $150,000
- March 23, 2006 - 2000 Oakes Road, AW Oakes & Son, 13,066-square-foot office building, $45,000
- June 7, 2006 - 6116 Regency West Drive, Catalyst Construction, strip mall, $570,000
- Aug. 22, 2006 - 915 Romayne Ave., Roosevelt School, temporary classrooms, $30,000
- Oct. 2, 2006 - 4 Gaslight Drive, New England Builder, Temporary Sales Trailer, $5,000
- April 13, 2007 - 3502 Rapids Drive, Bravo Realty, 2,100-square-foot gas station and store, $300,000
- May 17, 2007 - 2100 Douglas Ave., Oil Equipment Co., 3,600 square-foot gas station canopy, $23,000
- April 29, 2008 - 2805 S Green Bay Road, Schuh Construction, 1,738-square-foot Starbucks Coffee Shop - shell only, $375,000
- Sept. 29, 2008 - 3502 Rapids Drive, Uni-Pump Inc., 105x24 canopy, $40,000
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