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It was renovated and occupied for a while, but the tenant didn't last.

They've started some work:



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The former second floor offices is to be home of the pivot project HQ so they are moving on that immediately without the commitment of any tenants.

I think the brewpub, or to be fair, the brewery with a pub as they planned to distribute statewide. Was relying on SJR 68 for some law reform so they wouldn't have to sell their beer to a broker, who then sells it to a wholesaler, where the brewery buys their own beer BACK after being taxed, excized, and theoretically loaded and moved on 3 different t trucks where the product has to sit on the hot warehouse floor for 24hours by law before it can be sold and moved again. 68 would have allowed them to just sell the GD beer they're making on premise and collect tax dollars on.

The former second floor offices is to be home of the pivot project HQ so they are moving on that immediately without the commitment of any tenants.

I think the brewpub, or to be fair, the brewery with a pub as they planned to distribute statewide. Was relying on SJR 68 for some law reform so they wouldn't have to sell their beer to a broker, who then sells it to a wholesaler, where the brewery buys their own beer BACK after being taxed, excized, and theoretically loaded and moved on 3 different t trucks where the product has to sit on the hot warehouse floor for 24hours by law before it can be sold and moved again. 68 would have allowed them to just sell the GD beer they're making on premise and collect tax dollars on.

Wait did someone announce that the Brewery is no longer happening???

No. But the business model was really contingent on SJR 68. It may still happen. But all those things I described would have to happen for the brewery to sell beer 50ft away from where it was made.

Cost-wise it munches more than a half of cost before you can sell the beer you made on the other side of the wall.

Wait, what? Why is SJR 68 passing in November required for cutting out those extra steps? Wasn't that the point of SB 424 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB424), which was signed by Fallin and goes into effect in August?

Wait, what? Why is SJR 68 passing in November required for cutting out those extra steps? Wasn't that the point of SB 424 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB424), which was signed by Fallin and goes into effect in August?

Yeah that's what I thought, but wasn't sure. Need to brush up on my non-insane, beneficial bills coming out of 23rd & Lincoln.

Sampled some Stone Cloud brews at the Oklahoma Craft Beer Fest last weekend. The two (imperial stout w/ vanilla and coffee and a strawberry sour) I tried were outstanding, standouts among a ton of new stuff I tried. This gentleman can brew, the beer will do very well.

Was = is. I maybe be 68 vs 424. But in either case. It would be very hard for that model to work without the brewery to sell beer direct for semi-on premise consumption.

Was = is. I maybe be 68 vs 424. But in either case. It would be very hard for that model to work without the brewery to sell beer direct for semi-on premise consumption.

Not really sure what you're getting at though. SB 424 passed and was approved by Mary Fallin. That cleared the way for breweries to sell their high-point beer on premise without going through a distributer so it shouldn't be an issue anymore.

Absolutely no reason to believe Stone Cloud won't be moving forward here.

Yeah that's what I thought, but wasn't sure. Need to brush up on my non-insane, beneficial bills coming out of 23rd & Lincoln.

Shouldn't take too long. :)

Rendering from Gardner Architects for the brewery inside this project.

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Bringing buildings back to life: Developer positioned to get $900,000 in TIF money

By: Molly M. Fleming The Journal Record July 25, 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust will consider approving nearly $1 million in tax increment financing for an area developer.

David Wanzer has two projects that are set to receive TIF money if the development trust approves the applications. The City Council and the TIF review committee approved $550,000 for the Sunshine Cleaners redevelopment project at 1012 NW First St. and another $350,000 for The Town House, 627 NW Fifth St.

On Tuesday, the economic development trust will review the contract requirements in order for Wanzer to get that money. Oklahoma City Economic Development Manager Brent Bryant said Wanzer’s team will not get the money until the projects are completed to the extent required in the contracts.

“These two projects have been found to be very difficult for the developer,” said Bryant. “We’re excited about these two projects because they’re taking old, blighted buildings and bringing life back to them.”

Wanzer and his Pivot Project partners, Ben Sellers and Jonathan Dodson, are redeveloping the Sunshine Cleaners and Laundry building into 17,000 square feet of leasable space, which includes an office area, a restaurant, and a brewery with a public taproom.

Wanzer said construction is in full swing at the cleaners building, with concrete being poured on Monday. He said utility work had started, with one nearby traffic lane closed for that process. New glass windows are being installed. City documents state that Wanzer estimates his team will spend $3.6 million on project costs.

“Everything is going great,” he said. “Everything is moving forward for completion in the fourth quarter of this year.”

Once completed, the building will have an increased market value of $2.4 million, and result in an estimated ad valorem tax payment of $41,000 per year. As of 2016, the building has a market value of $132,878, with an assessed-base ad valorem tax of $9,131.

Wanzer is tackling The Town House by himself since he bought it before he partnered with The Pivot Project. He said he is finalizing the construction budget with Smith & Pickel. The project will go before the Downtown Design Review Committee this summer and construction will start in September. The building’s interior has been demolished to make way for the 17 apartments that will be constructed.

Wanzer will spend $3.5 million on the project. As of 2016, the building has a market value of $1 million and an assessed ad valorem tax of $12,608. Once completed, the city estimates it will have a market value of $3.2 million and ad valorem tax payment of at least $28,000.

Many of the original casement windows have now received new panes of glass.

Also, you can see they have disassembled part of the sign in advance of restoring it.

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I realize those power lines are probably too big to bury, but could they be moved to the center of the median and act as a power lines and street lights?

I realize those power lines are probably too big to bury, but could they be moved to the center of the median and act as a power lines and street lights?
Those are transmission lines, so they can't be used for lights and power. It would be nice if that pole could be moved though.

What a difference the windows already make on this project. Excited for the future of this space and surrounding area!

It will be nice for the Pivot guys to finally have offices together instead of being spread out all over as well. Dodson is always at Elemental to work and Wanzer is always at the SLVR building. Not sure where Sellers offices out of, maybe the Pizza 23 building. I feel like we will see a lot more from them when they are able to talk to each other easily once this gets set up.

This project is moving pretty fast.

They already have the roof on and interior walls are going up.

The structure itself must have been pretty sound to start.

Those are transmission lines, so they can't be used for lights and power. It would be nice if that pole could be moved though.

I like those power poles, they really add much needed grit to our ever polished downtown.

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Every new picture I see of this place just gets me more and more excited! The difference between when they first started here - no roof, trees growing through the floor, and cars hidden throughout - and now is just amazing. I can't wait to see this place, and that gorgeous neon sign, come back to life!

Joel Irby now has branding and is moving along with the taproom patio and parking lot.

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They should have just called it Sunshine Brewing Co. and used the sun logo and sunshine wordmark as it appears on the existing sign as their branding. THAT would have been really neat. Stonecloud sounds cool, but that's where it ends, right? Any backstory/inspiration with that name?

I believe Joel had already being brewing under the Stonecloud name before the Sunshine Cleaners deal came along.

And as with most brewers, it takes a while to establish name and reputation.

Fresh concrete in the future taproom!

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They should have just called it Sunshine Brewing Co. and used the sun logo and sunshine wordmark as it appears on the existing sign as their branding. THAT would have been really neat. Stonecloud sounds cool, but that's where it ends, right? Any backstory/inspiration with that name?

What they could do instead is work toward a future beer which becomes their flagship beer and name it Sunshine and use the extant iconography. Or simply start a second label under the brand. But no reason to get rid of Stonecloud if it's already proven to be successful.

Forgot to say anything but was in the general area a couple of weeks ago and they had several people still working after 8:00 pm.

Wow, that picture looks great. Do they have a stated projected opening date? Sorry, searched the thread, couldn't find anything recent.

More work happening in the brewery.

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man, that is gorgeous! props to everyone involved.

Looks absolutely fantastic!

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They were laying sod around the building when I drove by at lunch.

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Kind of hard to see in this picture from the distance I was away but.... they have the sign lit up!

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There is a little event tonight at 5PM where the sign is official christened.

They moved the sign lighting ceremony to Wednesday evening.

This is place is going to be awesome! Definitely one of my favorite projects in the works.

Sign was all lit up this morning.... This is going to look really cool every morning on my way to work!

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The building had trees growing inside it this time last year. Amazing a difference a year makes.

I absolutely love the Film Row / West Downtown area and this will be such a fantastic addition.

The Newsok video quoted the Stonecloud brewer as saying they will have 19 beers on tap! I'm sure they'll allow Joey's and others to deliver, at least until they find a tenant for the restaurant space in the old boiler room. FlashBack does this and it's pretty great.

And in the Main Street Arcade, in addition to Nonesuch restaurant, there will likely be a very cool bar going in to the space right next to it.

Once the Residences at 21c get fired up -- which should happen in the next couple of months -- I bet we'll see even more bars and restaurants.

I absolutely love the Film Row / West Downtown area and this will be such a fantastic addition.


Yeah it's all very awesome. I've worked down here since the early 90's and I can remember times when I didn't feel safe walking to my car from my office during the daytime, let alone after dark, and, unless you wanted to settle for fast food, you had to drive miles to get a good sit down lunch.

Now I have no problem with going out for a walk at lunch and I can even walk to have a nice sit down lunch if I want..... Now I just hope the owners of the building I work in don't get an offer they can't refuse and sell out forcing us to relocate.... I know they've had some.

I love the vibe and setting of Joey's and Flashback and so much of that is due to the location.

Just really like the feel of everything in that area and Farmer's Market, too.

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Pete, is that lot on upper left part of the photo going to be developed with the new 21c Apartments?

Pete, is that lot on upper left part of the photo going to be developed with the new 21c Apartments?

Yep!

And in the left side of that image is the stone business that is due for a big Rand Elliott makeover.

Sweet! This area will look very nice in the coming years.

The apartments will make a big difference. The straight-shot view of the jail from the north side of 21c isn't ideal.

This project looks awesome. Lower Classen could be really cool. Would have been amazing if ODOT allowed for urban planning.

I think OKC being late to the craft beer movement has created a lot of pent-up opportunity for something special.

Today I noticed that addition to the overhead door that opens into the taproom, there will also be sliding doors on the west side that will completely open to the outside:

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The taproom is really starting to come together!

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The taproom is really starting to come together!

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Whats with the graffiti?

I'm sure they have yet to paint in there.

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Or maybe they're leaving it as a touch point for the building's history...?

Whatever happens I trust that they will NOT paint that north wall with the exterior casement windows. That distressed paint on brick is 10 kinds of cool.

I'm sure they have yet to paint in there.

Yeah, that was there when they had their construction kick off party earlier this year.

Getting ready to coat the floors.

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