Following a public hearing, the Washington City Council approved rezoning and annexation requests Monday that will allow for construction of a large rental housing complex on the city’s east side.
The Washington Planning & Zoning Commission will hear a proposal Monday which, if approved, could pave the way for construction of a new apartment complex that would be one of
Shoe Factory Lofts, located in the former International Shoe Factory building in Washington, is expected to be open for tenants beginning Feb. 1, 2021.
âWeâre a little behind our original schedule,â said Ed Schmelz, owner and developer of the building located at 700 W. Second St.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made it hard to get materials, and some unexpected surprises in the renovation process were part of the delay, Schmelz said.
Construction for phase one of the project is ongoing.
Phase one includes renovation of the 2,500-square-foot lobby area, the basement, which will include amenities such as a coin laundry facility and a game room, the three stories of the east wing and creating parking behind the building.