Ice Plant

Microbrewery Idea:  More information, click HERE

1901 Princess Anne Street

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Above, is a concept rendering, side elevation of the property as a Brew-Pub, or microbrewery, or just a restaurant.

The main brick building has no insulation on the walls or ceiling (except the cold box).  Walls are exposed brick.  Wood rafters support a flat roof, maybe skylights in future. 

The building can be easily adapted to office, retail, a combination thereof and/or other uses. 

The main building features large windows that can be used or covered over.  This concept presents a plan whereby the patio area might be enclosed to generate about another 2,500 sq. ft. of space.

PRICE:  $395,000 (which is less than the assessed value for the land).  Price is subject to change without notice.

Adaptive Reuse

Double click thumbnails to enlarge

Adaptive reuse is a win-win for everyone.  The owner generally gets a property at a value (location, utilities, services)  less than what it would cost to be in a vacant lot in suburbia; the neighborhood is revitalized; local, state and federal governments benefit from taxes generated from increased economic activity.

Above, at the top of the web page is a side elevation rendering.

THUMBNAILS, above:  A photo of the existing conditions is followed by a front elevation rendering and concept of a layout.

Overall, the concept is to use the land in front of the building. 

• This concept features a patio with a large overhead trellis;

• Perhaps enclose heated/air conditioned space in the future;

• It is estimated that area is about 2,500 sq. ft. in size;

• And would greatly increase the square footage to a total of about 7,500 sq.   HOWEVER:  in contemplation of razing the cold box area and loading docks to create even more off-street parking.

The layout shows about 30+ parking spaces.  Further refinement of the layout can accommodate how the loading dock would articulate to the new parking lot.

NOTE:  The architectural renderings illustrate concepts that require further research, analysis and change to comport to zoning and building codes.

Recognition and thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency for the Brownfield grant; The City of Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism, One Environment Group (Richmond, VA), and Herlong and Associates, architects (Fredericksburg, VA).

Dana Herlong (architect); Herlong and Associates; 540.899.9898

Catherine Warner (environmental assessments); ONE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP; 804.303.8784

 Mr. Tony Williams, City of Fredericksburg Economic Development; 540.372.1216

Kevin Utt, City of Fredericksburg, Building and Development Services; 540.372.1080

NOTE:  the property extends beyond the fence.

Above, City of Fredericksburg Tax Map of Subject, which fronts on both Princess
Anne Street and Caroline Street.

Land Area:  Per the tax assessment is about 0.65 acre; HOWEVER, the recent plat of survey, which did not include the Caroline Street lot is 0.649 acres; add the land on Caroline Street and the

Total Acreage is about 0.77 acres.

About 2,360 sq. ft. of cold box storage space;

About 2,120 sq. ft. in the brick building with bare brick walls and high ceilings;

About 120 sq. ft. in office area and 2 bathrooms;

About 480 sq. ft. in loading dock are you might be able to close-in;

Click HERE for sketch of outside dimensions (approximate)

Click HERE for sketch of interior dimensions (approximate)

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This site has very heavy (three phase) electric to it;

Natural Gas and Fiber Optic cable

This site is presumed to have a large water tap, since water was used to make ice.

Location

Located in:  City of Fredericksburg Tourism Zone, Technology Zone, and Federal HUB Zone.

Neighborhood is dominated by:  a) major transportation arteries of Princess Anne Street, a gateway for the City (12,000 ADT, 2002) and Jefferson Davis Highway (29,000 ADT, 2007); the large open spaces of the riverfront parks bordering the Rappahannock River;  and a low density urban settlement pattern transitioning to the historic downtown district.

TRAFFIC COUNTS

Note:  Rings are 3, 5, and 10 miles from Subject  (double click) 

Click HERE for detailed Traffic County summary.

Below, an aerial of Subject; property extends beyond the fenced area

Legal Description:  Please click HERE for a PDF file

Disclosure:  Please click HERE for a copy of the Executive Summary of the Phase One report by Reddy Ice

An asbestos study was done, December, 2012; results were: floor tiles in office have some asbestos (less than 3%); an area above one of the doors in the cold box has a black material containing some asbestos; and one brick wall in the cold box has a small amount of asbestos in the paint.  A written report is expected by the end of the year.

The 1959 survey cited in the legal description;  click HERE

The 2009 plat of survey is HERE; note that the survey did not include the lot on Caroline Street, which is included;

Price is:  $375,000;

This offering is subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.

 Building Area:   Per the tax assessment is about 5,247 sq. ft.

Land Area:  Per the tax assessment is about 0.65 acre; HOWEVER, the recent plat of survey, which did not include the Caroline Street lot is 0.649 acres; add the land on Caroline Street and the Total Acreage is about 0.77 acres.

Below, view to the north

Below, macro view

The Ice House backs up to the trail and the confluence of the Heritage Trail and Canal Trail at Princess Anne St. is nearby

RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL

Location: Parking available in lots in Old Mill Park, along Riverside Drive, and at trailhead off Fall Hill Avenue.

Hiking Time: About an hour (out and back)

Difficulty: Easy, flat paved trail. Use caution crossing roadways.

Length: 1.5 mile (out), 3.0 miles (out and back), 3.25 miles (Heritage and Canal Trail Loop)

Features: The trail connects the two ends of the Canal Path at Fall Hill Avenue and at Princess Anne Street to complete a 3.25 mile loop. Scenic paved path along the Rappahannock River, passing by Old Mill Park and several historic buildings.

Directions: Trail is available from several access points. Trailheads located at Princess Anne Street and Ford Street intersection, and off Fall Hill Avenue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below, view towards the northwest

 Zoning:  source:  City of Fredericksburg GIS, retrieved September, 2012

See bottom of this web page for zoning ordinance

Demographics

Click HERE for 2010 Census Data

Click HERE for Income Projections for 2010

* data from STDB, ESRI; base data, 2010 Census Data

**  data from STDB, ESRI, projections

The City of Fredericksburg is:

pro-business;  pro-active, and very helpful.

TAX   INCENTIVES   AND  GRANTS

$ $ $ $

(maps of zones are found on the sub-menu at top of this page)

The property is in the Technology Zone which provides for incentives to companies Click HERE for details;

The property is in a Tourism Zone which provides incentives; Click HERE for details;

The building is over 40 years old and might qualify for tax breaks on Rehabilitation; Click HERE for details;

The EDA and other City of Fredericksburg programs offer grants to rehabilitate buildings, etc.  Call Fredericksburg Economic Development Office at:  540.372.1216.

The property is in a HUB Zone, which is a huge boost to a company doing business with the Federal Government.

            New City Economic Development Website

HUBZone Program

            EDA Façade Improvement Matching Grants    The next round of applications is March 1, 2013.   

            JumpStart! Matching Grants   The next round of applications is March 1, 2013.  

Olde Towne Steak & Seafood and the Inn at the Olde Silk Mill received grants.

            New City Brownfield Grants Program for Environmental Assessments   Brand new city program offering city grants for Phases 1 and II environmental assessments on properties suspected of having hazardous materials.

 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)

City Council public hearing is November 13 with adoption expected by April.   As proposed, it would make properties with a half acre or larger eligible for Planned Development-Mixed Use zoning

 Changes coming to Princess Anne corridor? (Fred.com)       The Princess Anne Street corridor in Fredericksburg could look significantly different

If you have any questions please reply to this e-mail or call us directly at (540) 372-1216.

 Amy Bettis Peregoy;  Marketing and Information Specialist; Department of Economic Development and Tourism City of Fredericksburg

706 Caroline Street | Fredericksburg, VA  22401;    (540) 372-1216 - Office | (540) 372-6587 - Fax

Below, City of Fredericksburg tax assessment

Source: City of Fredericksburg GIS, September, 2012

Above, interior of the structures differs from the old building to the new ones.  The old building housed the ice making operation.   That equipment is gone, except for two of the Frick Compressors; soon to be gone as well.

A basement in the rear of the building could easily increase the lower floor area, if that elevation is desired.

The cold box storage area is a Freon system with compressors outside.

The main brick building has no insulation on the walls or ceiling (except the cold box).  Walls are exposed brick.  Wood rafters support a flat roof.  The building can be easily adapted to office, retail, a combination thereof and/or other uses.

Below, the loading bay with an area that is wood wall, which might be taken out. 

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Below, the middle window assembly was removed and a brick saw used to cut the brick evenly to the ground level. 

The ice trays were about 4.8 feet tall.  Removing that equipment results in an entry at ground level.  That elevation might be carried all the way back to the rear wall, by removing the wood floors over the basement and removing a six inch concrete wall between the basement and ice making area.

This equipment is being removed to create a functional space with high ceiling; perhaps enough ceiling height for a mezzanine level.  Since it is a flat roof; putting in sky lights will be of value if a mezzanine level is installed. 

Below, note the high ceiling

Above, the open front allows for the removal of ice making equipment and will provide a ground level entrance for the future.

The ice making machinery is GONE.

Above, one of the classic Frick rotary compressors which was removed; one large and one small compressor remain. 

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Below, the property has several loading docks

Below, most of the floors in the cold box are concrete; except the old section which has timbers, where the slid the ice blocks;

Below, there is a large open area behind the building

Notice:  Purchaser is cautioned and urged to investigate any and all information and circumstances.  Information contained in this web site and links is not guaranteed in terms of accuracy and/or scope.

Mr. Alex Long, CCIM, AICP, ALC        along@ccim.net     540.371.8700     Licensed in Virginia

"CCIM"   Certified Commercial Investment Member;  "AICP"  American Institute of Certified Planners, American Planning Association;  "ALC" Accredited Land Consultant, Realtor Land Institute.  

Weichert Realtors;  1955 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 201; Fredericksburg, VA.  22401