One of the oldest homes in Jefferson City, the Standish House, is open for redevelopment.
The Jefferson City Housing Authority, acting as the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, is seeking proposals for redevelopment of 103 Jackson St., previously owned by Stephen and Cheryl Bratten.
Known as the Standish House, it is the second property in the East Capitol Avenue Urban Renewal Zone to be up for redevelopment.
In a press release, Housing Authority Executive Director Cynthia Quetsch said, "(103 Jackson St.) has an interesting historical past and is in fairly good shape. With the unique oval entrance, it has received a lot of interest from people contemplating restoration work of historic homes in this area. We look forward to receiving proposals from individuals looking to eliminate blight in this area."
The Housing Authority filed a civil suit in August 2017 against the Brattens for 103 Jackson St., as well as against Barbara Buescher for 101 and 105 Jackson St. The Brattens voluntarily gave the Housing Authority the property earlier this year.
The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will accept proposals until 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8. The authority will review proposals during a closed meeting Feb. 19.
Potential redevelopers can inspect the building at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 8.
Renovations must start within four months of the award, with completion within 18 months. Following redevelopment, the building must be used as residential or commercial, with occupancy within three months of completion of construction, according to the request for proposals.
Restoration of the property must be in compliance with the East Capitol Avenue Overlay District requirements, city code and zoning restrictions.
A developer can't sell the property before the renovation is complete without the permission of the Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority.
Proposal requirements are located at jchamo.org/resident_information/index.php.
Last month, the Housing Authority agreed to sell 608 E. State St. to Dustin Long, of Long Last Remodeling, so he could redevelop it.
Earlier this week, Cole County Judge Dan Green signed orders to allow the Housing Authority to take possession of 101 and 105 Jackson St.
In a separate civil suit filed in August, the Housing Authority seeks to acquire seven additional Buescher properties that fall within the urban renewal zone - 500, 501, 507, 511 and 513 E. Capitol Ave., along with 504 E. State St. and 115 Jackson St.
In 2016, the Jefferson City Council approved the urban renewal zone after a study determined the area was blighted due to deteriorating conditions of multiple properties. The urban renewal zone is bordered by East State, Lafayette, East High - including some parcels on the south side of East High Street - and Adams streets.