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Thank you for your submissions!

Request for Applications for Commercial Building Lease:

Artist & Maker Studios, Gallery (Retail),
and Classroom/Meeting Space

Over the last 20 years, Hillsboro has prioritized Downtown's revitalization. The arts have been an integral part of the strategy to support a vibrant, connected, welcoming community and a thriving local economy.

The City of Hillsboro ("City") is soliciting interested persons or entities to submit an application for the sub-lease of the Plaza Terrace Building located at: 136 SE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (the "Facility") owned by Zurbrugg/McKinney and leased by the City.

The facility provides a unique opportunity for an independent organization to sublease the space and contribute to the vitality and creativity of Hillsboro’s Downtown, Cultural Arts District, and community at large.

The City’s initial investment in the renovation of this privately owned property was guided by the Hillsboro Downtown Renaissance Plan’s objectives to:

  • Create space and opportunities for artists and makers to practice their craft in Hillsboro.

  • Benefit the cultural and economic landscape and vibrancy of Downtown.

  • Contribute to the revitalization of Downtown through the strengths of arts and culture.

Related goal:

  • Activate the storefront space six days a week during daytime hours.

The City of Hillsboro is soliciting applications to sublease this space to an arts organization that can become an active participant in the arts and small business community in Hillsboro.

Deadline for proposals is Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Space

Request for Applications for Commercial Building Lease:

Artist & Maker Studios, Gallery (Retail),
and Classroom/Meeting Space

Over the last 20 years, Hillsboro has prioritized Downtown's revitalization. The arts have been an integral part of the strategy to support a vibrant, connected, welcoming community and a thriving local economy.

The City of Hillsboro ("City") is soliciting interested persons or entities to submit an application for the sub-lease of the Plaza Terrace Building located at: 136 SE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (the "Facility") owned by Zurbrugg/McKinney and leased by the City.

The facility provides a unique opportunity for an independent organization to sublease the space and contribute to the vitality and creativity of Hillsboro’s Downtown, Cultural Arts District, and community at large.

The City’s initial investment in the renovation of this privately owned property was guided by the Hillsboro Downtown Renaissance Plan’s objectives to:

  • Create space and opportunities for artists and makers to practice their craft in Hillsboro.

  • Benefit the cultural and economic landscape and vibrancy of Downtown.

  • Contribute to the revitalization of Downtown through the strengths of arts and culture.

Related goal:

  • Activate the storefront space six days a week during daytime hours.

The City of Hillsboro is soliciting applications to sublease this space to an arts organization that can become an active participant in the arts and small business community in Hillsboro.

Deadline for proposals is Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Space

Thank you for your submissions!

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    The Space

    • The Facility is approximately 7,195 square feet zoned for commercial use

    • 2,315 ground floor retail/gallery, artist/maker studio space, and classroom/meeting space

    • 4,880 sq ft second floor artist/maker studio spaces and kitchen space

    • The facility includes 13 individual artist/maker studio spaces (1 downstairs and 12 upstairs)

    • The building has 17 parking spaces available (shared with all tenants).

    • The building contains a wheelchair accessible lift providing access to the 2nd floor.

    • The building is currently home to a hair/nail salon and a bookstore.

    • The building’s ventilation is through its HVAC system. The studios have open ceilings.

    • The three businesses share a ground floor restroom and are responsible for its co-maintenance.

    Lease

    • The Facility will be available for occupancy on or around November 1st, 2024.

    • Term of the lease will be a one-year term with an option to renew annually for five years (provided the tenant’s lease agreement is in good standing).

    • The proposed monthly lease amount is a minimum of $2,750. Property taxes administered by Washington County are currently estimated at approximately $550.00/month (scheduled to increase by approximately 3%/year).

    • The tenant will be responsible for all utility, insurance, and property tax expenses.

    • The building is not allowed to be subleased without the City’s written consent.

    • Maintaining the sidewalk space is the responsibility of the tenant.

    Uses

    • Applicants should consult Table 12.23.330-1 Use Categories in the SCC-DT Zone to determine if their proposed use is allowed in the SCC-DT zone.

    • Use of the building—including music, amplification, and events—must be complimentary to the existing businesses that share the space. (Music/amplification may not enter the existing businesses spaces during their public hours.)

    • Compatible uses of the creative studio spaces may include but are not limited to painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, photography, animation, screen-printing, jewelry making, and more.

    • Note: there is one shared sink on the 2nd floor with a clay trap, and one upstairs studio includes a sink. (The first floor classroom/meeting space does not include a sink.)

    • Any artistic/maker practice requiring additional ventilation support is subject to written approval and is the responsibility of the Tenant. All alterations to the space to support enhanced ventilation must receive written approval in advance.

    • The City may be amendable to allow the use of a kiln on premises. Tenant is responsible for all aspects of and expenses related to the safe disposal of clay and glaze materials, as well as kiln permitting, installation, ventilation, and securing permission and written City approval in advance and in writing.