Auto Parts Chain Leases Former Blockbuster Building
Property owner told city officials he was unaware of any part for the location in the city's comprehensive plan.
O'Reilly Auto Parts has signed a 15-year lease for the former Blockbuster building at 6102 W. North Ave., city officials and neighborhood representatives learned Friday. A group including several Common Council members, the city administrator, the economic development director and members of the East Tosa Alliance met with the property's owner and representatives Friday morning to discuss the future of the site, according to two aldermen who were present. But after a conversation about fitting any potential use into the city's comprehensive plan, they said, owner Dan Cohen of Mid-America Real Estate announced that the lease with O'Reilly had already been signed. Ald. Linda Nikcevich said in an e-mail that Cohen told the group he had been …
Karri
10:23 am on Monday, February 6, 2012
Mr. Cohen was opposed and unwilling to look at bringing any other business into this building. -- even other businesses that he represents, like Chipotle or Bruggers. more ›