By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw
WARSAW — A few more nuggets of information have emerged about the business entity that is eyeing the Marsh property on South Buffalo Street in Warsaw.
The city redevelopment commission agreed in principle on Monday to give the entity time to investigate the matter, but details about who is interested and what it might be — if fully embraced — have not been disclosed.
Jeremy Skinner, director of community & economic development for the city, said it would involve the construction of a business in the parking lot and not part of the existing building.
The outlet would be in the southeast corner of the lot near Prairie Street and north of the Conley Barber Shop.
The entity is seeking to secure a franchise agreement for the project, Skinner said
The term “franchise” can refer to many types of businesses including, for instance, a restaurant, but it could be many other things too.
Skinner said securing such a business could help lure other prospects to consider the Marsh building, which has sat empty since 2017.
“It’s kind of seen as a general plus to help redevelop that area and generate some interest, and then hopefully we can continue to market the Marsh building with some more success,” Skinner said.
Skinner said if it all works out, the city will have a better idea of what is possible in the next 60-90 days.
