Winton Place: Restaurant Depot

RD America, Inc., has won a 15-year property tax exemption to build a new warehouse at 4501 W Mitchell Ave.

The ordinance to execute the Community Reinvestment Area Agreement, which will reduce the tax liability by about $1.1 million over the life of the agreement, was passed at the February 7 meeting of city council.

Restaurant Depot, a subsidiary of RD America, Inc., is a member's-only warehouse that sells equipment, food items, and supplies to the food service community.

Membership is free with either a state resale certificate or proof of representation of a non-profit.

The 55,000-60,000 square foot facility is expected to cost $4.9 million to build and will also include an 85-space parking lot.

Construction will involve the demolition of existing structures (pictured) on the site.

It should be completed and open for business in September 2007.