The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Tucson Lease Report from September 26 thru 30, 2016.

RETAIL – 7170 E. BROADWAY BLVD., TUCSON
Beall’s Outlet has leased a 21,580-square-foot space at Circle Plaza Shopping Center, located on the SE corner of Broadway Blvd. and Kolb Rd. The Premises will be used as an outlet store for the sale of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, general merchandise, gifts, domestics, housewares and related items. They are scheduled to open for business in the spring of 2017.  Andy Seleznov and Melissa Lal represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker, while Tim Westfall, of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, represented the Tenant. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 800.683.8655 (Corporate)[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 3844 W. RIVER RD., TUCSON
Parisi Speed School has leased a 8,246-square-foot space at Marana Marketplace, located on the southeast corner of Orange Grove Rd. and Thornydale Rd. The Premises will be used for the purpose of operating a Parisi Speed School and for the sale of related products and services. They are scheduled to open for business in the Spring of 2017. Andy Seleznov and Melissa Lal represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker, while Brian Ledbetter, of Zell Commercial Real Estate, represented the Tenant. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 201.847.1939 (Corporate)[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 3122 N. CAMPBELL RD., TUCSON
GolfTEC Enterprises, LLC. leased 2,589-square-feet at 3122 North Campbell Avenue, Suite 150. The space is located within Copper Plaza, a retail center just south of the southeast corner of Campbell and Fort Lowell. Other tenants in the center include Wingstop, Better Bodies, Hungry Howie’s, and Kung Fu Noodle.  Dave Hammack of Volk Company represented the landlord, 3122 North Campbell Ave., LLC. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.887.4653[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 5327 & 5329 S 12^th AVENUE, TUCSON
Suspiros Cakes, LLC, leased approximately 1,710-square-feet of retail space at 5327 & 5329 S. 12th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, from Trinum Properties, LLC.  Frank Arrotta of Tucson Realty & Trust Co. represented the Landlord and Jose Dabdoub of Dabdoub Commercial represented the Tenant in the transaction.

RETAIL – 1011 N. CRAYCROFT RD., TUCSON
Natural Reef Creations, LLC has leased a 785-square-foot space at Speedway Craycroft Plaza, located on the SW corner of Speedway Blvd. and Craycroft Rd. The Premises will be used as a retail store selling aquariums, fish, and related products and services. They are scheduled to open for business October 2016. Andy Seleznov and Melissa Lal represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker. Tenant Phone: 520.404.9702

OFFICE – 5225 E KNIGHT DR. TUCSON
Visions Clinical Research has renewed their lease at Park West Medical, located on Grant Rd. across the street from TMC. Visions Clinical Research specializes in medical practice and research.  Andy Seleznov and Melissa Lal represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker, LLC.[mepr-show rules=”58038″] Tenant Phone: 520.546.4700[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 2363 E. FRY BLVD., SIERRA VISTA
Santa Cruz Chip Doctor has leased a space at Cochise Plaza, located on the NE corner of Fry Blvd. and Coronado Rd. in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The Premises will be used for general office purposes related to window repair and headlight restoration. They are open for business.  Andy Seleznov and Melissa Lal represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.223.7805[/mepr-show]

The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Phoenix Lease Report from September 26 thru 30, 2016

WFG National Title Insurance signs 6,058 SF lease at 2777 E. Camelback Building
PHOENIX, AZ – JLL Vice President Chris Latvaaho, Managing Director John Bonnell and Senior Vice President Brett Abramson represented property owner DRA Advisors/Fountainhead Equity Partners. Michael Stone of The Stone Group represented WFG, a national provider of premium title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industry. As of Q1 2016, WFG was the fastest growing national title underwriter and the nation’s sixth largest provider of title insurance.

“2777 is perfect for forward-thinking companies like WFG who are looking for unique, modern, flexible space that differentiates itself from the submarket’s mega office complexes and towers,” said Latvaaho. “With this property, tenants get a one-of-a-kind infill location without compromising environment, infrastructure or amenities.”

Totaling 104,618-square-feet, the 2777 building sits at the southwest corner of 28^th Street and Camelback Road, in the heart of the prestigious Camelback Corridor. The building offers 36,000-square-foot floorplates, with contemporary features including 13-foot ceilings, raw concrete open space, a shared tenant conference room and surface and two-level underground parking.

WFG will relocate from 1420 E. Missouri Ave. in Phoenix into 6,058-square-feet on the ground floor at the 2777 building in November. It joins current building tenants UMB Bank, The Lavidge Company and Hill International and Avison Young.

JLL continues to market space at 2777 E. Camelback. Available suites range from 1,997-square-feet to 28,728-square-feet.

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse Leases 5,634 SF at Crossroads Towne Center
GILBERT, AZ — Brian & Tom Woods of Colliers International represented Vestar (Landlord) on a 10 year lease with Osaka Japanese Steakhouse (Tenant) at Crossroads Towne Center at 3843 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85234 for 5,635-square-feet.  Horth Hong of NAI Horizon represented the Tenant. Signed in September 2016.

ORION Represents Global Tenant in Tempe Center
TEMPE, AZ – Taiwanese brand DaYung’s Tea recently leased a +1,400 square foot space in a heavily trafficked area of Tempe, Arizona. This is DaYung’s first store opening in North America! Established in 2001, and having over 270 stores in Asia, DaYung’s has a long history of success. It offers a healthy concept, using only natural ingredients and fresh fruit.

Judi Butterworth and Lacey Guardado of ORION Investment Real Estate represented the tenant. “We are very excited to have represented DaYung’s for their first store in the North America. This hot new concept will blend in perfectly with the other new restaurants at Mill Plaza,” says Butterworth and Guardado. “It will also be able to serve the huge Asian customer base, as well as the ASU student population,” they concluded.

The suite is located within the newly remodeled Fry’s center: Mill Plaza. The plaza includes national tenants such as Fry’s Food & Drug Store, Jack in the Box, Papa Murphy’s, UPS Store, hi-health, Great Clips, and a newly constructed Fry’s Fuel. The center is located at a signalized intersection and is easily assessable from both Mill Avenue and Southern Avenue, which has a combined traffic count of ±61,670 vehicles per day. Situated in the heart of Tempe, with ASU’s main campus approximately two miles to the north, tenants do strong business out of this location.

Smooth Laser Hair Removal Leases New Location in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDAEL, AZ — A lease for 825-square-feet in Sterling Plaza to Smooth Laser Hair Removal was recently consummated. The location of the property is 7127 E. Sahuaro Dr. in Scottsdale, AZ.  The owner of the center is Castor Plaza LLC.  Richard Mackay of Rein & Grossoehme Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant and Tom Kuffler of Civic Asset Management represented the owner.

Unique User Comes to Granada Plaza, Chandler, Arizona
CHANDLER, AZ – The Trigger Guy Gunsmithing & Sales recently leased an 800-square- foot space in Granada Plaza, located on the southwest hard corner of Alma School Road and Galveston Street. The Trigger Guy provides gunsmithing services, including repairs, modifications, total gun transformations, installing sights, scope mounting, and cleaning services. They also do custom gun work.

Judi Butterworth and Lacey Guardado of ORION Investment Real Estate represented the Owner, Granada Plaza, LLC, in leasing up this space. The Owner remarked, “We have had these spaces on the market for over two years, with minimal activity. We hired ORION’s Judi Butterworth and Lacey Guardado, and in less than three months we already have our first lease signed, plus prospects for the last space available. More importantly, they made excellent suggestions on how to enhance the center, and even helped us create a new lease.”

The last suite, #14, is available in Granada Plaza. It faces Alma School Road (23,885 VPD) and consists of 1,400-square-feet.

Oro Valley, AZ – The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving on a board or commission. To serve on a board or commission, members must be residents of the Town of Oro Valley, be available to attend the designated meetings and be committed to the completion of the Town’s Community Academy within their term.

Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has one (1) open position that serves a three-year term. HPC was formed to promote the educational, cultural and economic welfare of Oro Valley by ensuring the preservation of historic buildings, districts, landmarks, structures, documents, photographs and other artifacts that represent the historic background and development of the greater Oro Valley area. HPC meets the first Monday of every month at 5 p.m. at Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive.

Water Utility Commission
The Water Utility Commission (WUC) has three (3) open positions. For two (2) of the vacancies, the applicants will need to reside within in the Town of Oro Valley and also be a customer of Oro Valley Water Utility. One is a full, three-year term, and the other is a one-year appointment to fill a vacancy for the remainder of a term. The Town is also seeking one (1) representative for the Countryside area to serve a three-year term. This position requires applicants to be a resident of the Countryside Water Service Area and a customer of Oro Valley Water Utility. WUC comprises seven members who advise the Town Council on issues relating to water, including water policies, water rates, water conservation and water resources. WUC meets the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive.

Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) has one (1) open position that serves a two-year term. PZC holds public meetings and makes recommendations to the Town Council on matters relating to the General Plan, zoning code amendments, rezonings and other land use requests. PZC meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) has one (1) open position that serves a two-year term. PRAB acts in an advisory capacity to the Town Council in matters pertaining to parks and recreation, park design, open space and trail use. PRAB meets at least six times per year at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive.

Stormwater Utility Commission
The Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC) has one (1) open position that serves a two-year term. SWUC makes recommendations to the Town Council on issues relating to flood control and stormwater quality management and the issuance of bonds for stormwater activities and prescribes service charges. SWUC meets on the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. at Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive.

Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Town of Oro Valley has one (1) open position that serves a two-year term as a representative to the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (T-PCBAC). T-PBAC acts as the official advisory body on bicycling matters to Pima County and the City of Tucson. T-PCBAC meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. All meetings are held at Himmel Park Library in Tucson, 1035 N. Treat Ave.

Pima County Bond Advisory Committee
The Town of Oro Valley has one (1) open position that serves a six-year term as a representative to the Pima County Bond Advisory Committee (PCBAC). PCBAC oversees implementation of voter-approved bond programs. PCBAC meets at a public meeting at least twice a year to review and approve status reports on the bond programs and consider any substantial changes.

Residents who are interested in applying for any of these positions can contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 520-229-4700 or apply online by visiting the Boards and Commissions Opportunities webpage at: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/town/departments/town-clerk/boards-and-commissions. For more information, contact Michelle Stine at 520-229-4744.