Cancel your reservation if you were planning to stay at the Don-a-lisa Motel, because it is coming down in just a few days. The Don-a-lisa, which sits on Bronson Way across from Liberty Park, and Meadow Ave, is owned by the Bryant family…owners of Bryant motors.

Mayor Law had a productive meeting with the Bryant family, and they reached agreement on terms that will work out well for everyone. The Motel is coming down immediately, and the Bryants will begin working on a two-year-plan to redevelop the whole block to it’s highest and best use.

During the two years, Bryant Motors will use the vacant lot (where the Don-a-lisa now stands) to park trucks and buses that currently get parked in the street. After the two years, there will be no more bus/truck parking here, and the site will probably be a new use altogether.

In addition, the Bryants have agreed to fix up the West side of their building, with appropriate siding materials to match the rest of the building. This will present a nicer face to the nearby homes, most of which are meticulously well kept.

This wall of Bryant Motors will be repaired/beautified, to present a nicer face to the well-maintained homes of the adjacent North Renton Neighborhood.

Mayor Law and the Bryants deserve credit for sitting at the table and solving this problem. Thanks to all of you.

Meanwhile, say goodbye to the Don-a-lisa. I’m sure at some time, in a past era, it lodged starry-eyed couples, grandparents motoring up the coast to visit their loved ones, tourists headed to the World’s fair, and many other happy visitors. But that was a long time ago, and it’s been overdue to come down for many years.

This photo from N 2nd shows the Don-a-lisa on the left, Bryant Motors on the right, and Liberty Park can be seen through the gap.