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Project Description
Project Name: Strawn Tower
Address: 1225 South Caldwell
Will the project meet Energy Star standards as defined in Appendix B? Yes
Will the project include a Community Service Facility under IRS Revenue Ruling 2003-77?
No
If yes, please describe:
If yes, provide the subsidy source: HUD and number of units: 170
Applicant Information
Indicate below an individual or a validly existing entity (a corporation, nonprofit, limited partnership or LLC) as the official applicant. Under
QAP Section III(C)(5) only this individual or entity will be able to make decisions with regard to this application. If awarded the applicant
must become part of the ownership entity. The applicant will execute the signature page for this application.
Applicant Name: Charlotte Housing Authority
Address: 1301 South Boulevard
Telephone: (704)336-5240
Alt Phone:
Fax: (704)336-7767
Site Description
Identify utilities and services currently available (and with adequate capacity) for this site:
Is the site directly accessed by an existing, paved, publicly maintained road? Yes
If no, please explain:
Is any portion of the site located inside the 100 year floodplain? No
If yes:
(a) Describe placement of project buildings in relation to this area:
(b) Describe flood mitigation if the project will have improvements within the 100 year floodplain:
Site Control
Does the owner have fee simple ownership of the property (site/buildings)?Yes
If yes provide:
If no:
(a) Does the owner/principal or ownership entity have valid option/contract to purchase the property?
(b) Does an identity of interest (direct or indirect) exist between the owner/principal or ownership entity with the option/contract for
purchase of the property and the seller of the property?
If yes, specify the relationship:
Zoning
Present zoning classification of the site:R-22 MF
Are variances, special or conditional use permits or any other item requiring a public hearing needed to develop this proposal?Yes
If yes, have the hearings been completed and permits been obtained?No
If yes, specify permit or variance required and date obtained. If no, describe permits/variances required and schedule for
obtaining them:
The Strawn Tower is part of a 16.70 acre campus comprised of two, separate parcels. One parcel (2.17
acres) contains CHA's Corporate Office and the other (14.53 acres) contains the 196-unit, Strawn Tower
and 122-unit Cottages dwellings. This transaction requires a subdivision process which will consequently
trigger a rezoning process to address the density of Strawn and the reduced footprint. Given our past
endeavors, we anticipate receiving these approvals before the final application due date in May or shortly
thereafter.
Are there any existing conditions of historical significance located on the project site that will require State Historic Preservation office
review?No
If yes, describe below:
Are there any existing conditions of environmental significance located on the project site?No
If yes, describe below:
Ownership Entity
Unit Mix
The Median Income for Mecklenburg county is $66,500.
Statistics
Market Rate.......
Project Includes:
Separate community building - Sq. Ft. (Floor Area):
Indicate below any additional targeting for special populations proposed for this project:
Mobility impaired handicapped: 5% of units comply with QAP Section IV(F)(3) (in addition to the units required by other federal and
state codes.)
Number of Units: 18
Number of Units: 18
Notes
** Please refer to the Income Limits and Maximum Housing Expense Table to ensure that Total Monthly Tenant Expenses for low
income units are within established thresholds.
Targeting
Specify Low Income Unit Targeting in table below. List each applicable targeting combination in a separate row below. Click [Add] to
create another row. Click "X" (at the left of each row) to delete a row. Add as many rows as needed.
# BRs Units %
Note: This number should match the total number of low income units in the Unit Mix section.
Funding Sources
Amort. Annual
Non- Rate Term Period Debt
Source Amount Amortizing* (%) (Years) (Years) Service
Bank Loan
RPP Loan
RD 515 Loan
AHP Loan
Non-Repayable Grant
Owner Investment
Other - Specify:
* "Non-amortizing" indicates that the loan does not have a fixed annual debt service. For these items, you must fill in 20-year debt
service below.
** Total Sources must equal total replacement cost in Project Development Cost (PDC) section.
Funding sources will include: City of Charlotte Housing Trust Fund, Charlotte Housing Authority
MTW Funds, Tax-Exempt Bonds, Federal LIHTC, Energy Performance Lease Financing (private
lender).
Furthermore, CHA will utilizing HUD's Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP) which will allow CHA
to borrow private capital (i.e. bond proceeds) to make improvements and pledge a portion of its
future year annual Capital Funds to make debt service payments on the bonds.
CHA will also be utilizing HUD's Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) which is an innovative
financing technique that uses cost savings from reduced energy consumption to repay the cost of
installing energy conservation measures. Normally offered by Energy Service Companies (ESCOs),
this innovative financing technique allows building users to achieve energy savings without up
front capital expenses. The costs of the energy improvements are borne by the performance
contractor and paid back out of the energy savings. Other advantages include the ability to use a
single contractor to do necessary energy audits and retrofit and to guarantee the energy savings
from a selected series of conservation measures.
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Development Costs
Eligible Basis
Item Cost Element TOTAL COST
30% PV 70% PV
1 Purchase of Building(s) (Rehab / Adaptive Reuse only) 2,387,500 2,387,500
3 On-site Improvements 0 0
6 Accessory Building(s) 0
26 Placement Fee
33 Tax Credit Allocation Fee (0.62% of line 60, minimum $7,500) 23,100
64 Land Cost
Comments:
Other:
Exterior improvements will also include new pre-finished aluminum trellis/canopies and new lantern lighting
elements above both roof stairwells.
Have you built other tax credit developments that use the same building design as this project?No
If yes, please provide name and address:
Site Amenities:
This site is well-located in two commercial and residential areas: Historic South End and Historic Dilworth.
All required amenities are located within one mile (walking distance) of the site. Strawn Tower is located
within the Historic South End which is home to over 200 design-related businesses. The neighborhood has
a more than 150 year history of design, innovation and creativity. Today, the district is in the midst of a
surge of development activity, spurred by the Charlotte Trolley, the opening of the new South Corridor Light
Rail Line and a June 2008 vote by the Charlotte City Council to expand the district. From refurbished
buildings to new loft condominiums, the face of Historic South End is rapidly changing.
On-site, ground-floor amenities include new outdoor seating areas, multi-purpose room, resident computer
center, theater room, hair salon and additional leasing/management space. The 12th floor will be entirely
converted to additional amenity space. Amenities will include: Fitness center, community room, lounge,
library, medical offices and various offices for on-site, non-profit and government social service providers.
The 12th floor will also include a new, full commercial kitchen to service the dietary needs of the seniors.
Onsite Activities:
The Charlotte Housing Authority (CHA) will provide a variety of support services appropriate for the elderly
population through CHA's "Moving Forward" program. The Moving Forward program is a federal
demonstration program that focus on service provision to promote self-sufficiency and quality of life. These
services may include Nutrition Programs (Meals on Wheels or County On-site Food Program), organized
health activities such as exercise classes, on-site healthcare and computer literacy. Other services will be
designed to address the specific, expressed needs of the senior residents.
Landscaping Plans:
This site contains mature shrubbery as well as open landscaped areas that will be improved and remain at
the site. The site will have irrigated lawns landscaped using indigenous plants and ground cover that are
low-maintenance and do not require constant watering. The landscaping maintenance plan will employ
water conservation techniques. Raised-bed community gardens are placed throughout.
Do you plan to submit additional market data (market study, etc.) that you want considered? Yes
If yes, please make sure to include the additional information in your pre-application packet.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Trend and direction of real estate development and area economic health. Physical condition of buildings and
improvements in the immediate vicinity. Concentration of affordable housing.
The site abuts Dilworth/South Boulevard, a major commercial and residential corridor currently experiencing
huge growth and revitalization because of its proximity to downtown Charlotte and the recently-opened light
rail line, the "LYNX" system. Two LYNX stations are located within walking distance of the Strawn Tower.
The Dilworth neighborhood has an excellent school district, vibrant commercial activity and great access to
mass transit with makes it a very desirable area. Adaptive re-use and new construction developments
(residential, commercial and mixed-use) have reshaped the fabric of the area.
The 16-acre Strawn campus which contains CHA's Corporate Office, Strawn Tower and Strawn Cottages
was the focus of a recent Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Program Report. This detailed,
published report confirmed the intense interest by the development community and the recommendation
that the 16-acre site become "a mixed-income community with a variety of uses and housing types that
accommodate economically, socially and environmentally sustainable development."
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND AMENITIES
Land use pattern is residential in character (single and multifamily housing). Extent that the location is
isolated. Effect of industrial, large-scale institutional or other incompatible uses, including but not limited to:
wastewater treatment facilities, high traffic corridors, junkyards, prisons, landfills, large swamps, distribution
facilities, frequently used railroad tracks, power transmission lines and towers, factories or similar operations,
sources of excessive noise, and sites with environmental concerns (such as odors or pollution). Amount and
character of vacant, undeveloped land. Considerable land use diversity exists in the historic Dilworth
neighborhood. In addition to the attractive residential areas, the area also has several concentrations of
commercial and office uses, generally along the main corridors. Carolinas Medical Center is a major
institution that dominates the block between East Boulevard and Morehead Street along the Scott/Kenilworth
corridor. Medical office buildings continue to be built in the immediate area and pressure to expand into
residential areas has been strong. Future office use is primarily recommended between Euclid Avenue and
Dilworth Road East and between Lombardy Circle and Little Sugar Creek, with commercial use, mixed-use
development and multi-family development recommended between Dilworth Road East and Lombardy
Circle. These land uses support the community vision of a mixture of land uses, which provide the pedestrian
accessibility to services, workplaces and residential choices within the neighborhood. The overall Strawn
campus contains 16.67 acres in the historic Dilworth community. The campus contains three basic land uses:
a 121-unit, single-story, cottage community, the corporate office for the Charlotte Housing Authority and the
186-unit, high-rise, elderly/disabled tower. Transitioning to a lower density, single-family dwellings border the
rear of the site. High-density, mixed-use developments line both sides of the South Boulevard corrider known
as the "South End".
SITE SUITABILITY
Adequate traffic safety controls (i.e. stop lights, speed limits, turn lanes). Burden on public facilities
(particularly roads). Access to mass transit (if applicable). Visibility of buildings and/or location of project sign
(s) in relation to traffic corridors. A Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus stop and shelter is located 100
feet from the Strawn entrance. Signalized, traffic lights are also located at this intersection of South
Boulevard and Bland Street. There are two LYNX stations located within walking distance of the Strawn. The
Bland Street Station is located only 1,000 linear feet from Strawn.
Degree of on-site negative features and physical barriers that will impede project construction or adversely
affect future tenants; for example: power transmission lines and towers, flood hazards, steep slopes, large
boulders, ravines, year-round streams, wetlands, and other similar features (for adaptive re-use projects-
suitability for residential use and difficulties posed by the building(s), such as limited parking, environmental
problems or the need for excessive demolition).
The applicant is unaware of any on-site, negative and physical barriers.
For each applicable neighborhood feature, enter distance from project in miles.
The following enclosures must be submitted along with your signed preliminary application. Some enclosures are required only under
certain conditions. Please check each applicable item to indicate that you understand the enclosure requirements and will enclose the
correct supporting documentation with your application.
Fee Payment
Check in the amount of $5,450.00 made payable to North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.
Tab A - Preliminary Application
Printed, signed copy of preliminary application generated from online system.
B - Map/Driving Instructions
A local map clearly identifying the location of the Site and detailed directions to the Site. Current City or County maps are preferred
– internet maps and directions are not acceptable. Applicant must also provide a map identifying the amenities listed in section IV
(A)(1)(b)(ii) of the QAP and their proximity to the site.
Applicant must provide a sign and boundary markers to clearly identify the road frontage of the site. The sign identifying the site
should read “SITE” with a minimum size of 11x17.
C - Community Revitalization Plan
Applicant should provide a map identifying the subject site within the Plan area (if applicable).
D - Evidence of Site Control
Provide valid option/contract or warranty deed and plot plan.
E - Site Plans/Scope of Work
Preliminary site plan, floor plans and elevations for all projects, interior and exterior photographs and detailed scope of work for
Adaptive Reuse and Rehab projects. Site and floor plans should be no larger than 11x17 and must be produced by a licensed
architect or engineer.
F - Information Package for Market Analysts
This section must include copies of items required in Tabs A, B, E and G (site and floor plans should be no larger than 11x17) and
can include any additional market information such as preliminary market studies the applicant would like to provide to the
Analysts.
G - Rent Roll (Rehabs only)
Provide the current rent roll for the property and indicate which units (if any) are receiving rental assistance.
H - Documentation for Basis Boost
Applicant should provide an appraisal and/or standard geological survey to support a request for the basis boost (if applicable).