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Project Description
Project Name: James A. Walker Apartments
Address: 1020 Rankin Street
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:
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: Landmark Asset Services, Inc.
Address: 406 East Fourth Street
Telephone: (336)714-8920
Fax: (336)722-3603
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)?No
If yes provide:
If no:
(a) Does the owner/principal or ownership entity have valid option/contract to purchase the property?Yes
(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?Yes
If yes, specify the relationship:
Applicant has general partner interest in existing Limited Partnership and is related to the other general
partners. Land is under ground lease with no identity of interest.
(c) Enter the current expiration date of the option/contract to purchase: 12/31/2009
Zoning
Present zoning classification of the site:Office & Institution
Are variances, special or conditional use permits or any other item requiring a public hearing needed to develop this proposal?No
If yes, have the hearings been completed and permits been obtained?
If yes, specify permit or variance required and date obtained. If no, describe permits/variances required and schedule for
obtaining them:
Are there any existing conditions of historical significance located on the project site that will require State Historic Preservation office
review?Yes
If yes, describe below:
The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of 7/20/89. The rehabilitiation will take
place in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. We will submit to the
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office their Form A - Description of Rehabilitation along with the
required NPS Part 2 - Description of Rehabilitation Work and accompanying documentation for their review
and approval of all work to be completed.
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 New Hanover county is $57,600.
Statistics
Market Rate.......
Totals............... 37 4 14995
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: 4
Number of Units: 5
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:
State Historic Tax Credits
* "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.
Development Costs
Eligible Basis
Item Cost Element TOTAL COST
30% PV 70% PV
1 Purchase of Building(s) (Rehab / Adaptive Reuse only) 724,800 724,800
6 Accessory Building(s)
24 Bond Costs
26 Placement Fee
33 Tax Credit Allocation Fee (0.62% of line 60, minimum $7,500) 38,506
64 Land Cost
Comments:
30% PV Column, Line 61 has been modified to 3.75 as per QAP VII.A.1 but continues to show as 3.50. Line
62 should be $27,180. It is adding correctly in the totals.
Other:
Have you built other tax credit developments that use the same building design as this project?Yes
If yes, please provide name and address:
James A. Walker Apartments, Wilmington, NC
Cashie Apartments - Windsor, NC
Newberry Senior Housing - Newberry, SC
Central Lofts - Central, SC
Douglas School Apartments - Bristol, VA
See www.landmarkdevelopment.biz
Site Amenities:
New site amenities will include new perimeter fencing, a new entrance and covered drop-off area to access
the property, new covered picnic area with grill, new exterior lighting and new walkways and revised parking
areas to meet necessary requirements of NCHFA and the City of Wilmington. Improved amenities will
include an upfitted community room, a technology learning center and an improved and consolidated
laundry area.
Onsite Activities:
On-site activities currently include: weekly food distribution from a local organization, monthly church
services, and monthly newsletter. The improvements to the project will include the addition of a community
space and a technology learning center. This will allow us to increase on-site activities to include: computer
classes, a resident's association, adult education programs, monthly social events such as game nights,
holiday events and cookouts.
Landscaping Plans:
All landscaping will be replaced with new native landscape plantings and the addition of new walkways and
planting beds. All landscaping will meet NCHFA standards and those of the City of Wilmington.
Do you plan to submit additional market data (market study, etc.) that you want considered? No
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 property is located in an aging, urban section of the City of Wilmington. Designated as the Northside
area, there is Community Revitalization Plan in place to promote the overall improvement of the area
focusing on Crime Prevention, Economic Development, Attractive Community, Housing, Community
Facilities and Programs, and Transportation. The 5 Year Consolidated Plan for the City of Wilmington
supports and promotes the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the area as well as the
preservation of the historic properties located within the city. In the general area of the project there are
several pieces of property owned and operated by the Wilmington Housing Authority as affordable, project-
based housing.
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. The property is in a mature area of the city that has been developed
as a residential area over the course of time. The area is not isolated and there are no adverse effects from
any of the above listed concerns. The majority of surrounding land is developed with a limited number of
vacant parcels. To the North, West and South there are predominantly single family homes. Directly
surrounding the property on the western and southern property lines there is a city owned park. To the East
and Northeast there are several parcels of land developed, owned and operated by the Wilmington Housing
Authority.
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. There are adequate safety controls in place as noted above. The project will
not add any additional burden to public facilities. There is direct access to mass transit with a bus stop
located at the property. The building and signage are highly visible in relation to traffic corridors.
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).
There are no on-site negative features and physical barriers that will impede project construction or
adversely affect the future residents.
For each applicable neighborhood feature, enter distance from project in miles.
0 Public Transportation
Schools
Stop
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).