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Project Description
Project Name: Kirkwood Gardens
Address: Old Raleigh Road
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: Weaver-Kirkland Housing, LLC
Address: P.O. Box 26030
Telephone: (336)378-7900
Fax: (336)378-6571
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?No
If yes, specify the relationship:
(c) Enter the current expiration date of the option/contract to purchase: 08/31/2009
Zoning
Present zoning classification of the site:R-6 High Density Residential District
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:
Current zoning requires two parking spaces per unit. We will be requesting a variance to .75 spaces per unit
and we will be asking for a variance for a total length of one building being over 250 ft. This is a Planning
and Zoning Board approval meeting that is scheduled for March 2009. We should have approvals at that
time.
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 Davidson county is $56,100.
Statistics
Market Rate.......
Totals............... 64 8 27184
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: 7
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
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.
Development Costs
Eligible Basis
Item Cost Element TOTAL COST
30% PV 70% PV
1 Purchase of Building(s) (Rehab / Adaptive Reuse only)
4 Rehabilitation
6 Accessory Building(s)
24 Bond Costs
26 Placement Fee
33 Tax Credit Allocation Fee (0.62% of line 60, minimum $7,500) 55,190
39 Relocation Expense
Comments:
Other:
Energy Star appliances throughout/Low flow fixtures.
Curb and gutter throughout with turndowns at sidewalks.
Internal pedestrian system linking the structures and parking.
Security lighting throughout all parking areas.
Exterior brick, vinyl and accent shake siding.
Gutter and downspout system.
Courtyard with seating overlooking stream and wooded parcel.
Have you built other tax credit developments that use the same building design as this project?Yes
If yes, please provide name and address:
Creekside Crossing - 450 West Street, Spindale, NC 28160
Site Amenities:
Central covered drive-thru and drop-off area.
Courtyard with seating.
Wrap-around porch at covered drive-thru.
Premium views of stream and adjacent woods and landscaped courtyard.
Picnic Shelter
Patio off of Community Room
Conference Room/Library
Second Floor separate TV Room
Exercise Room with New Equipment
Second Floor Sunroom
Onsite Activities:
Centrally located within the residential building, the community room, will house kitchen facilities, craft area
and a multi-purpose room. This area will be the center for "social" activities and residential gatherings such
as host speakers from community agencies, medical screenings and regular residents' meetings. Outdoor
recreational opportunities will also be made available to the residents by provision of a large screened-in
porch, a central courtyard, picnic areas with park benches and barbeque grill and outdoor sitting areas.
Landscaping Plans:
The site will be generously and attractively landscaped with street trees along the roadway, scattered shade
and ornamental trees, low maintenance foundation plantings adjacent to the building and lawn areas, and
perimeter plantings will be located in and around the building. A retaining wall will separate the site from the
proposed family site to the east. The border will have optimal landscaping to enhance privacy.
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.
Kirkwood Gardens - The proposed site is located .9 miles southeast of major retail corridior for Thomasville
and surrounding Davidson county. The site is located in an area that is quickly transitioning to a residential/
retail corridor. An undeveloped tract is located north of the site across Old Raleigh Road, the owner has
future plans for a strip retail center (see area site plan). Three multifamily developments are located to the
southeast along Old Raleigh Road.
A new Super Walmart Shopping Center is located approximately 9/10 of a mile to the south. Major
amenities are located within one mile of the site location.
This area is ideal for a live and work neighborhood with everyday amenities, and easy road access to major
employers throughout the region.
There is no senior affordable housing in this market at this time.
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. This site was rezoned as High Density Residential (R-6) in May 2007
by the City of Thomasville and is located within an area quickly becoming residential and retail. Plans exist
for a retail strip center across Old Raleigh Road and the property to the north at the corner of Old Raleigh
Road and Cloninger Road has been sold to a local Day Care Center, with plans to begin construction in
2009. There is a new patio home development located to the east of the site.A commercial flex office
development exists to the east of the site. No excessive noise or odors were observed during our multiple
site visits.
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. Interstate 85 and HWY 62(Cloninger Road) is a regional commuter corridor
for Davidson County and points beyond into High Point and Trinity's employment and service districts. The
speed limit is 45MPH along this section of Old Raleigh Road. Access and visibility from our proposed
entrance is excellent and exceeds DOT current visibility requirements. A double-sided project sign will be
located along Old Raleigh Road. Old Raleigh Road is mostly commuter traffic from 6:00am to 9:00am and
from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) has a regional stop
approximately 1 mile from the site at the Southgate Plaza Shopping Center that services the entire Triad
area. Davidson County has local van services and the elderly ride for free to most locations. We will work
with Davidson County to include our development as part of their daily routes. Sewer and water are both
available to the site.
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 only "year round stream" on the site is in the extreme southern corner of the property. This area will
remain undeveloped as shown on the site plan. The trees along the stream bed will be maintained and will
add to the neighborhood character of the design. No on-site barriers exist that will impede the
constructability of the project or adversely affect it's completion.
Multiple market rate multi-family developments already exist south of the site on Old Raleigh Road.
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).