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Evergreen Terrace Apartments
Evergreen Terrace Apartments
Evergreen Terrace Apartments
Project Description
Project Name: Evergreen Terrace Apartments
Address: Sunnybrook Road and Carl Sandburg Court
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:
Target Population:Family
Will the project be receiving project based federal rental assistance? No
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: MWF Properties
Address: 7645 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 200
Telephone: (612)243-4637
Alt Phone:
Fax: (612)243-4660
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? Yes
If yes:
(a) Describe placement of project buildings in relation to this area:
A portion of the site is located within the 100 year flood plain by virtue of the adjacent Crabtree Creek. The
proposed buildings will not impede on the regulated floodplain, the surface parking lot (165 spaces) will be
located in the 100 year floodplain, but will adhere to all NCHFA and the City of Raleigh's rules and
regulations.
(b) Describe flood mitigation if the project will have improvements within the 100 year floodplain:
N/A
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: 10/15/2009
Zoning
Present zoning classification of the site:O & I-2
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?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 Wake county is $76,900.
Statistics
Market Rate.......
Totals............... 72 0 48400
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: 8
Number of Units: 8
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
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.
Development Costs
Eligible Basis
Item Cost Element TOTAL COST
30% PV 70% PV
1 Purchase of Building(s) (Rehab / Adaptive Reuse only) 750,000
4 Rehabilitation
6 Accessory Building(s)
20 Survey
24 Bond Costs
26 Placement Fee
33 Tax Credit Allocation Fee (0.62% of line 60, minimum $7,500) 70,060
35 Tax Opinion
36 Organizational (Partnership)
39 Relocation Expense
44 Rent-up Expense
64 Land Cost
Comments:
Funding for this project will come from several sources. MWF Properties is requesting an allocation of tax
credits to be syndicated and used as equity for the project. In addition, we will utilize debt financing in the
form of a first mortgage. The final source of funding come from MWF Properties in the form of deferred fee.
Evergreen Terrace Apartments will occupy approximately 4.92 acres of land located off of Carl Sandburg
Court in Raleigh. The 72 apartments will be located within one three-story elevator building. The design is
an “L” shaped single building, which will provide spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The
design and location of the building will allow for maximum security and privacy. Besides a children’s
playground, Evergreen Terrace Apartments will have an array of amenities including a community room,
kitchen area, computer workstations, office suite, laundry facilities, and adequtae in-unit tenant storage. The
unit mix will include two- and three-bedroom apartments to meet the demands for work force family
housing.
The site plan for Evergreen Terrace Apartments will follow the natural topography of the land to allow for
maximum green space areas; the site will have a substantial application of landscaping for family
enjoyment. MWF Properties strives to incorporate the use of “Smart Growth” principles which include
convenient entrances and sufficient surface parking. This technique helps to have minimal impact on the
areas surrounding the site. This site is located in a magnificent area of the City of Raleigh. MWF Properties
plan is to take advantage of this beautiful landscape for the enjoyment of the entire community.
The expansive local economy has recently, and will see significant growth and this will put undue pressure
on the availability of “work force housing”. The convenient location of this project, its proximity to downtown
Raleigh, creates linkage to a large number of jobs, recreation, education, and the arts for dependant
workforce tenants. The site is within one mile of schools, a library, hospitals, grocery stores, retail stores, a
drug store, banks, and public services. Traffic flow on the arterial streets has more than sufficient capacity
to serve the residents. Rent and income limits of the tax credit program work well with the targeted
demographic group served by this development. The local workforce needs to have affordable housing
within a reasonable distance to the areas in which they work and recreate.
Other:
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:
Pleasee See Attached Narrative
Onsite Activities:
Pleasee See Attached Narrative
Landscaping Plans:
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 development location is only ½ mile from New Bern Ave and 600 feet south of the main Wake Medical
Campus. Wake Medical is the owner of the property directly across from the site. The City of Raleigh has
purchased 19 acres behind the property for a city park and greenway connection. Wake Medical is a 50+
acre regional hospital with a “World Class Heart Center” that just completed a 30 million dollar renovation in
2006 of 93,000 square feet. This hospital also has Emergency Trauma services to include a Level 1
Trauma Center, Children’s Emergency room and a Level 4 Intensive Care Nursery. The adjacent buildings
are in excellent physical condition, primarily medical in use. The adjacent apartment communities (some
affordable) continue to maintain a high occupancy levels.
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 existing neighborhoods and surrounding land uses are
compatible with the proposed development. The adjacent medical facilities offer the possibility of a live-work
atmosphere. New medical, office and apartments are adjacent to the site. The recently renovated exclusive
Raleigh Country Club is ¼ mile from the development location. For a complete list of surrounding site
amenities please refer to Tab B herein.
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. The development will be served by Carl Sandburg Court, a moderately
traveled street off of Sunnybrook Road. Sunnybrook Road runs parallel to Interstate 440 and is the
easternmost thoroughfare (within the city limits) between New Bern Ave (north) and Poole Road (south).
Sunnybrook road is served by the Raleigh Capital Area Transit (CAT), route 15 & 15c. Signage will only be
visible from Carl Sandburg Court, however the proposed structure will be abundant from north and
southbound traffic along Sunnybrook Road.
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).
A portion of the site is located within the 100 year flood plain by virtue of the adjacent Crabtree Creek. The
proposed development will not impede on the regulated floodplain nor lack the required parking to satisfy
the requirements.
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).