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Project Description
Project Name: Church Meadows
Address: tbd Corporation 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? Yes
If yes, please describe: A small free standing facility with administration, community and maintenance staging
space.
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: Northwestern Housing Enterprises,Incorporated
Address: P. O. Box 1673
Telephone: (828)264-6683
Fax: (828)264-0160
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: 11/19/2009
Zoning
Present zoning classification of the site:B-2
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:
1/20/09 rezoning request to Town of Wilkesboro
1/27/09 rezoning request & recommendation by Planning Board
2/10/09 rezoning request hearing by Town Board
3/10/09 rezoning request approval by Town Board
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 Wilkes county is $51,300.
Statistics
Market Rate.......
Totals............... 48 10 19626
Project Includes:
Separate community building - Sq. Ft. (Floor Area): 1,576
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: 10
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
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.
self explanatory
Development Costs
Eligible Basis
Item Cost Element TOTAL COST
30% PV 70% PV
1 Purchase of Building(s) (Rehab / Adaptive Reuse only)
4 Rehabilitation
24 Bond Costs
26 Placement Fee
33 Tax Credit Allocation Fee (0.62% of line 60, minimum $7,500) 34,410
35 Tax Opinion
39 Relocation Expense
Comments:
Other:
Property exteriors will be a combination of simulated stone, vinyl and other low maintenance materials.
Staggered placement of buildings addressing the street and varied roof scapes will increase desirability.
Have you built other tax credit developments that use the same building design as this project?Yes
If yes, please provide name and address:
Similar to FOREST HILLS - Burnsville, NC - but subject is lower density - duplex as opposed to quad.
Applicant has also developed and occupied predominantly duplex LIHTC campuses at: OAK GROVE
VILLAGE, Jefferson, NC; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Sparta, NC; and WHITE LAUREL, Boone, NC. Subject
property site improvements costs will be for more economically accomplished than at these other low
density developments.
Site Amenities:
The development will include paved streets, concrete curbs and sidewalks and decorative area lighting.
Residents will enjoy a picnic area, raised bed vegetable and flower gardens and a walking trail through the
woods with direct access to the town center business district.
Onsite Activities:
Resident association members will self determine regular on-site activities for recreation, health and safety.
The Wilkes County Transportation Authority will provide regular van service for personal needs and for a full
range of human services.
Landscaping Plans:
Foundation plantings with mulched pods of trees and shrubs accented with placed large stones will grace
the grounds. Concrete sidewalks and decorative area lighting will contribute to accessibility, safety and
attractiveness.
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.
A strong and stable single family homeownership neighborhood borders subject property and provides
paved public street access from the west. The homes are modest but attractive and well kept. A new fire
station has been built within 1/4 mile of subject property by the Town of Wilkesboro in preparation for
revitilization of the downtown and continuing growth of these surrounding neighborhoods.
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 surrounding land use is residential, some retail and commercial
along with wooded vacant land. The site is walking distance northeasterly to downtown Wilkesboro and a
pedestrian trail for resident access is proposed. There are no industrial nor incompatable uses in the vicinty.
The vacant land surrounding subject property is a 115.9 acre tract purchased by Wilkes County in the 1990's
for future expansion of government and human services facilities.
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 site is accessed directly by Corporation Street, a residential tertiary
feeder street from South Cherry Street, a major secondary corridor to the west which connects primary
highways to downtown Wilkesboro. Corporation and Cherry Streets are adequate for proposed use, however,
Corporation Street is proposed for widening and for the installation of concrete sidewalks and curb and gutter
in the near future by the Town of Wilkesboro.
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 site is entirely a cleared open pasture with a broad level crown down its center. The building sites all
slope away at the rear toward existing utilities and toward the property boundaries. Controlled crawl space
construction of the buildings will significantly minimize site grading expenses. Perimeter storm water control
features will eliminate any and all off-site erosion.
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).