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Project Description
Project Name: Westmore
Address: Westmore Drive
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: Mountain Housing Opportunities, Inc.
Address: 64 Clingman Avenue, Suite 101
Telephone: (828)254-4030
Alt Phone:
Fax: (828)254-0120
Site Description
Identify utilities and services currently available (and with adequate capacity) for this site:
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: 9/17/2009
Zoning
Present zoning classification of the site:RM-16 and CI
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:
We plan on combining the two zoning classifications under one, RM-16, so the site will not be split zoned.
This will require a conditional zoning process. This should be accomplished by April.
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 Buncombe county is $55,700.
Statistics
Market Rate.......
Totals............... 72 8 31697
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
Bank 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.
RPP Loan
Year: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Amt: 35418 34671 33863 32991 32055 31049 29972 28821 27591 26281
Year: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Amt: 24886 23403 21828 20158 18389 16516 14535 12442 10233 7902
Year: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Amt: 9487 9287 9070 8837 8586 8317 8028 7720 7390 7039
Year: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Amt: 6666 6269 5847 5399 4926 4424 3893 3333 2741 2117
Year: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Amt: 18342 17954 17536 17085 16600 16079 15521 14925 14288 13610
Year: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Amt: 12887 12119 11304 10439 9523 8553 7527 6443 5299 4092
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) 56,844
35 Tax Opinion
39 Relocation Expense
Comments:
Other:
Instead of brick veneer, we would like to use attractive stone veneer which will resemble classic stone
construction, which fits very well with the Asheville area character. We would also like to add Juliet
balconies to the current plans.
Have you built other tax credit developments that use the same building design as this project?Yes
If yes, please provide name and address:
Northpoint Commons I and II
44 Reynolds Mountain Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
Site Amenities:
The site will have the four required amentities including a playground, resident computer center, covered
picnic area, and three outdoor sitting areas. In addition we will include a tot lot, gazebo, and some raised
garden plots.
Onsite Activities:
Various on-site activities will occur at Westmore including a computer learning center, holiday celebrations,
community service referrals, library, and informational speakers.
Landscaping Plans:
Landscaping will be comprised of native trees and shrubs and will be generously budgeted. Asheville has
very hearty landscaping and screening requirements in its zoning ordinances.
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 west side of Asheville has been under heavy development for the past 5 years. There are new single
family and multifamily developments recently completed or in progress throughout the whole area.
However, most of the developments are unaffordable for our target median incomes. The development will
be located adjacent to a modest single family development. There is other affordable rental housing in the
area, but it has income targeting lower than most tax credit units. MB Haynes Corporation, one of
Asheville’s largest employers, is located less than one mile from Westmore and employs almost 500 skilled
people in eight companies beneath one roof. MB Haynes has been in operation since 1921 and provides
excellent benefits for its employees who work in their general contracting, utility installation, electrical, and
plumbing companies, all located on Deaverview Road.
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 surrounding area is a good mix of single family, multifamily,
commerical, and industrial enterprises. Businesses and services such as groceries, churches, pharmacies,
restaurants, are close by on Patton Avenue and Haywood Road. There should be very little undesirable
effects from the surrounding properties because most of the land is being developed as residential or
commercial, regardless of its zoning. There are great employment opportunities close to the site.
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 bus stop is just 1000 feet from our site at the corner of Deaverview and
Westmore Drive. The volume of traffic on Deaverview is pretty low and should be able to handle the capacity
of 72 additional units. There should be no need for additional traffic controls.
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).
As with most sites in Asheville, the site has some topographical challenges which will be overcome with site
grading and good site planning. The commerical industrial property adjacent to the site currently has single
family units occupying the land, and it is anticipated that it will remain residential and/or commerical for
future uses. We are optioning our current piece of land from this adjacent property owner, and it is likely if
this development is successful, we will be purchasing additional acreage from this property owner.
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).