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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Agd Pkt 1996-06-18 I "-~, i [I,. ,1\ / / /\ , ._--_._~-,._-- TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING TOWN OF TIBURON 1101 TIBURON BLVD. MEETING DATE: MEETING TIME: INTERVIEWS (TC): JUNE 18, 1996 7:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. PLEASE NOTE: In ordertogM! all Interested persons an opportunity to be heard, and to ensure the presentation of all points of view, members of the audience should: (1) Always Address the Chair, (2) State Name and Address; (3) State Views Succinctly; (4) Um~ Presentations to 3 minutes; (5) Speak Directly into Microphone. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Town Hall (415) ~7373. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35,102-35,104 ADA Trtle III TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP A. ROLL CALL TOWN COUNCIL: T. Hennessy, M. Ginalski, J. Thayer, A. Thompson, N. Wolf (Mayor) PLANNING COMMISSION: R. Greenberg, L. Klairmont, M. Sadrieh, P. Schrier, M. Siewert (Chair) (Senior Housing Advisory Committee: Hank Bruce, Tom Gram, Larry Livingston, Martin Mackey, Jerry Riessen, Bill Smith, Larry Smith, Chair) B. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Please confine your commenLs during this portion of the agenda to mailers not already an this agenda. ather than itms an the Consent Calendar, The public will be given an opportunity to speak an each agenda item at the time it is called Presentations are limited to three (3) minutes. Matters requiring action will be referred to the appropriate Commission, Board, Committee or Staff for consideration and/or placed on afuture meeting agenda. C. WORKSHOP 1) SENIOR HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Town Council & Planning Commission Review of Proposed Development Options for Senior Housing Project at Ned's Way A. Presentation of Scenarios (Chair Smith & Committee) B. Questions & Comments (planning Commission & Town Council) C. Questions & Comments by the Public D, Recommendation to Town Council (planning Commission) E. Direction to Senior Housing Advisory Committee (Town Council) D. ADJOURNMENT TIBURON SENIOR HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT and RECOMMENDA TION June 18, 1996 ~ ,,";,., PREAMBLE As the reader will see in the "Discovery" section of this report, there is a marketing opportunity to se~ve seniors' needs at two levels. We believe the Town's property lends itself uniquely to development of a senior complex that addresses both. The resulting project would enhance our sense of community. " !/i~'. ,',\ -;-~.,-,~~~~"~ CONTENTS THE CHALLENGE....................",........,.."."........"................,........,.",..........1 THE DISCOVERy...........""..........".......,.....",.........",.............,.."............."",2 THE OPPORTUNITY."".......",....,...."""..""...""..,.........",...""...""...."",3-6 THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENT...................,..............7-8 THE IMP ACTS"...........,....,............,.........",..",...........,"...,...............,.,...........9 THE RECOMMENDATION".........,..,..,.....,.,.."",.,....".."...",....."..""",....10 THE APPENDIX...,.,.",...,............",.......,.."..."............."............"",..,.........,.11 A - Draft RFP for Developer Competition and Conceptual Program Outline B - Table/Affordable Housing Fund Resources C - Table/Affordable Housing Requirements D - Background Information on Oakmont Retirement Communities, LLC E - Demographic Information/Tiburon and Belvedere F - Article, A Mature Housing Market, NY Times, 4/10/96 . G - Property Appraisals (the complete version is available at Town offices) H - Ballot Measure ~,c.'~....""'l) , . , ", < ~r,'_lI: ;;:b,,:l,1o'~'i,.:~;;":::,'~~~~a~.;. THE CHALLENGE.,.A Balancing Act. To balance the Town's need for a high dollar return for its land, while serving the real needs of senior citizens and minimizing the visual and traffic impacts of the project to be built. 1 ..' *~-., -~.......;,,'~.... ' ~~, ..:.M-~'A""'''''C"'''''''-' ___-'''',._~~.. THE DISCOVERY There are two distinct markets for housing our seniors...both of which present opportunity: (1) For Independent Living ..,65 to 75 or 80 years of age...Generally active seniors desiring independent living with access to some services (which could be contracted out) and recognition through physical accommodation of their having less agility, (2) For Assisted Living..,75 or 80 years and up...ln general, these are frail elderly who desire a private apartment but require some assistance in living...meals for sure and optional assistance with bathing, dressing, taking medicine, laundry, etc. (These people do not require skilled nursing care, which is a form of dependent living,) 2 - THE OPPORTUNITY - The Committee sees four scenarios: SCENARIO A Build up to 25 units for independent living on 1.6 acres (current town hall site) that are designed to meet seniors' special needs including both private and common areas. These units would be for sale in the $300,000 to $400,000 range. The options for how to execute this project are infinite, and the small size of the project makes it particularly challenging to build the functional common areas while maintaining economic feasibility. If this scenario is chosen, the Committee would recommend a Developer Competition, The competition would focus on creative solutions to this challenge. Several developers have expressed interest in participating, The details of such a competition have been assembled in a draft RFP (see Appendix A) which describes, among other things, goals for the project, what the Town will provide to facilitate the project and criteria for judging a winner. The appraised value of the 1.6 acres under this scenario for 25 market rate units is between $1,250,000 and $1,500,000, (See Appendix G,) 3 ., ..", ",. """.;.... THE OPPORTUNITY <Continued) SCENARIO B Build an assisted living facility on the 1.6 acres. The concept that appears to be feasible is to build a facility that would house 60 to 70 people in 60 to 65 for rent apartments, Meal service is part of the basic package, Other services are add-ons. The facility itself would likely include a lobby, lounge, central kitchen, central dining areas, activity rooms, laundries, offices for staff, a beauty salon and an outdoor area for residents to enjoy. An assisted living facility generates very low traffic impacts because the residents don't drive. A 65 unit complex would require less than 30 parking spaces. Oakmont Retirement Communities, LLC are very interested in doing such a project in Tiburon, A prototype of their approach has just opened for business in Windsor, CA. The developer's knowledge and attention to detail so as to meet seniors' needs is impressive, The opportunity to actually see what we would be getting (by visiting the Windsor facility) is an important aspect in the evaluation of this scenario, If Oakmont were chosen to do the project, the company would build the facility and then lease it to one of several established national management companies who would then market and operate the facility, (See Appendix D for information about Oakmont.) The appraised value of the 1.6 acres under this scenario for an assisted living facility having 60 to 65 units is between $1,500,000 and $1,800,000, (See Appendix G.) 4 THE OPPORTUNITY (continued) SCENERIO C This scenario presumes the Town has opted for building an assisted living facility on 1.6 acres, the current Town Hall site. In addition to the assisted living facility, build up to 16 units for independent living on the two-acre parcel' above and behind the 1,6 acre parcel of town property, Designed for seniors, these for sale units would likely have two bedrooms and a garage plus access to the common facilities and services of the assisted living facility, The developer of this property, under this scenario, would not have to build "common" areas, This scenario can be developed at a different point in time but requires that an assisted living facility be the chosen project for the 1.6 acres below. The appraised value of the two acres (16 units) under this scenario is between $960,000 and $1,120,000, When added to the 1.6 acres with an assisted living facility, the total appraised value would be from $2,460,000 to $2,920,000. * Since the use of this public parcel has seen controversy, the Committee recommends obtaining approval of the voters with the incentive of using the land sale proceeds to "buy-down" prime open space, e,g, the Harroman mortgage, Regardless of which scenario, A or B (or a new scenario), is chosen for the 1.6 acre site, the committee is unanimous In recommending that the Town Council give the residents an opportunity to vote on the disposition of what we deem to be marginal "open" land (the two-acres) in exchange for prime open space. 5 . .-. ";:-. "e 7r:'~,';:k",,'.<~' :.):~~~~:,:~;,~ THE OPPORTUNITY <Continued) SCENARIO D This scenario presumes the Town has opted for building up to 25 units for independent living on 1.6 acres, the current Town Hall site. In addition to the 25 units for independent living, build an additional 16 units, also for independent living, on the two-acre parcel" above and behind the 1.6 acre parcel of Town property, Designed for seniors, these for sale units would likely have two bedrooms and a garage, This scenario describes a senior project for independent living of up to 41 units and would require a masterplan of the entire project before any of it could be started, The common areas would be shared by all the units, This scenario would likely require being developed all at once to build and support the common areas which would serve all the units, The appraised value of the two acres (16 units) under this scenario is between $960,000 and $1,120,000. When added to the 1.6 acres with up to 25 units for independent living, the total appraised value would be from $2,210,000 to $2,620,000. · Since the use of this public parcel has seen controversy, the Committee recommends obtaining approval of the voters with the incentive of using the land sale proceeds to "buy-down" prime open space, e.g. the Harroman mortgage. Regardless of which scenario, A or B (or a new scenario), is chosen for the 1.6 acre site, the committee is unanimous in recommending that the Town Council give the residents an opportunity to vote on the disposition of what we deem to be marginal "open" land (the two-acres) in exchange for prime open space, 6 THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENT Background The project site is located within Tiburon's Redevelopment Area (RDA), By June 30 of this year (1996), the Town is estimating it will have in its affordable housing funds $1,020,100. This will grow to $1,947,600 by July 2001. (See Appendix B for chart.) The state requirement for Redevelopment Project Areas is that 15% of all housing units in the project area must be affordable, This is to be split 9% for moderate income units and 6% for very low income units. The moderate income requirement is already satisfied, regardless of which of the scenarios the Town might choose since there is a surplus, (See Appendix C for the current status.) The very low income component is not satisfied and would require a different strategy for each scenario in order to meet state requirements which the Committee is recommending, Scenario A If 25 units are built, seven of the units would need to be very low income to satisfy the entire Redevelopment Project Area requirement, If the units built are in the sales price range of $300,000 to $400,000 and the Town chooses to assist qualified purchasers, it is the Committee's judgment there would be adequate affordable housing funds to participate in subsidizing each unit to make it work. 7 '.:'~ THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENT (continued) Scenario B All potential developers will have to meet the RDA's goals for affordable housing. Different solutions are possible. For example, because of the preference for tax-exempt bond financing, Oakmont is required to rent* 20% of its apartments to very low income households. In a 60-apartment complex, that translates to 12 units which would more than satisfy the Redevelopment Project Area's requirement of nine units. (See Appendix C for chart.) It is estimated that a total subsidy of $200,000 from the RDA affordable housing fund would facilitate this outcome. Scenario C If the voters approve a 16-unit project on the upper 2-acre parcel, the very low income requirement is already satisfied if the assisted living project is chosen for the 1.6 acre parcel. If the 25 unit project is chosen for the 1.6 acre parcel, then one additional very low income unit would needed to meet state requirements for the Redevelopment Project Area. Scenario D If the voters approve a 16-unit project on the upper 2-acre parcel, the very low income requirement would require one additional unit, assuming seven are established in the 25 units on 1.6 acres for a total of eight units. * The monthly fee which includes meal service and other optional services has a rent component. It is this rent component that is affected by the various formulas used to qualify very low income candidates. Other programs are available to very low income people to subsidize meals (Supplemental Security Income [SSI] for example). 8 THE IMPACTS At this juncture, it is uncertain what an environmental assessment will require of any of the scenarios...from a mitigated negative declaration to a full EIR. The biggest concerns are most certainly traffic and visual impacts. We do know that among development possibilities, senior housing brings the least traffic impact. Peak hour traffic for a condominium development with units greater than 1,000 square feet in floor area is 1.0 trips per unit per day. For the same type of development of less than a 1,000 square feet it is .85. By comparison, senior housing is .2 trips per unit per day and assisted living is judged to be even less. * * These statistics reflect the experience in San Rafael. 9 ."~;,~~~~~~.<;,, !;j," ','''_:~d~~'-';,,;'~';~lI THE RECOMMENDATION The majority of the Committee recommends that the Town initially select Scenario B, the assisted living facility* and then submit to the voters Scenario C for the following reasons: (1) The assisted living facility will fulfill an important need for seniors living in Tiburon, Belvedere and Southern Marin as well as for the sons and daughters responsible for aging parents and who want them nearby. (2) Use of the land for assisted living brings the highest dollar return. (3) Oakmont has declared strong interest in doing the project and appears, on the surface, to be ready, able and qualified. (4) This opportunity appears to present the shortest time-line to the actual sale of the property which would facilitate earlier building of the Town's Police facility. (5) By using the 1.6 acres for assisted living, this positions the Town to add for sale units on the two acres up above and offer senior owners access to services at the assisted living facility. If the voters approve the sale of the two acres, important money can be generated for prime open space. The voters should be given this opportunity. * Be sure to visit the facility at Windsor, California before reaching a final conclusion...the committee's visit had a positive impact. 10 .-T..~ .,1"",:._ APPENDIX 11 . ":';~S~-~"",'>."::-:::";r"'''1'Si,(: ;:, -'c' ''-:,'. ' ~~~ ~",~,~:,. TOWN OF TIBURON 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA. 94920 February 16, 1996 RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SENIOR HOUSING SITE AT TIBURON TOWN HALL SITE To Whom it May Concern: The Town of Tiburon is pleased to offer an opportunity to create a senior housing development on the current Town Hall site located off Ned's way near its intersection with Tiburon Boulevard. In a recent municipal election over two-thirds ofTiburon's voters approved the sale of Town owned property for the purpose of building senior housing. The proceeds of the sale are to be used for the construction of new police facilities. The purpose of this Request for Proposal ("RFP") is to solicit specific development proposals for the design and costruction of a market rate senior housing project. The need for senior housing on the Tiburon Peninsula (including Belvedere and Strawberry) is driven by three broad perspectives: (I) Aging local residents whose homes have become too big or too cumbersome and who want something smaller, and strongly desire to stay in the community. (2) Local residents whose parents are aging and want them to live nearby for ease of supervision and care. (3) Seniors from other parts of Marin County and the Bay Area who would like to live on the Tiburon Peninsula. The emotional attachment of many local homeowners to the Tiburon Peninsula is a powerful marketing consideration. The option of staying in the community after selling the large family home is currently limited to small tract homes built 40 years ago and hillside condominiums built 20 to 30 years ago. There are no facilities offering congregate care. The creation of attractive, affordable homes that recognize our senior citizens' special needs is worthy of the density bonus provided for in Tiburon's General Plan. We appreciate your interest in this project, and encourage your participation. Sincerely, Town Manager TIBRFQWPDFebruary 16. 1996 I APPENDIX A THE TOWN OF TIBURON'S OFFER The Town of Tiburon is offering for sale approximately 1.6 acres of property ("Property") located at Tiburon Boulevard and Ned's Way. This acreage is part of a larger parcel that the Town will retain for other purposes, including an existing corporation yard, a new police facility, a community garden and two acres designated as open space. Adjacent to this property are a child care center and the Reed Grade School (grades K - 2). Across Ned's Way is the Hilarita, a low and moderate income housing project that was built in the early 1970s. The Town's minimum price for 1.6 acres is $1,400,000. The purchaser will be required to demolish and remove two World War II barracks type buildings on the Property. The Town of Tiburon will provide or do the following: . AL T A Boundary Survey (enclosed) . Topographical Map (enclosed) . Geotechnical Report (enclosed) . Appraisal of the Property (enclosed) . Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Town will take responsibility for regulatory clearances for all contamination, if any) . Amend the General Plan and rezone the Property for the project . Subdivide the Property to create a separate parcel for the project . Satisry CEQA requirements for the General Plan amendment, zoning amendment and lot split (Developer will be responsible for CEQA clearances for the housing project) . Provide Tiburon Redevelopment Agency funding to "buy-down" seven very low income units. . Provide demographic information about the target market for Tiburon and Belvedere (enclosed). T1BRFQ.WPDFebruary 16, 1996 2 APPENDIX A GOALS FOR THE PROJECT The following goals adopted by the Tiburon Town Council on (insert date) are to guide the project: . Small scale housing for Seniors (one spouse must be 62 years of age or above). . Approximately 25 "for sale" units. . Seven units to be very low income and the Town will subsidize their sales. . Access, circulation and parking configuration shall be designed to minimize traffic problems. These challenges will be presented at a meeting of developer participants on ,1996. . Make available an appropriate level of physical amenities to provide for assisted living (services would be contracted for by the unit owners from third party providers). The Town Council acknowledges the difficulty of providing these services in a small project of this nature and encourages a creative approach. * . Provide common facilities such as a community room with kitchen facilities. . Generate a minimum of $1,400,000 on the sale of the 1.6 acre site at Ned's Way. . Create an attractive "neighborhood" environment. . Encourage one on-site apartment for a "staff' person, office, etc. . Project design to be governed by Americans with Disabilties Act standards. *See Addendum "Recognizing Seniors Special Needs .... a Concept" TlBRFQ.WPDFebruary 16. 1996 3 APPENDIX A . . ~f.o;1;_ SITE DESCRIPTION The Property is a 1.6 acre site located on Ned's Way near its intersection with Tiburon Boulevard. It is currently developed with two barracks-type buildings which house the Tiburon Town Hall and Tiburon Police facilities. The site is bordered to the west by Ned's Way and The Hilarita, an affordable apartment complex; to the north by a two-acre parcel considered as open space; to the south by the Reed elementary school (grades K - 2) and the Belvedere/Tiburon Child Care Center; and to the east by the Town Public Works facility. To the immediate south is a 1 acre site on which the Town of Tiburon intends to build a new police station. The Property is a. moderate up-slope offering views of Belvedere. The location is in a residential neighborhood near Tiburon's multi-use path and is within a third of a mile of shops serving residents' needs. Also within a short distance are the Post Office and Library. SCHEMATIC MAP (Shows buildings to be demolished and location of Police facility and facilities bordering the site) TIBRFQWPDFebruary 16. 1996 4 APPENDIX A ".;~~:.;;'. :;,.' ~~ f , " , 1; .. -! o '" ." ~ Z ~ 0;.- o ~ c;or m ~ "'tIrn'T1r-' "'~tn ;0", o ~" ! !'l i<l 'it ;;! Ri :::1 ef) .. com:-} .. :n u) ~~i iii ~<O:!: '" . "z1;; _ O-<~ ,.",0 ~iil1 ~\o ~ ?;. P F ~ ~ 'T1 cO' c ~ CD ~ rTl ~ X > ~m Jl~ .tl~ ~~ ;to :I'! .~ ~[ ~<l. ~~ .INg n ZI PI!!. P !ll 5~ -<'Tl ,.:D ",0 C1< :D'" <0 "1" ......~ z " m o 2j o ;; o ~ D o o ^ o ~ D o 'U '" " IJ1 lJJ !l! fJ 'tiN >' ~> (')(') trl~ t""trl ::c - t"" > ~ - >-oj > ,00 70 ~ o en ~ '<' 1lO_ 50- OP.\~\O~"'{ 40 "0 :=J 1\UlJRON [IL'oJO 'U ,. mO 6:n ,,0 '" m F '0 '9), -S- "- , \ :D o o ^ o fi :D' O. 'U '" ( 'U ~ ~ :D rn o '" o :r g ,.. p..t~O '" 5: '" '" '"' o 'U S;'" 2l5: ,,'" 0'" C Z o n nS'. ~c: &~ o "-Y~._" ~ ., . T 1'"'1. ......rl-..',":';,_ ~-JlI T'~';; TIBURON WILL CONDUCT A DEVELOPER COMPETITION Because of your stated interest, credentials and experience with Senior Housing projects, you have been selected to participate in a developer competition. The number of developers invited to compete will be limited to approximately four, and their selection will. be (has been) based on interviews and other research activities. The winner will negotiate a satisfactory Disposition and Development Agreement with the Town to purchase the property and build and sell an approved senior housing project. A panel of nine judges made up of the Senior Housing Advisory Committee plus two Tiburon Town Council members will judge the competition. The criteria for judging the competition and the weight assigned to each are as follows: 1. Experience on Senior Housing projects 15% 2. financial proposal benefiting the Town, e.g., the purchase price of the Property, timing of payments, etc. 25% 3. Quality of design that recognizes Senior's assisted needs*, including, 60% . parking . traffic and pedestrian circulation . common open space . private open space . interior common space . unit layout and ease of access . exterior architectural appearance *See Addendum "Recognizing Seniors Special Needs 0000 a Concept" TlBRFQWPDFebruary 16. 1996 5 APPENDIX A SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Each Respondent to this RFP is required to submit the following materials and information: I. Respondent's name and address and the name and address of any proposed partner or joint venturer in the project. 2. Principals of the respondent's development entity (corporate officers, principal stockholders, general or limited partners, etc.) 3. The respondent's previous relevant project experience (including joint ventures) and projects currently being pursued, specifically examples of rental or for sale senior housing projects; photographs and brief descriptions of projects (date completed, location, services provided and method of provision, e.g. third party services or services provided in house; and affordability levels). 4. Identification and description of the role of key individuals, including all technical, planning and architectural consultants, in the development team who would be involved in the plaoning, or the implementation of the development, including their background experience. 5. Respondent's references, including the names and addresses of respondent's bank(s), debt and equity partners, etc. 6. Experience in obtaining CEQA clearances. TlBRFQ.WPDFebruary 16. 1996 6 APPENDIX A " '. '.'?:;" "j~ TIME AND PLACE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES All Responses Are to Be Delivered to the Town Tiburon no later than 5:00 P.M. on , 1995. The respondent shall submit 12 copies to the following address: Town of Tiburon 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA. 94920 Attention: Robert Kleinert, Town Manager TIBRFQ.WPDFebruary 16. 1996 7 APPENDIX A - . ..>L ,.J ADDENDUM to RFP for Senior Housing Recognizing Seniors' Special Needs...A Con~pt NED'S WAY SENIOR HOUSING, TIBURON, CALIFORNIA INTRODUCTION The present Tiburon Town Hall site was approved for a senior housing development by the electorate in June 1995. Its adjacency to other housing, public open space, transit and downtown services makes it a logical location for elderly residents. While the site has a cross slope, it is gentle enough to allow modest terracing of the dwellings which would insure individual privacy as well as views out of the cluster. The terrace opportunities could also allow basement auto and tenant storage areas. A conceptual program has been prepared by a citizens group to elicit response from interested housing development companies. This outline represents a "draft" proposal based on the collective input of numerous local residents, interested professionals and prospective occupants. The cQntent of the outline is seen as a starting point for a dialog to explore the feasibility of the proposal and elicit critical comment from other interested parties. As a conclusion of this dialog, it is anticipated that a realistic residual land value can be determined for the site and a refined development program established. CONCEPT DESCRIPTION Ned's Way Senior Housing would consist of approximately 25 for sale congregate cottages with ancillary space and services on site. The development would provide for semi-independent livin~ including amenities for support services such as meal service, housekeeping and organized group activities that a homeowners association could contract for. (1) SITE: 1.6 acre site located off Tiburon Boulevard at Ned's Way. The site is bordered by Ned's Way on the west, a two acre open space parcel to the north, a Reed Union School District easement on the south and the Public Works facility on the east. APPENDIX A 'r.'.,i....l>" CONCEPT DESCRIPTION (continued) (2) DWELLINGS: One bedroom, one bath Two bedroom, two bath 900 sf 1200 sf 10 units 15 units TOTAL 25 units (3) ANCILLARY SPACES: Social Hall 30'x 30' w/partitions General Storage Kitchen Toilets Vestibule Staff Apartment - Studio/One Bath 900 sf 300 sf 400 sf 200 sf 400 sf 700 sf TOTAL 2,900 sf (4) PARKING Tenant parking Guest parking Staff parking @ 1:1 ratio @ .5:1 25 cars 13 cars 2 cars TOTAL 40 cars CONCEPT CHARACTERISTICS (1) SITE UTILIZATION: · Clustered units of primarily attached single-story cottages and central ancillary spaces. · Central courtyard and garden to provide security and access to each cottage. · Efficient access to services, transportation and social activities. · Terraced site development to ease grade differences and secure privacy. APPENDIX A ,;,,-,:. .:~:~ CONCEPT DESCRIPTION (continued) (2) DWELLINGS: One bedroom, one bath Two bedroom, two bath 900 sf 1200 sf 10 units 15 units TOTAL 25 units (3) ANCILLARY SPACES: Social Hall 30'x 30' w/partitions General Storage Kitchen Toilets Vestibule Staff Apartment - Studio/One Bath 900 sf 300 sf 400 sf 200 sf 400 sf 700 sf TOTAL 2,900 sf (4) PARKING Tenant parking Guest parking Staff parking @ 1:1 ratio @.5:1 25 cars 13 cars 2 cars TOTAL 40 cars CONCEPT CHARACTERISTICS (1) SITE UTILIZATION: · Clustered units of primarily attached single-story cottages and central ancillary spaces. · Central courtyard and garden to provide security and access to each cottage. · Efficient access to services, transportation and social activities. · Terraced site development to ease grade differences and secure privacy. APPENDIX A '......,... P~.'~'_ ',.,A ~'~':~~~tl.~~;jJlilif CONCEPT CHARACTERISTICS. Site Utilization (continued) · Entrance to cluster and community spaces controlled at one point for security and convenience. · Community garden space and landscaped site areas to provide on site amenity and buffer landscaping. · Space hierarchy from public to semi-public to semi- private to private. · Separate individual entrances to each dwelling unit. · Barrier-free design standards to be used throughout site development. · Garages centralized with possible "tuck-under" or basement arrangements. (2) DWELLINGS: · Individual dwelling unit will be self-sufficient with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom(s), dining space and living space. · Unit plans and construction standards designed to provide privacy but not isolation. Provide for semi- private outdoor spaces such as front porches on front patios with 100 sf minimum. · Adaptable designs based on ANSI A1l7.1 (American National Standard Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to and Usable by Physically Disabled People). · Barrier-free design throughout dwelling unit plan. · Alarm and call systems at each appropriate location. · Outdoor access directly from each unit with a private rear patio and/or deck of 100 sf minimum. APPENDIX A .,~:1~~;:\';~~i:;,.~i',;~,'.,A:>'~", :<,~ ,~;,~,l&a CONCEPT CHARACTERISTICS, Dwelling (continued) · Side-by-side washer/dryer in closet or utility. · Kitchen storage designed with roll-out shelves/bins, etc. to avoid stooping. Minimize upper storage cabinets. · Kitchens minimum area 100 sf with 10 sf of wardrobe closet per bedroom. · 200 cubic feet of centralized storage for each unit in addition to storage provided in dwelling units. · Organize storage/electrical controls and windows at convenient height. · Individual mechanical systems at each dwelling. · Higher levels of illumination than standard in apartments and town homes. (3) ANCILLARY SPACE: · Auxiliary space to be designed ~s entrance to housing center with a turn in and porte cochere. · Social Hall at 900 sf to accommodate 60 diners @ 15 sf! person. · Staff quarters in the form of a studio apartment will be adjacent to entrance vestibule and reception area to community room and housing complex. · The community space will have its own HV AC system. · Storage space for a common "golf cart" should be provided. · A central trash and re-cycling area may be located at basement with drop chute from the upper level. APPENDIX A .~ "' ,..~,,~':~~,: :~~ TABLE TffiURON & TffiURON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING FUND RESOURCES - TIMELINE FOR AVAILABLE RESOURCES - FOR THE PERIOD: JULY 1995 TO JULY 2001 Town Redevelopment Agency Cumulative Housing Available Relative In-Lieu FWld Housing Set-Aside FWld Housing Availability When Available Resources Current Cumulative Resources I hnmediate July 1,1995 $700,000 $92,000 (a) $92,000 $792.000 2 Short-term November I. 1995 I 35,000 (b) 127.000 827,000 3 January 15,1996 I 83, I 00 (c) 210,100 910,100 4 June 30, 1996 (221,000) (d) 215,000 (b) 425,100 904,100 5 JlUle 30, 1996 60,000 (e) 50,000 (e) 475,100 1,020.100 6 July 15, 1996 I 87,500 (c) 562,600 991,600 7 January 15,1997 I 90 000 (c) 652,600 1,081,600 8 July 15, 1997 I 90 000 (c) 742,600 1,171,600 9 Long-term January 15, 1998 I 92,700 (c) 835,300 1,264,300 10 July 15, 1998 I 92,700 (c) 928,000 1.357.000 11 January 15, 1999 I 95,500 (c) 1,023,500 1,452,500 12 July 15, 1999 I 95,500 (c) 1,119,000 1,548,000 13 January 15, 2000 I 98,400 (c) 1,217,400 1,646,400 14 July 15, 2000 I 98.400 (c) 1,315,800 1,744,800 15 January 15, 200 1 I 101.400 (c) 1,417,200 . 1,846,200 16 July 15,2001 I 101400 (c) 1,518,600 1,947,600 , Colwnn Totals: $539,000 $1,518,600 $2,057,600 Notes to table: (a) Total fimds available - not reserved nor designated for other housing projects. (b) Proceeds of sale ofTiburon Highlands site to Ecumenical Association for Housing (EAH). (c) Tax increment allocations by County of Marin. (d) COlUlcil-approved purchase of two below-market-rate writs in the Pt Tiburon Marsh area. (e) Allocation of Other Revenue and Interest Earnings on unexpended fund balances. APPENDIX B [SHAC,6.3.96] .,......~ AFFORDABLE HOUSING REOUIREMENTS TIBURON'S RDA 3/4/96 What is Required What Currently Exists (155 Units Total) How Many Units to Add if We Build: 25 50 60 70 100 105 Units Units Units Units Units Units 9% Moderate Income 16% (20 Units plus .credit* of 4 = 24 Units) o o o o o 0 6% Very Low Income 2% (0 Units plus credit* of 3.5 = 3.5 Units 7 9 9 10 12 12 * RDA gets a 2 for 1 credit from Cecila Way Project not in the RDA (7 very low and 8 moderate). NOTE: 75 Units in an Assisted Living Complex with 20% V&y Low Income = 15 Units. APPENDIX C .-~ '_~-'01", - ." OAKMONT Retirement Communities, LLC Assisted Living Assisted living is a form of residential care for the elderly which combines private apartments with common facilities and assistance with the activities of daily living. Assisted living fills a void that currently exists in the continuum of care for the elderly. It is appropriate for the resident who is no longer able to maintain his or her own home but does not require nursing home care. The typical resident is 80+ years old and frail. About 85% of the residents are female. Many need mechanical assistance with walking such as a cane or walker. Living in an assisted living facility costs about 75% of what it costs to live in a nursing home. Oakmont's Windsor Project The project is a new 75 unit assisted living facility. The site is located in central Windsor on Adele drive. It is approximately 1.75 acres. It is adjacent to a 120,000 square foot shopping center and 30,000 square foot medical office building. The Town community center and a park are within a block: A residential neighborhood borders another side. The site is within half a mile of a 200 unit subdivision of homes for persons aged 55 years and older and the Town's senior center. The design is illustrated by the enclosed preliminary floor plans and elevations. It will be a 50,000 square foot, two story structure. 65 of the units will be studios and 10 will be one bedrooms. The studio units will be 379 square feet and the one bedroom units will be 626 square feet. Each unit will include a kitchen, full bath, large closet, heater, air conditioner, and bay window. The kitchens will include a sink, cooktop, microwave oven, compact refrigerator and storage cabinets. The bathrooms will include a toilet, sink, and shower. The facility will include a lobby, lounge, central kitchen, central dining areas, activity rooms, laundries, offices for the staff and a beauty salon for the residents. There are features throughout the project designed to meet the special needs of the frail elderly, many of whom have handicaps or mobility limits. The individual apartments are small so that everything is within easy reach of the occupant. The apartments are located close to the common areas so that occupants do not need to walk far. The showers have grab bars, seats that fold down from the side, hand held nozzles, lever controls, pressure balance APPENDIX D 9066 Broolss Road South' Windsor, CA 95492 . (707) 836-0473 Fill< t707) 836-0569 '.. ,,,-,t"..X :'::':,'~';;,jA- mixing valves and are fully accessible to wheelchairs. The toilets are equipped with elevated seats and two grab bars. The sink has lever controls. The wall mounted electrical outlets are placed higher than normal so that they are easier to reach for a person who cannot bend down easily. Each unit will have an alarm system and emergency pull cord in the bedroom and bathroom. The emergency systems will be monitored 24 hours per day at a central station wi thin the building. The common halls have handrails on both sides and rest areas with seats at regular intervals. There is an elevator. Finally, there is an automatic door at the entry. The care provided in the facility will be licensed and monitored by the California Department of Social Services. The care involves assisting the residents with the activities of daily life such as dressing, bathing, and remembering to take their medications. Communal meals will be served three times per day in a central dining room. Laundry and housekeeping services will be provided. An activities director will organize activities such as crafts, games, exercise, and outings. The facility will operate a van to meet the transportation needs of the residents. Oakmont Retirement Communities Oakmont Retirement Communities is a company that was formed to build and operate assisted living facilities throughout California, Nevada, and Utah. Bill Gallaher, the managing member, has a long background in the senior citizen housing field. Bill Gallaher founded Gallaher Construction, Inc. in 1979. He_is the president and sole shareholder. The company has built more than 500 homes and several apartment projects directly and through various partnerships. The company's current projects include Elsbree, a subdivision of 140 homes in Windsor, California; Brittany Meadows, a subdivision of 21 homes in Santa Rosa, California; and Brookscreek, a subdivision of 200 homes for senior citizens in Windsor, California. The company recently completed a joint venture with the Town of Windsor to build an activities center for the senior citizens of Windsor. It opened in January, 1995. In 1986 he founded Oakmont Developers, Inc. to purchase all of the remaining undeveloped lots, over 500, in Oakmont from the original developer. Oakmont is one of the largest and oldest retirement communities in California. It was founded in the 1960's and includes nearly 3,000 homes. Since then, the company has built over 500 homes, a recreation center, a mini-storage facility, and an office building in Oakmont. Bill is a major stockholder and the president. LVI Partners is a partnership he formed in 1989 for the purpose of acquiring 22 acres of commercial property in the center of Windsor and developing a shopping center. The first project, a fast food pad leased to Taco Bell Corp., opened in October, 1992. The second project, Lakewood Village Phase 1, a 107,000 square foot shopping APPENDIX 0 , center anchored by Safeway and Longs Drugs, opened in July, 1993. It is currently 100% leased. The third project, Medical Center Plaza, a 31,000 square foot medical office building, was completed in November, 1993. It was sold to a group of doctors. The fourth project, a 200 unit mini-storage facility, opened in October, 1993. It is currently 100% leased. The fifth project, a 2,500 square foot fast food restaurant leased to Carl's Junior, opened in May, 1994. The sixth project, Lakewood Village Phase 2, a 19,000 square foot shopping center, opened in August, 1994. It is currently 90% leased. The seventh project, a 75 unit assisted living facility is currently under construction on the last remaining parcel. It will open in March, 1996. Bill Gallaher is a general partner of Jean Marie Investments. Jean Marie Investments developed, constructed and operates a 10,000 square foot office building in downtown Santa Rosa. He has been a major stockholder and director of Northern Empire Bankshares since 1989. Northern Empire Bankshares is the parent company of Sonoma National Bank, which is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Bill and his wife, Cindy, started North Bay Adoptions, Inc. in 1990. It is a nonprofit corporation located in Windsor, California that facilitates adoptions international children by American families. The agency has focused on helping orphans from developing countries find homes. They have placed children from China, India, Vietnam, Russia, Colombia and EI Salvador. Oakmont Retirement Communities LLC is a new company. It was formed in January, 1995 to develop and retain for investment assisted living facilities. His interest in assisted living grew out of his experience developing the Oakmont retirement community in Santa Rosa. He saw that there was a shortage of housing with a care component for the frail elderly. The company's first project, a 75 unit facility, is currently under construction in Windsor, California. It will be opening in March, 1996. The company's second and third facilities are going through the approval process in Reno, Nevada and Petaluma, California, respectively. Construction should start on the Reno facility in November and on the Petaluma facility in April. Tax-exempt Bond Financing We would like to finance the project with tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds for mUlti-family housing issued by the City of Tiburon. As we have done on our Windsor, California project, we will provide credit enhancement for the bonds in the form of a direct-pay letter of credit from a major bank. Consequently, the bonds will be able to carry a top credit rating. In consideration of the City issuing tax-exempt bonds, we will set aside 20% of the units for occupancy by persons with very low incomes (incomes at or below 50% of the area median income). The City will be a conduit APPENDIX 0 issuer only. The City will have no financial risk associated with the bond issuance. The bonds will be nonrecourse to the City. Repayment will be secured by the bank that supplies a letter of credit for the project and by project revenues. Oakmont Retirement Communities will cover all costs incurred by the City associated with the bond issuance. The Town of Windsor successfully issued tax-exempt bonds for us for a similar project in Windsor on August 9, 1995. Benefits to Tiburon This project will provide benefit the City of Tiburon in several ways. First, it will provide housing for the frail elderly which is appropriate to .their unique needs. The frail elderly is a group which is generally aged 75+ and in need of some assistance with one or more of the activities of daily living. They are healthy, but due to strength and mobility limits, are no longer able to maintain their own households. The project is an affordable alternative to a nursing home. It will enable the frail elderly to maintain their independence longer. The low income component of the proj ect, whereby some units are set aside for person with very low incomes, means that this project will be accessible to all economic subgroups of the frail elderly. Second, the project will provide a substantial number of jobs. It will provide about 35 full time permanent jobs when it reaches full occupancy. Since it is new construction, it will also provide about 100 temporary jobs during the 9 month construction period. Third, it will increase the property tax base for the city without placing a commensurate burden on the schools and roads. The residents who will live in the project do not use the schools and, because of physical limitations, do not generally drive. Finally, local businesses will experience increases in activity as a result of the residents and employees of the project. In particular, nearby medical and retail businesses will benefit. APPENDIX D ..:......i-:......:'.. ..~*;;J} en "C o 300 ..c Q) en :J o 200 I ::Jt: 1989 Household Income in Tiburon # Households In Income Range by Age Group 500 400 12.4% 100 o <25K 25-50K 50-lOOK > lOOK Head of Household Age .55-64 65-74 .75 & over Total # of Households = 3253 From 1990 Census Income does not equal assets. What percentage of senior/pre-senior populations own their homes? APPENDIX E --. .' , ".\"<'~~i~"-'\_':": .:>,'~::' '~...:.;...,~:11':::;"""'",1'^'__ ."".,=,, ._~ . '-'A'"r.;.F'I'f"",_~..., ","..,..,", Source: 1990 Census - 3,253 households Household income Household Head Age <50K 50-100K >100K Under 35 146 144 112 402 12.4% 35-44 211 188 297 696 21.4% 45-64 278 429 759 1466 45.1% 65 & over 358 186 145 689 21.2% 993 947 1313 30.5% 29.1% 40.4% Household Income of Householders over 65 <$35,000 <$50,000 <$75,000 <$100,000 >$100,000 1500 '" 1000 "0 '0 ..c: Q) '" = o :I: 'II: 500 o 269 89 109 77 145 689 39.0% Very low to low income 12.9% Moderate 15.8% 11.2% 21.0% <50K 50-lOOK > lOOK Head of Household Age 35-44 _ 45-64 L/165 & over _ Under 35 . APPENDIX E Affordability guidelines per Maurice Wollahan, Marin Commission on Aging Rental = up to 30% of income Purchase = 33%-45% of income for mortgage, taxes, and insurance. Affordable Categories Very low income Low income Moderate Purchase Price @ Income = $24,272 $36,835 $58,252 Assumptions: Mortgage Ad Valorem Insurance I---Income---I I--Rent@ 30%--1 Below $24,272 $36,835 33% 86,344 135,995 220,637 $24,272 $36,835 $58,252 $607 $921 $607 $921 $1 ,456 45% of income 121,226 188,931 304,352 7.044% of purchase price (30yr, 8%, 20% down) 1.006% " 0.300% II 8.350% of purchase price Tax supplements = $800 APPENDIX E ";:"';'1' Belvedere Data Population and Housing Characteristics A summary of population and housing data pertinent to the development of Belvedere's Housing Element follows. - Belvedere has the highest population density, in terms of persons per square mile of land area, of any city or town in Marin County. With one half square mile of land, excluding underwater bay and lagoon property, and a 1990 population of 2,147, the City has a density of 4,292 persons per square mile. - From 1890 to 1990, Belvedere experienced a population decrease of 254 persons, yet an increase of 44 in the number of households. This is partially the result of households with two or more persons leaving Belvedere and households with one person moving into the community. It also reflects reduction in family size due to children growing up and leaving home, plus divorced and widowed persons remaining in Belvedere as one-person households. - In 1970, 13.8% of the population was over 62 years of age; in 1980, 16.3% of the population was over 62 years of age and in 1990 that percentage had increased to 27%. - In 1980,109 (11.5%) households had incomes of less than $10,000. In 1990, only 39 households had incomes of less than $10,000. Belvedere, with a median income of $104,525 per household, was among the highest median income communities in California. The 1990 census reported 1037 dwelling units in Belvedere. - The 1990 census indicated that rental stock comprised 21 % of the total housing stock. This figure does not appear to include the 52 registered second units. - Approximately 53% of the apartment, duplex, townhouse and rental second units in Belvedere are occupied by one-person households, and 41 % are occupied by two- person households. - Owners of 52 second units were surveyed in 1993. Thirty-six percent were rented to low-income residents; 32% of the 52 units were available for $600 or less per month. APPENDIX E -:~::~-~;~~.i~t~~ii-f',:)'::P'E".;..; .~!-.;~~~ Belvedere Data. Population and Housing Characteristics (continued) - An August 1993 survey of 154 rental units located in the multi-family residential area of the City indicated that the following monthly rents are charged: TABLE H - 1 RENTAL RANGE - AUGUST 1993 . Average: Range: 1 bedroom $1200 $800 -1600 2 bedroom $1900 $1000 - 2800 3 bedroom $2975 $2600 - 3350 4 + bedroom $3000 $2800 - 3200 - Since 1987, 17 housing units have been built in Belvedere. Sixteen of these were built in 1988 and one was built in 1992. - Average sale prices of single family dwellings have changed from $80,350 in 1970 to $317,561 in 1980, $652,636 in 1983, and $985,722 in 1992. - A cursory look at the exterior of Belvedere homes indicates that few can be classified as deteriorated. Poor housing conditions are not a problem in Belvedere. APPENDIX E .",_, -. H_ . "...... _ .~'" ..~~-~_~a MARIN COUNTY Demographics & Socio-economic Characteristics {[(OlD 1990 US Census em:ept as noted) POPULATION 1970 ...... ............. ............... ...................... ...........2,599 :~~g:::::::::::::::::::::::::~:1~~ 1995 (estimate). ............................................2,300 SEX Male ...... ............................................................1 ,016 Female ..............................................................1,131 RACE & HISPANIC ORIGIN rare: White.... ......................... ..............2,119 Black..... .........................................................0 Native American .... ..............................................0 Asian ... ...........................................22 Pacific Islander ..........................0 Other ................ .............................. ..................6 Hispanic origin: Total.................. Mexican .............. Puerto Rican.... Cuban ................. Other Hispanic ....................... ...................40 ..................................................13 .............................................1 ........................................0 .........................................26 AGE Under 5 years ...................................................... 85 5-17 years.. ......................................272 18-64 years .......................................................1,303 6S & over ............................................................487 Median age...... ........................49.6 years HOUSEHOLDS Total..................................................................... 964 With persons under 18................................... 208 Average persons per household ................2.23 Family households ........................................... 6 75 Average persons per family ........................2.67 INCOME & POVERTV Per capita income, 1980.........................$22,905 Per capita income, 1989 .......................$71.464 Median household income, 1989......$104,525 Median family income, 1989..............$125,747 Persons in poverty, 1989................................. 71 EDUCATIONALAITAINMENT (PCfIOns 25 year. and older) High school graduates .............................. .1.678 With baChelor's degrees............. ...............1,205 LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Total civilian labor force ...........................1,002 Employed persons 16 years and over by occupation; Mgrs. & professionals ...............................611 TeChnicians, sales, & Se ~i~ :c~:~~~r~~.~.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.~~; Farming. fishing & forestry....................... 10 Precision production, craft & repair............................................. 21 Operators, fabricators, & laborers ........................................................ 20 Self-employed pe rsons ................................... 260 '4lifornil Dept. of Finance. Population Reaearcb Unit - 0199t:; '"f...._~..:__ n....."__.~~__ ..~......... General Information Address; 450 San Rafael Ave. 94920 415.435.3838 N/A 0.5 Telephone: Elevation: Land Area (sq. miles): Population density, 1990 (persons per sq. mile): 4,294.0 Incorporated: December 24, 1896 Type of government: General law Voters & Government Officials REGISTERED VOTERS Total. October, 1995...................................1,619 Democra ts .......................................................... 532 Republicans ....................................................... 868 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS (leeappendill:AfornallleloflegiIJaton) Congressional: 6th State Senatorial: 3rd State Assembly: 6th LOCAL OFFICIALS, 1996 Mayor: .......................................... Lani Valentine Mgr/Admstr: ............... Edmund H. San Diego Clerk: ............................. Edmund H. San Diego Treasurer: .................... Edmund H. San Diego Attorney: .................................. Gary Ragghianti Public Library Name & Address: Belvedere Tiburon Library Post Office Bldg., Beach Rd. Tiburon.94920-9998 Branch Librarian: (Vacant) Telephone: 415-435-1361 Number volumes owned, 1994...................N/A Number branChes/stations ..........................N/A Public Safety POLICE Chief: Glenn Accornero Sworn officers, 1994 .....................h..................... 7 Total crimes, 1994 ......................................h......42 Total violent crimes, 1994.h..............................l FIRE Chief: Firefighters: Rosemary Bliss Vol. Housing & Construction HOUSING UNITS, 1990 Tota 1..................................................................1.03 7 Single family units........................................... 844 Owner occupied units.................................... 741 Renter occupied units.................................... 223 Median value, single family home... $500,001 Median rent ..................................................$1,001 NEW PRIVATELY OWNED HOUSING UNITS AUfl/ORIZED BY BUlLI?ING PERMIT 1992...........................................................................2 1993...........................................................................2 1994...........................................................................1 Belvederl Municipal Finance Cfilcal year ending June 30, 1994) REVENUES Tota I....h....................................... ..........$2,889, 75( Taxes ............................................. ..........1,235,53.': Special benefits assessment h.......................... ................203,602 Licenses & permits ..................... ........... 159,469 Fines & forfeitures .......................... .........12,338 Revenue from use of money & property..........................h......81,049 Intergovernmental..................................144,703 Current service charge ............ .1,025,485 Other revenues.....h.................... .......27,575 Other financing Sources......... h.................O EXPENDITURES Total.................................................h.....S2, 786, 927 General government.............h................ 427,059 Public safety.............................................. 841.603 Tra nsporta tion ..........h................................80, 979 Community development ...................... 302,244 Hea I t h h...........hh......................................... 902,895 Culture & Leisure. ....................h...... h..194,085 Public utilities ................h....... ..............0 Other.....h........... .............h....... ....38,062 School System (Ichoolyear 1994.1995 except 1lI noted) SCHOOL DISTRICT Tamalpais Union High Superintendent: William Levinson Address; P.O. Box 605 Larkspur. 94977 Telephone; 415-924-1800 Grade plan: 9-12 Enrollment............................... ....:...2,878 High school graduates, 1994 ......612 Full time teachers .................... ......145.4 Pupil/teacher ralio................ ................. ......19.8 Per pupil expenditure. 1994.h...........$6,834.38. District average CAP reading scores 1992, grade 8; score ....................... percentile ...............h..... Districl average SAT scores 1995, grade 12: ve rbal.......................................................... 471 math ......................... ...........548 OTHER SCHOOL DlSI"RIcrs FOR THIS CITV .......N/A .........N/A (lee appendil[ B for information on these dillridl) None APPENDIX E -- A Mature Housing Market Photographs ~~ ~orman Lono rOr Th. N~.. Yo,,"-rur- Marriott International and other large corporations are rushing to build complexes to care for the frail elderly. Marriott's Brighton Gardens in Edison, N.J., is home to 95 people who pay at l~ast$2,425 a month fOf room, board and amenities. As the population ages... 60 million Freida Ash, 103, and Herta Waltuzh, 91, live in Brighton Gardens. Beyond din- ing and housekeeping, the staff helps with daily needs like dressing and bathing. By JON NORDHEIMER APPENDIX F EDISGN, N.J. - Her body is dimin. Ished by age and she needs a walker to get around, but Ida Apperman's voice Is as tart as when she upbraided fifth graders acting up in the rear of her Newark classroom a half.century ago . "We felt we had impused un Ollr family members long enough - it was time to get out!" Ms. Apperman snapped as six other women In their 80's sealed WJlh her at a whlle-hnen- covered table nodded in agreemrnt. Their dignity had been bruIsed a little by reaching a pomt in thelr lives when they could no longer live alone or with families, But they had escaped, at least temporarily, the curse of advanced age in America: the nursing home. What they had in common besides age and its infirmities was an address: a new assisled-Iiving reSidence in this Middlesex County suburb operaled by a division of MarrloU Inlernatlonal Inc., the hotel gianl. As such, they are part of the surging market in assisted living, Ihe less costly alternative to nursing home care that off('rs r!'sidents help with daily living but avoids thl' regi- mentation of medical settings. The dr('ad of nursing homes among the elderly - combin('d with a demo- graphic explosIOn of the vl'ryold amI a search for less costly ways 10 care for them - has set off an mVt'stment boom in aSSisted Ilvmg thaI i~ Jrawmg JO big players to r('place the mum.and.pop operators that traditionally domin<lted the field Big corporatIOns like Marrioll <lnd midsize companies that specialize in housing fur the elderly are rushing to build centers 10 care for the !rail (Old- erly, at a pace that should add many thousands of beds by the lurn of the century, Beyond dining and housekeep- ing, Ihese complexes have staff on hand to help wilh daily needs like dressJOg andllalhing, At the same time, some nursing- Continued on Page C4 ~ 40 Number of people' 65 or older . 85 or older .- q~L 1 .- ,-~ ' l J 1, i ,., t L' +:'ProJections ~ \ 30 .<L 12- o ___..11... '80 '85 '90 '95 '00 '05 '10'15'20 : . . the number of asslsted-f1vlnc centers Is expected to grow. . . 14millinn .1.2.... Estimated number of beds in asslsted- living complexes 4 '93- '94- '95. '96- '97- '98. '99- '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 UO . . . to meet the needs of the elderl)'. People over 85 who need hE,ln , S6.8~ gOing out~,lde "'!']l""'"'1i;;" '''\"'.12' 9. 0,' k.' ",...., ." ,,~ ""',. .'-M.. walklna '.!7~~~V7'_":-""":M 2S 9'" ~a...i}!.d:~~ . bathing :,~17,1% . dreSSing ~11.7'" gOing to the bathroom em 10.5'" getting out 01 bed or a chair II!i 7.3% 'SO""C...C."SlnlbIJt.....N.~SllcuM.... AltMBro.....&SonI A Growth Industry in Not-Quite Nursing Homes Continued From First Business Page -- home chains and hospitals are fight- ing back by developing assisted-care complexes 01 their own, on or off lheir properties. And several assist. ed.living companies that have gone public in recent months are under- taking ambitious expansions. Developers who have watched de- mand for new hotels, office towers and malls shrink in recent years are jumping at the new building opportu- nity. And, says said Peter T. Sidoti, a health care analyst with NatWest Securities, money to finance the con- struction has been pouring into the market the last two years from real estate investment trusts, or REIT's. "Companies don't need to come back to the equities market because of ample heallh care REIT financ- ing," he said. Marrion, based in Bethesda, Md., will continue to focus on its food- service business and add hotel rooms through acquisitions, execu- tives said. But the company, with $8.97 billion In sales last year, views the growing. assisted-living market as a natural extension of its hospital- Ity core and plans to pump hundreds of millions of dollars Into It. "Assisted living is going to be our main focus for the next 5 to 10 years because demand for ,this product far exceeds supply," said Michael Gia- copelli, vice president of marketing for Marriott's Senior Living Serv- ices. Last month, the company ac- quired 42 complexes from the For- um Group of Fairfax, Va., for $60S million in cash and debt to add to its Brighton Gardens chain of 27 assist- ed.living complexes and 14 continu- ing-care communities. The latter of- fer a combination of residences from independent living to nursing care on the same grounds. By 2000, Marrion plans to add an additional 100 assisted-living com- plexes to the Brighton Gardens net- work, Mr. Giacopelli said. Many will be in the NOrlheasl, where demand is greatest and family income levels can support the cost of $30,000 a year or so. . With assisted-care complexes around the country enjoying occu- pancy rates above 90 percent, invest- ors are reaping average returns of about 17 percent, industry analysts say.,. , .... . And the supply of customers is almost endless. People 8S or older represent the fastest-growing seg- ment of the American population, with their ranks expected to in- crease from 3.3 million in 1990 to 5.7 million bj 2010 and 15 million by 2OSO. And while many of them require some help in activities like dressing and bathing, they cling to theirinde- pendence and cherish the homelike environment of assisted-living quar- ters. "There Isa strong but invisible medical basis to the new forms of assisted living," said Jim Moore, a consultant based in Fort Worth for the retirement housing industry. "PNple have privacy and can lock their doors. Staff doesn't walk around in medical uniforms. Instead l,r a nursing station, there is a con. clerge desk. Families feel comfort- able visiting there." Dr. Elizabeth C. Clemmer, a sen- ior research analyst with the Ameri- can Association of Retired Persons In Washington, said the fear among the elderly concerning homes made assisted living a winning investment. "Companies like Marriott are so.!n- terested in it because there's ternftc consumer acceptance of the con- cept," Ms. Clemmer said. "People can walk into it and right away see it's not a nursing home." As one measure of the strength of the demand, several aSsisted-living companies that recently went public are frantically expanding: tJAsslsted L1vlDI Concepti Inc. of Portland, Ore., which operates n cnmnw1("'''! int"",""! In I'lrw>n !'i!'i thi"! What to Look For Cost, amenities and location are the three most important cnterla to look lor when evaulating an assisted living center. State or local regulation is modest - if it exists at aU _ so Ihe buyer must be vigilanl before committing to a lease in a booming industry with no set slandards.' COST Reputable providers will provide a breakdown 01 anticipated cosls once the needs 01 a prospective resident are reviewed and agreed upon. Basic lees usually cover three meals a day, a private or semiprivate suile, transportalion to shopping and doctors and in-hOuse social activities. Ask if the standard lee covers daily needs like cable television and local telephone calfs. Expenses can pile up when extra staft time - mOfe than 15 or 30 minutes a day _ is needed to help a resident with personal aclivities like dressing, bathing. medication and walking to dining rooms. It is imperative to get in writing that monlhly fees paid in advance are refunded on a prorated basis regardless of why a resident may leave LOCATION To ease visits, most people choose an assisted-care residence within five miles 01 a family member. A frequent complaint, however. is thaI residents have trouble getting oul in the Community if the complex is isolated. AMENITIES Clleck out common spaces provided for socializing and the level of appropriate daily activities that encourage residents to mingle Instead of stay in their rooms Also, review menus otfered the day ot your visit lor variety and nutritional values. A touchy, often highly subieclive issue, is the compatibility of the residents in terms 01 SOCial and educational backgrounds. which can hinder or help transition to a new environment at an age when flexibility may be difficult -JON NORDHEIMER ~ar and add 160 more by 1999. lIIJThe Sterling House Corporation of Wichita, Jan., with 23 complexes, will add 29 in 1996 and another S5 next year. lIThe Emeritus Corporation of Se- attle, which runs 24 complexes, plans 16 new ones this year and 18 in 1997. lIIJARV Assisted Living Inc. of Cos- ta Mesa, Calif., currently operates 37 complexes in six states and plans to expand by acquisition and construc- tion to 132 by 2000. To be sure, amid all the euphoria about investment opportunity, some The assisted-care business looks brighter as more of us become grayer. voices are warning about the ~itfalls. Alex. Brown & Sons of Baltimore, for example, while bullish on the sector, cautions that stiff opposition from the powerful nursing.home lobby and overbuilding by inexperienced developers coutd work against it. And Mr. Moore, the Fort Worth consultant, worries about the poten- tial for shoddy workmanShip in the construction of new complexes. "This is not a real-estate play and amateurs will miss the complexities of design and care," he said. Other analysts say abuses in the industry, from some instances of outright fraud and misleadinA ad. vertising to charges of poor building designs and inadequate care, could attract the attention of government regulators. One clear advantage of assisted living is that it generally costs 25 percent less than skilled nursmg care. Regulation could drive up expenses and trim profits. Some analysts say the small num- ber of r('ported fraud and abuse cases may mask a deeper problem that routinely goes undetected. But for now, reRulation remains mmi- mal The Federal Government is not Involved because most assisted Uv- ing is privately financed, with little or no Medicaid or Medicare money defraying the costs. A f~ states. like New Jersey, place some restric- tions on care, limiting the ro&e of u..ff~ I.. ttl~........~I.... ................. ,,,. example. But compliance with state and local fire codes is often the only really strict requirement. That could change, however. Al- ready, Oregon and a handful of other states are using Medicaid waivers to subsidize assisted living for low-in_ come people. Industry leaders think some regulation is inevitable and say they would even welcome it if it weeds out f1y-by-nlghters and estab- lishes minimum standards for levels of services and quality assurance to protect consumers. But David C. Schiess, executive director of the American Seniors Housing Association, a trade group in Washington with 275 members who own or manage 15,000 complex- es, warns that heavy-handed regula- tion could damage a promising piece In the long-term health care puzzle. "Cost advantages of assisted living could quickly disappear depending on how much regulation and paper- work are imposed," he said. Dr. James Firman, president of the Natiunal CounCil on Agmg, said that eventually states would proba- bly move to require minimum stand- ards and training of staff to protect the vulnerable elderly. "The range of conditions that now fall under the rubric of assisted IlvinR is very broad," he said. "Almost anyone who hangs out a shinRle can take in a few older people and declare Ihem- selves an assisted-livin~ proVIder." ASSisted care has been around for years under differ('nt namt's. By some estimates, nearly SO.OOOcom. plexes in the United States provide food, shdter and some measure assistance to the elderly. Mt though, arc so.callcd board-and-cB homes conv('rted from private n- dencesor small hotets that serve few as four or five occupants. The housing being built in the C1 r('nt boom is aimed at people w annual incomes of at least $20,0 The complexes are typically briF and airy and offer amenities Ii beauty parlors, barber shops, snB bars and sun rooms. Residents f nish their living quarters, wh have their own kitchenettes a balhrooms. Marriott's Brighton Gardens Edison, a white-columned build on a busy highway next door t( Jewish community center, openec December. It is home to 10 coup] 10 single men and 6S single WOIT who pay $2,425 a month and up room, board, activities, transpor tion, housekeeping and laundry. residents require extra start time 1 Services like bathing and auistllJ1 in getting to the dining hall, pric are bumped up. " "We keep an eye on their we being to measure any mental physical change," said Joyce ZL cheri, a company spokeswom2 "But they are in charge of their 0\ life and decisions. We want to ke them as independent as possible.' Ms. Zuccheri said some resider who had led isolated lives while I ing alone "blossomed" in the n( surroundings. "Once they were hc eating three meals a day and saci iZing, they have gone from whe chairs to walkers," she said. "'n nursing home, Ihey'd be in a bed. Virginia Morr, a residenl, h firsthand knowledge of that expe ence. A childless widow, she \Ii depressed and frightened Iivi alone. "1 was going down the drair she recalled. "I couldn't eat a' , couldn', sleep." A fan sent her into a nursi home. She stayed three years, ar ious about returning to an em~ house. "I knew I needed somethi more active, but I couldn't move with rE'latives," she said. So Ms. Morr signed up for Bri. ton Gardens, and it changed her 01 look. "I like people and need to . with them," she beamed. She sa , Ms. Apperman, the former New. , teacher, "is as sweet as can be." Ms. Appcrman responds with t: same tartness she once aimed at h ,grade-school charges.. "Baloney . she said, rejecting the flattery. "I' , an old bat like everyone else. An 0 bat who has to make a lot of tOUI choices." The end of choice Is to go into nursing home, a term .....hose mentil sends a shudder through the gathe ing around the table. Compared WI" that fate, one of them said, assist! living is "heaven." Ms. Arpcrman lived (or yeal With a nuxe and her husband In North Jersey suburb until physic decline made the arrangement u Workable. "It was a mutual d('( sion," she slud. "They have the lives. and I, thank Cud, still ha\ mine." APPENDIX F '.'-.--""':'" I I r7i'JJ. .'. ~: -.... --- --~------._..- Arthur Gimmy International Appraisers &- ConsuJcants I I April 8, 1996 . I Mr. Robert Kleinert Town of Tiburon 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 I Re: Land Valuation - Tiburon Town Hall Site AGI File No. 96-03-041 . , Dear Bob: I In accordance with your request, I have undertaken an updated valuation analysis of two parcels of land. They consist of the 1.6 acre Town Hall site; and a 2.0 acre parcel of open space northerly of the].6 acre Town Hall site. I I previously appraised these properties for the Town of Tiburon as of April I, 1989. Since that time there has been an economic and real estate recession in California and modest recovery. Marin County was somewhat insulated from the excesses of this downward turn in the business cycle, but land prices underwent a significant reduction. Currently, there is strong evidence of a recovery in the housing market in the past year or so, but land prices still remain substantially less than they were in the 1988-1990 time frame. Positive influences on the market at this time include favorable interest rates, low vacancy rates and a shortage of developable, well located sites. . . . Seolle of the Assil!nment I The scope of my assignment has been I) to review our appraisal work product from the April I, 1989 investigation and analysis; 2) to meet with representatives of the town; and 3) to update our ongoing investigations of housing land prices for what I consider to be an excellent location. I Review of the Allril 1. 1989 Cone1usionsIReeommendations I In that report we examined various combinations of land uses and densities, including single- family, multi-rcsidcnlial, duplexcs, eongrcgatc carc and affordable housing. Thc conclusions pertinent to this report were $40,000 pcr unit for congregate care/senior housing with a density of 17 units per acre; $60,000 per unit for multi-unit residential with a density of 15. units per I California Headquarters: 341 Broadway. San Francisco. CA 94133. (415) 781.6262. FAX (iIS) 362-4313 SOUlhern California: 5160 Birch StrCCl. Suile 101 _ Newport Beach. CA 92660 _ (7Ii) iH.HOO _ FAX (7li) B51.8188 Affiliated with Valuation Network, Inc. - Ojfices in major cities throughout the U~ited 5ta APPENDIX G '. i . ..,:."",~..,... ~.',~"."",,,,""~";"'.:. ....'.,.:;. _ .......':"'t- "..cr" __~_''"'''''' _,'J,'_"'. . ,.., n"'" I I. . I . .. , I I I I I I I I I I I I I acre; and $100,000 per unit for duplexes with a density of 6 per acre. A copy of the 1989 report is in the Addenda. The Current Proposals For the 1.6 acre Town Hall site I have reviewed two scenarios. They are 1) 25 for sale residential units at a density of 15.6 units per acre; and 2) 60 assisted living facility <ALp) units at a density of 37.5 units per acre. For the 2.0 acres of open space the estimate is 16 for sale residential units at a density of eight per acre. Very preliminary drawings/site plans for these proposals are included in the Addenda of this updated report. Current Investi!!ution There are a limited number of recent transactions involving vacant land proposed for moderate density residential development in Marin County. Information regarding six traDsactions is included in the Addenda of the report. Three transactions involving multi-residential land sites situated in San Rafael and Novato indicated price raDges for apartments and condominiums of approximately $21,500 to approximately $31,500 per unit. The two highest priced transactions are at approximately $29,500 and $31,500 per unit for sites with densities of 21.8 and 7 units per acre, respectively. The $29,500 per unit paid for a nine unit site in San Rafael was on moderate to steeply sloping land. A fairly recent transaction involving a 12 unit condominium site in Sausalito on a partially sloping site, was acquired at a cost of $66,667 per unit in June, 1994. This data along with other investigations we have made of land prices in Tiburon indicate that residential land is selling for prices that are approximately 20% to 30% lower than they were at the peak of the markel in 1988/1990. Accordingly, we have adjusted downward the unit valuations that we recommended in our April 1, 1989 report. Conclusions For the 1.6 acre site that would be approved for 60 assisted living units, we conclude to a unit value range of $25,000 to $30,000 per unit or $1,500,000 to $1,800,000. For the same 1.6 acre site that would be approved for 25 for sale residential units, we conclude to a unit value range of $50,000 to $60,000 per unit or a total of $1,250,000 to $1,500,000. For the 2.0 acre site with a density of 16 for sale residential units we conclude to a unit value range of $60,000 to $70,000 per unit or a total valuation of $960,000 to $1,120,000. Anhur Gimmy International APPENDIX G ...,:';;'.<::~,. I . . . I . I I I I I I I I I I ( I I Caveat These valuation conclusions are based upon projected site densities which could be altered depending upon current investigations of site utility, access roads, setbacks, etc. The analysis we presented is restricted in the future and assumes that the reader has access to our April I, 1989 report. The report is intended for the use of town officials only and is not to be disseminated to the public. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR GIMMY INTERNATIONAL ~- .,I Arthur E. Gimmy, MAl President Arthur Girruny International APPENDIX G : I I -~ ./ ] I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SITE PLAN , " ~~ lU' o..c\l.1 ().~ ~f? .8 ...'- " tE '( ,"\' , , \' \ ~\ \ \ \. ~ ~)' ,,\ \ .. \ \ \ \ "'....... \ ~\ :e\ \ ~r-t:r\ \ . ,'.0 \ \ ! " \ \ \ .A V :).\ 1 \ , ---~ ~I\\\ /" -........... &;> ...J I \ ~~N I ( ~- \ \ \ 'ul r--j Ii{ , ~l I 2<L_.J a ci :> ..J 10. . '" z .' 0 ~ l- t> It. tir" f,\.-J ~ "'" \_- ~ @)~ ~. ~~ Hr- t:1; "U1 \J U ~<( \f)1l'l r- Z~ '0] ~ o Arthur Gimmy International APPENDIX G I \ I I I I I I I 0 I ....... - -.. .... - -- I I I I I I SITE PLAN 16 units on left side; I 60 unit ALF on right side Source: Bruce Ross I I I Anhur Gimmy Intt-Tnational APPENDIX G I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -, . I _J . ~ SUMMARY OF LAND COMP ARABLES Type of Proposed Pricel Pricel No. Location Project Dale Density Price SF Unit I. Channing, S. of Professional 9-unit 10/4/93 112.000 S265.OO0 SII.21 S29.444 Center Parkway apt San Rafael 2. Trestle Glen, SE of Hacienda, Unknown 7/5/95 N/A S2,700,OOO S2.33 N/A Tiburon 3. 1575 S. Novata Blvd., 38 Condos 8n/95 1/6,247 SI,200.000 S5.05 S31.579 Novata 4. 802 Butte SlIeet 12-unit apt. 6130/94 1,2.666 S800.000 S20.00 S66.667 Sausalito 5. Smith Ranch Road W. ofCrest3, 171-unil apt. 6/23/95 1/4,481 S3,690,OOO S4.82 S21,579 San Rafael 6. Extenstion of Cecilia Way, 16-unit senior 10127/95 1/8,004 S250.000 $1.95 S15.625 E. ofl..eland project Tihuron . Town of Tiburon to ex (end inli"asLrw.;lurc to site Arthur Gimmy [ntem;ltional APPENDIX G . " 1 OFFICIAL BALLOT - COUNTY OF MARIN CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL ELECTION - TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1995 MEASURES SUBMITTED TO VOTE OF VOTERS MUNICIPAL .' i"._ 1i- 3,' .. .', TOWN OF TlBURON " LOCATIONS FOR NEW TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLICE BUILDINGS MEASURE J J Shalllhe Town or Tiburon enact an ordinance specifying Ihal a new Town admini- stration facility be built adjacent to the proposed new library in downlown Tiburon YES 7 . and that a new Town police facility be built at Ned's Way? NO 8 . DISPOSITION OF AND REGULATION FOR FUTURE USE OF CURRENT TOWN HALL SITE , MEASURE K K Shall the Town of Tiburon enact an ordinance requiring the sale of a portion of the existing Town Hall properly at Ned's Way for use as a senior housing project YES 12 . with the proceeds 01 the sale being used lor the construction 01 new Town administration and police facilities? NO 13 . ",... d the V., ,f.(:,'.. 8allot ~r,:..;: {t,:' of the ." ., v' i/lir d. . ..t::, :~-, Wnte- ,r/,_,_, ~/.c obtain f' -~~.>~. .",:;, i: 1" ,,"- tt,:, . r~.." .. l'~-, : i(;'.t. f" ".":.., SPECIFICATION FOR REBUILDING, CONSTRUCTING AND FUNDING FOR NEW TOWN HALL FACILITIES AT NED'S WAY MEASURE L L Shall the Town 01 Tiburon enact an ordinance specifying that the existing Town administration building be rebuilt and a new community meeting facility be con~ structed using existing funds and that a new police faCility be constructed using existing funds and future accrued savings, all at Ned's Way? NO 17 18 . . YES END OF BALLOT '~"'- K ~;~.::~: ...... ~i ~:~;: };,-. ~... ~ . -~ " 21-115-006. A '.'" . 2'-SBB ....1 '. ',. APPENDIX H ". '- lV/A?i~/\ MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: HOUSING COMMITTEE RICHARD HINKEL, CHAIR JUNE 17, 1996 I did not receive a copy of the SHAC information to be presented at Tuesday's meeting until today, hence my belated comments on it for your use at the meeting as you deem appropriate. GENERAL I) As I informed SHAC at their May 21, 1996 meeting, it makes no sense to pursue anything until a clear determination has been made regarding the 2.0 acre parcel above the 1.6 acre "Ned's Way" property that we all have assumed we were confined to. SHAC is recommending that the 2.0 acre parcel issue be submitted to the voters. Assuming firm guarantees that proceeds be used to purchase open space (e.g. buy-down Harroman debt), many voters might approve. 2) SHAC is also recommending, as one scenario, 60 units. Again, the Council (specifically Mayor Wolf) has said they want no more than 25 units on the 1.6-acre Ned's Way property. I so informed EAH and they developed their draft proposal accordingly. If 60 units are pennissible, then our committee should be pennitted time to discuss this with EAH. It could have a favorable impact on required RDA funds, which might free up some dollars to improve circulation around the Hilarita, Reed School, and the new development. SPECIFIC COMMENTS RE: 6-18-96 SHAC REPORT SCENARIO A fPal!e ]) · I don't believe there has been a widespread effort to attract developers. The two most often mentioned are Ashton and Raiser, both of whom were used as resources for detennining values and uses of the Ned's Way property as part of the Downtown Town Hall campaign. I don't doubt their qualifications, but there should be a very discernible affirmative effort to attract other developers to ensure a "competition." Housing Committee Memo June 17,1996 1 SCENARIO B (Paf!e 4) . They appear quite ready to go with Oakmont. I've been told this "assisted living" concept is a "hot" area among developers. (Tom Gram aod Martin Mackey might have comments on this.) . If such is the case, shouldn't we have more competitors, i.e. developers? SCENARIO A {Paf!e 7 - ("Affordable" RDA subsidv in f!eneral) . The seven (7) very low income units include three (3) units that would otherwise be required ofa developer (i.e. a 25-unit development outside of the Redevelopment Project area would require at least two moderate aod one low income units per Zoning Ord. 6.03.00. I believe it is a normal practice that the developer subsidize these aod, most likely, recapture the subsidy cost through the selling price of the remaining units (i.e. 22 market rate units). The three affordable units would cost the developer approximately $700-800K in subsidized selling price costs. If the RDAfI'own funds this, it is, in effect, a subsidy of the market rate units of approximately $34,000 per unit ($750K divided by 22 = $34,000). . Council may chose to do this, but it should be aware of the full impact of the subsidy. SCENARIO B (Paf!e 8) . The key word here is "subsidy" (see line seven! . . ."Subsidy of $200,000 from the RDA.") At the May 21, 1996 SHAC meeting that meant ao annual subsidy into perpetuity, most likely increasing by the cost increases for the services being subsidized. Perhaps this current recommendation (6/18/96) involves a different type of subsidy. In aoy case, it should be clarified. The above are the most prominent issues aod concerns from my perspective. I am certain you will have others. I look forward to meeting with you in the near future. R.R. Hinkel, Chairman Tiburon Housing Committee RRH/dlc cc: Tiburon Town Council Tiburon Planning Commission Housing Committee Memo June 17, 1996 2 June 18, 1996 TO: Town Council FROM: Richard R. Hinkel, Chairman Tiburon Housing Committee Following is a status report on financing of 25 affordable, rental housing units for seniors (62 and over) at Ned's Way (i.e. the 1.6 acres on which present Town administrative and police facilities are located - "the property"). To provide appropriate perspective, also included are observations and comments relating to the larger issues of obtaining funds for building a police facility and meeting necessary Redevelopment Agency obligations for very low income housing units. 1 . Some Observations The sale of the Ned's Way property was presented to voters as a definite means of funding a police facility and ensuring construction in a time frame close to that of town hall construction. It has been one year since the SHAC was formed and funds from the sale of the property do not appear imminent. In a June 30, 1995 letter, the then Town Attorney, Rob Ewing, based on consultation with Jack Nagle, the Town's redevelopment attorney, presented information clearly indicating the benefits of selling the Ned's Way property to the Redevelopment Agency. In October, 1995, our Committee (Tiburon Housing Committee) recommended an immediate appraisal of the property and, depending upon the value determined, sale of the property to the Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Tiburon (RDA). (See Attachment A.) Nine months following the appraisal of the Highlands property, the Town had a check from the sale of the property. Whether a 25-unit market rate or affordable rental project is built at Ned's Way, Council's very clear fiduciary obligation to taxpayers is to utilize this opportunity to enable the RDA to meet its present obligation for seven (7) additional, very low income units. (Unfortunately, we must, in effect, make up for not having any very low income units at pt. Tiburon, where nine (9) such units could have been required The present obligation of seven includes credit that can be applied from the Highlands project). There is, essentially, no down side to selling the property to the RDA, assuming appropriate financial arrangements can be made. (See June 30, 1995 Ewing letter.) No convincing argument has been presented for not selling the property to the RDA, yet it is not even being aggressively investigated. I recommend a committee comprised of myself, Scott Anderson and Richard Stranzl be appointed to immediately begin researching the conditions under which such a sale might occur. Once such a sale (Town property to the RDA) has occurred, the RDA can take whatever time deemed necessary to determine an appropriate project. 2. LeMar Turner, Senior Project Manager, EAH (Ecumenical Association for Housing), has developed a preliminary financial projection for a 25-unit, affordable rental project (see Attachment B). He cautions that these are only present "best estimates" and can, obviously, only be further refined when the project becomes a reality and funding sources make firm commitments. COST/REVENUE Total Projected Cost $4.497.000 Revenue Sources (present projections show a $100,000 shortfall) Term Bonds $ 997,000 (1 ) (2) Limited Partner Capital 836,000 County Loan Grant(s) 300,000 Redevelopment Agency 2.264.000 ~4.397.000 (1) Investor tax credits under the Qualified Allocation Plan (2) HOME - (federal funds administered by the County); and/or CDBG - (Community Development Block Grants.) 2 On behalf of the Tiburon Housing Committee, we repeat our recommendation of October, and November, 1995 that Council commit to a 100% affordable rental housing development for seniors (age 62 and over) on the Ned's Way property with EAH to be the developer. Richard R. Hinkel, Chairman Housing Committee Attachments cc: Housing Committee R. L. Kleinert Larry Smith 3