HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/08/24 - Item 8.2 - Presentation
Affordable Housing Application
Millenia Affordable Housing
Columba Apartments
Presented by:
Jose Dorado, Senior Management Analyst
Chelsea Investment Corporation has requested that the Housing Authority and the City of Chula Vista to provide up to $3M in gap financing to assist in the development of a 200 unit affordable
housing development known as Columba Apts within the Millenia master planned community.
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Project Location
As the urban heart of the Otay Ranch community, the Millenia master planned community is an area with significant opportunities work, live and play. Amenities include park space, retail,
employment and residential uses. There is also access to the BRT line across the street from the Project.
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Project Proposal
5-story stacked flat 200-unit complex
Amenities/Community Space
Computer lab/lounge
Tot Lot
Bocce ball area
Open lawn space
Unit Counts:
56- 1 bedroom
86- 2 bedrooms
58- 3 bedrooms
The project is designed as a 5 story stacked flat wrapped
200 units of affordable housing offered to households between 30% and 70% of the area median income.
contributes to Housing Element policies and HUD Consolidated Plan goals
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Over 11,000 Units Developed, Acquired and Rehabilitation in California, Arizona, and New Mexico
30 years experience
Project Developer
In their 30 years of experience, they have successfully developed and managed over 11,000 units with seven of those developments here in Chula Vista.
They have demonstrated a strong commitment to affordable housing and the City.
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Benefits of the Project
Leveraging City Assistance
$3,000,000 to $100,000,000 Estimated Total Project Costs
200 multi-family affordable rental units
198 affordable units
2 units for onsite management
affordable at 30% to 70% AMI
Consistent with Housing Element and HUD approved Consolidated Plan and Objectives
CC/HA previously approved actions for this project January 19, 2021 bond issuance and conducted the TEFRA hearing intent to issue tax-exempt debt. Developer’s request $3M will supplement
tax credit and bond financing that was approved by CDLAC/TCAC on April 28, 2021 ($52M)
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CC&HA recommend funding up to $3M
Developer also received approval from CDLAC and CTCAC for competitive funding for the development of the property. Due to increases in development costs, Chelsea Investment Co is requesting
$3M in funding from the City and the HA. CC/HA previously approved actions for this project January 19, 2021 bond issuance and conducted the TEFRA hearing intent to issue tax-exempt
debt.
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Next Steps
Conditional Approval by City Council & Housing Authority (8/24)
Chelsea proceeds with final financing structure
Return to Council and Housing Authority in October 2021 for final approvals of:
City/HA financial contribution
City/HA final bond approvals
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Questions/Comments
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Proposed Rent Limits
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