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Home My WebLink About19D - RFQ - 3RD AND BROADWAY PROJECT201 w third street 201 west third street 201 w 3rd street 201 w 3rd st 3rd and broadway third and broadway 3rd & broadway third & broadway REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 TITLE: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE THIRD AND BROADWAY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ' CITY MANAGE RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ,...• b ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 15' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the Planning and Building Agency to release a Request for Qualifications for the Third and Broadway Development Project. DISCUSSION Staff is requesting authorization to release a Request for Qualifications (Exhibit 1) to experienced commercial and residential development firms regarding the opportunity to partner with the City to develop the property which currently contains the City -owned parking structure located at 201 West Third Street, The 1.43 acre site is located at the corner of 3rd Street and Broadway and represents the largest developable parcel in the downtown with the greatest opportunity for development. Staff has received and incorporated feedback and recommendations on the content and form of the RFQ from a number of sources including the Development and Transportation Committee, ULI Technical Assistance Panel, Dr. Richard Willson from Cal Poly Pomona, Kosmont Companies and the Planning Division's urban design consultant. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 Economic Development, Objective #5 (Leverage private investment that results in tax base expansion and job creation citywide), Strategy A (Identify and market underutilized properties (city and non -city owned) for new development that will create new jobs and expand the City's tax base (e.g. YMCA, 3`d and Broadway parking structure, Saddleback Inn site). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Kalu PPS' Kareen n Haluza Interim Executive Directo Planning and Building Agency MF: rb MF /ReportsRFCA's — 30 and Broadway RFQ Release RFCA Exhibit: 1. Request for Qualifications 19D -1 19D-2 z .. IV i�1� ' ," I ff 0 C� O H z y 19D-4 Page 3 Introduction The City invites qualifications from experienced commercial and residential development firms for the opportunity to partner with the City to develop a 1.43 acre site in the heart of downtown Santa Ana. The property located at the corner of 31d Street and Broadway represents the largest developable parcel in the downtown with the greatest opportunity for development. Santa Ana enjoys a young, vibrant population, an authentic downtown, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Downtown Santa Ana was recently awarded top honors by Orange Coast magazine as being the top downtown destination in Orange County. Downtown Santa Ana is an 18 -hour downtown representing an ideal mix of retail, restaurants, art galleries, cinema and concert venues. Downtown Santa Ana draws residents and patrons from all over the County and Los Angeles to its eclectic mix of award winning restaurants like The Playground, Chapter One and Lola Gaspar. Farmer's Markets every Thursday and Art Walks on the first Saturday of each month bring in thousands to shop, dine and recreate downtown. The property, located at 201 West 3rd Street, is fully owned by the City of Santa Ana and is debt free. Updated and innovative zoning for all of the downtown and extending out to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) was adopted in 2010. This form -based code provides maximum flexibility to property owners and developers to focus on quality building form and design. The City also recently completed a preliminary downtown parking analysis which supports the use of customized parking standards for any proposed development. Request for Qualifications 19D -5 Page 4 The site is a 62,243 square foot (approximately 1.43 acres) rectangular parcel on the North side of 3rd Street between Broadway and Main Street near the Downtown. me property is iocatea witnm Specific Development 84, —� commonly known as the Transit ' a Zoning Code, specifically within 1G' � � '., #,i '•,' � the downtown (DT) subzone This zone is applied to the historical shopping district of Santa Ana, a vital pedestrian . A IRS oriented area that is defined byl j' multi -story urban building types accommodating a mixture of E' i ,r Omni" retail, office, light service, and 1 : ��') '11 lip residential uses. The permitted uses and standards in this zone. are intended to reinforce this form and character while allowing for new context - sensitive infill development. The Transit Zoning Code is a form -based code meaning that the development standards vary based on the building type proposed. The General Plan land use designation for the property is District Center (DC). Request for Qualifications ■ ■ rape 5 The City supports, and has performed a preliminary evaluation of a range of development scenarios at this location ranging from 5- stories to 10- stories (175 feet) in height. Irrespective of the ultimate project size, the City has developed a number of goals and expectations for the development which have been evaluated for feasibility by several outside sources including the Urban Land Institute and Kosmont Companies. Additionally, the City has worked with John Kaliski Architects to develop architectural models and renderings which represent realistic potential development scenarios including floor plans, unit sizes /count, required amenities and building infrastructure components. Ultimately, the City hopes proposed developments will be able to achieve the following design components: 1. The City will consider innovative parking strategies that provide for shared use between the public parking and the parking required for the mixed -use development. Options include provision of City financed subterranean parking spaces and adequate bicycle parking. 2. Any proposed development must reconnect Sycamore Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street for both vehicle and pedestrian access. 5 -story scena rlo - John Kahsld Architects 3. The development must exemplify exceptional architecture and sustainable design and construction, generate street -level activity and provide visual interest. 4. Uses should complement recent commercial /retail innovations. Potential uses identified by the City Council Development and Transportation Committee include: 9 b. C. Retail experience centers, restaurants or other food related uses (food hall) favoring local /artisanal operators over national tenants. The development must also meet the concepts and standards identified in the Transit Zoning Code. Residential or creative office on upper floors. Hotel with live entertainment and opportunities for community benefits, including incorporation of an arts and cultural conference center. 10 -story scenario -John Kkiskl Architects Request for Qualifications 5. The proposed development should present creative incorporation of public art /public space(s). 6. The City is open to considering a variety of conveyance structures such as a sale of the fee interest in the land, an installment sale, and a long -term ground lease. The RFQ response should identify the type of conveyance anticipated to be proposed by the respondent. Page 6 Format and Content - The City is determined to partner with a developer to complete a mixed -use project which is innovatively designed and will complement other developments and historic buildings in the downtown. As a result, the evaluation criteria will heavily weight a prospective developer's recent experience in working on projects of similar size, scope and quality. Although the submittal format is flexible, at a minimum, please include the following information: 1. Letter of Introduction - Include a summary of the respondent's basic qualifications, experience, past projects of similar nature and size, and reasons for interest in this opportunity. The letter signed by a principal or authorized officer who may make legally binding commitments for the entity. 2. Team Members - Identify members of the development team and provide a brief description of each team member's role including the following: • Principles involved in the project • 116sume's of key team members • Describe team member's proposed role and relevant experience with projects of similar nature and size and experience in and familiarity with development in Santa Ana • An organizational chart of the firm(s) • Identify the lead contact for the team 3. Demonstrated relevant development experience in high - quality construction of mixed - use developments consisting of a variety of uses which collectively include hotels, residential, pedestrian- oriented ground floor retail, and restaurant uses. 4. Development experience with development of public and private parking, as well as innovative parking solutions. The City envisions the inclusion of 200 publicly- financed subterranean parking spaces. Please provide a narrative as to how these spaces can be incorporated into the project including a construction cost estimate. 5. Demonstrated ability to secure funding for complex, mixed -use developments. 6. Demonstrated commitment to community participation and experience working with community groups. Request for Qualifications 19D-8 Page 7 Submittal Date - Please return qualifications for first review by October 17, 2014 at 5:00 V. m. The City may continue to solicit qualifications beyond the above date depending on the number and quality of submittals. Submittal Quantity and Contact - Please provide (10) copies of the submittal in either printed or digital format to Karen Haluza City of Santa Ana - Planning and Building Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza - M20 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Submittals may also be sent via email to KHaluzaPsanta- ana.org. If you have any questions, please call (714) 667 -2728. r J F m�i .3 J AM 4 ;V� •+ tt �a^s t IY >. y. �' ;'T il. a a�n.. 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