Crestwood Plaza Redevelopment Proposal
Crestwood Plaza Redevelopment Proposal
Partners:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction….............................................................................................Page 1
Section 1 Narrative Description of the Area, Concept Site Plan and Other Graphics…...Page 3
Uses of Land and Buildings and Types of Development
Service Retail, Entertainment and Destination Service Retail,
Multi‐Family Residential, Open Space and Community Gardens,
Proposed Zoning Changes, Property Sold or Leased to a Public
Agency
Approximate Location, Size, Scale and Height of New Building Construction
Site Circulation Plan
Storm Water Drainage and Detention Improvements
Area in Square Feet and Acres of the Property to be Redeveloped
Section 4 Financing….............................................................................Page 29
Proposed Financing
Economic Redevelopment Assistance
Section 5 Management….....................................................................Page 30
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Section 6 Acquisition Plan….....................................................................Page 30
Property Description
Eminent Domain
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Section 7 Relocation…...........................................................................Page 31
‐‐ Conclusion.............................................................................Page 31
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INTRODUCTION
UrbanStreet Group, LLC (the “Developer”) is pleased to submit this Redevelopment Proposal on behalf of Crestwood Missouri Partners,
LLC, as the owner of the Crestwood Court Mall in Crestwood, Missouri. This Proposal is being submitted in response to the City of
Crestwood’s Request for Redevelopment Proposals dated February 11, 2015 (the “RFP”). The Redevelopment Area as defined in the RFP
consists of approximately 48 acres of land with 1.1 million square feet of vacant retail space (the “Property”). The Developer is
proposing a mixed‐use project that will include a range of potential uses as described herein (the “Project”).
For 19 years, UrbanStreet Group has been completing successful development projects throughout the Midwest, including residential,
retail and mixed‐use projects similar to this proposed Project, and we are excited to bring our experience and expertise, along with
local partners TR’i Architects and HBD Construction, to this unique opportunity.
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In recent years, real estate developers have been forced to reexamine how to create mixed‐use environments that are embraced
by the communities they serve. No two communities are the same and a “one size fits all” development model will not work in the
modern development environment. Drawing on our current experience in developing walkable, urban, infill mixed‐use developments, we have
developed a project plan that will support the goals of the City of Crestwood and its current and future residents.
With the Property marking the “front door” of the City of Crestwood, it is imperative to move quickly and in conjunction with the City to
realize the full potential of this site. We have completed a significant portion of the required due diligence, and therefore anticipate
that environmental remediation can begin as soon as June 2015.
In addition to the Developer, UrbanStreet Group, the project team also includes the award‐winning firms of TR’i Architects and HBD
Construction, both of which are based in St. Louis. This project team has the experience, financial strength and local knowledge
required to complete this Project successfully and on‐time.
This Proposal includes a summary and overview of the Project as well as information about the Developer and project team. We are
confident that this Proposal demonstrates the strengths, experience and capabilities of the entire project team to deliver a successful
mixed‐use project.
We look forward with enthusiasm to working with the City of Crestwood, and thank the representatives of the City for their
consideration.
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SECTION 1. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA, CONCEPT SITE PLAN AND OTHER
GRAPHICS
The drawing below shows the Redevelopment Area in relation to the Property.
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A. USES OF LAND AND BUILDINGS AND TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT
The Developer is proposing a mixed‐use development of the Property that will include a range of potential uses. The master plan is
mindful of the different demands that such varied uses place on a development site and the surrounding community. The plan calls for
the development of four Redevelopment Project Areas (the “RPAs”) for the site. These include (1) a service retail site on the far west of
the Property, (2) an entertainment and destination service retail use section in the middle of the Property, (3) a multi‐family residential
site on the east end of the Property, and (4) an open space and community gardens component adjacent to the multi‐family area.
While the specific users are flexible in their final implementation, we are cognoscente of the need to create complimentary tenancy.
A true mixed‐use development provides the greatest benefit to the overall community and reduces the financial exposures
associated with a single use or themed development.
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The four RPAs are depicted and described below.
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representatives of all user categories.
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RPA 3 ‐ Multi‐Family Residential
Approximately 11 acres occupying the southeast portion of the Property are designated for multi‐family rental residential. Preliminary
plans call for a 225 unit “lifestyle” apartment complex with associated garage and surface parking as well as an amenity center.
Due to the extreme topographical changes in the overall site, this portion of the Project will sit lower than the surrounding parcels,
providing a certain protective isolationism to the residences. These rental units are of an extremely high level of finish and cater to a
“renter by choice” class of tenant. This demographic is seeking flexibility in their lifestyle and prefers to pay rent rather than be tied to
the burdens of residential ownership. As a group, they are demanding and the Project will not only need to be built to the highest
standards, but more importantly, it will need to be maintained at those standards long term. This new breed of apartment complex
boasts amenities mostly associated with resort or hospitality projects.
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B. APPROXIMATE LOCATION, SIZE, SCALE AND HEIGHT OF NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
The plan below describes the new building construction.
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C. SITE CIRCULATION PLAN
The Developer recognizes that a significant aspect of any infill redevelopment is the coordination of traffic flow for residents, retail
customers, property employees and service providers, including most significantly, refuse collection and deliveries. In order to minimize
the impact on surrounding roads and neighborhoods, the Project proposes to maintain and utilize existing access points and traffic
control systems. Internally, the vehicular circulation plan maximizes separation between tenant, customer and service uses. Segregation of
vehicular and pedestrian traffic is paramount in a mixed‐use environment. The Developer and their engineering team have created a plan
that prioritizes accessible pedestrian walkways throughout the Project as well as providing connectivity to the existing pedestrian walkways
offsite. It is anticipated that the Project will include 1,582 parking spaces. The loading and service areas will be per City of Crestwood
Ordinance, pending finalization of tenants. The plan below shows the vehicular circulation plan.
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The plan below shows the pedestrian connectivity plan. The Project includes 43.8% of paving coverage, 9.3% of building coverage and
46.9% of open space.
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D. STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND DETENTION IMPROVEMENTS
Given the scale of the Project, the project team has had extensive meetings and negotiations with Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
(MSD) to evaluate a stormwater management system designed to the latest standards and criteria. The water treatment and detention
areas are being designed to be integrated into the overall landscape plan, creating inviting open spaces while dramatically reducing the
Project’s stormwater discharge. The Project will contain an all new utility distribution. The drawing below shows the stormwater
management plan.
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E. AREA IN SQUARE FEET AND ACRES OF THE PROPERTY TO BE REDEVELOPED
The entire Redevelopment Area consists of approximately 48 acres of land. The Project includes the redevelopment of nearly that area,
or specifically 2,045,093 square feet or 46.95 acres. It is anticipated that the Project will be completed in four phases: (1)
environmental remediation, (2) demolition of the existing structures, (3) site work and installation of onsite utilities and stormwater
management systems, and
(4) construction of new improvements on the Property (which may also be phased depending upon the market response and coordination
with the installation of the site infrastructure improvements. The plan below shows the phasing elements of the Project’s
construction.
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SECTION 2. EXAMPLES OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS, BUILDING MATERIALS AND UNIT INFORMATION
The commercial buildings in the Project will include finishes similar to those depicted below.
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The residential buildings in the Project will include finishes similar to those depicted below.
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A community plaza will anchor the center of the Entertainment and Destination Service Retail RPA. The flexible outdoor space will
support a variety of activities. These functions could include outdoor dining, farmers market, artistic and musical performances, public speakers
and art and craft fairs. The image below depicts a rendering of the proposed plaza.
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It is anticipated that the Project will include 225 apartments, public/private plaza areas, parking and mature landscaping. With a low
building profile and fenestration at street level, the design is pedestrian sensitive. We recognize the importance of creating a place with
a sense of community, providing spaces for the Project’s residents, shoppers and visitors to interact, shop, live, learn and enjoy.
The expected unit mix and target rents are presented in the following table:
Unit Summary
Unit # Unit Type Number % Average SF Total SF Rent/Mo Rent/SF
A1 1 br/1ba 20 8.9% 624 12,480 $975 $1.56
A2 1 br/1ba 82 36.4% 780 63,960 $1,275 $1.63
A3 1 br/1ba 31 13.8% 812 25,172 $1,350 $1.66
A4 1 br/1ba/den 31 13.8% 957 29,667 $1,575 $1.65
B1 2 br/2ba 61 27.1% 1,115 68,015 $1,850 $1.66
Totals/Avg 225 100.0% 886 199,294 $7,025 $1.64
Estimated Project
Costs
Totals % of Budget
Land Basis $6,000,000 6.03%
Environmental, Demolition & Site Work $21,465,434 21.57%
Buildings $64,035,890 64.35%
Financing Costs $2,057,926 2.07%
Contingency $5,951,672 5.98%
Total Estimated Project Costs $99,510,922 100.00%
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B. ANTICIPATED REDEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
The tentative schedule below is intended to provide the City of Crestwood with a general timetable indicating the steps for
implementation of both the Project and the necessary incentives to make this Project a reality. As the Project moves forward, market
and economic forces may necessitate changes in tasks and timetables.
It should be noted that the Developer anticipates the Project being executed in four phases: (1) environmental remediation, (2) demolition, (3)
site work and (4) construction. The Developer also anticipates there will be four RPA’s and a map of those RPA’s is included in
Section 1.A.
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C. EXISTING BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE DEMOLISHED
The 1.1 million square foot shopping center will be entirely demolished consistent with the plan below. The Developer, along with
HBD Construction, has undertaken extensive studies of the existing buildings on the Property. It has been determined that the existing
structures are not adaptable to another use and that full demolition will allow for the highest and best use of the entire Property.
Terracon Engineering was retained to complete a full environmental study in conjunction with the State of Missouri Environmental
departments. These studies and negotiations have resulted in a complete and approved environmental remediation plan. The
remediation will be conducted as part of the demolition of the buildings on the Property. The demolition process is anticipated to
take approximately 10 months.
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E. OPEN SPACE AND AMENITIES
The massive reworking of the entire site and the associated stormwater management will result in approximately 13 acres of multiple
open detention and treatment areas. These areas will be landscaped with native plant materials and will provide a natural oasis.
It is also the Developer’s intent to redevelop the approximately 2.5 acre parcel adjacent to the industrial park into public garden plots
accessible to the community. This will provide a unique community asset as well as provide a consistent greenbelt on the eastern section
of the Project. It may also provide potential connectivity to the Great Rivers Greenway path. It is anticipated that the Developer will
maintain all public space and amenity areas. It is our goal to establish relationships with community groups that will utilize and
maintain the garden areas.
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F. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
The Developer has long‐standing and well‐established relationships with several banks that would provide debt financing for this Project. Further,
the Developer has relationships with partners that will commit the necessary funds for the equity required to complete the
Project.
Commitments for financing both the debt and equity components will require an understanding of the financial incentives available. The
necessary financing may also require commitments from a certain number of tenants in the Project.
The Company has particular expertise in the design and construction of multi‐unit residential properties, single‐family residential developments,
small to mid‐sized commercial and retail properties and large‐scale land development. The Company has been directly involved in
projects throughout the Chicago area, as well as in Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri; and
indirectly involved in projects in several other parts of the country. More information about UrbanStreet can be found on its website at
[Link].
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Attached to this Proposal a list of UrbanStreet Group’s current and past residential
and commercial/retail projects, and a brochure that further describes the firm, its
executives and some of its projects. The firm has owned, developed, designed, built
and completed at least 38 projects in 4 States, involving residential condominiums,
single family homes, apartments, land development, office properties, retail spaces,
restaurants, government facilities and educational facilities.
A large percentage of UrbanStreet’s projects have been urban infill projects,
including in the cities of Chicago and most recently St. Louis. UrbanStreet’s list
of projects demonstrates its ability to design and build high‐end, urban,
residential units. UrbanStreet also has decades of experience placing retailers,
including restaurants, shops and retail offices, and commercial tenants.
Some of UrbanStreet’s projects are highlighted
on the following pages. Of note is that in October
2012, UrbanStreet acquired and began
redeveloping an eight‐property portfolio in
downtown St. Louis, including the Roberts
Tower, the Mayfair Hotel, and the historic St.
Louis Board of Education, Scruggs Vandervoort
Barney warehouse and Orpheum Theater
buildings.
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Schaumburg, Illinois. New construction of a 180‐unit multifamily development on 6.5 acres.
Oak Park, Illinois. Mixed‐use, seven story office and retail building and new construction of an 8‐story, 140‐unit multifamily development.
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St. Louis, Missouri, The Tower at OPOP. New construction of a 24‐story, 132‐unit multifamily luxury development, with first floor retail
restaurant.
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St. Louis, Missouri, The Lofts at OPOP. Renovation of a 7‐story, 47‐unit multifamily development.
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St. Louis, Missouri, The Locust Properties. Four Chicago Western Suburb, Illinois. New construction of a 351‐unit multifamily
adjacent properties. Evaluating redevelopment development on 22 acres. This project is in the planning stages.
opportunities.
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TR'i Architects
TR’i Architects is a long standing St. Louis area architect and engineering firm. TR’i has designed numerous projects in and around the
St. Louis area that are similar to the Project. More information can be found on its website at [Link]. Below is an
excerpt from TR’I’s brochure.
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HBD Construction
HBD Construction has been in business as a general contractor in the St. Louis area since 1922. HBD Construction has completed
dozens of projects similar to the Project. UrbanStreet and HBD have worked together before on other St. Louis area projects. More
information can be found on its website at [Link]. Below is an excerpt from HBD’s brochure.
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Sierra U.S. Commercial Real Estate
Sierra U.S. Commercial Real Estate is a well established full‐service commercial real estate advisor. The following is a representative list
of retail development that Sierra has worked on that are similar to the Project:
Chesterfield Commons, Chesterfield, MO
1,500,000 sq. ft. GLA
Anchors: Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s, Dick’s , Lowes, Home Depot, Target and
numerous outparcels.
The Shops at Laura Hill, O’Fallon MO
250,000 sq. ft. GLA
Anchors: Target , Kohl’s, PetSmart and Michaels Arts and Crafts.
Wentzville Commons, Wentzville, MO
300,000 sq. ft. GLA
Anchors: Walmart Supercenter, Office Max and numerous outparcels.
Carlyle Plaza, Belleville, IL
250,000 sq. ft. GLA
Anchors: Schnucks, Walmart, Famous Footwear and Office Depot.
Fountain Plaza, Ellisville, MO
180,000 sq. ft.
Anchors: Life Time Fitness, Lucky’s Farmers Market and numerous outparcels.
Park at Rosemont, Rosemont, IL
275,000 sq. ft. GLA
Anchors: Muvico, Kings Bowling, Five Roses Pub, Harley Davidson, Hofbrauhaus, Fogo De
Chao, Park Tavern and Toby Keith.
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H. SITE CIRCULATION AND ACCESS
As described in Section 1.C., we have conducted considerable research in order to minimize the impact on surrounding roads and
neighborhoods. The Project proposes to maintain and utilize existing access points and traffic control systems.
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SECTION 4. FINANCING
A. PROPOSED FINANCING
It is anticipated at this time that the total cost of the Project will be $99,510,922, as set forth in the following table.
Estimated Project
Costs
Totals % of Budget
Land Basis $6,000,000 6.03%
Environmental, Demolition & Site Work $21,465,434 21.57%
Buildings $64,035,890 64.35%
Financing Costs $2,057,926 2.07%
Contingency $5,951,672 5.98%
Total Estimated Project Costs $99,510,922 100.00%
The method of financing will be a combination of private equity, debt financing and the financial incentives that are available. Typically,
a project like the one proposed here would required between 25‐35% equity and 65‐75% debt, depending upon specific various lender
criteria and how much of the project is pre‐leased or pre‐sold. In this case, it depends further on the financial incentives. Due to the
demolition requirements, topographical challenges and stormwater requirements, it is unlikely that the Project, or any other plan for the
redevelopment of the Property, can be completed without substantial financial incentive assistance.
B. ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
The Developer is requesting $27,863,058 through a combination of Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”), Transportation Development District (“TDD”)
and Community Improvement District (“CID”) funds. This represents 28% of the total estimated project costs.
It should be noted that the Developer’s redevelopment plan includes not only the redevelopment of the 4 RPAs as described herein, but
it also includes a substantial redevelopment of the municipal infrastructure that will benefit the entire Crestwood Plaza Redevelopment
Area. These area‐wide projects would be (1) the demolition of all remaining improvements on the site and (2) the design and
construction of a stormwater detention system to meet the requirements set by the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
Based upon the estimated project costs of nearly $100 million, and in order to provide a reasonable return to the Developer so that the
Project can even begin, the Developer believes that TIF incentives are necessary. The Developer also anticipates that a certain amount
of the TIF can be repaid from proceeds derived from a CID and possibly an additional amount will be repaid from proceeds from a TDD.
The CID would levy a sales tax of up to 1 cent per dollar, and the TDD would likewise levy a sales tax of up to 1 cent per dollar. If
all the proceeds from the CID are not required for assistance for the TIF, the remaining proceeds will be used for other legally
authorized uses of CID funds, including area security and beautification.
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The Developer is also investigating the possible use of new market tax credits, which may reduce the need for the other proposed
incentive programs. In addition, although not being requested at this time, the possibility does exist that for a portion of the
Project, a property tax abatement may be requested, either under Chapter 353 RSMo., or Chapter 99 RSMo. If such a request were
to be made and approved, the Developer understands that the TIF would have to be adjusted accordingly.
SECTION 5. MANAGEMENT
The Project is owned and managed by Crestwood Missouri Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Crestwood Missouri
Partners, LLC is managed by UrbanStreet Group, LLC‐STL‐MGR, an Illinois limited liability company, and its members are UrbanStreet
Group, LLC – Crestwood, an Illinois limited liability company and T2 Crestwood, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. UrbanStreet
Group, LLC‐ STL‐MGR is managed by Robert J. Burk and Robert J. Kuker. It is anticipated that UrbanStreet Group, LLC‐STL‐MGR and
Messrs. Burk and Kuker will be associated with the management of Project during at least a two year period after the Project is
completed.
B. EMINENT DOMAIN
The developer does not anticipate
the need to acquire any property
by eminent domain.
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SECTION 7. RELOCATION
There are no required relocations of any
persons or businesses.
CONCLUSION
UrbanStreet Group would like to thank the City of Crestwood for the opportunity to participate in this exciting project. We are confident
that we can work together, as partners, to provide a worthy addition to the City. We welcome a more detailed discussion of the ideas,
concepts and commitment set forth in this Proposal.
Please note that all of the site plans herein are only representative depictions based on the Developer’s best knowledge at the
time of this Proposal, and are subject to change based on market conditions, constructability issues and other factors.
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EXHIBIT
UrbanStreet Group
Summary of Residential & Commercial and Retail Projects
UrbanStreet Group, LLC is a full service real estate company that has, since 1996, been invo lved in real estate invest-
ment, development, property management, general cont ra cting, construction management and brokerage.
The Company’s principals have the ba ckground and more than 25 years of experience in the following real estate disci-
plines:
Real estate investment
Real estate development of both re sidential and commercial properties Resid
ential and commercial property ownership
Residential and commercial property management
Real estate finance and syndic ation
Architecture, engineering and design
General contra cting
Construction management
Residential and commercial real estate brokerage
Real estate law
National and loc al historic properties Tax
credits and development incentives
The Company has particular expertise in t he design and construction of multi-unit resid ential properties, single-fa mily
resi- dential developments, small to mid-size d commercial and retail properti es and large-sc ale land development. The
Company has been directly involved in pr ojects throughout the Chicag o area, as well as in Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana
and Southwest Michigan; and indirectly involved in projects in several other parts of the country.
Managing Partners
Robert J. Kuker
Robert Kuker attended the University of Colorado and Saint Mary’s University, grad uating from Saint Mary’s in 1986
with a Ba chelor of Arts degree in a ccounting. He then grad uated with honors from John Marshall Law School, and has
been lic ensed to pra ctice law sin ce 1989. From 1989 thro ugh 2000, Mr. Kuker was an associate, income partner and
then equity partner with the law firm Ne al Gerber & Eisen berg LLP, and pra cticed in the areas of real estate, finance,
business, investments and securities. Mr. Kuker has been involv ed in the real estate business since 1992. Mr. Kuker
has been a Managing Partner of UrbanStreet si nce it was founded in 1996, and has served in that ro le on a full time
basis sin ce 2001.
Robert J. Burk II
Robert Burk attended Miami University (Ohio) where he graduated in 1989 with a Ba chelor of Science degree in busi-
ness and marketing. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Burk founded J. Roberts & Co., focusing on custom design / build projects
for both residential and commercial clients. Over the past twen ty years, Mr. Burk has gained an unparalleled expertise in
construction design, management and general contra cting. In 2001, J. Roberts bec ame the in-house construction
and general contra cting firm for UrbanStr eet’s developments. Mr. Burk is also the Managing Broker of UrbanStreet
Re- alty, LLC, which is an Illinois-licensed real estate brokerage firm, and has been li censed himself as a real estate
broker since 1992. Mr. Burk has been a Ma naging Partner of UrbanStreet sin ce it was founded in 1996.
The Woodlands
(pictured below)
1825 Tryon Road, Michigan City, Indiana
Proje ct Summary : New construction, residential
development c ontaining 47 single family vac ation homes and
common area recreational facilities, on an 84-acre property.
Role: Owner, developer and contractor.
4336 North Leavitt Street - Resid ential Rowhomes 1919 South Prairie Av enue - Interior
1919 South Prairie Avenue - Before
1919 South Prairie Avenue - Common Hall