HomeMy WebLinkAbout(3) CAMELLIA STREET TOWNHOMESCAMELLIA STREET TOWNHOMES, LTD 630 FM 1092, SUITE 207, STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477 PHONE: 281-499-6251 FAX: 281-403-2027 January 7, 2004 Mayor Oscar Orfiz. 444 4th Stree~ Port Arthur, Tx 77640 Re: Camellia Street Townhomes Proposed for 10 acres at end of Camellia street, 350-Ft West of FM 823 in Palomar-Lakeside area. Dear Mayor Ortiz: The Owner, Camellia Street Townhomes, Ltd is hereby advising you of a proposed affordable housing development in Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County. The development will consist of a 100-Unit Townhome complex on approximately 10.00 acres located at the Palomar-Lakeside area. The Development will consist of 100 one, two and three bedroom Townhomes, and will provide quality and affordable housing for families and individuals in the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County. The number of units and proposed rents ( less mility allowance) for the project are provided in the attached "Notice To Public". Also attached for your information are the proposext Site Plan, Floor Plans and Elevations for each type of proposed unit and the community building. This development will utilize the Housing Tax Credit Program, ("HTC") that is sponsored by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. With the information we have received from our extensive market research, the local PHA, the Chamber of Commerce, Lakeside-Palomar Community Development and other community organizations, we believe that substantial need for affordable housing exists in the area. We respectfully request a letter from you acknowledging receipt of this letter and expressing your support for this development. The letter fi'om you is necessary for the Tax Credit Application. We will greatly appreciate your response as soon as it is possible. Camellia Street Townhomes Page 2 of 2 Should you need additional information or have any questions, please call us at (281) 499-6251. Thank you most respectfully for your time and continued support. Sincerely Camellia Street Townhomes, Ltd. Presidem of General Partner Enclosure: Location of property, Site Plan, Notice to Public, Floor Plans/Elevations. PROPOSED SITE,: ~AMELLIA STREET TOWNHOMES PROPOSED FOR THE PALOMAR AREA OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS DISTRICT WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD (HWY - 823) FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN COMING INTO PORT ARTHUR FROM WINNIE PASS z i I j C.A/~a~A SIREET TOWNHI:3/~S, LTO I CAd~q ~ ~ STREET TOWNHOMES !aSNEROS DESIGN STUDIO NOTICE TO PUBLIC Camellia Street Townhomes, Ltd is making an application for Housing tax credits with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Camellia Townhom~s to be located a~: lO-acre tract bein8 a portion of Blocks 15, 16, 25 & 26 and all of Block 14 of the Palomar Addition, Section l, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. This new development is a Townhome Community comprised of 100 Units of which 90% of total will be for tenants with incomes less than 60% of the area's median income. For a family of 1,2,3 and 4 those income levels are $19,680, $22,440, $25,260 and $28,080 respectively. The total restricted income percentage of the development is 90% of total. The msmber of units and proposed rents 0ess utility allowance) for the subject property's tax cxedit units are: 17- 1 Bedroom Units for - ~481 0O 42 - 2 Bedroom Units for $578.00 31 - 3 Bedroom Units for - $667.00 The development will also offex market rate units not restricted as to income. The number of units and proposed reras for the subject property market rate ( non- tax credit prosrara) units are: 3 - 1 Bedroom Units for - $526.00 3- 2 Bedroom Units for -~,631,00 4 - 3 Bedroom Units for - $~_29.0Q If awarded credits, this development would be ready for occupancy by October 2006. For mere information on this notice, please contact Camellia Street Townhomes, Ltd, Monday S. Esiere, 630 FM 1092, Suite 209, Stafford, TX 77477, Phone # 281-499-6251, For information, see ~xx~ J ~ CAMELUA STREET TOWNHOMES laSNEROS DESIGN STUDIO CAMELLIA SUtEET TOWNHOIvI,5 CISNEROS DESIGN STUDIO