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City of Lewiston Finance Department Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing RFP 2012-046 Sale & Redevelopment of the former Pettingill School @ 411 College Street August 14, 2012 Sir/Madam: Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Agent on Thursday, September 13, 2012 until 4:00 p.m. for the Sale & Redevelopment of the former Pettingill School at 411 College Street. The Lewiston City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. Please use a clearly marked envelope with “Sale & Redevelopment of Pettingill School” when submitting your bid. Only sealed proposals will be accepted. Faxed proposals will not be considered. Sincerely, Norman J. Beauparlant Director of Budget/Purchasing NJB/syt ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE SALE & REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER PETTINGILL SCHOOL @ 411 COLLEGE STREET RFP 2012-046 PROPOSAL DUE DATE: September 13, 2012 @ 4:00 PM This is an invitation for proposals to purchase and redevelop property at 411 College Street (former Pettingill School) owned by the City of Lewiston. The property is being offered for sale and redevelopment by the City as a means to enhance development in the area. Background: Pettingill School was originally constructed in 1926. Two additions have been added to the original building, one in 1957 and a second in 1960. The facility is comprised of 26,221 square feet and is situated on approximately 2.11 acres. The property is boundaried by College Street, Little Street and Marble Street. It is also boundaried by two house lots with buildings on the northeast side of the land. SECTION I: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 A complete written purchase and reuse proposal shall be submitted to the City of Lewiston, attention of the Director of Budget/Purchasing, City Hall, 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012. Proposals received after that time and date shall not be accepted. 1.2 The City of Lewiston City Council will review and award or reject proposals within forty- five (45) days of their submission. 1.3 Each proposal submitted shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bond made payable to the City of Lewiston in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total amount offered. The required proposal deposit shall be applied to the purchase price for the successful proposal or shall be returned within ten (10) days of the selection of a proposal. It any proposer fails to abide by his/her proposal, the bid security will be forfeited to the City. 1.4 Each proposal shall include the legal name of the prospective purchaser and a statement whether the prospective purchaser is a sole proprietor, a partnership, or a corporation. If a corporation, the corporation shall also give the state of incorporation and have a corporate seal affixed. 1.5 Each proposal shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the prospective purchaser to a contract. ---PAGE BREAK--- 1.6 The prospective purchaser, in his/her proposal, shall signify that he/she has read and understands all conditions concerning the reuse of the site, as outlined in this invitation for proposals and that his/her proposal is made in accordance with the invitation. 1.7 The prospective purchasers, in submitting the proposal, shall agree and so state in the proposal that no person acting for or employed by the City of Lewiston has a direct or indirect financial interest in the proposal or in any portion of the profits which may be derived therefrom. 1.8 No prospective purchaser will be permitted to withdraw a proposal for a period of thirty (30) days after the time and date set forth in 1.1 above. All proposals will remain valid and binding for that period of time. 1.9 For questions regarding proposal requirements and to arrange a site visit, contact Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing at Telephone: (207) 513-3040; Fax (207) 784- 2959; or e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED]. 1.10 The City of Lewiston reserves the right to select a proposal and sell the subject property based upon its determination of the highest and best use of the property. The City Council reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals. SECTION II: INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPERS 2.1 The parcel being offered for sale is described as follows: Property: 411 College Street Approximate Acreage 2.11 acres Map/Lot 171-184 Zoning NCA* * Article XI District Regulations Section 6 - Neighborhood Conservation attached. 2.2 The proposed reuse strategy for the subject property will be a principal determining factor in judging what the City deems to be the most acceptable proposal. 2.3 Closing on all sales transactions will be within 90 days of award unless otherwise requested and approved by the City prior to award of bid. 2.4 If prospective purchasers require additional information, contact: Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing City Hall, 27 Pine Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 Tel. [PHONE REDACTED] Fax [PHONE REDACTED] e-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] Questions will be answered or confirmed in writing. Proposers should not rely on any statements, oral or written, which are not made as an addendum to this “Request for Proposals”. ---PAGE BREAK--- SECTION III: CONTENTS OF THE PROPOSAL 3.1 The proposal shall contain the price being offered for the purchase of this property and also shall include the value of any proposed new investment on the parcel bid. 3.2 Submitted proposals shall provide specific details on the proposed reuse of this site. Additional data, exhibits, statements, drawings, etc. are recommended to insure a total understanding and proper evaluation of each proposal by the City. 3.3 The proposal shall include proof of the submitter’s financial ability to undertake said proposal and shall include a time line for completion. SECTION IV: NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 4.1 Negotiation is intended to result in a contract for the sale and subsequent reuse of the site deemed to be most beneficial to the public and in the best interest of the City. 4.2 The contract for the sale and reuse of this site will be executed only after final approval by the Lewiston City Council. The successful bidder will be required to undergo Development Review before the Lewiston Planning Board or Development Review Committee as a condition of conveyance of the property. 4.3 At closing, the City will deliver a warranty deed with conditions, if applicable, which will cover negotiated requirements. There may also be a covenant which establishes the time period for the project to be completed. SECTION V: RESERVATION OF RIGHTS 5.1 The City reserves the right to waive or disregard any informality, irregularity or deficiency in any proposal received. 5.2 The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE SALE & REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER PETTINGILL SCHOOL @ 411 COLLEGE STREET RFP 2012-046 PROPOSAL DUE DATE: September 13, 2012 @ 4:00 PM PROPOSAL FORM TO: Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing City of Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine Street Lewiston ME 04240 Dear Sir: The undersigned hereby declares that he/she has carefully examined the proposed Sale and Reuse of City Owned land items and that he/she proposes and agrees, if the proposal is accepted, to complete the transaction on the item(s) proposed. Location Address 411 College Street (former Pettingill School) Price Offered $ Reuse of Property (use separate sheet if applicable Bid Deposit Amount: $ (minimum 10% of the total amount of bid) include appropriate check (not personal) or bond. Sign the proposal form in ink before returning it to the Director of Budget/Purchasing. Please return in a clearly marked sealed envelop with Bid Name and Number on the front. ---PAGE BREAK--- The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. NAME SIGNATURE PRINTED/TYPED NAME TITLE LEGAL ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS DATE TELEPHONE # FAX # E-MAIL ADDRESS ---PAGE BREAK--- Subject Area • .r I ' • GIS City of Lewiston Maine- see disclaimer at www.avgis.org/lewiston/disclaimer.htm ---PAGE BREAK--- Subject Area GIS City of Lewiston Maine- see disclaimer at www.avgis.org/lewiston/disclaimer.htm ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A- ZONING AND LAND USE CODE ARTICLE XI. DISTRICT REGULATIONS All new residential construction shall comply with the design standards in article XII, section 22. (Ord. No. 00-19, 10-5-00; Ord. No. 05-07, 3-17-05; Ord. No. 12-04, 04-05-12) Editor's note: See editor's note at article XI. Sec. 6. Neighborhood conservation district (NCA). Statement of purpose. The purpose of the neighborhood conservation district is to promote neighborhood stability by requiring the development of new buildings or the reuse or conversion of existing buildings to conform to the type and density of housing existing within the immediate neighborhood. The standards of the district restrict housing to single-family detached dwellings unless the existing pattern of use in the immediate neighborhood is two-family or predominantly multifamily dwellings. Applicability. The standards of the neighborhood conservation district shall apply to all land shown on the "official zoning map of the City of Lewiston" as being located within a neighborhood conservation district. Permitted uses. In a neighborhood conservation district, any new building or structure which is constructed, any existing building or structure or part thereof which is used, altered or enlarged and any parcel of land, whether in whole or in part, may be used for one or more of the following: Single-family detached dwellings and their accessory structures on individual residential lots; In-law apartments in accordance with the standards of article XII; Two-family dwellings provided the locational criteria of subsection are met; Multifamily dwellings provided the locational criteria of subsection are met; Single-family attached dwellings provided that the locational criteria of subsection are met; Religious facilities including churches, synagogues and other houses of worship, rectories and parsonages and church-affiliated community purpose facilities; Forest management and timber harvest activities in accordance with the standards of article XII; . Cemeteries; Family day care homes; (10) Home occupations; (11) Accessory buildings and uses; (12) Small day care facilities accessory to public schools, religious facilities, multifamily or mixed residential developments and mobile home parks. Conditional uses. In a neighborhood conservation district, any new building or structure which is constructed, any existing building or structure or part thereof which is Lewiston Code A XI:16 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A- ZONING AND LAND USE CODE ARTICLE XI. DISTRICT REGULATIONS used, altered or enlarged and any parcel of land, whether in whole or in part, may be used for one or more of the following uses only after the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with article X of this Code: Reservoirs, pumping stations, standpipes or other water supply uses involving facilities located on or above the ground surface; Transformer stations, high voltage power transmission lines, substations, telephone exchanges, microwave towers or other public utility or communications use; Public or private facilities for nonintensive outdoor recreation; Single-family cluster developments; Municipal buildings and facilities; Day care centers accessory to public schools, religious facilities, multifamily or mixed residential developments and mobile home parks. Reserved. Space and bulk standards. The following space and bulk regulations shall apply to the development of existing lots of record as of the date of adoption of this Code having 20,000 square feet or more of lot area and to the creation of new lots after the date of adoption of this Code and the subsequent development of those lots: Minimum lot size single-family detached dwellings and group care facilities for 7,500 square feet eight or fewer people serviced by public sewerage single-family detached dwellings and group care facilities for 20,000 square feet eight or fewer people not serviced by public sewerage religious facilities 20,000 square feet single-family cluster developments 5 acres single-family attached and multifamily dwellings 20,000 square feet two-family dwellings 12,500 square feet all other uses 20,000 square feet Minimum lot area per dwelling unit all residential uses other than detached single-family dwellings Minimum frontage single-family detached dwellings and group care facilities for eight or fewer people religious facilities single-family cluster developments with a single vehicular access single-family cluster developments with multiple vehicular accesses single-family attached and multifamily dwellings two-family dwellings all other uses Minimum front setback single-family detached dwellings religious facilities Lewiston Code A XI:17 5,000 square feet 75 feet 125 feet 200 feet 50 feet/access 125 feet 125 feet 125 feet 20 feet 50 feet ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A- ZONING AND LAND USE CODE ARTICLE XI. DISTRICT REGULATIONS single-family cluster developments two-family, single-family attached and multifamily dwellings all other uses Minimum front yard single-family detached dwellings religious facilities single-family cluster developments two-family, single-family attached and multifamily dwellings all other uses Minimum side and rear setbacks single-family detached dwellings and group care facilities for eight or fewer people religious facilities single-family cluster developments single-family attached and multifamily dwellings two-family dwellings all other uses Minimum side and rear yards single-family detached dwellings and group care facilities for eight or fewer people religious facilities single-family cluster developments single-family attached and multifamily dwellings two-family dwellings all other uses Maximum building height - all buildings Maximum lot coverage ratio 50 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 50 feet 20 feet 20 feet 10 feet 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet 15 feet 30 feet 10 feet 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet 15 feet 30 feet 35 feet 0.30 The following space and bulk regulations shall apply to the development of existing lots of record as of the date of adoption of this Code having less than 20,000 square feet of lot area: Minimum lot size None Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. The minimum lot area for a two-family, multifamily or attached single-family dwelling shall be determined by computing the total lot area of all developed impacted properties divided by the total number of dwelling units legally existing on these lots as of the date of adoption of this Code and rounding up to the nearest 100 square feet. In determining the total area of the impacted properties, the tax records of the City of Lewiston shall be used unless the applicant or the owner of an impacted property presents definitive evidence to the contrary. Minimum street frontage Minimum front setback Minimum front yard Lewiston Code A XI:18 50 feet 15 feet unless otherwise provided for in subsection 15 feet unless otherwise provided ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A- ZONING AND LAND USE CODE ARTICLE XI. DISTRICT REGULATIONS Minimum side and rear setbacks Minimum side and rear yard for in subsection 10 feet 5 feet Maximum building height. The maximum building height for lots within the district shall be the average of the number of stories of the principal structures on all developed impacted properties rounded to the nearest whole story. Maximum lot coverage ratio .50 Additional standards. The use of an existing building or structure shall be changed to another allowed use only if there is adequate off-street parking to meet the requirements of article XII for the new use without variation. The expansion of an existing use by either the enlargement of the building or structure or the creation of additional dwelling units within an existing building shall be permitted only if off-street parking is provided in accordance with article XII for the additional space or units. Notwithstanding, the setback and yard requirements of subsection and the provisions of article XII, subsection 17(f)(3), the area between the required front yard and the front wall of the portion of the building or structure closest to the street and running the full width of that portion of the building shall be maintained as a yard area, except that only one of the two following options may be instituted: a. Access roads or drives in this area are permitted only when a minimum of 40 feet of front yard area can be maintained; or b. No more than one parking space shall be created in this area. In areas where the existing buildings have an established uniform setback relationship to the street, any new building or modification to an existing building may maintain this established relationship notwithstanding the provisions of subsection An established uniform setback relationship is deemed to exist when the distances between the front face of the building and the edge of the travel way in the adjoining street for the two adjacent parcels fronting on the same street on each side of the subject parcel are within five feet of mean of this distance for the four parcels. For the purposes of this provision, lots shall be deemed to be adjacent even if separated by a street or public easement. Any required side or rear yard area for uses other than residential located within 50 feet of a lot containing a dwelling or a residential zoning district shall be maintained as a buffer area meeting the standards of article XIII. A parcel may be developed with a two-family dwelling, only if both of the following criteria are met: a. Lewiston Code More than 50 percent of the impacted properties that are developed contain residential structures with two or more dwelling units; and A XI:19 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A- ZONING AND LAND USE CODE ARTICLE XI. DISTRICT REGULATIONS b. More than ·50 percent of the adjoining properties that are developed contain residential structures with two or more dwelling units. An existing single-family dwelling may be converted to a two-family dwelling only if both of the following criteria are met: a. Forty percent or more of the impacted properties that are developed contain residential structures with two or more dwelling units; and · b. Forty percent or more of the adjoining properties that are developed contain residential structures with two or more dwelling units. A parcel may be developed with a multifamily dwelling or with a single-family attached dwelling, an existing building may be converted to a multifamily dwelling or an existing multifamily structure may be altered to create additional units, only if both of the following criteria are met: a. More than 50 percent of the impacted properties that are developed contain residential structures with three or more dwelling units; and b. More than 50 percent of the adjoining properties that are developed contain residential structures with three or more dwelling units. Modifications (ie. relaxation of standards) of setbacks, yards, maximum lot coverage ratios, maximum impervious surface ratios, minimum open space ratios, and maximum building height as contained in subsection may be granted by the board of appeals, planning board, staff review committee and the code enforcement official pursuant to articles V, VII, VIII, IX, and XIII of this Code. (Ord. No. 89-3, 4-7-89; Ord. No. 89-11 , 9-15-89; Ord. No. 90-3, 5-17-90; Ord. No. 91-8, 10-3-91 ; Ord. No. 92-25, 11-5-92; Ord. No. 92-27, 11-19-92; Ord. No. 92-34, 1-7-93; Ord. No. 95-12, 9-14-95; Ord. No. 97-7, 9-11-97; Ord. No. 98-6, 7-2-98; Ord. No. 00-18, 8-17-00; Ord. No. 00-19, 10-5-00; Ord. No. 00-27, 1-11-01; Ord. No. 03-18, 1-1-04) Editor's note: See editor's note at article XI. Sec. 7. Neighborhood conservation district (NCB). Statement of purpose. The purpose of the neighborhood conservation district is to promote the stability and improvement of older multifamily residential neighborhoods by requiring the development of new buildings or the replacement, reuse or conversion of existing buildings to conform to the type and density of housing existing within the immediate neighborhood. The standards of the district allow multifamily housing while encouraging the upgrading of this housing stock. Applicability. The standards of the neighborhood conservation district shall apply to all land shown on the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Lewiston" as being located within a neighborhood conservation district. Permitted uses. In a neighborhood conservation district, any new building or structure which is constructed, any existing building or structure or part thereof which is used, altered or enlarged and any parcel of land, whether in whole or in part, may be used for one or more of the following: Lewiston Code A XI:20