VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE Report for the Village Council Meeting

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1 MOT Page 1 of 11 ITEM MOT VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE Report for the Village Council Meeting 3/3/2015 SUBJECT: 942 Maple Structure Relocation SUBMITTED BY: David Fieldman Village Manager SYNOPSIS Discussion of an agreement between the Village, John Tillotson and FFM-DG Development, LLC regarding the relocation of the structure at 942 Maple Avenue to 743 Maple Avenue. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT The goals for include Exceptional Municipal Services. FISCAL IMPACT The Village would forgo building permit fee revenue in the amount of $123,560 for the multi-family residential building to be constructed at Maple and the amount of building permit fees for the improvements of the relocated house and property at 743 Maple. RECOMMENDATION Action at the discretion of the Village Council. BACKGROUND On December 16, 2014, the Village Council approved a Special Use for a multiple family residential development at 936 and 942 Maple. Construction of the development requires the demolition or relocation of the existing structures located on the properties. John Tillotson, owner of the property at 743 Maple Avenue, is interested in moving the existing structure at 942 Maple to the property at 743 Maple, and making improvements to the structure so that it could be occupied as a single family house and would qualify for historic landmark designation by the Village. The relocation would require cooperation and participation by the Village and the developer of the multiple family residential development. The structure relocation route has been revised since the original request presented on January 20, The revised route calls for the structure to travel on portions of the Maple Avenue parkway. The original route called for the structure to travel only on the Maple Avenue pavement. The parkway would be protected with steel plating that would allow the wheeled dollies carrying the structure to travel over the curbs on Maple Avenue and onto the sidewalks. The relocation of the structure will require tree removals and pruning as shown in the attached plan. The plan consists of:

2 MOT Page 2 of 11 Removal of 7 parkway trees (4 non-ash trees, 3 ash trees planned to be removed by the Village) Temporary removal and replanting of 5 parkway trees Pruning of 1 parkway tree Pruning of 2 private trees Removal of 1 private tree located at 743 Maple During the relocation, the structure will temporarily overhang onto the front yards of six properties. The wheeled dollies will remain on public property at all times. According to the project budget submitted by the petitioner (attached), the relocation of the structure will cost approximately $134,000. Improvements to the structure once it is relocated will cost approximately $388,000 to $534,000. The total estimated project expenses are indicated in the attached project budget. A three-party agreement would be required to specify the terms and conditions under which the Village, Tillotson and developer would work together to facilitate and pay for the relocation. While a draft agreement has not been prepared, the following key terms listed would be included in an agreement. Tillotson Obligations Submit a final budget outlining all expenses and revenues related to the relocation of the structure Relocate the structure Obtain any and all governmental permits required for the relocation Execute contracts with the house relocation company and public utilities required for the relocation Remove and trim trees (both public and private) necessary for the relocation as determined by the Village Forester and as shown on the structure relocation route and tree impact plan attached to the agreement as an exhibit Contract with utility companies to temporarily relocate utilities Adhere to the structure relocation route and tree impact plan attached to the agreement as an exhibit Prepare the property at 743 Maple for the placement of the relocated structure Design and construct a foundation for the structure Obtain the required permits for the construction of the foundation Make improvements to the structure so that it can be occupied as a single family house, pursuant to building plans approved by the Village. Prepare the structure for the relocation including the interior demolition of the basement of the structure Obtain written agreements with the owners of private property trees that must be pruned for the structure relocation Obtain written agreements for the temporary encroachment of the structure with the owners of the affected properties Indemnify the Village and Developer Pay the Village $5,600 for the removal and pruning of parkway trees, pursuant to Village Code Upon completion of the structure relocation and improvements, seek historic landmark designation of the structure pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code Comply with any and all applicable prevailing wage requirements and agrees to fully indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Village with regard to any actions or proceedings instituted regarding such compliance. Adhere to the project schedule

3 MOT Page 3 of 11 Post a cash bond or other security instrument in a form and amount acceptable to the Village to guarantee the preservation of sidewalks, other public improvements and the parkway trees to be preserved, transplanted or pruned as shown on the structure relocation route and tree impact plan attached to the agreement as an exhibit Developer Obligations Donate the structure to the Tillotsons Pay to the Tillotsons an amount equal to the estimated cost of demolishing the structure as determined by Developer Upon the issuance of a building permit for the multi-family residential building, place $123,560 in an escrow account. The escrow agreement will be attached as an exhibit to the agreement. Agree to pay all building permit fees in excess of $123,560 to the Village Apply for a building permit for the multiple family residential building Prior to the relocation of the structure, remove the existing oak tree at 942 Maple and the existing parkway tree located in front of 942 Maple Adhere to the project schedule Village Obligations Provide technical assistance to the Tillotsons and Developer in the relocation of the structure Waive $123,560 of the building permit fees for the multiple family residential building development at Maple Facilitate the disbursement of the funds held in escrow to Tillotson upon completion of the relocation and improvement of the structure pursuant to the terms of the escrow agreement Expedite the review and approval of the building permit application for foundation and improvements to the structure at 743 Maple Avenue Issue building permits for 743 Maple Avenue in phases to facilitate the relocation and improvements to the structure Expedite the review and approval of the building permit application for the multiple family residential building at 942 Maple Avenue Waive the building permit fees for the improvements at 743 Maple Avenue Identify the public trees that have to be removed, relocated or trimmed to facilitate the relocation of the structure Waive the application fees for the historic landmark designation Duly consider Tillotson s application for historic landmark designation Adhere to the project schedule ATTACHMENT Structure Relocation Route and Tree Impact Map Tree Impact Summary Project Budget

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5 MOT Page 5 of 11 Financials For Moving Edwards House to 743 Maple Compared to Original Plan To Build An Addition on The Existing Structure Request of Village: $123,560 via partial waiving of 942 permit fees to help cover moving costs Plan A Edwards Minimum Edwards Appropriate Cost To Move $ - $ (133,560) $ (133,560) Site Prep $ - $ (156,830) $ (156,830) Renovation Expense $ (500,000) $ (387,766) $ (533,750) Garage $ (80,000) $ (80,000) $ (80,000) Total Cost $ (580,000) $ (758,156) $ (904,140) Developer Contribution for Avoided Demolition Costs $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Stature Homes Contribution for Basement Prep $ 6,500 $ 6, Permit Fee Waiver $ 123,560 $ 123,560 Net Investment $ (580,000) $ (618,096) $ (764,080) Market Value $ 1,100,000 $ 850,000 $ 1,000,000 Land Value $ (400,000) $ (400,000) $ (400,000) Net ROI $ 120,000 $ (168,096) $ (164,080) Edwards Minimum Edwards Appropriate Renovation Expenses Renovation Expenses Kitchen $ 60,000 Cost/Sq ft $ 175 Master Suite $ 40,000 Sq feet(1st & 2nd Floor) 3,050 Hall Bath (3) inc. 3rd fl $ 30,000 Total $ 533,750 Insulation $ 7,500 Interior painting $ 15,000 Floor refinish $ 7,500 Plan A = Addition to existing home at 743 Maple. Carpet 3rd floor $ 2,500 Steel columns $ 1,550 Edwards Min = minimum investment planned for relocation and renovation Edwards Appropriate = the appropriate invesment for relocation and rennovation Steel beams $ 3,388 Roof & gutter repairs $ 1,500 Moving Costs Gutter & downspouts $ 2,000 House Move $ 82,500 Basement windows $ 7,200 Basement Prep $ 6,500 Siding repairs, paint, porches $ 20,000 ComEd Relo $ 15,000 HVAC $ 20,000 Comcast Relo $ 6,000 Plumbing $ 15,000 Trees $ 9,250 Electric $ 10,000 GC Fee $ 14,310 Windows $ 60,000 Total $ 133,560 Laundry $ 20,000 Unexpected $ 64,628 Total $ 387,766 Cost/Sq ft $

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10 MOT Page 10 of 11 Tree Number Address Status Comment Maple Removed w/ Condo Development Would have to be removed w/ condo development regardless of house move Parkway or Private Tree Species Estimated Value to Petitioner Size Parkway Pear 7 $ Maple Remove No change, Ash would be removed by Parkway Green Ash 23 $0.00 Village in Maple west Remove No change Parkway Freeman Maple 6.6 $ Maple east Remove No change Parkway Freeman Maple 5.4 $ Maple Prune House can sweep this tree, if trim Parkway Honeylocust 19 n/a needed, can be just 5 6 feet of the single bottom branch Maple Prune House will be over sidewalk on N side Private n/a and may not impact tree. Recommended to prune one or two lower branches prior to the move to ensure they don't crack during the house move Maple No impact House will be over sidewalk on N side and no longer impacting this tree Parkway Freeman Maple 5.5 $ Maple Temp Remove / No change Parkway Freeman Maple 3 $ Replace Maple No impact House will be over sidewalk on N side and no longer impacting this tree Parkway Freeman Maple 8.6 $ Maple west Temp Remove / No change Parkway Turkish Filbert 2 $ Replace Maple Remove No change. This tree has a weak fork Parkway Sugar Maple 18 $1, in it that would make it difficult to prune and maintain Maple No impact House will be moved over sidewalk Private n/a on S side and no longer impact this tree Maple center Remove No change Ash would be removed Parkway Green Ash 25 $0.00 by Village in Maple east No impact House will be moved over sidewalk on S side and no longer impact this tree. Cribbing may be added to Maple Avenue to obtain necessary height to clear sidewalk adjacent to the museum. Parkway Freeman Maple 13.5 $ Maple No impact Petitioner's private tree anticipated Private Box Elder n/a to remain Maple Remove No change Parkway Sugar Maple 4 $ Maple Remove No change Ash would be removed Parkway Green Ash 14 $0.00 by Village in Maple No impact House will be over sidewalk on N side and no longer impacting this tree Parkway Freeman Maple 5 n/a 18A 811 Maple Prune One branch on this private tree may need to be pruned. The branch in question has a split in it, which further weakens the branch and increases the chance of this branch cracking during the house move. It would be best if this branch is pruned prior to the move. Private Sugar Maple n/a Maple Temp Remove / No change Parkway Littleleaf Linden 2 $ Replace Maple No impact House will be over sidewalk on S side Parkway / Silver Maple 23 n/a Private Maple center No impact House will be over sidewalk on S side Parkway / Private Silver Maple 23 n/a

11 MOT Page 11 of Maple west Temp Remove / No change Parkway Sugar Maple 2 $ Replace Maple east Temp Remove / No change Parkway Sugar Maple 2 $ Replace Maple east No impact House will be over sidewalk on S side Parkway Freeman Maple 7.5 $ Maple Remove Petitioner's private tree will be Private n/a removed Maple No impact House will be over sidewalk on S side Private Maple n/a Maple west No impact Parkway tree in front of house Parkway Freeman Maple 10.5 $0.00 relocation site anticipated to remain based on proposed house move route onto the site Maple No impact House will be over sidewalk on S side Parkway / Sugar Maple 30.5 n/a Private Maple east No impact Parkway tree in front of house Parkway Freeman Maple 13 $0.00 relocation site anticipated to remain based on proposed house move route onto the site Maple No impact House will be over sidewalk on S side Parkway Green Ash 8 $0.00 $5,600.00