302 22nd Street RFP #ED-24-01

302 22nd Street RFP #ED-24-01

Request for Proposals: (RFP #ED-24-01)

For the Sale and Adaptive Reuse of City Property: 302 22nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, The Former Chesapeake and Potomac (C & P) Telephone Building

I. Overview

Real Property

One parcel of land on 22nd Street, in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia (GPIN: #24271806570000). (See Exhibit A below.)

Exhibit A
Purpose

The City of Virginia Beach Office of Economic Development (VBED) is seeking proposals from qualified respondents for the purchase of real estate and adaptive reuse of the former C & P Telephone Building.

Specifications

Estimated Land Area: 0.165 acres / 7,211.25 square feet

Estimated Building Square Feet: 4, 247 square feet

  • 1927: Constructed 2,236 square feet
  • 1941: Two-story masonry addition on the south side of the building 936 square feet
  • 1948: One-story wood addition on the south side of the building 775 square feet
  • 1960s: One-story wood addition on the south side of the building 300 square feet (See Exhibit B)
Background

The multi-story exterior brick section of this structure within the context of the 300 block of 22nd Street is considered to be historic and architecturally significant, as listed in the City’s 1992 Reconnaissance Architectural Survey Report. The C & P Telephone building was constructed in the Classical Revival style by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in 1927 with a matching addition in 1941. The building ceased to serve the City’s communication needs in 1958, but it soon was repurposed to provide educational services for the community. It reopened in 1959 as the Virginia Beach Public Library. It served as the primary public library until a new library building was constructed in 1977. Since then, the property has been used for miscellaneous purposes. A Pre-Renovation Asbestos and Lead Survey was completed for the subject property in 2021.​

Site Visit

A non-mandatory preproposal site visit for parties interested in submitting proposals will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. This will be the only time available for potential respondents to enter this site for this purpose.

II. Future Use

The City is seeking proposals that preserve the historic integrity of the former C & P Telephone Building within the 300 block of 22nd Street.

The Property lies within the 60-75 dB DNL Noise Zone and is zoned Oceanfront Resort (OR) district, a Form-based Code district. Permitted uses within the OR district are tied to Frontage Type and Building Type [Oceanfront Resort District Form-based Code, Chapter 2]. The Property is located along the Gateway Frontage Type and permits all Building Types and their associated uses listed in Chapter 5 Section 5.2 of the Form-based Code. The structure is nonconforming and any additions to the building would be subject to Chapter 2 Section 2.1 of the Form-based Code. The maximum permitted height is seventy-five (75) feet [Oceanfront Resort District Form-based Code, Chapter 4].

The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as being in the Resort Area Strategic Growth Area, specifically the Central Beach district. The Guiding Principles for the Strategic Growth Areas include the preservation of designated historic resources, and the Resort Area Strategic Action Plan calls for the rehabilitation and preservation of historic structures, and adaptively reusing historic properties. The recommendations for the Central Beach District call for neighborhood-scale, mixed-use development that incorporates mixed-income residential and workforce housing. Potential uses are residential, mixed-use, commercial, and office. Any adaptive reuse or redevelopment proposal should preserve the historic integrity of the exterior brick portion of the structure and general location on the 300 block of 22nd Street.

III. Proposal Requirements

a) Respondent Qualifications
  • Experience – Qualified respondents will have experience in the type of development proposed.

  • Respondent can have no outstanding debts or claims against the City at the time of execution.

b) Submittal of Proposals

Each respondent must submit with their proposal the items listed​ below:

  • Five copies of each proposal in a sealed envelope marked "RFP #ED-24-01, 302 22nd Street" on the outside.
  • All proposals shall be received and date-stamped in the location described below no later than March 22, 2024 3 p.m. local time. All proposals received after that time will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the respondent.
  • Location for submissions: ​

​City of Virginia Beach Attention:
Deborah Zywna
Department of Economic Development
4525 Main Street, Suite 700
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

  • Proposals submitted by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail will not be considered. ​
  • All questions or clarifications related to this RFP must be submitted to Deborah Zywna, Department of Economic Development via email at dzywna@vbgov.com 10 business days prior to the RFP deadline. All questions and responses will be posted on the RFP site.
  • Questions about zoning and building code requirements should be directed to the Department of Planning at (757) 385-4211 (Permits) and (757) 385-8074 (Zoning).

    IV. Contents of Proposal

    Respondents must include in their proposal the following documents and information which will be used as evaluation criteria:

    • A description of the proposed use of property including a concept plan for the property.
    • A description of relevant experience.
    • Estimated capital investment.
    • Targeted timeline to construct improvements.
    • Proposed purchase price.
    • Demonstrated financial capability to complete proposed project.
    • Anticollusion Form as referenced below
    • A completed City of Virginia Beach Disclosure Statement.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        If listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register, the City of Virginia Beach provides an automatic reduction in the Real Estate tax on the value of the building (not the land).

        Several financial incentives could potentially be available. The City of Virginia Beach has not completed any of the processes for this building to meet the qualification requirements.

        • If listed in the Virginia Beach Historical Register, a partial tax exemption for a rehabilitation project could be available per section 35-80.1 of the City Code
        • Listing in the Virginia Landmarks Register could qualify the rehabilitation project for the state tax credit program.
        • Listing in the National Register of Historic Places could qualify the rehabilitation project for the federal tax credit program.

        The City will not pay broker costs if a purchaser chooses to use a broker they may at their own costs.

        The property lies within the 60-75dB DNL Noise Zone and is Zoned Oceanfront Resort (OR) district, a Form-based Code district. The Property is located along the Gateway Frontage Type and permits all Building Types and their associated uses listed in Chapter 5 Section 5.2 of the Form-based Code.

        Yes. The Old Library Site Survey (1979) is available for download.

        The maximum permitted height is 75 feet (Oceanfront Resort District Form-Based Code, Chapter 4).

        Yes. The plan is available here.

        This is the link to the active CIP projects.

        Yes. A non-mandatory preproposal site visit for parties interested in submitting proposals will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

        All properly submitted proposals will be reviewed by a review committee made up of City staff members and the City Council representative. The review committee will discuss and evaluate the proposals and determine if any additional information is needed. One option they will have to gain additional information would be to conduct interviews of leading proposals, but no decision to do so has been made at this time. While subject to change, it is estimated that the review period of proposals is 60-90 days. The review committee will make recommendations, but all proposals will be summarized and presented to the City Council before a final decision is made. Applicants should not attempt to make direct contact with elected or appointed officials.

        The City has not established a base or minimum price. The purchase price is determined by the proposer.

        It is possible, however the context of the structure’s current location within the 300 block of 22nd Street is considered to be historic and architecturally significant.

        No.