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Proposal for Development off Loop 1604
The City is excited to announce a request for proposals from qualified developers for development of the approximately 43 acres of vacant, undeveloped property owned by the City of Universal City (33.3 acres) and the Economic Development Corporation (9.994 acres) located at Loop 1604 and Byrd Boulevard (see location map).
This is an exciting opportunity for the City to meet its long-term vision of implementing economic development and positive growth in an increasingly competitive San Antonio market.
Please submit a proposal no later than 3:00 PM CST on April 29, 2022 by flash drive to:
City of Universal City
Development Proposal
2150 Universal City Blvd
Universal City, TX 78148
or electronically via DROPBOX.
City of Universal City will not reimburse for any expenses incurred in preparing and submitting a proposal, or for attendance at any presentation or meeting.
City of Universal City reserves the right to reject all proposals, to request additional information concerning a proposal for purposes of clarification, to accept or negotiate any modification to any proposal following the deadline for receipt of all proposals, and to wave any irregularities, if such would serve the best interested of the City of Universal City as determined by the Universal City Economic Development Corporation and/or the City Council of the City of Universal City.
A proposal package should include the following at a minimum:
- PUD Site Plan
- Roadway configuration (if different than Northlake Land Plan example provided)
- Lot uses (housing, commercial, mixed-use, etc.)
- Parking areas
- Detention areas
- Connectivity between lots and adjacent developments
- Community amenities (if housing is a component of PUD)
- Clubhouse and pool
- Dog park
- Tot Lot
- HOA park
- Useable open space/gathering place for general public
- Pedestrian Path/Trail System
- Landscaping Concept
- Fencing locations and material type and heights
- Representative Elevations & Exterior Materials
- Development Group (investment partners)
- Credentials
- Previous Projects/Experience
- Duns & Bradstreet Number (D-U-N-S Number)
- Development Timeline & Phasing
- Proposed Purchase Price, including terms and conditions
- Any proposed incentives assistance that the developer would be seeking from the City as part of the development. Please specify type and duration.
TASK | DATE |
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Proposal Request Released | March 11, 2022 |
Pre-Proposal Zoom Meeting | March 25, 2022 @ 2PM |
Proposals Due | April 29, 2022 @ 3PM |
Evaluation Committee Review | May 13, 2022 |
Announce Semi-Finalists | May 16, 2022 |
Presentations to Evaluation Committee | May 26 & 27, 2022 |
Announce Finalists | May 31, 2022 |
Presentations to EDC & City Council | June 9, 2022 @ 5PM |
Evaluation Criteria
The City’s Evaluation Committee will consist of qualified staff and two members of the City Council and Economic Development Corporation. As part of the evaluation process, the Evaluation Committee will use the following criteria:
- Masterplan Layout (circulation, land uses, public amenities, usable open spaces)
- Architectural Style & Building Materials
- Market Viability (proposed uses)
- Long-Term Positive Impact to City (vision and development)
- Connectivity to Adjacent and Proposed Developments
- Qualifications and Experience in Commercial and/or Mixed-Use Development / Past Project Performance
- Funding Capabilities, Partnerships, and Development Timeline
- Cost Sharing/Incentive Request
- Land Sales and Closing Costs
- Ranking/Comparison to Other Proposals
- Other relevant information
Clarification Points
- A Market Analysis will likely be required at a later stage
- A Traffic study will likely not be required
- Please state whether a PFC will be requested if the proposal includes a housing component
- The City does not have a tree ordinance
- Development agreements will be incorporated into the approval process
Appraisals
Codes & Ordinances
Fees
Zoning & Planning Maps
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Michael Cassata, AICP
Development Services DirectorPhone: 210-619-0720
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Kristin Mueller
Economic Development DirectorPhone: 210-619-0701