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new home construction Page 1 of 2 ioNew Home Construction Building a New Home: Richfield Rediscovered RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROCEDURE FOR PARTICIPATION Summary: The objective of the Richfield Rediscovered Program is to provide sites for new homes by removing very small, poor quality structures on lots throughout Richfield. Properties are purchased by the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) through voluntary sale. Sites are cleared of the original structure and sold for redevelopment of new homes. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASING A SITE FROM THE HRA • The new home must be owner-occupied upon completion. The purchase agreement(between buyer and builder) and the development agreement(between the builder and the Richfield HRA) are the two essential contract documents. • Only "builder/buyer teams" may reserve sites—not a builder nor a buyer on their own. Under the Richfield Rediscovered program, no builder, builder subcontractor, nor builder realty agent may occupy or purchase the property. • The builder/buyer team will also be required to follow general design and development criteria established by the HRA. Finished properties must meet or exceed a minimum value specified for each site. • End buyers, unless licensed in the trade specified, may not put any sweat equity into the construction of . the foundation, wall/roof framing, shingling, electrical/plumbing/HVAC systems, nor interior carpentry. RULES &PROCEDURE FOR MAKING AN OFFER ON A SITE 1. All interested participants on the mailing list receive an information packet by mail. 2. Interested participants form a builder/buyer team(see above), and submit an offer to purchase a lot within approximately 2 weeks of receiving a mailing. Mailings go out when a list of lots is available, approximately once a year. No offer will be accepted for less than the minimum stated price. If all proposals are for the same dollar amount, all other things being equal, the first qualified offer will be accepted. 3. Proposals submitted after the offer deadline for any properties not selected within the offer deadline will made available on a first-come, first-served basis. 4. Each interested participant may only submit one proposal. All proposals will be kept confidential. All builder/buyer teams submitting a proposal will be notified by mail of whether their proposal was selected. 5. The HRA reserves the right to reject any and all offers at its sole discretion. 6. A complete proposal will include: a signed Participation Agreement, a check payable to the Richfield HRA in the amount of$500 (the program fee), and a completed Proposal Form. The program fee will be refunded on any unselected proposals. HOUSING DESIGN AND SITE DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA House design and street presence are critical. The HRA will require the following: 1. Each home shall be an owner-occupied single-family dwelling. 2. Each home must have a minimum of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. A two car garage, attached or detached, must be provided on the site. 3. Exterior materials should be low maintenance. Hardboard siding materials (i.e. masonite)are not • 4. All building plans must be prepared in consultation with an architect or a qualified draftsperson. 5. Important Note: All house plans will be reviewed by the HRA. Issues of design to be reviewed include house building lines, roof lines, door and window placement, house orientation to street, and minimized garage door presence. Street-facing front doors are required. Window muntins(pane grids)are http://www.ci.richfield.mn.us/homeNewHomeConstruction.htm 7/22/02