Question: How will the Enclave impact my property values?

Answer: Like any long-term property owner, CHP is committed to preserving and increasing the value of its investments, and takes great care to ensure long term sustainability.  The Enclave will be high quality construction designed to blend seamlessly with the existing homes at Hilliard Run. The project architect, Berardi + Partners, has extensive experience with designing quality residential units and has a strong reputation in Columbus, and CHP observes rigorous selection criteria in choosing its builders. Additionally, Wallick Management, which will be handling property maintenance and landscaping upkeep, has an excellent track record keeping their properties aesthetically attractive and updated.

Question: How will the Enclave be managed?

Answer: The Enclave will be professionally managed by Wallick Management, which has an extensive resident screening process and will ensure quality upkeep of the property. Wallick is an Accredited Management Organization from the Institute of Real Estate Management. In addition, private financial investors in the project will be providing oversight to the property through regular site visits, including annual inspections of every unit.

Question: Will The Enclave over-burden the Hilliard school system or cause traffic congestion?

Answer: The Enclave will be a lower density development than was originally planned by Dominion.  The original 12-acre parcel was divided by Dominion into 118 lots, but has since been reduced to 88, of which The Enclave will use 54. The impact on school crowding and traffic congestion will actually be less with this new development than originally planned. Density Map [PDF]

Question: Who will live at the Enclave?

Answer: The Enclave will benefit families that already live in the Hilliard community. This project addresses a need for quality housing for Hilliard families struggling with housing costs, particularly given the difficult economy. This project will enable these families to stay within their community and continue to live close to their places of work and worship.

Question: How does the Enclave impact existing wetlands?

Answer: The Enclave site is not located on or adjacent to the wetlands, and the land being developed for The Enclave project never was wetlands (see BBC&M Wetlands Map). The Green Communities Criteria – which the project meets – specifically states that no qualifying project may be developed within 100 feet of wetlands or any ecologically delicate area. The Columbus Housing Partnership is committed to ethical environmental stewardship. Click here for wetlands map [PDF]

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS from 08/03/2010 public meeting, added 08/31/2010

Question: What are the minimum and maximum household incomes to rent a townhome at the Enclave at Hilliard Run?

Answer: The maximum income for a resident is $41,165 for a family of four. A resident’s income could be as low as zero.

Question: How does the Enclave at Hilliard Run select residents?

Answer: Residents are selected based on a review of credit reports, positive references from two previous landlords and criminal background checks. The maximum number of occupants would be six.

Question: What is the typical family size?

Answer: The average occupancy at CHP’s multifamily properties is 3.2 people per unit, and most are single parent families. In communities similar to the Enclave at Hilliard Run, about 82% of children are school age, and the remaining 18% are not yet old enough to attend school.

Question: Dominion says the Columbus Housing Partnership contract to purchase the land is null and void, is it?

Answer: While CHP cannot speak for Dominion, our legal counsel has reviewed the purchase agreement and concluded that it is a valid contract under which CHP has the right to purchase the property. The State of Ohio would not have awarded tax credits for the project without a valid contract. CHP intends to purchase the property.

Question: How will residents of the Enclave at Hilliard Run gain access to their property?

Answer: A reciprocal easement agreement will be executed to allow all residents of the subdivision access to all of the streets and roadways, both existing and planned. This agreement will allow all subdivision residents, i.e., those at the Village at Hilliard Run and the Enclave at Hilliard Run, access to all streets and roadways.

Question: How will the Enclave at Hilliard Run share in the maintenance costs of streets and common areas of the Hilliard Run subdivision?

Answer: The Enclave at Hilliard Run will pay into the Homeowners Association its proportional share of costs for all shared expenses relating to the care and maintenance of the subdivision. These include common area landscaping and lawncare, fountain/pond maintenance and repair costs, repairs and replacements of fixtures in common areas, tree replacements, signal maintenance, utility expense for common areas, taxes, professional fees and office expenses related to the Homeowners Association.

Costs for the maintenance, operation and upkeep of all of the grounds and improvements of Enclave at Hilliard Run will be paid entirely by that development, and no portion of such costs will be paid by the Hilliard Run homeowners.

Question: Will the Enclave at Hilliard Run pay property taxes to Hilliard City Schools?

Answer: Yes, the Enclave at Hilliard Run will pay property taxes. The Franklin County auditor determines the appraised value of the property according to practices established by the State of Ohio. The development’s owner will pay at the same rate as any other multifamily property in Franklin County.

Question: What steps has CHP taken to reduce the impact of its development on the surrounding community?

Answer: CHP has reduced by 33% the number of housing units that would be built on the acreage it is purchasing for the Enclave at Hilliard Run to create a more attractive environment Density Map [PDF]. The plans proposed by the seller called for a much higher density.

Positive benefits of this reduction include:

• Fewer housing units per acre allows for more green space that will be available to all residents in the Hilliard Run subdivision;
• Fewer housing units result in fewer vehicle trips in and out of the Hilliard Run subdivision, helping to reduce traffic volume;
• Fewer housing units result in decreased demand for public services.

Question: Why does the Better Business Bureau give The Wallick Companies a D- rating?

Answer: The Wallick Companies manage more than 12,000 apartment units. As part of the normal course of its business Wallick must, from time to time, conduct tenant evictions. The Better Business Bureau’s rating was based on unanswered complaints registered by three customers over the past three years. Now that these complaints have been brought to the company’s attention, it does plan to address them with the Better Business Bureau.

09/17/2010 UPDATE: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has updated Wallick’s rating to an A. Because Wallick had been informed of the previous rating, it was able to address the three complaints and provide accurate information to the BBB. To see the updated rating, click on the link below:

http://www.bbb.org/centralohio/business-reviews/real-estate-developers/wallick-companies-the-in-reynoldsburg-oh-3290

Question: What steps do CHP and The Wallick Companies take to promote safety and security?
Answer: Wallick and CHP use several strategies to ensure the safety of residents and neighbors, and to safeguard their investments of time and financial resources in the community.

• Of primary importance is creating a strong sense of community. Both companies hold a philosophy that all parties share a common goal of peacefully enjoying their homes, and the best deterrents are organized, watchful neighbors. CHP will assign the resources necessary to organize a neighborhood block watch. All subdivision residents will be invited to participate.

• CHP and its management company, The Wallick Companies, will aggressively enforce its lease terms to prevent unwanted behavior from occurring. This includes:

o a minimum of quarterly inspections of all units, though inspections may be more frequent if needed;
o lease provisions [LEASE PDF] which establish any of the following as grounds for immediate eviction:

• drug use or drug possession;
• criminal activity by the resident, its family members, its guests or anyone under its control;
• a pattern of alcohol use or abuse that threatens the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of others.

o requirements that all persons residing in the property be listed on the lease and approved by the landlord.
o any repeated actions that violate the health or safety of any person, or which disrupt the livability of the whole community, or which would deprive anyone of the peaceful enjoyment of their residence.

Question: Under what conditions would the Enclave at Hilliard Run accept individuals with a history of drug use?

Answer: Like at all CHP communities, no drug use is permitted in any units. Illegal drug use is grounds for eviction.

A portion of the townhomes in the Enclave at Hilliard Run have been set aside for Section 8 Vouchers. Under this program, HUD’s guidelines do not allow discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including individuals recovering from a drug addiction. However, all of the other selection criteria established for resident screening would still be employed. These include criminal background checks, credit checks, and verification with prior landlords. Any individual who fails to qualify based on these criteria would not be granted a lease.

Additionally, all of the other management policies exercised at the development would continue to be enforced. Under these polices (see previous question) residents can be immediately evicted for criminal activity. This includes the use or possession of illegal drugs.

Question: What are your hours for the management office? Do managers live on the property?

Answer: Office hours are planned for 9-5 on weekdays, which is a traditional practice for most rental property management companies. Rental agents do not live on the property, and generally are focused on overseeing the management of the property, its maintenance and upkeep.

There is a 24-hour emergency number available for all residents, which is used to address off-hour maintenance concerns.

Other neighborhood concerns about specific issues pertaining to residents should be directed to the property manager during normal business hours.

Residents are encouraged to contact local law enforcement for any public safety concerns, as is typical in most neighborhoods.

Question: What storage is provided for residents at the Enclave at Hilliard Run?

Answer: Every townhome has an attached storage unit with exterior access where residents can keep grills, bicycles and other items typically stored in garages or elsewhere, when not in use.

Question: Where else does Wallick manage properties in Columbus?

Answer: Wallick manages 25 other communities in Columbus and Franklin County, including all 15 of CHP’s communities. They are:

• Beckley Townhomes, Columbus, OH
• Elim Manor, Columbus, OH
• Emerald Glen, Columbus, OH
• Fieldstone Court Homes, Columbus, OH
• Framingham Village, Columbus, OH
• George's Creek Apartments, Canal Winchester, OH
• Greater Linden Homes, Columbus, OH
• Griggs Village, Columbus, OH
• The Heritage, Columbus, OH
• Independence Townhomes, Reynoldsburg, OH
• Indian Mound, Columbus, OH
• Mariemont Homes, Columbus, OH
• Marsh Run, Columbus, OH
• New Salem Gardens, Columbus, OH
• Norton Village, Columbus, OH
• Oakleaf Village of Columbus, Columbus, OH
• Parkmead Apartments, Grove City, OH
• Pheasant Run, Reynoldsburg, OH
• Raspberry Glen, Columbus, OH
• Renaissance Apartments, Columbus, OH
• Starr High Studios, Columbus, OH
• Stoddart Studio Apartments, Columbus, OH
• Stoney Creek Apartments, Reynoldsburg, OH
• Sturbridge Green, Hilliard, OH
• The Villages At Ottawa, Columbus, OH

Question: What parking is provided at the Enclave at Hilliard Run?

Answer: The Enclave at Hilliard Run will offer a minimum of 111 off-street parking spaces, or 2 spaces per unit. This is comparable to the parking provided for the existing homes in the subdivision. Additionally, there will be on-street parking available near the management office and community room.