Historic Saint Paul

Historic Saint Paul (HSP) is acquiring the McCloud-Edgerton House at 311 Walnut Street located in the Irvine Park Historic District (local and National Register) which is currently a Category 2 Registered Vacant Building in the City of Saint Paul. We are seeking individuals and/or development teams to purchase, rehabilitate, and ensure its long-term preservation and stewardship. Proposals will be accepted and evaluated based on the redevelopment requirements and selection criteria outlined below. Please attend the open houses listed below to view/inspect the property, and call Historic Saint Paul @ 651-222-3049for additional information.

Site Description:
Address: 311 Walnut Street, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, MN 55102
Legal Description: Nwly 48 feet of Lot 2, Block 28, Rice and Irvines Additions, Blocks 26-41 & 46-53
City Council: Ward 2
Planning District 9: Fort Road Federation
National Register of Historic Places: Property is located within the Irvine Park Historic District (local and National Register of Historic Places)
Neighborhood Groups: Historic Irvine Park Association & West Seventh Business Association
Lot Dimensions: 48’ by 180’,
Side by Side Duplex: approximately 35’ x 45’
Registered Vacant Building: Category 2, February 5, 2009
Current Zoning: RM2, allows residential uses. A zoning change is possible, but the owner would be required to obtain new zoning through the City of Saint Paul’s process.

Selection Criteria:
A developer will be selected based on, but not limited to, the following criteria:
1. Proposed purchase price.
2. Rehabilitation plans, including improvements over and above minimum code requirements (8/16/11 code report attached).
3. Project plans that include minimal modifications to the properties original architectural design.
4. Ability to rehabilitate and remove 311 Walnut from the Vacant Building list before December 31, 2012.
5. Developer’s experience in completing sensitive rehabilitation of historic structures.
6. Demonstration of ability to provide adequate financing.
7. Project’s level of compliance with the Irvine Park Historic District Guidelines
8. Project’s level of compliance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation

Redevelopment Requirements:
1. Detailed redevelopment agreement between Historic Saint Paul and developer.
2. Rehabilitation plans approved by the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission.
3. A deed of conveyance will include covenants requiring the future maintenance and preservation of the property.
4. Commitment to meet requirements by the City of Saint Paul’s Department of Safety & Inspections for the sale of a Category 2, Registered Vacant Building. Such as, but not limited to:
a. MN licensed contractor’s estimate to meet all code compliance requirements.
b. Demonstration of ability to provide adequate financing.
c. Signed statement of rehabilitation completion date.
5. All work to meet requirements set forth by the City of Saint Paul’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Compliance will be required on all construction contracts related to the rehabilitation of 311 Walnut including the following:
a. Two bid requirement (attached)
b. Category 2 Regulations
c. Vendor Outreach Program Requirements
d. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
e. Sustainability Initiative Requirements
6. Additional requirements & fees may apply (to be clarified with qualified prospective buyers).

Proposal Requirements:
1. Project Narrative – Description of project plans and specifics regarding selection criteria (2 pages maximum)
2. Financial Capacity – Provide financial plans for purchase and completion of rehabilitation
3. Construction Estimate & Timeline (by state licensed general contractor) – Must include line item budget to meet code compliance requirements and a schedule for project completion on or before December 31, 2012.
4. Project experience – Describe previous projects and/or community involvement with historic structures.

Proposal Timeline:
RFP Issued: December 6, 2011
RFP Open House: December 9, 1pm – 3pm
RFP Open House: December 10, 10am – 12pm
RFP Open House: December 12, 9am-11am
RFP Responses due: December 19, 2011 4:30pm
Questions/interviews (if needed): December 20-21, 2011
Responders notified of decision: December 22, 2011

Contact information:
Historic Saint Paul
318 Landmark Center | 75 West 5th Street | Saint Paul, MN 55102 |(651) 222-3049 | bhine@historicsaintpaul.org

Brief history of the McCloud-Edgerton House:
In 1867, real estate agent John McCloud and his wife, Laura, bought property at 240 Fort Road. Sometime between 1867 and 1870, they built this side-by-side duplex there as rental property. Lawyer Albert Edgerton and his family owned and occupied the house from 1872-1896. The Edgerton’s son, Eratus, performed the job of bathman for the treatment center nearby. Albert’s children kept the house until 1909. In 1916, Steven and Barbara Hill, who operated a plumbing and heating business, moved the structure from Fort Road to Walnut Street. They took up residence in 1921 and lived there more than twenty years. Stanchi and Mae Degiovanni bought the house in 1946. When they moved in 1960, they sold the duplex to their tenants Eleanor and Patrick Gavin. The Gavin’s raised their family in the southeast side of the duplex, and Eleanor operated her beauty parlor in the northwest side.
– Historic Homes of Saint Paul’s Uppertown and Irvine Park
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota & Historic Irvine Park Association