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February 28, 2017 <br />Mr. Larry BellSenior Vice PresidentTranswestern500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 100Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Mr. John Elder Jones Lang LaSalle1331 North California Blvd., Suite 350Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Subject: Response to RFP for Purchase and Development of The Town Hall Square Site Dear Mr. Bell and Mr. Elder: Pursuant to the Request for Proposals prepared on behalf of the City of San Leandro (City), Beam Development LLC (Beam) and our Development Team (Team) are pleased to present our conceptual vision and plans for the development of the Town Hall Square site. The Team includes Branagh, Inc. and Hunt Hale Jones Architects (Hunt Hale), along with Ankor Design, Development & Construction Inc. Our Team’s proposed approach includes collaborating with the City and its stakeholders to develop a shared vision to transform the Town Hall Square into a dramatic multimodal hub that serves as the gateway to downtown San Leandro. <br />The Town Hall Square site is on the most prominent block of downtown San Leandro. It is a walking distance from City Hall and Root Park, and will become an exciting focus of the San Leandro Creek trail being planned. The central feature of this project will be the creek-facing dynamic public plaza. With two floors of retail and commercial spaces hosting restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and art galleries, the plaza will create a hub of residential and retail activity. As we have conceptualized it, Town Hall Square will contribute to the character and vitality of the area thereby establishing it as the gateway to the City. We are presenting in this proposal an overview for a dynamic, welcoming, high quality urban public space that will be the heart of downtown San Leandro. <br />The project is envisioned to be a total of 1.2 acres and will include 119 residential units totaling about 106,000 sq. ft. over a vibrant, two-level retail plaza totaling about 29,000 sq. ft. Right from the get go of this conceptual design, our team has internalized the City’s plans and vision, to create a dramatic and forward-looking transit oriented design, that furthers the City’s vision and incorporates technological, social, market and demographic trends of this dynamic East Bay community. <br />The Team has incorporated for your review its extensive credentials in this proposal, including extensive expertise and experience in designing and developing Transit Oriented Developments (TOD). An important aspect of this proposal is Beam’s ability to self-fund the entire project, if needed, without the need of uncertain or complex financing. We have also outlined our strategy for purchasing two of the eight parcels that are not part of this sale and which are needed for this development. In fact, we have already started preliminary negotiations for the purchase of these two parcels. We understand that adjacent parcel owned by Chevron USA is more than likely not available for purchasing and our enclosed plans do not contemplate utilizing that parcel. If selected, however, Beam will explore the option of acquiring this parcel as well. In addition, Beam is also submitting a proposal to develop Washington and Parrott site. We believe that simultaneously embarking on both of these major projects will be synergistic and foster a seamless partnership with the City. With our Team, the City can be assured it will achieve its goals of developing two thriving, high density, TOD influenced mixed-use projects of exceptional quality and character. <br />The Team is appreciative of the opportunity to submit this proposal and is looking forward to working with the City towards creating these projects. We believe that our vision and continuity proposed herein will serve the community and enrich the physical and economic character of San Leandro. Thank you for your time and consideration. Warm Regards, Anita Bajaj Mukesh BajajManaging Member Managing MemberBeam Development LLC Beam Development LLC <br />145