Portfolio

Coastline Ventura Apartments

Ventura, CA

• Brokerage of 11.4 acre ocean-view bluff-top site
• Facilitated approval of discretionary entitlements for development of a 231-unit luxury multifamily community with oceanfront public promenade and parking
• Successful resolution of Historic Preservation challenges
• Market Intelligence and Analytics

Granville Plaza — 11819 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

• Brokerage of 40,470 SF NNN-Leased Multi-Tenant Commercial Center
• Represented Buyer in locating properties to complete 1031 Exchange.
• Detailed Analysis of existing Leases, Operating Expenses, and Cap Rate projections
• Extensive negotiations with Selling broker and attorneys for both parties.
• Buyer Subsequently Renovated…

University of California Hansen Trust Property

Ventura, CA

• Represented University of California Regents in disposition of a 36-acre fully entitled site
• Project management services included leading development team during design and approval of Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, Development Agreement, & Vesting Tentative Map
• Approved Specific Plan including 165 market-rate homes, 24 units of affordable apartments for farmworkers, and acres of parks including a 5-acre community park
• Governmental & Community Relations
• Upon approval of Specific Plan, DSG marketed the property for UC per State Law requirements

Santa Monica Blvd. at Barrington Ave.

West Los Angeles, CA

• Represented 1031 Exchange Buyer in successful competitive bid process to acquire a prime 2.64-acre infill site in West L.A.
• Encompasses an entire city block on Santa Monica Blvd. — former Vons grocery store
• Provided essential Market Intelligence and Analytics
• Extensive Negotiations during several rounds of bidding

The Groves at River Bend Ranch

• Brokered Acquisition of a 50-acre vacant development site
• Secured discretionary entitlement approvals for the development of 135 single-family homes plus a linear park
• Project won EPA award for innovative slope-stabilization system along Santa Clara River
• Governmental & Community Relations
• Market Intelligence & Analytics
• LAFCO Annexation
• Subsequently Brokered sale of entitled project to national homebuilder

Lumberton on the Lake Apartments

Lumberton, TX

• Represented buyer in nationwide search for 1031-Exchange replacement property
• Brokered purchase of 102-unit market-rate apartment community on 10.6 acres from builder
• Provided market analytics and operational recommendations
• Owner representation at City Hearings and in negotiations regarding subsequent zone-change request by neighboring property owner

California Veterans Home

Ventura, CA

• 65-acre development including the California Veterans Home Ventura, a 316-unit market-rate apartment community, 80 single-family homes, and two Native American heritage sites
• Represented property owners and the City of Ventura in negotiations with CA State Legislators, Ventura County elected officials, CA Department of Veterans Affairs, local veterans' groups, and community leaders to ensure development of the Veterans Home remained a State Legislative funding priority
• Facilitated approval of discretionary entitlements for 396-unit residential development from the City of Ventura
• Brokered sale of 80 approved lots to national homebuilder
• Negotiated Monitoring and Burial Agreements with Native American Heritage Commission and Local Tribal Representatives.
• Negotiated transfer of Native American sites to local Chumash Tribe

Solana Heights and Willett Ranch Senior Apartments

Ventura, CA

• Represented Centex Homes in securing discretionary entitlements for 28-acre development site
• Approved plans included: 116 single-family homes, 31 townhome condominiums, 50 affordable apartments for seniors, and three parks totaling 1.73 acres
• Facilitated resolution of historic resource preservation issues
• Governmental Relations
• Led neighborhood outreach to generate support for project approval
• Implemented LAFCo Annexation of property into the City of Ventura
• Brokered sale of 2-acre affordable housing site with approved project

Ventura Springs Affordable Housing for Veterans

Ventura, CA

• Represented City of Ventura in facilitating development of a 10-acre city-owned site into affordable housing for veterans and their families
• Drafted and implemented Request for Qualifications, followed by Request for Proposals processes for the City
• Facilitated review of RFQ/RFP submittals and selection of preferred developer
• Retained as consulting staff for City of Ventura during development permit processing for selected project
• Negotiated easement agreements with State of California, Native American Tribe, and neighboring property owners
• Negotiated stormwater maintenance agreement between City of Ventura, State of California, and non-profit affordable housing developer.

Henderson Ranch & Saratoga Condominiums

Ventura, CA

• Facilitated approval of discretionary entitlements for development of 182 condominiums for Lennar and 74 townhome condominiums for Greystone Homes
• Completed Thille project included community park
• Provided market intelligence and pricing support
• Governmental & Community Relations

6205 Ventura Blvd. — Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

Ventura, CA (Adjacent to Metrolink Station)

• Constraints & Opportunities Analysis of 6.3-acre transit-oriented infill development site adjacent to Metrolink Station
• Market Intelligence, Analytics, & Product Recommendations
• Redevelopment strategy
• General Plan Amendment & Zone Change from Industrial to Residential
• Governmental & Community Outreach
• Historic Preservation issues
• Client Representation during General Plan Update & Zone Change from Industrial to Mixed-Use Residential

Thompson Courts

Ventura, CA

• Facilitated Planning Commission Approval of 75-unit apartment community on urban infill site
• Workforce housing — Studio, 1, 2, and 3 BR units, including 8 affordable to very-low-income households
• Market Intelligence, Analytics, & Product Recommendations
• Governmental & Community Relations

River Park Specific Plan

Oxnard, CA

• Provided Market Intelligence and Site-Specific Analysis
• Product Recommendation & Feasibility Study for Multi-Family Housing component of Specific Plan

Crown Pointe Estates

Malibu, CA

• 11.4-acre development consisting of 13 ocean-view estate home lots in Malibu
• Property located within the boundaries of the Local Coastal Plan
• Conducted extensive Market Research and Analysis
• Prepared detailed project-specific Market Study for use by the County of Ventura in support of its successful application to the California Coastal Commission to rezone a portion of the site from Commercial to Residential

Arlington Village

Santa Barbara, CA

• 2.4-acre infill site adjacent to historic Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara
• Market Intelligence, Analytics, & Product Recommendations
• Analysis of existing apartment market
• Projection of achievable rents and anticipated lease-up timeline
• Product recommendations regarding unit types, unit mix, floor plans, and project amenities
• Preparation of Detailed Market Study Report

Gold Coast Transit District RFQ / RFP

Oxnard, CA

• Represented GCTD in facilitating development of 3-acre site into affordable transit-oriented housing
• Drafted and implemented Request for Qualifications, followed by Request for Proposals
• Worked with District's Legal Counsel to draft Lease and Lease Option Agreements
• Provided Market Intelligence & Analytics to Assess Proposed Lease Terms
• Facilitated review of RFQ/RFP submittals and GCTD Board's selection of preferred developer

California Veterans Home Ventura

Ventura, CA

• Represented the City of Ventura in facilitating development of a 9.7-acre infill site into affordable housing for veterans and their families
• Subsequently retained by the City as Consultants to facilitate processing development approvals