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CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals meeting was held on July 17,
2024, at 3:30 p.m., with Mr. Neil presiding. The members present were Mr. Campana, Mr.
Boggerty and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Martin was absent. The staff members present were Mr. Kopp and
Ms. Brown.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Rocha moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, and unanimously
carried.
ELECTION OF CHAIR
Mr. Neil opened the floor for nominations.
Mr. Rocha nominated Mr. Boggerty to serve as Chair of the Construction and Property
Maintenance Code Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Neil closed the floor for nominations.
By unanimous consent, Mr. Boggerty was elected to serve as Chair of the Construction and
Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE VIOLATION: Chapter 3 - General Requirements,
Section 302.3 – Sidewalks and Driveways ) - Appeal of Citation and Fines- 650 Bay Road
(Dover Bay Court Plaza, LLC)
Ms. Sierra Brown, Code Enforcement Officer, reviewed the case history for 650 Bay Road.
Mr. John Paradee, Baird, Mandalas, Brockstedt & Federico, LLC, Attorney for Dover Bay Court
Plaza, LLC, stated that Michael Turick from the Capano Management Company was present as
well. Mr. Paradee emphasized that they did not view this meeting as an adversarial appeal, but
rather as an opportunity to discuss their unique predicament with city representatives and explore
potential solutions. He then presented and reviewed his packet with the board (Attachment #1).
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Brown explained that most of the photos were taken in the area
outlined in red, where the proposed new paving is planned. Some of the photos were from the new
paving completed in June 2024, while the remaining photos were taken from the barricaded areas
highlighted in yellow. Ms. Brown was unsure whether this milling was part of a specific project
but believed it had been in that condition for about two (2) years.
Responding to Ms. Brown, Mr. Turick stated it has been that way since he joined the company in
September of 2023 but that he can find out more information about it.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Brown stated that the boxed-off yellow area had been previously
milled, and she believes she has seen photos of it. The one on the right-hand side is within the red
area, which is where the proposed new paving is planned. A few of the other photos are from the
area between the blue section and the area that was paved in June 2022. The damage is spread
throughout, but the worst of it is in the red area and the section that is not highlighted or boxed off.
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Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Brown explained that, due to the site plan, she would need to
confirm with the Planning Department regarding the specific requirements. She noted that the site
plan and the certificate of occupancy (CO) dictate a required amount of parking, but she did not
have those details readily available. She added that this falls more under zoning and related
regulations. Ms. Brown mentioned that the area they paved in June 2024 has been brought to a
very nice, finished condition. However, the red area, identified as the proposed barricaded section,
as well as the area between the black and blue markings, remain non-compliant.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Turick described the solution as using portable curbs, commonly
referred to as curb stops. These are not like the large, concrete barricades typically seen on
highways, which are about two and a half feet tall. Instead, these curb stops are smaller, about curb
height, and are designed to prevent vehicles from driving into restricted areas. While a vehicle
could technically drive over them, it would likely cause damage to the underside of the car. Mr.
Turick suggested that these curb stops could be highlighted in orange or yellow to signal drivers
not to enter the area, especially since it primarily face the designated section.
Mr. Kopp noted that the property across the street, which was referenced earlier, is currently under
permit and has an active site plan that must be adhered to. Once the permit process is finalized, the
site plan will also be finalized, bringing the parking lot into compliance. The property is
undergoing significant conversions, with multiple permits issued for the site. As a result, the Blue
Hen Corporate Center is an active construction site. Part of the property is associated with the
Bayhealth plan, which explains why a portion of the parking lot is blocked off. The final site plan
approval will include repaving the parking lot.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Kopp explained that Bayhealth owns all of the land in question
across the street. Although they have subdivided and made several splits on the property, it is still
part of their overall project. One of the key requirements for compliance is bringing the parking
lot up to standard.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Brown stated that in general, whenever they encounter
deteriorated parking lots, they initiate a case and send a notice to the owner to seek compliance.
She is aware that there are three (3) or four (4) other properties in this area with similar issues.
This particular case originated from a citizen complaint. She included information on one of the
complaints, but over the past three (3) months, she has received approximately 16 to 17 different
emails or phone calls regarding similar concerns.
Responding to Mr. Turick, Ms. Brown stated that since June, she has received three (3) additional
complaints.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Brown stated that a citation was issued on June 6th for non-
compliance, with a fine of $100. This was before she received a phone call on June 13th from
Jessica, the Director of Property Management at Capano. Prior to this call, she had no interaction
with the property owners or management, including no phone calls or emails. They did sign for
the certified mail regarding the citation, so someone did receive it. During her reinspection on June
6th, she observed that some work had been done, such as pothole repairs and attention to one storm
drain. However, while some improvements were made, the entire property was not brought into
compliance.
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Mr. Kopp clarified that as long as the building is standing, it remains subject to the site plan and
the International Property Maintenance Code, regardless of whether it is vacant or occupied. The
building must adhere to these standards, including those related to the parking lot. If the building
were to be removed, the requirement for maintaining the parking lot would no longer apply. In
summary, the building must meet these requirements as long as it remains in place, regardless of
its occupancy status.
Ms. Brown noted that in reference to barricading any part of the parking lot, such a decision would
need to be reviewed by the Fire Marshal's office. This is important to ensure that emergency
vehicles can still access the building, as there are strict regulations concerning emergency access.
Ms. Brown explained that she understands that certain areas of parking lots must remain accessible
for emergency vehicles, particularly in case of a fire. While this is beyond their scope, she strongly
recommends that any decisions regarding parking lot access be reviewed by the Fire Marshal's
office to ensure compliance with those requirements.
Responding to Mr. Campana, Mr. Turick explained that they have leases in place that affect the
property, and while these are economic factors they might potentially address, they do have other
successful investments in Kent County, particularly on the residential side. Given the current low
economic interest in the existing commercial setup, transitioning to an office-only use is unlikely
to be profitable. Residential development would likely offer the best opportunity. Since joining
the company, one of his first questions was why they were not considering such a change, given
their successful residential development model. This topic is certainly under discussion with their
principals, although they have not moved beyond conceptual plans yet. However, the long-term
economic viability of the current setup is not sustainable, so conversion in the near term seems
like a viable option.
Responding to Mr. Campana, Mr. Turick stated that they would mill and repave the area, fill in all
the holes, and then apply an overlay to complete the work. The intention is to ensure clear and
maintained access for fire trucks around the front of the property and along the interior spine
between Buffalo Wild Wings and the large parking field. The goal is to create a functional partial
loop that allows for safe and efficient access. They also aim to provide sufficient parking in good
condition for their current tenants. If they secure a tenant for the large vacant space between Dollar
Tree and Club Fitness, and if the economics align, he assured them that their principals will address
the barricaded area and complete the parking field improvements.
Mr. Turick stated that as he mentioned earlier, they need to ensure that there is sufficient economic
interest to make the investment financially viable. If they proceed along this path for another 12 to
24 months and still face high vacancy rates, it could prompt discussions about rezoning,
demolition, and converting the site for other uses.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Turick stated that the old Value City building is just under 60,000
square feet. Mr. Turick also noted that the old Save-a-lot is around 30,000 square feet and the
vacancy of the property is roughly 130,000 square feet. Half of the area is located within the large
center box, and the other half is positioned to the right. From their perspective, they have explored
the potential for large, big-box stores over the years, even before his tenure on this property, but
those efforts have not been successful. Most of the development in the area is to their left, as you
can see. Their location is not ideal for a traditional commercial retail corridor; it is less attractive
compared to being half a mile away.
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Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Turick stated that he is open to engaging third-party consultants to
develop an updated site plan that could be more economically beneficial for the organization. He
is willing to move forward with this and present a longer-term vision for the property. As
mentioned, they have existing leases with tenants that need to be considered, as they have an
economic interest in the asset. One initial idea is to remove the old Save-A-Lot space on the right
side of the plan and retain the larger box, such as Club Fitness, on the left. This would allow for
residential development in the remaining area while still generating income from the current
tenants. However, further study is needed to ensure that the residential component has the
necessary parking and amenities to be viable. Simply adding apartments without the proper
infrastructure would not be effective.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Brown explained that the picture on the right shows an area in the
drive lane where paving is proposed, which is located near the entrance. She noted that during her
site visit with Jessica, they discussed this area and decided to defer it for now. They are primarily
focused on addressing the day-to-day parking needs, which are of greater concern at the moment.
Therefore, the referenced area is not currently under discussion.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Paradee expressed his appreciation for Mr. Neil’s long-term
solution suggestions and affirmed their openness to those ideas. However, Mr. Paradee emphasized
that for today’s discussion, the focus should be on a specific short-term proposal to address the
immediate issue. As Ms. Brown pointed out, their main concern is the traffic patterns leading into
the center, including the routes taken by visitors and their parking locations. These areas need
immediate attention. Additionally, Mr. Paradee clarified that their focus is not on the fine itself;
they are prepared to pay it if necessary. He also noted their desire to avoid being a bad corporate
citizen and accumulating repeated fines. Their goal is to resolve the issue promptly by presenting
a detailed proposal for consideration.
Mr. Paradee presented a specific short-term proposal aimed at addressing the immediate issue,
with a suggestion for Ms. Brown to return for an inspection once they have implemented the
changes. They can also work on developing an action plan that includes periodic reviews, perhaps
every six (6) to 12 months. Mr. Paradee highlighted photographs of other major shopping centers
in Dover, such as Gateway West, The Hamlet, Dover Downs, and the Blue Hen Mall. Mr. Paradee
explained that they plan to fill and resurface the affected areas, but he does not anticipate this being
a major issue. They will need to coordinate with Ms. Brown to ensure that her concerns about the
area in front, to the north of Buffalo Wild Wings, are addressed. Mr. Paradee noted that the state
is using that space temporarily for parking while the property to the north is being rehabilitated.
Eventually, it will return to vacant space with no traffic or parking. The parking spaces for Buffalo
Wild Wings, as outlined in their site plan, are sufficient for their needs. Therefore, paving that area
may not be necessary. If there are concerns about access, they could consider installing a line of
curbing along the boundary between the drive aisle and that space to prevent vehicles from
entering.
Mr. Paradee noted that currently, the area in question is seldom used, primarily because there is
ample parking available for Buffalo Wild Wings. Their proposal includes barricading the section
highlighted in yellow. This section is directly in front of the 60,000-square-foot vacant space,
which would still provide sufficient parking for the fitness center and the Dollar Tree located on
the corner. By implementing this plan, they will ensure that each tenant in the center has safe, clear
access and parking, free from potholes. Additionally, this approach avoids the unnecessary
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expense of paving unused areas, costing between $550,000 and $590,000, and prevents the
creation of excess impervious surfaces.
Mr. Paradee stated that their proposal is detailed in the drawing provided. They plan to address
any issues within the area between the blue and black sections. They request 60 days to complete
this work, after which they will arrange for a reinspection by Ms. Brown to ensure the solution
effectively addresses the immediate problem. There are two additional conditions to consider. The
proposal is contingent upon review and approval by the Fire Marshal to ensure there are no fire
safety issues. If a new tenant occupies the center or there is any change in occupancy, they will
need to reassess the situation. For instance, if the currently vacant 60,000 square feet are leased,
repaving may be necessary, as Michael mentioned. Mr. Paradee proposed implementing the plan
as shown, allowing them 60 days to complete the work. Afterward, they will schedule a
reinspection and ensure the Fire Marshal reviews and approves the changes. Additionally, they
will reassess the situation if there are any changes in tenancy or occupancy. They suggest a follow-
up review in six (6) to 12 months to provide a status update and address any further complaints.
Their goal is to resolve the issue effectively and practically, avoiding unnecessary paving of
unused areas. They are committed to finding a balanced solution and are prepared to address any
questions or concerns.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Paradee stated that the proposal was not articulated to Ms. Brown,
and he takes full responsibility for this oversight. They developed this plan over the past week as
they were discussing how to address the issue. They recognized that they were cited for a clear
violation, and they will, of course, pay the fine.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Kopp stated that the primary comment he would like to make is
regarding the timeline for bringing everything into compliance with the code. They understand the
challenges involved, but adherence to the code is mandatory. As code enforcement officers
certified through the ICC, they cannot make exceptions or selectively enforce the code for specific
properties. The code applies uniformly, and they cannot permit partial compliance or neglect of
any part of the property. Just as they would not allow a homeowner to repair only half of their roof,
they cannot permit only partial fixes for the parking lot. Therefore, they need a clear timeline for
when the entire property will meet code requirements. Mr. Kopp noted that the space is
unoccupied, and the current situation does not adhere to the expected standards. The code requires
that the entire driveway and sidewalk must be maintained, specifically according to section 302.3.
However, if a revised site plan indicates that a parking lot is no longer necessary, maintenance of
the driveway and sidewalk can be discontinued, as they would no longer be required.
Mr. Kopp explained that only the potholes need to be fixed to address the issue. It does not
necessarily have to be completely repaved. If the potholes are fixed, that would be fine. Now, he
knows there are some areas with milling, so those parts would need to be addressed if they have
already been milled. Where there are just potholes, if they are filled in, the problem is solved, that
eliminates the issue. It does not necessarily have to be completely repaved. Some spots are
recoverable. They can fix it without full repaving but yes, unfortunately, there is a section that was
already milled that would need to be restored.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Brown stated that if she were to conduct a reinspection today, she
would be looking to ensure that all hazardous conditions are corrected and that the area is properly
maintained. This means it should be in a finished condition. For instance, the entire parking lot
does not necessarily need to be repaved, as long as all the potholes are filled in to eliminate any
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tripping hazards or risks for vehicles, those areas would then be in compliance. However, the
already milled section would need to be repaved due to the uneven ground, which is a tripping
hazard. So, the best approach would be to either fill all the potholes and repave that milled area or
to level everything out as needed.
Mr. Kopp explained that in regard to the barrier area, unfortunately, he thinks that the key
difference to recognize there is that, unlike Dover Downs or Blue Hen, which were mentioned
earlier, those areas are away from the general public's access or buildings. For instance, at Dover
Downs, it is their back parking lot, and at Bayhealth, it is also further from the building. In this
case, he is going to be cautious because he does not think the Fire Marshal would approve this due
to the close proximity to the building. It is not just about having a fire lane for fire trucks; it is also
a staging area for ambulances. A ladder truck might need to position itself here, and they might
need to back up some.
Responding to Mr. Kopp, Mr. Paradee requested getting input from the Fire Marshal.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Brown stated that in the barricaded area, there is no damage other
than the fact that it has been previously milled down. So, that area is not as much about damage as
it is about being a tripping hazard or not being brought to a finished condition. There are not any
real potholes there; it is just that the surface has been milled down and is not level with the rest of
the parking lot.
Mr. Kopp recommended putting this matter on hold until input is received from the Fire Marshal
and the Planning Department.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Brown stated that she did not include the striping. The only thing
in that blue area would, that could possibly be brought up would be the fire lane wording, on the
actual pavement. Ms. Brown would assume that it would be a part of the strike list but that would
not come from her office anyway, if that were to be written up, that come from the Fire Marshal’s
Office.
Responding to Mr. Campana, Mr. Turick stated that he would rather clean that area a couple extra
times a month.
Mr. Kopp stated that any motion to defer this item to a later meeting would postpone further action
by Code Enforcement regarding the parking lot; however, this would not prevent the appellant
from making improvements in the interim. He recommends that the appellant proceed with the
improvements as it demonstrates a good faith effort. Essentially, at Ms. Brown’s next inspection,
they will avoid receiving a citation.
Responding to Mr. Campana, Mr. Kopp stated that with the Planning Department, they are just
going to see if it is possible to eliminate the partial space and what their process is moving forward.
Mr. Kopp also mentioned that he believes 30 days is a reasonable timeframe.
Mr. Kopp requested that the board task staff with scheduling the next Construction and Property
Maintenance Code Board of Appeals meeting once they have received the necessary information
from the Planning Department and the Fire Marshal.
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Mr. Rocha moved to accept the proposed repaving portion highlighted in red, as documented
in the presentation, and to defer to staff to review and submit the proposed barricaded area
to the Fire Marshal and Planning Department. Staff will then schedule the next meeting for
the board to review that portion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campana and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Boggerty moved for an adjournment of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code
Board of Appeals meeting, seconded by Mr. Rocha, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned
at 4:45p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Andre Boggerty
Chairman
AB/aw
Attachments
Attachment #1 – Packet from Mr. Paradee
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Attachment #1
Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board
of Appeals meeting of 07/17/2024
Dover Bay Court Plaza, LLC
Tax Parcel # ED-05-077.00-01-160.00-000
650 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware
Appeal to
Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals
July 17, 2024 Hearing
1. INTRODUCTION
by John W. Paradee (Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico)
Citation for Violation of City Code Section 22-221
Section 302.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code
II. OVERVIEW OF BAY COURT PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
by Michael Turick (Capano Management Company)
Shopping Center Layout
Present Occupancy Rate - Shopping Center Financials
Appraisal & Tax Assessment History
III. ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
by John W. Paradee (Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico)
IV. PROPOSED RESOLUTION/PLAN OF ACTION
by Michael Turick (Capano Management Company)
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NOI.L:lIlGOH.LNI "I
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h JOHN W. PARADEE
BAIRD 302.677.0061
john@bmbde.com
MANDALAS
BROCKSTEDT~
June 20, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC & REGULAR MAIL
Sierra Brown
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Dover Inspections Department
15 Loockennan Plaza
Dover, Delaware 19901
RE: Notice of Appeal for Case/Citation #24-00001498
Lands of Dover Bay Court Plaza, LLC
Tax Parcel #ED-05-077.00-01-160.00-000
650 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware
Dear Ms. Brown:
Please be advised that this law firm represents Dover Bay Court Plaza, LLC
(the "Owner"), the owner of certain lands and premises located at 650 Bay Road,
Dover, Delaware, otherwise identified as Tax Parcel #ED-05-077.00-0l-l60.00-
000 (the "Property").
Please accept this letter as the Owner's formal written appeal of (1) your
determination that the Property is in violation of Section 302.3 of the International
Property Maintenace Code of 2009, as adopted by Section 22-221 of the City of
Dover Code, and (2) your citation #24-00001498 issued on June 6, 2024.
At your earliest convenience, please advise when the Owner's appeal may
be properly heard (presumably, by the City's Construction and Property
Maintenance Code Board of Appeals).
Thank you for your prompt attention.
6 South State Street 1Dover, Delaware 199011302-677-00611302-677-0065
www.bmbde.com
DOVER I LEWES I WILMINGTON/GEORGETOWN
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·S'ierra Brown
June 20, 2024
Page 2
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cc: Michael Turick (Capano Management)
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Code Enforcement r->hone:(302) 736· 7(lJ 1
[5 Loockerman Plaza Pil.li: (302) 7:3GA2!;
Dover, DE 19901
OFFICIAL CITATION
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DJV1S.ION Ol" CODE ENfORCEMENT
Citation # 24-00001498
SIERRA BROWN
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DOVER BAY COUR'! PLAZA LLC
105 FOULK RD 1 ~ .!-.ODC'j·:ERM/l.N PL,f.ZA f
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DOVER, DELAWARE 1990 f
WILMINGTON DE 19803
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Location of Offe;lse: 650 BAY .RD ~vww.cl'tYOF"O~".E~.COM
Type of Offense: PBOPERTY ~iNTENANCE-EXTE!<IOf
Date of Offense: J6ne 6~ 2024
Tim~ of Offense: 11;17
Date of Issue: June ti, 2024
YOll are hereby fined for being ,i.n violatioh of the City of Dovc;i.:r orciirtance
marked (X) be 101'1 ' Payment must ],Je received }.;ly .The City of DO\ler 11)spections
Dept., 15 Lbockerrilan Plaza, Dover, Delaware. prior to 'J~ri~'2:2ir;,.2b24'. .
Appeals for this cit.ation may be' sub'ndtted in y/riting to the C.ity of 'pover
Inspections Depcirtn)ent at th~ aboVe· address. rhis appeal must be made witl1in
:30 days of the date of the offense,
its o'wn
If the violation is not corrected', the city res~r:ves t·he right to use
resources or those of a contra.ctor to abate the be.low violatibn(s) and to
bill the owner of the property for su.ch cost-plqs admin-is.trativ.e· fees.
Every ci~ation issued is a separate o·ffens<;!/ff2re.The amount· lis.tecl bel~w is
intended solely f?x this issued citation and doe.s not reflect the clUtstanding
balance .that may be owed. It is the r~sponsibility of the property. owner to
ensure a.ll outs tand:lng balances are paid. For a tot:a~ of the .baiail.ce owed
for thi; case contact t:be ]Jivi,!;;ion of cocie Enforcement. correcd.ng the
vio~atiqn(s) does not dismiss or resolve tbis citation. A~.r citations
issued wiJ.~ remain due u1:ltii paid in full.
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Fine as per code: $1.0().OQ
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DivisioJl of
Code Enforcement
Q.Cit!' of r>hOi1c: (302) 736-701 i
I 5 LOQckerl11an Plaza Fax: (302) 736-42!7
Dover, DE 19901
SECOND NOTICE
June 6, 2024
DOVER BAY COURTPLAZA LLC
105 FOULK RD
WILMINGTON DE 198{)3
RE: Property Address: 650 BAY RD
T~x Parcel NUmber: ED-05-077.00-01-160.000-boo
Case Number: 24-000{)1498
Dear SIR/MADAM:
On May 02, 2024, Cod.e Enforcement Officer Sierra BrOHn w.ith the Cits of
Dover, Dep.artment of Inspections conducted aD in·spection at 650 BAY RD. The
inspection revealed one br more City Code ViolationS on the propert;.y.
Attached are the violation(s) found.
A follow-up inspection was not scheduied for this case, or t.he r:e-inspection
revealed that the violation (s) remain. Enclosed is a Citation for failure to
co;crect the viol.ation (s). An additional inspection must be sc;:heduled by Juiy
QS','';:2tf;Z4.. Failure tb comply will result in an additional citation a):1d if the
p):,operty is a rental unit, may resul t in the suspension of the rental
li..cense. It is the responsibility of the property owner/agent t6 contact;. this
office to schedule all in~pections.
Please con~act this office with a ~ate atid time to cGnduct yout re-
inspection. You are not required to contact this offiee if the re-inspectiori
is for an exterior violation. If you have any qu~stibns or would li~e to
schedule your inspection or appeal this noti.ce, please contact me at (3.02)
736-7011. .
Sincerely,
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Sierra Brown
Code Enforcement Officer
cc: File
www.cityofdover.cOlTJcodeenforcement
([onlmunitp QExrdlrllte tE{l1'f)trg:l) @tw[ity Srrl.lla'
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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1
CASE NUMBER 24-00001498
PROPERTY ADDRESS 650 BAY RD
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VIOLATION: 256 QUANTITY:
DESCRIPTION: 256 REPAIR/REPLACE PARKING LOT DATE: 5/02/24
LOCATION: PlmKING J,-,OT
NARRATIVE:
REPAIR/REPLACE THE DETERIORATED PARKING LOT AND BRING TO- A
FIN2SHED CONDITION.
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION ,
SECTION PM 302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. :Sidewalks I
walkways stairs , driveways, parking spaces a_!1dsimilar
I
are.as shall be kept in a proper state of repair I and.
maintained free from hazardous conditions.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
Repair or replace the deteriorated parking lot, drive lanes
and/or fire lanes.
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7/16/24,305 PM Dover, DE Code of Ordinances
Sec. 22-221. - Adopted.
(a) A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the licensing and permitting office of the city,
being marked and designated as "The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009" as published by
the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City
of Dover, in the State of Delaware; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and
each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said property
maintenance code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
section, with the following additions, insertions, deletions and changes:
Section 101.1 Title. Insert "City of Dover, DE" in place of "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
SECTION 111 MEANS OF APPEAL See Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article I - In General,
Sec. 22-1 Construction and property maintenance code board of appeals,
Section 304. 14 Insect screens. Insert "March 1st to November 30th" in place of "[date] to [date]".
Section 602.3 Heat supply. Insert "September 15th to May 1st" in place of "[date] to [date]",
Section 602.4. Occupiable work spaces. Insert "September 15th to May 1st" in place of "[date] to [date]".
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of the publication adopted in
subsection (a).
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'SECTION 302
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
302.1 Sanitation.
All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The
occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a
clean and sanitary condition.
302.2 Grading and drainage.
All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the
accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon.
Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs.
302.3 Sidewalks and driveways.
All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper
state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
302.4 Weeds.
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of
(jurisdiction to insert height in inches). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined'as
all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall
not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service
of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as
prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any
duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized
to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs
of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
302.5 Rodent harborage.
All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where
rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be
injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent
harborage and prevent reinfestation.
302.6 Exhaust vents.
Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease,
smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or
private property or that of another tenant.
302.7 Accessory structures.
All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally
sound and in good repair.
302.8 Motor vehicles.
Except as provided for in other regulations, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked,
kept or stored .on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly,
disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless
conducted inside an approved spray booth.
Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work,
provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and
approved for such purposes.
302.9 Defacement of property.
No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure
'or building on any· private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti.
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II. OVERVIEW OF BAY COURT SHOPPING CENTER
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Proposed
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Sq. Ft. %
52,850 29%
128,661 71%
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2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 (Jan-May)
Revenue 448,950 470,039 494,100 445,773 206,390
Expenses (282,052) (389,598) (360,079) (312,820) (168,389)
Net Operating Income 166,898 80,441 134,020 132,953 38,001
Capital Expenditures (1,183,805) (293,414)
Net Cash Flow (1,016,908) 80,441 (159,393) 132,953 38,001
Debt Service (264,672) (336,732) (393,561) (479,597) (197,252)
Net Cash Flow After Debt Service (1,281,579) (256,290) (552,955) (346,644) (159,250)
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Apex REAL ESTATE EVALUATION
Of
Realty Arl\~SOI1' BA Y COURT PLAZA
Ccmmmlal IWI fsalt
AppnriI4~Advisory 6- CQmulting
650 South Bay Road
Dover, Kent County
Delaware 19901
As of
July 1,2023
Prepared For
Mr. Michael Turick
Capano Management
105 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE, 19803
Prepared by
Apex Realty Advisory, LLC
101 Brandywine Blvd
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
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Realty Advisory
Commercial Real Estate
Appraisal, Advisory & Consulting
101 Brandywine Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19803
Voice: 302-479-5300
May 2, 2024 Fax: 302-397-2403
Mr. Michael Turick
Capano Management
105 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
Re: Restricted Real Estate Appraisal Report
650 South Bay Road, Dover
Kent County, Delaware 19901
Dear Mr. Turick:
At your request, we have prepared a restricted appraisal for the above referenced property. Please
reference Page 5 of this report for important information regarding the scope of research and analysis for
this appraisal, including property identification, highest and best use analysis, and valuation methodology.
The subject of this appraisal is known as Bay Court Plaza retail shopping center located at 650 South Bay
Road, Dover, Delaware. The site is 17.70 acres, zoned C-2 and is improved with a rectangular one-story,
retail shopping center containing 181,511 square feet. The building occupancy is 29.12% to five tenants.
The building was built in 1978/2001 and is deemed to be in fair to average good condition.
We certify that we have no present or contemplated future interest in the property beyond this estimate of
value. The appraiser has performed no other services regarding the subject within the three years prior to
our acceptance of this assignment.
This appraisal is intended to comply with the reporting requirements of Standards Rule 2-2(b) of the
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). As a result, it presents brief presentation
of the data, reasoning, and analyses that were used in the appraisal process to develop the opinion of
value. Your attention is directed to the Standard Assumptions and Limiting Conditions section of this
report (page 1). Acceptance of this report constitutes an agreement with these conditions and assumptions,
as well as the Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions found on page 1.
No hazardous substances were apparent upon inspection; however, employees and sub-contractors of
Apex Realty Advisors are not experts in the environmental field. For purposes of this appraisal, the site
and the improvements are assumed to be "clean." Apex Realty Advisory reserves the right to amend the
value conclusion(s) presented in this report should further information be made available at a later date
regarding the environmental condition of the property or area surrounding the subject property.
No hazardous substances were apparent upon inspection; however, employees and sub-contractors of
Apex Realty Advisors are not experts in the environmental field. For purposes of this appraisal, the site
and the improvements are assumed to be "clean." Apex Realty Advisory reserves the right to amend the
value conclusion(s) presented in this report should further information be made available at a later date
regarding the environmental condition of the property or area surrounding the subject property.
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Mr. Michael Turick
Capano Management
May 2, 2024
Page 12
The opinions expressed in this report are based on estimates and forecasts that are subject to considerable
risk and uncertainty due to the economy, inflation and supply chain issues which have all caused elevated
construction costs and impacted feasibility. Events may occur that could cause the performance of the
property to differ materially from our estimates, such as changes in construction costs, the economy,
interest rates, changing effective market rents, return and yield expectations, as well as the decision
calculus of investors, lenders, and consumers.
u.s. economic growth is slowing due to the Fed's monetary policy try to rein in inflation. The federal
funds rate is now the highest it has been since 2001 and the Fed could either hold rates higher for longer
or begin rate cuts in 2024. As of yearend 2023 the Fed indicates that they are most likely done raising
interest rates and that cuts are likely in 2024. However, persistent inflation above the central bank's two
percent target and the strength and resiliency of the labor market are at odds with the speed and number of
potential cuts that markets have priced in.
Commercial real estate is heavily influenced by macroeconomic forces and capital flows as it is a credit
intensive industry. The Fed's tightening monetary policy over the past two years has caused an economic
slowdown and a credit crunch that has impacted the commercial real estate industry. The balancing act of
managing inflation, lenders hesitancy to extend credit, and rising interest rates have weakened investor
confidence. We are in a period of price discovery where buyers and sellers bid/ask spread are too far
apart on pricing expectations. This has significantly reduced sales volume due to the higher cost of
capital and eroded commercial real estate pricing.
Retrospective Market Value
Based on the appraisal described in the accompanying report, we have made the following value
conclusions. The market value of the Leased Fee estate of the property, as of July 1,2023, is
$3,150,000
Three Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
The market exposure time proceeding July 1, 2023 would have been six to 12 months. Our market value
estimate above only considers the value of the tangible real estate.
Distribution of this letter and accompanying report, which is to be distributed only in its entirety, and the
conclusion(s) herein, is intended and restricted to use by Mr. Michael Turick, Capano Management, the
Kent County Board of Assessment Review, and/or all approved representatives and advisors solely and is
not be relied upon by, or shown to any other party (please see the "Standard Assumptions and Limiting
Conditions" that are considered usual for this type assignment and have been included at the end of this
report). No one other than the client is the intended user of this appraisal and no other parties should use
or rely upon this appraisal for any purpose.
Neither the report nor any of its contents, nor any reference to Apex Realty Advisory or signatory(ies) of
this report, may be included or quoted in any document, offering circular, registration statement,
prospectus, sales brochure, other appraisal, loan, electronic communication or offering or other agreement
without Apex Realty Advisory's prior written approval.
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Mr. Michael Turick
Capano Management
May 2, 2024
Page 13
If you should have any questions or comments, please call us directly at 302-479-5300.
Respectfully submitted,
Apex Realty Advisory, LLC
By
Jay L. White, MAl, CRE®
Delaware Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Delaware-X1-0000515
Expiration: October 31, 2025
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SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS
GENERAL
Subject Property: Bay Court Plaza
650 South Bay Road
Dover, Delaware 19901
Owner: Dover Bay COUliPlaza, Inc.
Tax Identification Number: 2-05-07700-01-1600-000
Date of Report: May 2, 2024
Intended Use: for asset management as it pertains to a real estate tax appeal with
retrospective value as of July 1, 2023.
Intended User(s): Mr. Michael Turick, Capano Management, the Kent County
Board of Assessment Review, and/or all approved representatives
and advisors solely
Property Type: One-story retail shopping center
Client: Capano Management
Sale History: The subject has not sold or been offered for sale in the three years
prior to the effective date of this appraisal.
PROPERTY
Land Area/Zoning: Total: 771,012 square feet / SC-2 and C-4 - Community Shopping
Center and Highway Commercial
Improvements:
A one-story strip shopping center built in 1971. It totals 181,511
rentable square feet and is 29.12% leased to five tenants.
Highest and Best Use Is for some form of mixed-use apartment/retail development
as Vacant: consistent with the surrounding uses and zoning regulations.
Highest and Best Use Hold for future mixed-use apartment/retail redevelopment.
as Improved: Continue to collect contract the in-place contractural rents until all
leases expire while obtaining approvals for redevelopment with a
more productive use.
VALUE INDICATIONS
Market Value "As Is"
Effective Date of Value: July 1,2023
Property Rights Valued: Leased Fee
Sales Comparison Approach: $3,275,000
Income Capitalization Approach: $3,100,000
Reconciled Value: $3,150,000
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SCOPE OF WORK
Report Type: This is a Restricted Appraisal Report as defined by Unifonn Standards of
Professional Appraisal Practice under Standards Rule 2-2(b). This fonnat
provides a summary or description of the appraisal process, subject and market
data and valuation analyses
Property Identification: The subject has been identified by the legal description and the assessors' parcel
number.
Inspection: A complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property has been made,
and photographs taken.
Market Area & Analysis of A complete analysis of market conditions has been made. The appraiser maintains
Market Conditions: and has access to comprehensive databases for this market area and has reviewed
the market for sales and listings relevant to this analysis.
Highest & Best Use Analysis: A complete as vacant and as improved highest and best use analysis for the
subject has been made. Physically possible, legally pennissible and financially
feasible uses were considered, and the maximally productive use was concluded.
Valuation Analyses
Cost Approach: This approach was not applied, as the age of the improvements makes the
depreciation difficult to accurately measure.
Sales Comparison Approach: This approach was applied, as there is adequate data to develop a value estimate
and this approach reflects market behavior for this property type.
Income Capitalization This approach was considered because the subject is an income producing
Approach: property and there is adequate data to develop a value estimate with this
approach.
Our scope of work included an inspection of the subject property, a review of the underlying market
conditions including market fundamentals, market sales and rents, and financial rates of return for real
estate investments.
Problem to be solved: in this case, our restricted appraisal services provided are to be used to render
guidance related to client's intended use for asset management as it pertains to a real estate tax appeal
with retrospective value as of July 1,2023.
Intended use & users: The report is intended for use by Mr. Michael Turick, Capano Management, the
Kent County Board of Assessment Review, and/or all approved representatives and advisors solely. We
have considered the intended users when determining the level of detail to be provided in this report.
Property rights evaluated: Leased Fee rights in the real estate.
Exposure Time: Exposure time is defined as: "The estimated length of time the property interest being
appraised would have been offered on the market prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale at
market value on the effective date of the appraisal; a retrospective opinion based on an analysis of past
events assuming a competitive and open market." Thus, exposure time is a retrospective concept based on
historical information.
The consequence of the Federal Reserve attacking inflation has had an impact upon consumer spending
and real estate pricing that was dependent upon a low interest rate environment. Cheap debt is a thing of
the past for the foreseeable future. Rising interest rates have had a chilling effect on the real estate
market. The broader capital markets have all but seized decreasing the availability of debt and has
fostered lower transaction activity and placed market participants into an unclear time of price discovery.
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Many investors find it difficult to make sound investment decisions in a volatile market. Given risk and
uncertainty surrounding many deals, nobody knows when to deploy capital because they do not know
where the bottom is yet. These factors are perpetuating market activity to remain slow and lean.
However, investing during times of capital market volatility can lead to outsized returns in the long run.
The PwC Q4 2023 Real Estate Investor Survey indicated marketing times of 1-15 months with an average
of 7.2. months for National Strip Shopping Center Market properties. The concepts of confidence,
stability, and liquidity are key to maintaining healthy real estate activity. With more market clarity real
estate investors will become more optimistic in "fair value" in commercial real estate pricing. As we
foresee no significant changes in market conditions in the near tenn, it is our opinion that a reasonable
exposure period for the subject is six to 12 months if sold in the market given CUlTentmarket conditions.
Lenders will tighten underwriting and raise their risk threshold.
Effective Date of Value: is retrospective as of July 1,2023.
Sales History: The subject has not sold or been offered for sale in the three years prior to the effective
date of this appraisal.
SUbject Property: is located at 650 South Bay Road, Dover, Delaware and identified as tax parcel #2-05-
07700-01-1600-000. The subject consists of 17.70 acres zoned SC-2 and C-4, that is improved with a one-
story, 181,511 square foot shopping center with 702 parking spaces. The center has two pads (one leased
to Buffalo Wild Wings) and 175,111 square feet of in-line space demised into 22 units. The center was
built in 1978/2001 and was judged to be in fair to average condition with signs of deferred maintenance.
The center is 29.1 percent occupied by five tenants and has not signed a new tenant since 2020.
Local Retail Market Conditions: CoStar reports the Dover retail market had an overall vacancy rate of
6.1 percent in Q3 2023 and experiencing negative net absorption. The Blue Hen Corporate Center,
located across the street, is a former 437,846 square foot enclosed mall on 45.38 acres that was converted
into Class BIC office as Blue Hen Corporate Center in the mid-1990s. Many of its tenants moved four
miles west to the Dover Mall. Most of Dover's retail development is located off Route 13 (DuPont
Highway) to the west with three grocery stores (Safeway, Aldi, and Lidl) plus national retailers including
Lowes, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Michaels, Big Lots, Burlington Coat, Best Buy, Target, etc. It is also
where major retail demand generators are located such as Bally's Dover Downs Casino, Dover Motor
Speedway and Delaware State University. DelDOT's 2022 traffic counts for Bay Road are 25,628 VPD
and to the west along Route 13 the counts are much higher at 37,947 to 52,136 VPD.
Definition of Market Value: The commonly-used definition of market value found in the federal
regulations of the agencies that regulate fmancial institutions has been used in this assignment.
Conditions of the Appraisal: The appraisal does not employ any extraordinary assumptions or
hypothetical conditions.
Real Estate Taxes: The subject is assessed by City of Dover and Kent County and the tax rate is $100
per assessed value. The resulting annual tax liability is summarized in the table below.
Real Estate Assessment and Taxes
Total City County School
TaxID Land Improvements Assessment Rate Rate Rate Tax Rate Taxes
2-05-07700-01-1600-000 $477,900 $2,537,700 $3,015,600 $1.21 $0.30 $2.55 $4.06 $122,315
Notes: Assessment and taxation records were compiled fi'om the City of Dover and Kent County property records.
The local effective real estate tax rate load factor is concluded to be one percent (1%).
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Highest & Best Use: considers the legally pennissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and
maximally productive uses for the subject site both as vacant and as improved.
Legally, the SC-2 and C-4 zoning district permits a variety of uses with the most probable being
retail/commercial stores; hotels and motels; public libraries; banks; restaurants; hospitals and medical
centers; and residential uses such as apartments. Given the subject zoning, some form of mixed-use
development with multi-family and supporting retail uses would be permitted.
Physically based upon topography, access, and the surrounding uses, the subject as vacant would most
likely be developed with a mixed-use apartment/retail building(s). The site has access to all public
utilities, about 1,000' of Bay Road frontage, and good roadside visibility. The subject site, given its size
and configuration, is believed to capable of accommodating any of the potential uses allowed by zoning.
In our opinion market fundamentals point to limited demand for speculative development at the current
time due to a dislocation in the capital markets, elevated construction costs and current rent levels not
supporting new construction. A newly developed mixed-use use on the site would not have a value
commensurate with its costs, therefore development is not considered to be financially feasible. The most
probable financially feasible uses would be to hold for future mixed-use development.
Based upon our analysis of the current market conditions if the site was vacant there does not appear to be
any reasonable probable use of the site that would generate a higher land value than development for
some form of mixed-use apartment/retail use, when market conditions support construction.
In our opinion, some form of mixed-use project developed to the maximally permitted density per zoning
represents the maximally productive use of the property as vacant. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the
highest and best use of the subject site if vacant would be to hold for future mixed-use development.
The existing improvements are considered a legally permitted use. Physically, the existing improvements
were built/renovated in 1978/2001 and were in fair to average condition with signs of defen'ed
maintenance, Financially the property suffers from a vacancy rate below the market. The exiting
improvements are only 29.12% leased and as leases expire cash flow will decline. This along with
difficulty leasing, rising tenant fit-out costs and concession, and escalating maintenance and operating
costs makes a continuation of the current use not financially feasible.
The maximally productive use of the existing improvements is to continue to collect contract rents and
reimbursements until leases expire and thus support the redevelopment of the property with a more
productive use. The concluded highest and best use for the site as improved is for continued income
collection until the leases expire then the redevelopment of the site with a mixed-use property.
Approaches to Value: all three approaches to value were considered, namely the Cost; Sales
Comparison; and Income Capitalization. Since the subject was built in 1978/2001 and suffered from a
variety of accrued depreciation the Cost Approach was not developed due to the subjectivity associated
with estimating depreciation. The Sales Comparison Approach was developed, because there is adequate
data to develop this approach. The Income Capitalization Approach was also utilized due to the subject
being an income producing property and there is adequate data to develop a value estimate for this report.
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
This approach is based on the premise that a buyer would pay no more for a specific property than the
cost of obtaining a property with the same quality, utility, and perceived benefits of ownership. It is based
on the principles of supply and demand, balance, substitution, and externalities.
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The following steps describe the applied process of the Sales Comparison Approach.
• The market in which the subject property competes is investigated; comparable sales, contracts for sale
and current offerings are reviewed.
• The most pertinent data is further analyzed and the quality of the transaction is determined.
• The most meaningful unit of value for the subject property is determined.
• Each comparable sale is analyzed and where appropriate, adjusted to equate with the subject property.
• The value indication of each comparable sale is analyzed and the data reconciled for a [mal i11dication of
value via the Sales Comparison Approach.
Land Valuation
The subject's land value as though vacant has been developed via the Sales Comparison Approach. This
approach is based upon the premise that a buyer would pay no more for a specific property than the cost
of obtaining a property with the same quality, utility, and perceived benefits of ownership. The following
steps describe the applied process of the Sales Comparison Approach.
• The market in which the subject property competes is investigated; comparable sales, contracts for sale and
current offerings are reviewed.
• The most pertinent data is further analyzed and the quality of the transaction is determined.
• The most meaningful unit of value for the subject property is determined.
• Each comparable sale is analyzed and where appropriate, adjusted to equate with the subject property.
• The value indication of each comparable sale is analyzed and the data reconciled for a final indication of
value via the Sales Comparison Approach.
Land Sale Comparables
We have conducted research for land sales similar to the subject property ill terms of location, shape,
utilities, zoning, size, and utility. Our analysis presents the three land sales that were considered to best
represent CUlTent market value for the subject property land. These land sales are summarized below,
along with a location map, and are documented in greater detail in our sales summary sheets. All sales
have been researched through numerous sources and verified.
Price per
Comp Address City Date Price Acres Acre Shape Utilities Zoning
Subject 650 South Bay Road Dover Jul-23 17.70 Inegular All public SC-2 and C-4
1 4719 S. Dupont Dover Nov-23 $2,300,000 9.91 $232,089 Irregular All public BG
Hi hway
2 N/S Leispsic Rd Dover Aug-23 $3,554,000 15.00 $236,933 Rectangular All public SC2
3 640 S Bay Rd Dover Jun-21 $462,500 1.99 $232,189 Rectangular All public C4
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Land Sale Analysis Grid
Land Analysis Grid Compl Comp2 i Comp3
Address 650 South Bay Road I 4719 S. Dupont Highway NIS Leispsic Rd I, 640S Bay Rd
City Dover Dover Dover Dover
State DE DE DE
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Date 711/2023
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1111512023 8/3012023 I 6114/2021
Price I $2,300,000 $3,554,000 1 $462,500
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II $232,189
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Transaction Adjustments ,
Property Rights Fee Simple :Fee Simple 0.0% Fee Simple 0.0% IFee Simple 0.0%
Financing Cash to seller ICash to seller 0.0% Cash to seller 0.0% !conventional 0.0%
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Cond itions of Sale Normal IArm's length 0.0% Arms-length 0.0% IAnn's Length 0.0%
Adjus ted Acre Unit Price $232,089 $236,933 $232,189
Market Trends Through Jul-23 I 0.0% 0.0% I 0.0%
Adjusted Acre UnitPrice I $232,089 $236,933 $232,189
Location Average Superior Superior Similar
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% Adjustment i -15% -20% I 0%
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% Adjustment I -10% -5% I -25%
$ Adjustment -$23,209 -$11,847 -$58,047
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Adjus ted Acre Unit Price $174,067 $165,853 i $162,532
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Gross Adjus tments I 250% 30.0% I 30.0%
Land Value Ranges & Reconciled Value
Number of Com parables: 3 Unadjusted Adjusted %A
Low: $232,089 $162,532 -30%
High: $236,933 $174,067 -27%
Average: $233,737 $167,484 -28%
Median: $232,189 $165,853 -29%
Reconciled ValuelUnit Value: $165,000
Subject Size - Acres: 17.70
Indicated Market Value: $2,920,500
Reconciled Final Value: $2,925,000
Two Million Nine Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
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Land Valuation Conclusion
The adjusted values of the comparable properties range from $162,532 to $174,067 per acre, with an
average of $167,484 per acre and median value of $165,853 per acre. Based upon the size, location,
availability of public utilities and zoning of the subject property Sales 1 and 3 were given the most
consideration as they required the least adjustment on a net basis. As a result, we have focused the
approximate midpoint of the two sales in reconciling to a land unit rate value of $165,000 per acre, or
$2,925,000, rounded, effective July 1,2023.
Underlying Land Value
Indicated Value per acres: $165,000
Subject Size: 17.70 acres
Indicated Value: $2,920,500
Rounded: $2,925,000
Two Million Nine Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
Improved Sale Comparables
In addition to estimating the subject land value as if vacant via this approach we also researched three
relevant retail shopping center sales in Delaware that were suffering from high vacancy rates and planned
for demolition and redevelopment. These sales share a similar highest and best use with the subject
property.
Sale 1 is a retail center located in Seaford that sold in December 2022 for $20.1 0 per square foot of
existing building area. The buyer is demolishing the buildings for a $60 million, 243,000 square foot
redevelopment project which will include a mix of retail, institutional and recreational spaces. Pre-leased
tenants include Delaware Technical Community College, Bright Bloom Montessori School, The Mill, a
coworking office operator, and TidalHealth. They buyer of this property was supported by state and local
funding for the demolition and some repurposing of existing buildings.
Sale 2 is a former mall in Claymont off of the I-95 interchange with Naamans Road near the Pennsylvania
state line. It suffered from deferred maintenance and low occupancy and it was acquired in June 2021 for
demolition and redevelopment with a smaller 15,000 square retail center and a 525,000 square foot
distribution warehouse. This property benefits from its access offI-95, proximity to Pennsylvania and the
Philadelphia International Airport to the north.
Sale 3 is the sale of an older building in poor condition that formerly was occupied by Brandywine
Fonnan Mills. It was acquired for demolition and redevelopment with a climate controlled, self-storage
facility.
Most weight was given to Sales 1 and 2 given their larger size and scope of their planned redevelopment.
However, each was considered superior so their $/SFB unit rates would be adjusted downward in
comparison to the subject. Based upon the characteristics of the subject we have reconciled a unit rate of
$18 per SPB or $3,275,000, rounded via the Sales Comparison Approach.
Delaware Shopping Center Sales Summary
# Property Location Sale Date Sale Price Land Acres Zoning Building SF Year Built % Leased $/SFB
1 Nylon Capital Shopping Center Seaford, DE Dec-22 $5,400,000 14.16 C-2 268,686 1956/1994 15.0% $20.10
2 Tri-State Mall Claymont, DE Jun-21 $12,500,000 40.91 CR 511,445 197011996 3.0% $24.44
3 4601 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE Jan-20 $1,250,000 4.58 CR 40,000 1950 0.0% $31.25
Subject Dover, DE JuJ-23 $3,275,000 17.70 SC2 181,511 1978/2001 29.1% $18.00
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INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH
This approach to value is based on the present w0l1h of the future rights to income. This type of analysis
considers the propelty from an investor's point of view, the basic premise being that the amount and
quality of the income stream are the basis for value of the property.
Direct Capitalization Analysis
The steps involved in capitalizing the subject's net operating income are as follows:
• Develop the subject's Potential Gross Income (PGI) through analysis of the subject's actual historic
income and an analysis of competitive current market income rates.
• Estimate and deduct vacancy and collection losses to develop the Effective Gross Income (EGI).
• Develop and subtract operating expenses to derive the Net Operating Income (NOI).
• Estimate an appropriate capitalization rate (Ra).
• Divide the net operating income by the capitalization rate for an estimate of value through the income
capitalization approach.
Potential Gross Income (pGI)
The subject contains a total of 181,511 square feet of rentable area. The subject is currently 29.12%
occupied by five tenants. Leasing at the subject has been sluggish and arduous, as the last new lease
signed at the subject property was Dollar Tree in May 2020. We would anticipate a developer would
market the property to prospective tenants for about five to six months.
Market Rent Comparables
We have researched market lease comparables for retail space as summarized below. All the rents have
been researched through numerous sources. Before adjustments, the comparables indicate an adjusted
range of $11.41 to $16.00, with an average of $13.85 and a median of $14.00 per square foot.
Kent County Retail Lease Comps
Comp Start Term Size Base Rent
# Address City State Date (mos.) (SF) $/SF Lease Type Condition Year Built Escalations
I 74 E. Glenwood Ave Smyrna Delaware Sep-22 60 1,440 $13.00 NNN Good 1972 NA
2 625 S. DuPont Highway Dover Delaware JW1-21 36 1,752 $16.00 Modifiedgross Good 2003 2% annuaUy
3 872 Forrest Avenue Dover Delaware May-21 60 3,155 $IIAI NNN Average 1938 3% Year 6
4 170I E. Lebanon Road Dover Delaware Nov-20 60 4,000 $15.00 NNN Good 1994 2.5% annuaUy
Subject
650 South Bay Road Dover Delaware Jld-23 173,JI 1 NNN Fair/average 197812001
Minimum Nov-20 36 1,440 $lJAI 1938
Maximum Sep-22 60 4,000 $16.00 2003
Avcmge Jw-21 54 2,587 $13.85 1977
Median May-21 60 2,454 $14.00 1983
The researched leases were adjusted for time, location, size, and age/condition as shown below.
Kent County Retail Lease Comps Adjustments
Adjustments
Comp Base Rent
# oerSF
IExoenses
Adjusted after
ExDenses
Leasing
Concesions
Adjusted
Rent lime Location Size
Agel
Condition
Adjusted
S/SF
t $13.00 +$.00 $13.00 $000 $13.00 0% 0% -15% 0% $1105
2 $t6.00 +$3.50 $t9.50 $0.44 $19.06 +5% -10% -15% -15% $12.68
3 $1141 +$.00 $]141 $0.38 SII.03 +5% -5% -10% +5% S10.84
4 S15.00 +S.OO S15.00 SO.OO $15.00 +10% -5% -5% -15% $12.75
Minimum $10.84
l\'laximum $12.75
Average S1183
Median SI1.86
Based upon this analysis, we have reconciled a market rent of $12.00 per square foot, triple net. The
subject's weighted average in-line tenant rent at the subject is $8.30 per square foot.
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The subject's in-place rents are below our estimated market rent. The subject after being exposed to the
market for lease over 11 years only resulted in a lease to Dollar Tree in 2020. This shows the lack of
market demand of this property given its location, size, configuration, and condition. After accounting for
the likely need for tenant concessions, elevated tenant improvement costs, the cost to cure deferred
maintenance and continued operation of the property as a retail center seems not financially feasible.
Potential Gross Income Conclusion
Based upon current space, we reconciled to an annualized Year 1 potential income of$497,438.
Vacancy and Collection Loss
To be prudent we have projected a frictional vacancy and collection loss of 2.0% of POI.
Expense Reimbursements
Under tenns of triple net leases for four of the tenants, the landlord receives stipulated rent and the tenant
obligations to pay their pro rata share of the property's operating expenses including management. The
quoted reimbursements net of real estate taxes ranges from $0.81 to $1.00 per square foot and have been
included in our revenue calculation.
Effective Gross Income (EGI)
Deducting vacancy and collection loss from the POI results in a total EOI of $487,489. The table below
shows the revenue over the next 11 years as the leases expire.
Revenue 7/23 . 6/24 7/24 . 6/25 7/25 - 6/26 7/26 - 6/27 7127 - 6/28 7/28 - 6/29 7/29 - 6/30 7/30 - 6/31 7/31 - 6/32 7/32 - 6/33 7/32 - 6/34
Buffalo Wild Wings $60,992 $62,596 $64,242 $65,932 $67,666 $69,446 $71,272 $73,146 $75,070 $77,045 $79,071
Dollar Tree 119,872 119,872 119,872 109,882
Club Fitness 240,750 253,800 258,000 262,200 132,150
Meg's Electric Beach 42,280 43,120 43,972 44,847 30,287
People Ready 33,544 34,468 35,420 36,400 37,408
Total Revenue $497,438 $513,856 $521,506 $519,261 $267,511 $69,446 $71,272 $73,146 $75,070 $77,045 $79,071
Expenses
Included insurance, common area maintenance (CAM), utilities, management, and professional fees.
Historical expenses, net of real estate taxes, have ranged from $191,457 (2023) to $258,049 (2021). The
decline in operating expanse has been due primarily with reduced CAM.
Net Operating Income
Our estimated total operating expenses, net of real estate taxes, is $1.05 per square foot. After deducting
the operating expenses from the EOI, an annual Year 1 cash flow of $296,918 is projected for the subject.
Discount Rate
In arriving at a discount rate, we have considered yields on alternative investments as well as the location
of the subject property, its age, and its characteristics. To arrive at a discount rate, we developed the
weighted average cost of capital, reviewed real estate investor surveys and researched rates on alternative
investments. The weighted average cost of capital below is a yield rate of 9.00 percent, rounded.
WciJ!_htcdA\Tage Cost OfCllJItal Ollculation
Cari-taliZ:llion R:lte V:ll'iables
Mortgage Lnlerest Rate 6.50010
wan Tenn(Ye,,,) 10
Loan To Value Ratio 30.%
Debt Coverage Ratio 1.5
Equity Dividend Rate 7.00%)
Band of IJl\cshnent Analysis
Mortgage Constant "loan Ratio Contributions
0.136257573 30.% 4.09%
Equity Dividend Rate Equity Ratio
7.00010 70.% 4.90%
Band of Im~stmcllt Caritaiiz:1tioll Rate 8.99%
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Real Estate Investor Surveys Data
Below are the financial rates of return requirements for National Strip Shopping Center Market
investments per the PWC real estate investor survey.
National Strip ShoppingCenter Market
ThirdQu:lrter 2023
Current QU:1rter L'l.':lOIl:1rter ~ 3 Yean Ano
Discount Rate (lRR)
Range 6.50010 • 11.00% 6.50% - 12.00% 6.50% - 11.00% 5.jOOIo - 11.00%
Average 8.60010 8.83% 8.45% 7.8m.~
Change (Basis Points) ·23 +15 +80
I\'larkct Rent Change
Range 0.00% - 3.00"/' 0.00% - 8.00% 0.00% - 3.00010 -5.00%, - 3.00t'1n
Average 1.20% 2.25% 1.20% 0.43%
Olange (Bnsis Points) -105 +0 +77
Expense Change
R.111,gC 0.00% - 3.00010 0.00% - 3.00% 0.00% - 3.0W~ 0.00% - 5,00%
Average 2.50% 2.33% 145% 2.29%
Change (Basis Points) +17 +5 +21
Marketing lime (mos.)
R..1ngc 1- 18 1-18 1-18 2 - 18
Average 7.1 6.4 7.1 8.6
Chaoge (V, /I., =)
SfJuree: PlI'C II1Vt!3fOr Survey
In our opinion, since three of the subject's tenants are local and two units are leased to national credit
tenants (Buffalo Wild Wings & Dollar Tree), so a yield rate above the average of the survey is logicaL
We have reconciled to a 9.0 percent discount rate is most relevant for calculating the present value of the
subject's projected cash flow.
Alternative Investment Yield Rates
Alternative investments indicate a basic safe rate for treasuries and corporate bond securities range from
3_86to 5.71 percent with a median of about 4.S percent, excluding the S-year treasury. The median rate is
then adjusted upward by a lSObps premium for risk, 100bps for management burden and 100bps for
illiquidity which results in a built-up yield rate of 8.0 percent.
Yields on Alternative Investments - Jnly 2023
Instrument Jul-23 Yield
5-Year Treasury 403%
10-Year Treasury 3.86%
Moody's Aaa Corp. Bonds 4.63%
Moody's Baa Corp. Bonds 5.71%
S&P 500 Earnings Yield 4.30%
NACREIF NFl Index -1.40%
Discount Rate Conclusion
In arriving at a discount rate, we considered yields available in the market as of July 2023, the property's
location, physical characteristics, and in-place tenant credit and remaining lease term. We have
concluded a discount rate of 8.S percent.
Property taxes are based on the assessment of a property, but for tax assessment purposes the taxes are not
known. Therefore, you need to "load" the cap rate for the real estate burden. The local Dover effective
tax rate was estimated at one percent. Next, we "load" our estimated 8.S percent discount by the effective
tax rate of one percent to arrive at our tax loaded discount rate of 9.S percent.
The net present value of the in-place leases discounted at 9.S percent was $1,080,988 as summarized
below.
Net preseot value oflbe in-place rents
Period 4 5 6 10 11 12
Year 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
Potential gross income $497,438 $513,856 $521,506 $519,261 $267,511 $69,446 $71,272 $73,146 $75.070 $77,045 $79,071 $81,150
Less 2% vacancy & credit loss -$9.949 -$10.277 -$10.430 -$10,385 -$5.350 -$1,389 -$1.425 -$1,463 -$1,501 -$1.541 -$1,581 -$1.623
Effective gross income $487,489 $503,579 $511,075 $508,876 $262,160 $68.057 $69,847 $71.684 $73.569 $75.504 $77,489 $79.527
Expenses net of RE Taxes 190.571 196.288 202.177 208.242 214.489 220.924 $8174 $8.419 $8.672 $8.932 $9.200 $9.476
Nel cash flow $296.918 $307.290 $308.899 $300.634 $47,671 -$152.867 $61.672 $63.264 $64,897 $66,571 $68.289 $70,051
NPV (GJ95% $1.080.988
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To this net present value of the remaining contractural income stream, we must add the estimated value of
the underlying land of $2,925,000, less the building demolition costs estimated at $5.00/SF or $907,555
for the redevelopment of the property as summarized below. The net result is a market value of
$3,098,433 rounded to $3,100,000.
Income Capitalization Approach Value Summary
Component Estimated Value
Vacant Land Value $2,925,000
Plus NPV Cashflow $1,080,988
Less Bldg Demolition -$907,555
Market Value Conclusion $3,098,433
Rounded $3,100,000
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FINAL RECONCILIATION
The process of reconciliation involves the analysis of each approach to value. The quality of data
applied, the significance of each approach (as it relates to market behavior), and defensibility of each
approach are considered and weighed. Finally, each is considered separately and comparatively with
each other.
Value Indications
Market Value "As Is"
Effective Date of Value: July 1,2023
Sales Comparison Approach: $3,275,000
Income Capitalization Approach: $3,100,000
Value Conclusion
Since the subject is only 29.12% leased to five tenants, thus we have placed most reliance upon the
value estimate developed via the Income Capitalization Approach. This value was supported by our
Sales Comparison Approach developed value estimate. Based on the data and analyses developed in
this appraisal, we have reconciled to the following value conclusion(s) as of July 1,2023, subject to the
Standard Assumptions and Limiting Conditions of this appraisal.
Reconciled Value
Retrospective Market Value
Effective Date of Value July 1,2023
Real Property Interest Valued Leased Fee
Value Conclusion $3,150,000
Our market value estimate above only considers the value of the tangible real estate and does not to
consider or include any value(s) associated with any personal property, FF&E, or business
value/goodwill, if any.
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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief:
The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
We have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and
I have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved ..
Our compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined value or direction in
value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value estimate, the attainment of a
stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event.
The appraisal assignment was not based on a requested minimum valuation, a specific
valuation, or the approval of a loan.
The analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and
limiting conditions, and represents my personal, unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and
conclusions.
Our analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in
conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice ("USPAP") as
promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation. In addition, the
report is in conformity with the requirements of the Supplemental Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice and Code of Professional Ethics of the Appraisal Institute.
I have read, understood, and satisfied the Competency Provision of the USPAP.
Jay L. White, MAl, CRE® made an inspection of the property that is the subject of this
valuation. If applicable, any areas or inaccessible portions of the property or improvements
not inspected are assumed to be as reported or similar to comparable portions which were
inspected.
The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review
by its duly authorized representatives.
The appraiser has performed no other services regarding the subject within the three years
prior to our acceptance of this assigmnent.
No other person(s) provided significant professional real property appraisal assistance to the
signatory of this report.
As of the date of this report, Jay L. White, MAl, CRE® has completed the requirements of the
continuing education program of the Appraisal Institute.
rJojJL
Jay L. White, MAl, CRE®
Delaware Ce11ifiedGeneral Real Propel1y Appraiser
Delaware-XI-0000515, Expiration: October 31,2025
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Standard Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
The standard assumptions and limiting conditions pertaining to the value estimate conclusion(s) stated in
this report are summarized below.
1. To the best of Apex Realty Advisory' s knowledge and belief, the statements of fact
contained in the appraisal report, upon which the analysis, opinions, and conclusion(s)
expressed are based, are true and correct. Information, estimates, and opinions furnished to
us and contained in the report or utilized in the formation of the value conclusion(s) were
obtained from sources considered reliable and are believed to be true and correct. However,
no representation, liability, or warranty for the accuracy of such items is assumed by or
imposed on Apex Realty Advisory, and are subject to corrections, errors, omissions, and
withdrawal without notice.
2. The legal description of the appraised property, if exhibited in the report, is assumed correct.
The valuation may not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal or study. The value
conclusion(s) stated in this appraisal is based on the program of utilization described in the
report, and may not be separated into parts. The appraisal was prepared solely for the client
named and for the purpose, function, and party so identified in the report. The appraisal
report may not be reproduced, in whole or in palt, and the findings of the report may not be
relied upon or used in any manner by a third party for any purpose, without the express
written consent of Apex Realty Advisory. Any findings, estimates, assumptions,
conclusions, and the like contained in the appraisal report shall be the professional opinion
of Apex Realty Advisory and the individual appraiser(s) who signed the report. Apex Realty
Advisory shall retain ownership of all reports and all original documentation, field notes,
memoranda, data, and the like made or assembled in or about the preparation of the report.
3. No change of any item in any portion of the appraisal report shall be made by anyone other
than Apex Realty Advisory; furthermore, Apex Realty Advisory shall have no responsibility
for any such unauthorized change.
4. The property has been appraised as though free and clear of mortgages, liens, leases, and
encumbrances, except as may be described in the appraisal.
5. Employees of Apex Realty Advisory are not required to give testimony or be in attendance
at any court or administrative proceeding with reference to the propelty appraised unless
additional compensation is agreed to and prior arrangements have been made.
6. The work papers for this engagement are being retained in Apex Realty Advisory'S files and
are available for your reference. Apex Realty Advisory will be available to support the
valuation conclusion(s) found in this report should this be required. Those services would
be performed for an additional fee.
7. Unless specifically stated, the value conclusion(s) contained in the appraisal applies to the
real estate only, and does not include personal property, machinery and equipment, trade
fixtures, business value, goodwill, or other non-realty items. Income tax considerations have
not been included or valued unless so specified in the appraisal. We make no representations
as to the value changes which may be attributed to such considerations.
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8. Neither all nor any part of the contents of the report (especially any value conclusion(s), the
identity of the appraiser( s) or the firm with which they are affiliated, or any reference to the
professional organizations or designations shall be disseminated or referred to the public
through advertising, public relations, news or sales media, or any other public means of com-
munication including the internet or referenced in any publication, including any private or
public offerings including, but not limited to, those filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission or other governmental agency, without the prior written consent and approval
of and review by Apex Realty Advisory.
9. In completing the appraisal, it is understood and agreed the report is not intended to be, nor
will be used in connection with a real estate syndication. The report and any liability or
obligation on the part of Apex Realty Advisory or the appraiser(s) who signed the report is
invalid if used in connection with syndication.
10. A real estate syndication means a general or limited partnership, joint venture,
unincorporated association, or similar organization formed for the purpose of, and engaged
in, investment or gain from an interest in real property, including, but not limited to, the sale,
exchange, trade, or development of such real property, on behalf of others, or which is
required to be registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any
state regulatory agency which regulates investment made as a public or private offering.
11. Good and marketable title to the interest being appraised is assumed. Apex Realty Advisory'
employees are not qualified to render an opinion of title, and no responsibility is assumed or
accepted for matters of a legal nature affecting the property being appraised. No formal
investigation of legal title was made, and we render no opinion as to ownership of the
property or condition of its title.
12. Unless otherwise noted in the appraisal, it is assumed there are no encroachments, zoning,
building, fire or safety code violations, or restrictions of any type affecting the subject
property. It is assumed the property is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state,
local and private codes, laws, consents, licenses, and regulations, and all licenses, permits,
certificates, approvals, franchises, etc. have been secured and can be freely renewed and/or
transferred to a purchaser.
13. It is assumed the use of the land and any improvements are within the boundaries or property
lines of the propeliy described, and there are no encroachments, easements, trespass, etc.,
unless noted within the report. Employees of Apex Realty Advisory have not made a survey
of the propeliy, and no responsibility is assumed in connection with any matter that may be
disclosed by a propeliy survey. If a subsequent survey should reflect a differing land area
and/or frontages, Apex Realty Advisory reserves the right to review the final value estimate
found in this report.
14. All maps, plats, building diagrams, site plans, floor plans, photographs, etc. incorporated
into the appraisal are for illustrative purposes only, to assist the reader in visualizing the
property, but are not guaranteed to be exact. Dimensions and descriptions are based on
public records and/or information furnished by others and is not meant to be used as a
reference in legal matters of survey.
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15. Ownership and management are assumed to be competent, and the subject property is
assumed to be in responsible hands. The quality of property management can have a direct
effect on a property's economic viability and value. The prospective financial analyses
contained in the appraisal assume both responsible ownership and competent management
unless noted otherwise. Any variance from this assumption could have a significant impact
on the final value estimate(s).
16. Apex Realty Advisory assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the
property's soil, subsoil, or structure(s) which would render them more or less valuable. No
responsibility is assumed for such conditions, or for engineering which might be required
to discover such factors. Detailed soil studies were not made available to Apex Realty
Advisory, so statements regarding soil qualities, if made in the report, are not conclusive
but have been considered consistent with information available to us and provided by
others. In addition, unless stated otherwise in the appraisal, the land and soil of the area
under appraisement appears firm and solid, but the appraisal does not warrant this
condition.
17. The appraisal report covering the subject property is limited to surface rights only, and does
not include any inherent subsurface or mineral rights, unless so noted in this report.
18. The appraisal is made for valuation purposes only. It is not intended nor to be construed as
an engineering report. Employees of Apex Realty Advisory are not qualified as structural
or environmental engineers; therefore, Apex Realty Advisory' employees are not qualified
to judge the structural or environmental integrity of the improvements, if any.
Consequently, no warranty, representations, or liability are assumed for the structural
soundness, quality, adequacy, or capacities of said improvements and utility services,
including the construction materials, particularly the roof, foundations, and equipment,
including the HVAC systems. Should there be any question concerning same, it is strongly
recommended an engineering, construction, and/or environmental inspection be obtained.
The value estimate(s) stated in this appraisal, unless noted otherwise, is predicated on the
assumption all improvements, equipment, and building services, if any, are structurally
sound and suffer no concealed or latent defects or inadequacies other than those noted in
the appraisal.
19. The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") became effective January 26, 1992. For tbis
report no specific compliance survey and analysis of this property to determine whether or
not it is in confOlmity with the various detailed requirements of the ADA was completed. It
is possible a compliance survey of the property, together with a detailed analysis of the
requirements of the ADA, could reveal the property is not in compliance with one or more
of the requirements of the Act. If so, this fact could have a negative effect upon the value of
the property. Since Apex Realty Advisory has no direct evidence relating to this issue,
possible non-compliance with the requirements of ADA in estimating the value of the
property was considered.
20. Any proposed construction or rehabilitation referred to in the appraisal report is assumed to
be completed within a reasonable time and in a workmanlike manner according to or
exceeding currently accepted standards of design and methods of construction.
21. Any areas or inaccessible portions of the property or improvements not inspected are
assumed to be as reported or similar to the areas which were inspected.
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22. No obvious evidence of insect infestation or damage, dry or wet rot or mold was found,
unless specifically stated in the report. Since a thorough inspection by a competent inspector
was not performed, unless otherwise noted, for the subject improvements, the subject
property is assumed to be free of existing insect infestation, wet rot, dry rot, mold, and any
structural damage which may have been caused by pre-existing infestation or rot or mold
which was subsequently treated.
23. In the appraisal assignment, the existence of potentially hazardous materials used in the con-
struction' maintenance, or servicing of the improvements, such as the presence of urea-
formaldehyde foam insulation, asbestos, lead paint, toxic waste, underground tanks, radon,
and/or any other prohibited material or chemical, which mayor may not be present on, in, or
nearby the subject property, was, unless specifically indicated in the report, not observed by
employees of Apex Realty Advisory, nor does Apex Realty Advisory have any knowledge of
the existence of such materials on or in the property as employees of Apex Realty Advisory
are not qualified to detect such substances. The existence of these potentially hazardous
materials may have a significant effect on the value of the property. The client is urged to
retain an expert in this field, if desired. The value conclusion(s) assumes the property is
clean and free of any of these adverse conditions unless noted in this report or Apex Realty
Advisory have been notified to the contrary in writing.
24. Unless otherwise stated, no effort has been made to determine the possible effect, if any, on
the subject property of energy shortage, or future federal, state, or ecological matters, or
interpretations thereof.
25. Apex Realty Advisory takes no responsibility for any events, conditions, or circumstances
affecting the subject property or its value that occur subsequent to either the effective date of
value cited in the appraisal or the date(s) of the field inspection, whichever occurs first.
26. The estimate(s) of value stated in this appraisal applies only to the effective date of value
stated in the report. Value is affected by many related and unrelated economic conditions
within a local, regional, national, and/or worldwide context, which might necessarily affect
the prospective value of the subject property. Apex Realty Advisory assumes no liability for
any unforeseen precipitous change in the economy, the subject property or, if applicable, the
project, or the inability to find a buyer.
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EXTRAORDINARY ASSUMPTIONS AND HYPOTHETICAL CONDITIONS
When a value opinion is subject to an extraordinary assumption or hypothetical condition the appraiser
must state that condition so that its effect on the value opinion or conclusion is clear.
An extraordinary assumption is an assumption that is directly related to a specific assignment, which, if
found to be false, could alter the appraiser's opinions or conclusions. Extraordinary assumptions presume
as fact otherwise uncertain information about physical, legal, or economic characteristics of the subject
property; or about conditions external to the property such as market conditions or trends; or about the
integrity of data used in an analysis. An extraordinary assumption may be used in an assignment only if:
• It is required to properly develop credible opinions and conclusions;
• The appraiser has a reasonable basis for the extraordinary assumption;
• Use of the extraordinary assumption results in a credible analysis; and
• The appraiser complies with the disclosure requirements set forth in USPAP for extraordinary assumptions.
A hypothetical condition assumes that which is contrary to what exists but is supposed for the purpose of
analysis. Hypothetical conditions assume conditions contrary to known facts about physical, legal, or
economic characteristics of the subject property; or about conditions external to the property, such as
market conditions or trends; or about the integrity of data used in an analysis. A hypothetical condition
may be used in an assignment only if:
• Use of the hypothetical condition is clearly required for legal purposes, for purposes of reasonable analysis,
or for purposes of comparison;
• Use of the hypothetical condition results in a credible analysis; and
• The appraiser complies with the disclosure requirements set forth in USPAP for hypothetical conditions.
We have employed the following extraordinary assumptions in completing this appraisal.
1) U.S. economic growth is moderating due to the Federal Reserve increasing the rates to fight rising inflation.
The is a good amount of market unceliainty related to supply/demand imbalances which could lead to
capital markets stresses and a depression in commercial real estate prices. The opinions expressed in this
report are based on estimates and forecasts that are subject to market uncertainty. Events may occur that
could cause the future market demand to differ materially from our estimates, such as changes in the
economy, interest rates, market fundamentals, return and yield expectations, as well as the decision
calculus of investors, lenders, and consumers. The opinions and analyses herein have used the most recent
comparable data available in deriving the findings for the subject accounting for market conditions and
perceptions at this time.
There are no hypothetical conditions employed in this appraisal.
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Zoning Summaries
C-4 (Hi2bway CommercIal Zone) permit-ting retail stores: business, professionaL and government
ottlces; restaurants: personal service establishments: service establishments; hotels and motels: rlace_
of public assemhly~ bus terminals: wholesale_ storage, warehousing. and distribution establishments:
indoor or outdoor recreation and amu_ ement estabJishmenls: hospitals and medical centers~ drive-
throughs; motor vehicle, boat or taml equipment service stations subject to conditions; manutacturing
\vith less than 25 emflloyees~ and mini-storage tacilities_ PemliHed conditionally: apartments and
ll1ulti-fumily dwell ings: crematories subject to conditions_
SC-2 (Communi~' Shopping CentC'r ZonC') retail commercial comrlexes of three (3) or more
establishments and of 15 or more acres pemlit1ing retail stores; J1ersonal service establisilmenl.-: service
establishmems: business_ pmfessionaL and govt'rJ1lllel11 oftlces~ public )ibrarjes~ banks; Lhealt'rs:
restaurants: laundlY oUllets and cleaning establishments with conditions; manufacturing with less than
4 employees subject to conditions; hotels and clubs: light motor vehicle service ncce.~sory to a
pellTlittt'd use; one family residences including attached and semi-detached dwellings: apmitllt'nts and
multi-fumily d\vellings_ Permitted conditionally: Planned Senior Ilollsing Developments.
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Lease Abstr'acts
L.'Ultilord Dover Bay Court Pla.z::t.llC DoverSay Court Plaza, LLe Dover Bay Court Plaza, u.c Dover Bay Court Plaza., lLC Dover Bay Court Plaza, lie
Tenant PW Property Management, LLC t/a Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. o ~m, ll.C I/a Club Fitness Meg's Electric Beach Peoplt: Ready
Buffalo Wild Wings
Suite Pad IA #19C #18 #11 #15
Leased square feet 6,400 10,150 30,000 3,500 2,800
Start date 12116/2005 5/28/2020 12113/2002 8/27/2012 211011998
Term (mos.) 343 rros. 85 rros. 301 roos. 187 mos. 365 roos.
End uate 6/3012034 5/30/2027 1213112027 2128/2028 613012028
Pl'opol'rionatc Share 8.00% 5.59% 16.73% 1.928% 1.543%
Rcnc\\:tI op6ons 1,12-year 3, S-year I, S-year None 1,3-year
Expenses
Tenant's responsibility NNN Pro-rata share NNN NNN Gross lease NNN
Jul 2023 Annualized Rent SIS Ii' S9.53 $11.00 $6.70 S12.00 SII.Q2
Fsca1ations 2.63o/olyear $O.50/SF each renewal option 2.0%/year 2.0'%/year 3.0%/year
CAM net orRETaxes SISF SI.OO $0.81 $0.96 None $0.96
Notes: This ground lease started in 2005 The starting lease tenn is 7 Tenant is in their second lease Tenant is in their second Tenant has one additional
and c;\l)irated in 2021 ho·wever it years ,vith 3, 5~yen.rrenev.'3l extension. They were given t\\"o lease extension. They were renewal option that if
was renewed for 12years in 2021. options. rronths free base rent and a 8/22 given one rronth free base extercised the lease would
The pad area defined in the lease is credit of$II,S07 for sewer noin & rent and replacement of one expire in Jun~2031.
1.0042 acres. roof repairs. Tenant has onc 10 ton gas/electric rooftop
renewal option ifexcTcised the HVACunit
lease \\IOuld expire in Dec-2032
Vacant Unit Summary
Unit # Size SF Comments
1 16,000 Former Save Alot grocery
2 7,800
3 6,000
4 2,000
5 1,800
6 3,150
7 2,100
8 3,000
9-10 15,000
12 4,000 Former Korean Martial Arts Institute
13 2,000
14 1,950
16 2,000 Former Auto Equity Loans
17 2,000
19A 26,000
Former Value City
19B 33,850
Subtotal 128,650
Pad 2 acres
Bay Court Pla7a Historical Occupancy
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
# Tenants 8 6 5 5 5
% Leased 40.14% 30.22% 29.12% 29.12% 29.12%
# Units vacant 14 16 17 17 17
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Local Retail Market Fundamentals
Our research using CoStar indicates the Dover retail having a total of 2.4 million square feet of retail
space in strip, neighborhood, community, power center and a regional mall. According to CoStar, there
are 30 larger retail buildings in Kent County totaling 969,988 square feet of space as of Q3 2023. The
market is experiencing a 6.1 percent vacancy rate, which is an increase from the 5.5 percent vacancy seen
in Q3 2022. The net absorption is negative 14,015 square feet as compared to the negative 8,253 seen the
year prior. Current rates on a square foot, triple net basis is $17.14 - and increase of $1.24 per square foot
over the last year.
Historical Retail Statistics Vacancy & Rents
Kent County Sub·Market $20
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Net Total $11
Total Absorption Average
Period # Bldgs Total RBA Vacant % (SF) Rate 20.0% $15
202304 30 969,988 7.6% (14,015) 517.14Innn $14
202303 30 969.988 6.1% 4,823 516.751nnn
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2023 Q2 30 969,988 6.6% 6,277 $16.63/nnn
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2022 Q2 29 961,938 5.6% (2,198) $15.64/nnn sa
2022 01 29 961,938 5.4% 7,875 515.44/nnn 5.0% $4
2021 04 29 961,938 6.2% (2,963) $15.39/nnn
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202103 29 961,938 5.9% $15.39/nnn
2021 Q2 29 961,938 5.9% (696) $15.15/nnn 00%
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The outlook for the nearby Dover Mall is uncertain given it has a 21 percent vacancy rate and a Macy's
who recently announcing they will close 30 percent of their stores. Macy's has announced they will be
closing a total of 150 underperforming stores with 50 by the end of 2024 and the other 100 over the next
few years. Filling the vacancy space will be impoliant as it has a CMBS loan that matures in 2026.
Real estate is local and brokers report that retail investors flush with cash are actively and aggressively
pursuing a variety of retail asset investments. Especially those assets that are well located, with credit
tenants that are recession and e-commerce resistant, and have a good remaining lease term tend to gamer
the most interest. Investors insist grocery-anchored retail centers are recession-resistant as people must
eat even during economic downturns, however they are also pandemic-resistant. In addition, leading
grocers and necessity-based retailers provide greater stability and resiliency than other types of retail.
Conclusion
The retail real estate market is continuing its path to recovery, having made a comeback that started in the
second quarter of 2021, with well-located/occupied shopping centers powering much the growth.
Combined with the plateauing of e-commerce retail sales in 2021 suggest a renewed balance between on-
line and traditional brick & mortar sales.
The local retail market trend was negative 2,576 square feet of net absorption in 2022 rebounding upward
slightly to a positive absorption of 9,664 square feet through three quarters of 2023. The local retail
vacancy rate has ranged from 5.4 percent in Q1 2022 to 7.3 percent in Q1 2023. The local housing
market and household income levels bodes well to suppOli the retail market fundamentals going forward.
Plus, with no new plmmed shopping center development on-going, the outlook for the local retail market
seems steady baring any large retailer consolidations, closures or bankruptcies.
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SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS - EXTERIOR PARKING LOT
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SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS -SHOPPING CENTER EXTERIOR
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Land Sale Summaries
Transaction
Address 4719 S. Dupont Highway Date 11115/23
City Dover Price $2,300,000
State DE Price per Acre $232,089
TaxID 7-00-10300-02-0304-000 Financing Cash to seller
Grantor Kays Enterprises LLC Property Rights Fee Simple
Grantee ADBMD Delaware Group Conditions of Sale Ann's length
Transaction Type Closed Sale Days 00 Market NIA
Proposed Use Auto dealership Verification Selling broker Charlie Rodriguez
with R&RRealty & public records
Site
Acres 9.91 Topography Level
Land SF 431,680 Zoning BG
Road Frontage 558' FIoodZone X
Shape lITegular Encumbrance or Easement None adverse
Utilities All public Envi ronmental Is sues None noted
Comments
This is the sale of a 9.9 acre commercial parcel in Dover along Rt. 13 (S. Dupont Highway) next to Johnny Jonos ik Furniture. The
parcel is partially cleared and wood with 558' off:i-ontage along Rt. 13. It previously sold in June 2021 for $1.,075,000 to a self
storage developer. The parcel does have a deed restriction that prohibits any business involved in the sale or leasing of home
fumishings plus it is partially impacted by WRPA area. The buyer was an Preston Automotive Group out of Easton, MD.
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Land Comparable 2
DOVER APART MENTS AI
LEIPSIC ROAD
Trans action
Address NIS Leispsic Rd Date 8/30/23
City Dover Price $3,554,000
State DE Price per Acre $236,933
TaxID 2050680501 1501000 Financing Cash to seller
Grantor Rojan DD 15, LLC Property Rights Fee Simple
Grantee Metropolitan 8 LLC Conditions of Sale AllllS-length
Transaction Type Closed Sale Days on Market N/A
Proposed Use Apmiment complex Verification Buyer's rep Brown VIncent and
Site
Acres 15.00 Topography Level
Land SF 653,400 Zoning SC2
Road Frontage Leipsic Road Flood Zone None
Shape Rectangular Encumbrance or Eas ement None adverse
Utilities All public Environmental Issues None noted
Comments
This is the sale of 15 acres located near the Dover Motor Speedway on the east side ofLeips ic Road. It was purchased contingent
upon the buyer obtaining subdivis ion approval for a 216-unit apaliment complex. with a 4,900 squm·e foot clubhouse, pool, sport
court, playground, car wash station, fenced dog park and 11 garage buildings. The buyer is Metropolitan Management Group out
of Wyomissing, PA. The IS acre site was part of an 0liginal25-acre pm·cel that was subdivided into a southem lO-acre pm·cel and
a north em IS-acre parcel in February 2020. The 15 acre site was approved for six (6), 3-story, garden style apartment buildings
each containing thil1y-six(36) units for a total of216 apaJiment units and 55 garage spaces. The adjacent 10 acre pm·cel at 747
North DuPont Highway is planned for a four building phased retail shopping center center totaling 62,260 square feet.
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Land Comparable 3
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Address 640 SBay Rd Date 6114/21
City Dover Price $462,500
State DE Price per Acre $232,189
TaxID ED 05 077.00-01-16.01 Financing Conventional
Grantor Bay Court Dover LLC Property Rights Fee Simple
Grantee Rt. 13 Owner LLC Conditions of Sale Ann's Length
Transaction Type Closed Sale Days on Market
Proposed Use Retail development Verification Appraiser & public records
Site
Acres 1.99 Topography Level
Land SF 86,767 Zoning C4
Road Frontage 250' Flood Zone X- none
Shape Rectangular Encumbrance or Easement None adverse
Utilities All public Envi ronmental Is sues None repOlted
Comments
This is the sale of Parcel 1 in Bay COUlt Plaza containing 1.9919 acres zoned C-4, Commercial. This rectangular shaped parcel
fronting Bay Road. The pad is located in the Bay Court Plaza development about 0.75 miles miles west of Route 1 and about a
qualter mile fi'om the Route 131113 intersection. Bay Road has an average traffic count of65,000 vehicles per day. All public
utilities are in place - water, sewer, electlic, phone/cable, natural gas.
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JAY L. WHITE, MAl, CRE® - QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Apex Realty Advisory, LLC President 2009 - Current
Duff & Phelps, LLC - Valuation Advisory Services Managing Director 2008 - 2009
Ernst & Young, LLC - Transaction Real Estate Executive Director 1995 - 2008
Mellon Bank, N.A. Senior Appraiser 1990 - 1995
Mattey Company Appraiser 1988 - 1990
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Delaware B.S. Business Administration
Appraisal Institute 3,000+ hours of education over the past 20 years. He also
is an approved instructor for the Appraisal Institute.
Commercial Investment RE Institute (CCIM) Financial Analysis of Commercial Investment Real
Estate (CI 101) and Investment Analysis for Commercial
Investment Real Estate (CI 104).
MEMBERSHIPS
Appraisal Institute - MAl designation #11228; Delaware Chapter Treasurer 2014-15 and President 2016-17
Counselors of Real Estate - CRE® #12490 received in 2007; Chair of the Delaware Valley Chapter 2010
Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CCIM), Candidate Member #6627784
Commercial Industrial Realty Council (CIRC), Member 201O-date; 2017 to date board of directors
Urban Land Institute CULl) - Member #233657 Philadelphia district counsel and Delaware satellite co-chair
International Counsel Shopping Centers (ICSC) - Member #1157636
National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF)
LICENSES
Pennsylvania Certified General Appraiser (GA -00539-L, Expiration 06/30/2025)
Delaware Certified General Appraiser (X1-0000515, Expiration 10/3112025)
Maryland Certified General Appraiser (10110, Expiration 03/20/2025)
VALUA TION EXPERIENCE
COMMERCIAL APPRAISALS: for financial reporting, lending/underwriting, mark-to-market fair value, tax
appeals, estate settlement, and litigation proceedings. A sample of properties evaluated include shopping
centers/malls, suburban and urban high-rise office buildings, parking garages, casinos, gas stations, hotels/motels,
health care facilities, self-storage facilities, warehouse/industriallflex buildings, apartments, heavy mamifacturing,
R&D lab/i' restaurants, horse farms, residential subdivisions and vacant land.
ADVISORY/CONSULTING: Workout and re-development consultation for lenders, law firms, private investors,
private equity, and investment companies with appraisal reviews, market studies, highest and best use analyses,
sale vs. lease analyses, and risk management studies.
TAX APPEAL APPRAISAL & TESTIMONY: Qualified as an expert witness for tax appeal appraisal
testimony in Connecticut, Kentucky, and Michigan. Also qualified as an expert in Bankruptcy Court.
CLIENTS SERVED: include private equity funds such as The Carlyle Group and Blackrock; pension funds such
as CalPERS and TlAA-CREF; corporations such as DuPont and Dow; laJlIfirms such as Ballard Sphar and Duane
Morris; real estate developers/investors such as JBG Cos. and LCOR, REITs such as Liberty Property Trust and
Brandywine Realty Trust, and financial companies and banks such as Citizens Bank and M& T Bank.
GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED: Primarily in the Mid-Atlantic, Tristate region of Pennsylvania, Delaware
and Maryland, plus the Washington D.C. to Baltimore corridor and eastern and western Maryland.
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NOT TRANSFERABLE
STATE OF DELAWARE
DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
CANNON BUILDING
861 SILVER LAKE BLVD., SUITE 203
DOVER, DELAWARE 19904-2467
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
PROFESSION: Real Estate Appraisers
Certified General Real
LICENSE TYPE:
Property Appraise
LICENSE NUMBER: XI-0000515
LICENSE STATUS: Active
ISSUE DATE: 04122/2009
EXPIRATION DATE: 10/31/2025
ISSUED TO; c%~-t/)fjJAY L WffiTE
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CONDUCT OR ENGAGE IN THE PROFESSION INDICATED ABOVE.
THIS ODCUMENT IS DULY ISSUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OELAWARE
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