Suntree Construction And Mgmt Soq 5.5.09

Suntree Construction & Management, LLCPost Office Box 194715024 107th Way SW (Express Mail Only)Vashon Island, Washington 98070Phone 206/567-4296 Fax 206/567-4998 Mobile 206/200-5663Email: [email protected]

Suntree Construction & Management, LLC

SCM is a construction consulting firm providingpersonalized construction services and managementsupport for discriminating clients. Founded in 1995, theentirety of the firm’s work has consisted of negotiatedcontracts providing management expertise to owners.SCM has provided successful management of projectsnationally, internationally, as well as numerous projects inthe Pacific Northwest.

SCM currently has the availability to provide licensedconstruction services in Washington, Nevada, California,and Arizona. Highly computer aided and mobile, SCM’sgoal is to remain a small, closely knit firm, providing excellentquality service for select clients at a competitive fee.

F. Mitch Treese, Principal of SCM, has been directly involvedin providing supervision and management for multipleprojects in numerous states, as well as Western Europe.Recent renovation projects have included the TiburonLodge in Tiburon, California; the Casa Munras Hotel inMonterey, California; and the Larkspur Hotel Union Squareand ABRI Hotel in San Francisco, California. Additionally,SCM has managed multiple story offices; retail centers;mixed-use ceneters and numerous moderate to largemultifamily apartment centers in the Pacific Northwest.

Prior to establishing SCM, Mr. Treese was the Vice Presidentfor Building Construction, Western United States for LedcorIndustries; Regional Vice President for R.G. LearyConstruction; and Senior Project Manager for SundtCorp.He was educated at Penn State University with additionalcourse work at the University of Arizona, Tucson.

Mr. Treese’s varied projects and construction knowledge,tempered with his regional experience, have given SCMa broad base from which to develop its operations andclient base. SCM has the depth of experience andknowledge to provide high quality service forsophisticated clients.

Amerikahaus - Nuremberg, Germany

Casa Munras Hotel - Monterey, California

Functional Fuel RestaurantSeattle, Washington

Tiburon Lodge - Tiburon, California

RiverPlace Hotel - Portland, Oregon


The RiverPlace HotelPortland, Oregon

Renovation 2004Cost $3.8M

Originally built in 1984, the RiverPlace Hotel is sited indowntown Portland along the Willamette River,adjacent to the very popular Tom McCall Park.

The RiverPlace is a unique hotel with 15 room typesincluding eight two-story suites above the river andmarina. The hotel renovation included furniture andfinishes in all rooms, complete gutting of the lobby, barand dining area.

A new lobby, bar and dining area were reconfigured,with a display kitchen, new hardwood bar, guest lobbyand registration area and state-of-the-art businesscenter.

Architect: GGLO Architects

Client: Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants LLC

The RiverPlace Hotel - Portland, Oregon

Display kitchen in new dining roomThe RiverPlace Hotel - Portland, Oregon

New guest lobby, registration and dining roomThe RiverPlace Hotel - Portland, Oregon


The Tiburon LodgeTiburon, California

Renovation 2006Cost $4M

Originally built in 1968, The Tiburon Lodge on SanFrancisco Bay quickly became a destination resort witha colorful past. In response to market demand at thetime, the previous owner decided to theme many ofthe rooms. The names spoke for themselves--the Roman,the Licorice Room, the Cave, and the Emperor’s Room.

Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants, LLC purchased this hotelin 2005 and renovated, rebranded and re-marketed itwith an updated image for a new discriminatingclientele. The transformation took almost a year and ahalf and is an example of how a creative team ofplayers, with excellent planning, design and executionskills, can deliver a state-of-the-art hospitality product.

It was a $4M renovation of 102 rooms and all publicspaces. The main entry was opened and a fireplaceand reading room were added to the newly renovatedlobby. A new dining room and bar were created as wellas a private dining area. Sustainable bamboo flooringwas used throughout. The entire exterior was themed,walkways created in public spaces and the poolrenovated. All meeting room spaces were reconfiguredand renovated. A new boiler and HVAC system werealso added.



Tiburon Lodge - Tiburon, California

Guest lobby, reading room and registrationTiburon Lodge - Tiburon, California

The Tiburon CourtyardTiburon Lodge - Tiburon, California


The Casa Munras Hotel, Circa 1820Monterey, California


Portions of the hotel were originally built in 1820 as thepersonal residence of Don Esteban Munras, the lastdiplomat from Spain to Mexico. The residence was atraditional Spanish mission-style home with three footthick walls, twelve foot ceilings on the first floor andten foot ceilings on the second floor. All original woodjoists were hand cut redwood--some over thirty feet inlength.

The one year renovation included the main building,partial kitchen, bar, courtyard, pool, 196 guestroomsand the creation of a new spa in former commercialtenant spaces. The lobby and meeting room floors areAustralian Eucalyptus and the retrofitted windows areBrazilian Mahogany - both sustainable buildingproducts.

A significant amount of the Carmel stone used to facethe new lobby/bar fireplace was harvested from theold footings of removed adobe walls. The remainingoriginal walls were reinforced with inlet steel momentframes and drilled epoxy all thread rods.

The main building was gutted on both floors. New HVAC,plumbing, and a new electrical service was installed.The upper floors are configured to accommodate fivenew luxury rooms with soaking tubs and separate Kohlerdesigner series showers. All of the quest rooms wererenovated with new interior surfaces, appliances,furniture and window treatment.



The Casa Munras Hotel - Monterey, California

The Sano SpaCasa Munras Hotel - Monterey, California

The Esteban CourtyardCasa Munras Hotel - Monterey, California

New lobby and guest registrationThe Casa Munras Hotel - Monterey, California


The Monticello Hotel, Circa 1908San Francisco, California


The Monticello Hotel (now named the ABRI Hotel) wasoriginally constructed in 1908 in the heart of SanFrancisco and named after the home of ThomasJefferson. Over the years it had gone through severalrenovations, all with a Jeffersonian theme.

Now renovated by Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants LLCin an ‘Urban Edgy’ theme, all existing rooms were guttedand reconfigured with new lobby space, guestregistration area, furniture, fixtures, finishes, appliances,and window treatments. A total of 56 guestrooms wererenovated.

A state-of-the-art data transfer, internet and televisionsystem was installed including multiple Cat 5e dropsper room.

The 1908 elevator cab was renovated as well as thehoist way. Prior to the renovation, a new seismicrestraining system was installed to improve the stabilityof this five story unreinforced masonary structure. Theexterior historic windows were fitted with insulated glassto reduce noise and save energy.

The ABRI Hotel - San Francisco, California




The Cartwright Hotel, Circa 1915San Francisco, California

Renovation 2008Cost $2.8M

The Cartwright Hotel (now Larkspur Union Square) is aneight-story concrete structure originally built in 1915.The renovation of this hotel included the creation of afire protection ‘safe zone’ at each elevator lobby, theaddition of eight new ADA rooms, renovation of 64guest rooms, and a complete lobby reconfigurationand renovation.

The lobby renovation included a new HVAC system tothe first floor, updating of the meeting room with state-of-the-art lighting in the ceiling, new carpet andrefinished walls, addition of a new library/bar spacewith fireplace and a new entrance lobby.

The clear fir wood flooring in the meeting room, libraryand lobby was salvaged from a sub floor in the hoteland refinished.

Architect: Patri Merker ArchitectsSan Francisco, California


The Larkspur Union Square - San Francisco, California

New meeting roomThe Larkspur Union Square - San Francisco, California

New lobby, guest registration and bar spaceThe Larkspur Union Square - San Francisco, California


Functional Fuel RestaurantSeattle, Washington

Renovation 2001Cost $.5M

Functional Fuel, Inc. is a new upscale restaurant builtalong Harbor Steps in downtown Seattle. Theconstruction included the interior renovation ofapproximately 2400 SF of vacant space. The designwas modern industr ial with several complexconstruction components.

The restaurant features a new structural steel frameglass canopy, with rolling radius doors, providing coverfor the main entry.

The interior is a natural concrete floor with inlaidgranite slabs including black alcohol stain highlights.

The kitchen was installed with concrete countertopsand top of the line cooking appliances. The dining roomfeatures a raised bamboo dining floor area.

Architect: Wanzer Munizza Design Studio

Client: Functional Fuel, Inc.Houssein Faramazi


On the Green ApartmentsTacoma, Washington

Renovation 1999-2003Cost $10M.

On the Green is a 48 building, 552 unit apartmentcomplex surrounding the North Shore Golf Course inTacoma, Washington.

The renovation involved the removal of the exteriorvinyl siding and decks, structural repairs, installationof a state-of-the-art waterproofing system, newdownspouts, siding, decks, deck coatings and roofing.

The project was eighteen months in duration andrealized a significant savings for the ownership.

WaterproofingConsultant: Olympic Associates

Client: On the Green LLC


Alki CondominiumsWest Seattle, Washington

Renovation 2002-04Cost $1M.

Alki Condominium is a six story, 10 unit stucco exteriorbuilding sited along Alki Drive in West Seattle.

The project consisted of complete removal of allbuilding exterior elements and windows.

The structure was remediated for any areas ofsuspected mold and structural damage. All windowswere removed and a state-of-the-art waterproofingsystem was installed under a new stucco exterior.

All of the wood/metal railings were replaced with aglass railing system. A new entry canopy and landscapedesign was installed.

The project was seven months in duration and realizeda significant savings for the client.

WaterproofingConsultant: JRP Engineering

Client: 1401 Alki CondomoniumAssociation


The Hilton Garden InnRenton, Washington

Built 1997-98Cost $5M.

This project was the first Hilton Garden Inn for the HiltonCorporation in Washington state.

It features 150 studio units, including full individualkitchen facilities.

An upscale hotel, catering to the discriminatingbusiness traveler, the Hilton Garden Inn also featuresan impressive indoor pool and exercise facilities.

The project is wood frame construction with MagnaWall exterior. The interior package includes signatureHilton Corporation furnishings.

Architect: Jensen Architects

Client: Larkspur Hospitality

Hilton Garden Inn - Renton, Washington


The Larkspur Landing HotelRenton, Washington


The Larkspur Landing Hotel was the first project of thishospitality corporation. It was in the process of finaldesign as construction began, challenging theproject’s architectural, construction andmanagement professionals.

The upscale extended stay hotel features state of theart telecommunication, entertainment and meetingfacilities, including a fully equipped business center.

The building includes 127 units composed of acombination of studios and larger suites.

In addition, four suites feature in-room private meetingfacilities.


Client: Larkspur Hospitality

The Larkspur Landing Hotel - Renton, Washington


The Candlewood Suites HotelBellevue, Washington


This project was the f i rst Candlewood Hotel inWashington. It features extended stay studios andsuites with in-room telecommunications services.

It has a fully covered parking garage as well asextensive spa and fitness facilities.

The hotel includes 128 studios and larger suites, with awood frame and Magna Wall exterior. The interiorfurnishings package is typical of the Candlewood Hotelfranchise including complete individual kitchenfacilities.


Client: Larkspur HospitalityThe Candlewood Suites Hotel - Bellevue,Washington


AmerikahausNuremberg, Germany

Built 1995Cost $2M.

This project consisted of a 5 story building over a 12’thick slab. The 44 unit 32,360 S.F. structure wasconstructed in approximately 10 months.

Construction design of the project was a 30 cmconcrete matt foundation, with 5 stories of wood frame,utilizing an integrated wood post and beam structure.

The exterior facade was dryvit and vinyl siding withvinyl windows and doors.

The interiors were partially finished with painting andvinyl supplied by the contractor.

Architect: Driscoll Architects

Client: LWS

Amerikahaus - Nuremberg, Germany


Parkridge ApartmentsBellevue, WashingtonVice President, Ledcor Industries

Built 1992Cost $12M.

The Parkridge Apartments consisted of four 5 storybuildings enclosing a central courtyard, all constructedover a parking garage. This 220 unit 292,500 S.F. complexwas completed in just over 12 months.

Construction design of the project was spread footingwith 5 stories of wood frame over a post tensionedconcrete deck. A fire protection system was providedthroughout the building.

The exterior facade was dryvit with vinyl windows anddoors.

The interiors were completely finished, includingcarpeting, vinyl and kitchen cabinets.


Client: Parkridge Associates

Parkridge Apartments - Bellevue, Washington


The Vermont InnSeattle, WashingtonVice President, Ledcor Industries

Built 1993Cost $2.9M.

The Vermont Inn consisted of 5 stories of apartmentsover one story of parking. This 177 unit, 68,970 S.F.building was completed in just over 10 months.

Construction design for the project was concretespread footing with 5 stories of wood frame over apost tensioned concrete deck.

The entire structure was fully sprinklered.

The exterior facade was a combination of dryvit, metalroofing and vinyl windows and doors. The interiors werecompletely furnished with highly compact efficiencies,uti l izing built-in cabinets and sleepingaccommodations.


Owner: Winslow & Wells

The Vermont Inn - Seattle, Washington


Nautica CondominiumsSeattle, WashingtonVice President, Ledcor Industires

Built 1992Cost $4.8M.

This project consisted of 5 stories of dual levelcondominiums, over one story of retail, all over 2 storiesof parking.

This 56 unit, 102,155 S.F. structure was completed inapproximately 11 months.

Construction design was auger cast piles underconcrete grade beams, under a structural concreteground slab. The first suspended deck was posttensioned concrete with 5 stories of wood frame.

The exterior facade was dryvit with vinyl windows anddoors.

The interiors were partially finished.


Client: P & K Development

Nautica Condominiums - Seattle, Washington

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