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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda_HAB_10.28.2019Notice of Meeting for the Housing Adv isory B oard of the City of Georgetown October 28, 2019 at 3:30 P M at Historic L ight and Waterworks B ldg, 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown, T X 78626 T he C ity of G eorgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require as s is tance in partic ipating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reas onable as s is tance, adaptations , or ac commodations will be provided upon request. P leas e c ontact the C ity S ec retary's O ffic e, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc heduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626 for additional information; T T Y users route through R elay Texas at 711. P ublic Wishing to Address the B oard O n a s ubjec t that is posted on this agenda: P lease fill out a speaker regis tration form whic h can be found at the Board meeting. 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L egislativ e Regular Agenda B C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the S eptember 16, 2019 meeting. - Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t C Update on the 2030 P lan Update proc es s . Nat Waggoner, AI C P, Long R ange P lanning Manager D P resentation and dis cus s ion on development of the Housing Toolkit. S us an Watkins , AI C P, Housing C oordinator E Update on the s ummer P oint-in-Time C ount for Williamson C ounty organized by the Texas Homeless Network. Kyra Henderson, Data C oordinator, Texas Homeles s Network F Update from the Hous ing Advisory Board C hair. Lou S nead, C hairperson. Adjournment Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2019, at Page 1 of 13 __________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 2 of 13 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board October 28, 2019 S UB J E C T: C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2019 meeting. - Mirna G arc ia, Management Analyst IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Attachment 1 - Meeting minutes Exhibit Page 3 of 13 Housing Advisory Board Page 1 Minutes September 16, 2019 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board Minutes September 16, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. Historic Light and Waterworks Building, 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 Members present: Lou Snead, Chair; Randy Hachtel; Jeannyce Hume; Bob Weimer; Nikki Brennan; Mary Calixtro Members absent: Nathaniel Bonner Staff present: Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator; Nat Waggoner, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager; and Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Public Wishing to Address the Board A. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than those posted on the agenda. Legislative Regular Agenda B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2019 meeting. Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Motion by Weimer, second by Hachtel to approve the minutes as presented. Approved (6–0). C. Update on capital improvements scheduled for Stonehaven Apartments. Nikki Brennan, Executive Director, Georgetown Housing Authority. Nikki Brennan, Executive Director of the Georgetown Housing Authority provided an update on the capital improvements planned for Stonehaven Apartments. The organization applied for an emergency grant and they were awarded funds. This will help with replacing the water lines and helping with fees for the improvements. In addition, the organization was awarded CDBG grant funds which will also help to cover the cost of additional improvements not covered by the emergency grant. There are currently 134 residents that will need to be moved out in phases to start the work. Brennan also commented that it would be helpful for the organization to have individual water meters if the city could provide assistance with that. The organization will also need to replace street lights because the City does not replace the lights. D. Update on the 2030 Plan Update process. Nat Waggoner, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager Page 4 of 13 Housing Advisory Board Page 2 Minutes September 16, 2019 Waggoner informed the Board that the next Steering Committee meeting is this Thursday. The Committee will review the results of the last meeting, and identify key areas to focus on, where job centers should be located, and where other types of development should occur. Waggoner also discussed feedback requested from the Committee, and the discussion of land use. E. Presentation and discussion on development of the Housing Toolkit. Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator. This item is a continuation from the August 19, 2019, Housing Advisory Board meeting. The board continued to review and discuss the method for evaluating possible tools and programs to be included in the Housing Toolkit, the implementation plan for the housing policies outlined in the updated 2030 Plan Housing Element. The information evaluated for each tool included: effort to implement, time horizon (estimated time to implement), staff, cost, possibility to leverage, impact. The Board also reviewed information prepared by Community Development Strategies (CDS), the consultant assisting with the 2030 Plan Housing Element update, for several potential tools for implementation of the affordability policies. The key questions asked of the board were: Do you agree this tool will implement this policy? Do you know of additional tools that should be considered? The outcome of the discussion provided: preparation for Steering Committee consideration of the implementation tools; direction to clarify tools that do not have sufficient information or move tools HAB recommends are better suited for implementation of a different policy; guidance for additional tool research by staff or consultants. The Board was asked to be prepared at the October 2019 meeting to develop a recommendation for prioritization of tools by scoring each tool in four categories: Impact, Speed to Implement, Cost, Community Readiness. The proposed remaining schedule for the Toolkit development was also reviewed: • September - HAB evaluation and scoring, recommendation on prioritization • October – HAB evaluation and scoring, recommendation on prioritization continued if necessary • November – Steering Committee evaluation (review scoring, prioritization recommendation) • November or December - Joint Session Evaluation (review recommendation on prioritization) • December - Public Meeting • January - City Council workshop on Implementation The housing policy guide provided to the 2030 Plan Steering Committee and City Council that provides a list of potential tools for each proposed housing policy was reviewed by the Board. The guide was most recently updated after City Council consideration of the housing policies at the July 9th and July 23rd Council Workshop. Page 5 of 13 Housing Advisory Board Page 3 Minutes September 16, 2019 F. Update from the Housing Advisory Board Chair. Lou Snead, Chairperson No updates provided Adjournment Motion to Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 pm. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Approved, Lou Snead, Chair Attest, Randy Hachtel, Secretary Page 6 of 13 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board October 28, 2019 S UB J E C T: Update on the 2030 P lan Update process. Nat Waggoner, AI C P, Long R ange P lanning Manager IT E M S UMMARY: S taff will brief board members on the recent and upc oming ac tivities related to the c omprehens ive plan update. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None at this time. S UB MIT T E D B Y: S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator Page 7 of 13 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board October 28, 2019 S UB J E C T: P res entation and disc ussion on development of the Hous ing Toolkit. S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator IT E M S UMMARY: As a continuation of the S eptember 16, 2019, Housing Toolkit item, the board will review the preliminary s coring of the potential tools for review when developing the implementation plan for the hous ing polic ies . Attached is the housing policy guide provided to the 2030 P lan S teering C ommittee and C ity C ouncil that provides a list of potential tools for eac h propos ed housing policy, most rec ently updated after C ity C ouncil cons ideration of the housing policies at the July 9th and July 23rd C ouncil Works hops. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None at this time. S UB MIT T E D B Y: S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Attachment 1 - 2030 Plan HE Update Hous ing Policies Backup Material Page 8 of 13 2030 Housing Element Update Housing Policies Policy Possible Tools (* indicates current tool) Specific example Intent/ Council Direction Outcome Role Definitions/Council Direction Preservation P1 Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability. • Multi‐Family/home rehabilitation for small scale multi‐family, quad and duplexes. • Multi‐Family energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs • Support GHA's maintenance of units/infrastructure. • Affordability term extensions for existing tax credits ‐ support property owners with renovations that use Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Olde Georgian (1700 S Austin Ave), Apple Creek (302 Apple Creek Dr), Cedar Ridge (1500 Northwest Blvd) unsubsidized affordable multi‐ family Preservation Affordability Diversity Protect existing affordable housing stock/prevent loss of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH). Existing units remain available to residents. Partner or Support P2 Preserve existing neighborhoods in targeted areas. • Zoning and future land use map • Policies to ensure compatibility, transition zones (Old Town and Downtown Design Guidelines) • Defined set of criteria to identify areas to target (ex: using data of age of units or percentage of renters) • Small area, neighborhood plans TRG, Rivery and San Jose neighborhood residents have attended several P&Z hearings regarding development requests in the neighborhood but lack formal policies in the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan to address redevelopment. Preservation Enable P&Z and Council to preserve character of targeted neighborhoods. Particular aging neighborhoods may need special protections as redevelopment occurs. Lead City could create process, residents would need to self elect neighborhood (ex. Traffic Neighborhood Management Program) Specific criteria might be laid out in toolkit for qualifying neighborhoods (age, maintenance, vulnerability to P3 Support owners ability to stay in homes in neighborhoods with rapid value increases without limiting the sale of the home. • Home Rehabilitation* • Utility billing assistance* • Homestead exemption education • Partnerships with non‐profits that assist existing home owners with maintenance • Property tax abatement for reinvestment areas for homeowners meeting specific criteria • Neighborhood Empowerment Zones Ridge, San Jose, Railroad neighborhoods have seen construction of homes that raise property values. A Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, state enabled city‐created zone for purpose of rehabilitation or creation of affordable housing, could be established for specific geographies. Preservation Affordability Support homeowners experiencing property value increase due to development in established neighborhoods to preserve homeownership. Partner or Support P4 Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality. • CDBG for capital improvements (lighting, sidewalks)* • Neighborhood traffic management program, street maintenance* • Promote neighborhood capacity (vitality, services) building ‐ HOA training/education • Partner with banks to meet Community Reinvestment Act requirements • Education/outreach. Neighborhood registration program* • Identify opportunities for small area plans • Neighborhood cleanup day • Urban park programs for infill Deer Haven or River Chase concern about proximity of commercial and impact to adjacent single family subdivisions; roadway planning. Parkview Estates desire to have neighborhood amenities to build neighborhood brand. Preservation Ensure neighborhoods are maintained and valued. Neighborhood viability/maintenance/enhanceme nt Partner or Support DRAFT 08.16.19Page 9 of 13 2030 Housing Element Update Housing Policies Policy Possible Tools (* indicates current tool) Specific example Intent/ Council Direction Outcome Role Definitions/Council Direction Affordability A1 Support and increase rental choices for low‐income and workforce households unless the housing is substandard. • Development incentives* (Workforce Housing standards in UDC‐ impervious cover, setbacks, # of units/building, smaller lot size) • Support GHA programs (landlord outreach and education to accept vouchers to maximize available units, CDBG funds, energy efficiency upgrades through GUS) • Support LIHTC development that meet City defined process • Define metrics for affordability goals • Development agreements • TIF/TIRZ • Affordability term extensions for existing tax credits • Review of multi‐family development standards to encourage infill development • Incentivize multi‐bedroom housing options for families with children or aging parents Stone Haven is almost 50 years old and in need of infrastructure and structural improvements to continue to safely house its residents. The Housing Authority will need to pursue revenue sources to make the improvements. The City can support the HA in this effort to retain the asset that serves households with incomes less than 30% of the AMI through improvements using CDBG or energy efficiency funds. Three tax credit properties are over 20 years old and their affordability term will expire after 35 years. Affordability Preservation Diversity Maintain rental housing stock available to low‐income households. Greater rental housing choice for workers. Support or partner Workforce is defined as 60‐80% AMI A2 Support rental choices for senior households. • Define metrics for affordability goals • Support GHA programs • Support LIHTC development • TIF/TIRZ At no cost to City, a LIHTC resolution of support or no objection for age restricted housing. Affordability Preservation Maintain available age and income restricted units. Rental choices for seniors who need them. Support or partner A3 Increase homeownership choices for workforce households. • Development incentives* (Workforce Housing standards in UDC) • Development fee exemptions • Development agreements • Development regulations (density bonus on a per acre basis) • Municipal Utility Districts • Public Improvement Districts • Land Bank or Land Trust like tool • Down payment assistance Mueller: Development agreement ‐ public private partnership with publicly owned land, mixed use community with affordability terms on approximately 25% of units (owner and rental options) Affordability Diversity Have workforce housing units as an incentive tool available for negotiation opportunities. Greater owner housing choice for workers. Lead Workforce is defined as 60‐80% AMI A4 Support the non‐profit community to create housing opportunities for the most vulnerable residents (including but not limited to homeless, seniors, youth aging out of the foster care system, and people with disabilities). • Health and Human services element in the Comprehensive Plan as required by City Charter • Needs assessment • County point in time count Support or partner for development of a needs assessment.Affordability Acknowledge and define community housing need for vulnerable residents. Support or partner DRAFT 08.16.19Page 10 of 13 2030 Housing Element Update Housing Policies Policy Possible Tools (* indicates current tool) Specific example Intent/ Council Direction Outcome Role Definitions/Council Direction Diversity D1 Encourage and incentivize new housing and reinventions or additions to existing housing to provide a mixture of housing types, sizes and price points. • Incentives for diversity of housing products* • Low Income Housing Tax Credit process* • Promote and evaluate existing incentives for diversity of housing products • Define metrics for diversity goals • Incentives for density (density bonus) • TIF/TIRZ • Incentivize multi‐bedroom housing options for families with children and aging parents Establish outcomes for diversity of housing in Municipal Utility District policy or development agreements. Diversity Affordability Tools for greater housing diversity. During negotiation opportunities, consider producing various housing types for new and infill development as option. Lead D2 Ensure land use designations and other policies allow for and encourage a mixture housing types and densities across the community. • Evaluate regulatory barriers to density • Review regulations to improve diverse housing options (such as ADUs). • Development regulations (zoning standards (density bonus will be the most effective)) , subdivision standards, building standards) while maintaining compatibility. • Create a zoning district that allows tri‐plexes and four‐plexes Unified Development Code requires Special Use Permit by City Council for accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Development Code is not equipped to handle condo regime. Diversity UDC supports and allows diversity of housing types and densities. Lower/evaluate regulatory barriers to housing diversity. Lead D3 Promote aging in place opportunities by aligning land use policies and transportation policies that promote a housing market capable of accommodating residents throughout all stages of life. • Support services (transportation, healthcare, food service, utility billing assistance) • Strategic Partnership grants focused on agencies that promote aging in place/community • Health and human services Increased diversity of housing product may allow someone to stay in community if aging causes need for different housing product. Diversity Accommodate diverse housing needs through development code and connection to services. More people have choice to stay in home/community as they age. Partner Coordinated Housing Programming (global policies) C1 Actively seek and build public and private partnerships to leverage resources and promote innovation. • Partnerships with non‐profits, county, school district* • Comm. Development Block Grant (WilCo and/or HUD)* • HOME (TDHCA) ‐ down payment assistance • Housing Trust Fund (TDHCA + HUD) • Health and Human Services element of Comprehensive Plan • Point in Time count (County effort) • Partnerships with employers CDBG funds through County to partner with HFHWC for Home Repair for neighborhood preservation. Preservation Affordability Diversity Secure outside funding and partnerships to maximize results. Should be used for all policies where possible. Partner C2 Align housing goals with other city policies and strategic plans. • Land use policies* • Economic development strategies involve housing discussion with employers. • Public works ‐ Overall Transportation Plan Housing diversity policies coordinated with land use policies, economic development strategic studies Preservation Affordability Diversity Coordinate plans and policies. Applies to all policies. Effective and efficient governance. Lead C3 Provide opportunity for community engagement through outreach and communication. • Education and promotion of available housing programs and incentives. • Communication about housing options for residents. Surveys, open house and speaking in community about 2030 Plan update. Development community outreach. Preservation Affordability Diversity Involve public/community in planning and decision making. Applies to all policies. Residents can provide input on neighborhood and city planning process. Lead DRAFT 08.16.19Page 11 of 13 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board October 28, 2019 S UB J E C T: Update on the summer P oint-in-Time C ount for Williams on C ounty organized by the Texas Homeles s Network. Kyra Henders on, Data C oordinator, Texas Homeless Network IT E M S UMMARY: Kyra Henderson, Data C oordinator, Texas Homeles s Network will provide the board with an update on the summer P oint-in-Time C ount for Williams on C ounty c onducted on August 29th, 2019. T he Texas Homeles s Network is organizing the count and providing training for volunteers. Information regarding the c ount, including online volunteer training, c an be found on the Texas Homeles s Network website at: https://www.thn.org/data/point-time-pit-count-reports/ F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator Page 12 of 13 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board October 28, 2019 S UB J E C T: Update from the Housing Advis ory Board C hair. Lou S nead, C hairpers on. IT E M S UMMARY: T he board will receive an update from the C hair. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator Page 13 of 13