HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_02.14.2007Notice of Meeting of the
Housing Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Housing Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 03:30 PM in the Georgetown
Municipal Complex, located at 300 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, Texas
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Housing Advisory Board Members:
Carol Parsonage, Cynthia Anderson, Dan Bonner, Deena Berg, Emily Northrop, Hartley Sappington, Janis
Cowman-Arteaga, John Gavurnik, Larkin Tom, Nancy Biggs, Naomi Walker
Housing Advisory Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 03:30 PM.
Call to Order at 03:30 PM
A.Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Housing
Advisory Board meeting held on Wednesday , January 17, 2007. - Robyn Rye
B.Review of article summaries from Workforce Housing, Innovative Strategies and
Best Practices . - Robyn Rye
C.Housing Coordinator update. - Tom Yantis
D.Discussion of Sierra Ridge development, Rehab of Shady Oaks housing concept,
and a resolution for City Council. - Naomi Walker
E.Discussion of next meeting date and agenda items.
F.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Housing Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Housing Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , February 14, 2007.
Board Members Present:
Cynthia Anderson, Deena Berg, Dan Bonner, Janis Cowman-Arteaga, Carol Parsonage, Hartley
Sappington, Larkin Tom, and Naomi Walker
Board Members Absent:
Nancy Biggs, John Gavurnik, and Emily Northrop
Staff Present:
Rebecca Rowe - Historic Planner, Robyn Rye - Administrative Assistant, and Tom Yantis - Assistant
City Manager. Also present: Diana McIver and Janine Sisak, both with Diana McIver and Associates
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 3:45pm
A.Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Housing
Advisory Board meeting held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007. - Robyn Rye
Motion made by Walker, second by Bonner. Approved 8-0. Gavurnik,
Northrop and Biggs absent.
Recommendation by Yantis to move to item D.
B.Review of article summaries from Workforce Housing, Innovative Strategies
and Best Practices . - Robyn Rye
This item was discussed after item D. The Housing Advisory Board then
proceeded through the agenda in it's regular order.
No articles to review at the meeting.
C.Housing Coordinator update. - Tom Yantis
Yantis explained that the position was now closed. Yantis then explained
that with Sappington's help the applications were reviewed and there were six
candidates that were going to be interviewed on Friday, February 16th. Yantis
continued to explain that after the first round of interviews there will be a second round
if necessary and then a selection will be made. Yantis explained that a likely start date
for the Housing Coordinator will be mid to late March.
D.Discussion of Sierra Ridge development, Rehab of Shady Oaks housing
concept, and a resolution for City Council. - Naomi Walker
This item was discussed after Item A.
Walker explained that the Georgetown Housing Authority is currently
seeking Low Income Tax Credit Program funds for the rehabilitation of the Shady Oaks
property and to develop a new area of land next to Shady Oaks. Walker explained that
she thought this would be a good test case for the Housing Advisory Board to review.
General explanation and discussion of tax credit projects already in existence in
Georgetown. Diana McIver explained how the Housing Authority needs support from
the local government due to the number of Tax Credit housing already in place in
Georgetown. General discussion of the number and location of the existing Tax Credit
programs. General discussion of the resolutions that the Housing Authority will take to
the Georgetown City Council on February 27, 2007. Walker explained the executive
summary of Shady Oaks rehabilitation. General discussion of the executive summary
for the Sierra Ridge construction project. General discussion of the need for additional
funds and/or services from the City. General discussion of social services available to
the residents of Shady Oaks. General discussion of the current and future landscaping
of Shady Oaks. Walker reviewed and explained the resolutions that the Housing
Authority will be taking to the City Council. Walker explained how the process of
moving residents during the rehabilitation process at Shady Oaks. Walker explained
that rents will stay the same at Shady Oaks during and after renovation. McIver
explained the that the entire renovation process would take eleven to twelve months.
Walker explained that the rents would stay affordable before and after the renovation.
General discussion of rental rates for Housing Authority properties. Walker explained
the executive summary and plan for Sierra Ridge. General discussion of the cost and
build out plan of the Sierra Ridge project . Yantis explained what the Williams Drive
Gateway Redevelopment will include. Walker explained that the purchase of the land
for the Housing Authority Sierra Ridge project cost $1.2 million. Walker also explained
that the housing for the Sierra Ridge project would be affordable to the 50-80% of
median income population and have some market rate units. General discussion of rent
rates for the Sierra Ridge project. General discussion of the limitations of tax credits
related to rent rates. General discussion of the amount of information provided to the
Board and if it is enough information to make a decision of support. McIver explained
that there are two important factors to consider when considering the success of a
development - 1) the quality of site and 2) the quality of developer. McIver explained
the definition of a quality site. McIver explained that cost being invested into the
redevelopment of Shady Oaks would be $35,000 per unit. General discussion of the
education process to combat NIMBY-ism. General discussion of the public's fear that
affordable housing will affect their property values in a negative manner. Bonner asked
if the rendering of the Sierra Ridge development could be altered to depict unit rates.
Walker explained that it was too early in the design phase to accurately express where
different priced units were going to be. General discussion of the location of different
priced units within the Sierra Ridge development. General discussion of what currently
surrounds the future construction site of the Sierra Ridge development. Suggested
motion by Sappington to recommend approval of both projects to the City Council.
Motion by Bonner, second by Anderson. Approved 8-0. Gavurnik, Northrop and Biggs
absent.
E.Discussion of next meeting date and agenda items.
The next meeting date for the Housing Advisory Board will be
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 3:30pm.
The following items will placed on the March 21st Housing Advisory
Board agenda:
- Update from Naomi Walker on the Housing Authority's Sierra
Ridge and Shady Oaks projects
- Discussion John Gavurnik's project near Katy Crossing
F.Adjourn.
Adjourned at 5:02. Approved 8-0. Gavurnik, Northrop and Biggs absent.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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Hartley Sappington - Chair Robyn Rye - Administrative Assistant