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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_02.15.2012Notice of Meeting of the Housing Advisory Board and the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, February 15, 2012 The Housing Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 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: Tim Todd; Chair, Morris Greenberg; Vice-Chair, Kyle Fisher; Secretary, Brad Curlee, Gary Leissner, Lalena Parkhurst, Ron Pergl, Clay Woodard Housing Advisory Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 03:30 PM. Call to Order at 03:30 PM 1.Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the January 18, 2012 meeting. 2.Consideration and possible action to forward a resolution of support for THF Gateway Northwest Ltd. to apply for the Housing Tax Credit and HOME Partnership Programs for the construction of the Gateway Northwest Apartments, located at 1605 Northwestern Boulevard. Staff Report Exhibit 1Exhibit 2Exhibit 3Exhibit 4Exhibit 5Exhibit 6Exhibit 7 3.Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution of support for Palladium (USA) International, Inc. to apply for the Housing Tax Credit and HOME Partnership Programs for the construction of 82 units to be known as Kiron at Mesquite Lane, located at 2805 Mesquite Lane. Staff Report Exhibit 1Exhibit 2Exhibit 3Exhibit 4Exhibit 5Exhibit 6Exhibit 7 4.Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution of support for Georgetown Senior, Ltd. to apply for the Housing Tax Credit for the construction of 120 units to be known as Georgetown Senior , located at 410 Shell Road. Staff Report Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5a Exhibit 5b Exhibit 6 Exhibit 7 5.Discussion on creating a presentation and talking points to take to City Council. 6.Discussion and possible action on Chapters 1-11 of the draft Housing Element. 7.Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates. 8.Adjournment Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2012, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Housing Advisory Board and the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, February 15, 2012 The Housing Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , February 15, 2012. Board Members Present: Brad Curlee, Kyle Fisher, Morris Greenberg, Gary Leissner, Lalena Parkhurst, Tim Todd, Clay Woodard Board Members Absent: Ron Pergl Staff Present: Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator; April Quade, Recording Secretary Minutes Regular Meeting 1.Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the January 18, 2012 meeting. Motion to approve the minutes by Leissner, second by Greenberg. Motion approved 6-0 (Todd was not present, arrived late.) 2.Consideration and possible action to forward a resolution of support for THF Gateway Northwest Ltd. to apply for the Housing Tax Credit and HOME Partnership Programs for the construction of the Gateway Northwest Apartments, located at 1605 Northwestern Boulevard. Jennifer Bills introduced Mark Mayfield , representative for Texas Housing Foundation who gave a presentation for Gateway Northwest Development. Brad Curlee addressed that he would abstain from the vote because he serves on the Habitat for Humanity Board and Tim Todd stated that he would also abstain because he serves on the Georgetown Housing Authority Board. Mayfield presented his presentation. He explained he was with the Texas Housing Foundation out of Marble Falls, TX, a regional public housing authority. Mayfield was contacted directly by Georgetown Housing Authority who could never get the Sierra Ridge development initiated. Mayfield discussed his foundations reconfigured the Housing Authority’s plan for Sierra Ridge. Mayfield explained the details of the Gateway Northwest Development and requested a 2x resolution to move forward with the application. Mayfield explained a resolution had previously been approved unanimously by city council, but after running into some delays, they need a current resolution for this year. Mayfield discussed the Gateway Northwest Development funding would consist of a private activity bond program which will include a tax credit component built in and would not compete with the other tax credit requests that were being presented after his presentation. Clay Woodward asked if city council had seen the conceptual plan. Bills explained the parking would be located inside the property, where the buildings would be located closer to the streets. Greenberg asked about recreation, parkland and landscaping since the parking lot was going to be located inside the complex. Mayfield explained the complex would include landscaping, recreation areas and other amenities. Leissner asked if a feasibility study had been completed for this type of development. Mayfield answered yes and there is a very strong need for this development in Georgetown. Motion by Fisher to approve a resolution of support to City Council for approval, second by Leissner. Motion approved 5-0. Curlee and Todd abstained due to conflict of interest due to ties with the property. 3.Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of support for Palladium (USA) International, Inc. to apply for the Housing Tax Credit and HOME Partnership Programs for the construction of 82 units to be known as Kiron at Mesquite Lane, located at Mesquite Lane. Tom Huth with Palladium (USA), explaining their company was founded over 30 years ago, operating in 10 different countries and is in the multi-family business only. Palladium also operates their own property management company. Huth expressed the Board should forward both resolutions to Council since both projects are not competing against each other. Huth commended Bills on the draft Housing Element. Huth explained why Georgetown’s market demands this type of tax-credit development for quality work-force housing. Full credit background checks will be completed on applicants and Palladium holds high standards for their residents. Huth discussed income limits for the housing units. Greenberg asked if there were occupancy limitations for each unit. Based on square footage, which is set by the government. Curlee asked what would prevent the development from later marketing the units for market rate rentals. Other members of Palladium explained there are restrictions in place with extensive reviews. If a development gets in violation, financial consequences are enormous from IRS. Huth showed examples of other properties they had developed. Huth also explained the background for the name “Kiron”. Motion by Leissner to approve a resolution of support to City Council for approval, second by Greenberg. Motion approved 7-0. 4.Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of support for Georgetown Senior, Ltd. To apply for the Housing Tax Credit for the construction of 120 units to be known as Georgetown Senior, located at 410 Shell Rd. Bills explained this property was rezoned in 2008 from multi-family to multi-family senior. Discussion on location of property. Debra Guerrero with NRP gave presentation. Guerrero discussed property would be located on about 10.5 acres with 120 units restricted for seniors only. Guerro expressed NRP does not sell their developments. 90% of the work completed by NRP is comprised through tax-credits. NRP works with a very experienced software compliance group, ensuring they are in compliance with regulations. Guerro said the need exists because Mariposa, a nearby senior-restricted apartment complex, has a waiting list. Guerrero said they had met Councilman Sattler and Commissioner Covey to answer questions. Councilman Sattler was “pretty supportive in the development” and Commissioner Covey “continues to ask questions”. Greenberg expressed his concern with what seemed like a long walk from the parking lot to the units. Guerrero said she appreciated his concern and will discuss the concern with NRP. Guerrero discussed the design of the development. Motion by Fisher to approve a resolution of support to City Council for approval, second by Parkhurst. Motion approved 7-0. 5.Discussion on creating a presentation and talking point to City Council. Bills asked for comments on presentation. Curlee asked to keep slide shows with bullet points to keep the information simple to understand. Bills asked for further review and requested comments to be emailed. Curlee discussed getting a statement from the Chamber of Commerce stating that affordable housing is a growing need in Georgetown. Todd said he would work on the statement. Bills discussed the schedule for taking the Housing Element back to City Council on April 24 th . The board decided to hold a workshop prior to the 6pm meeting. 6.Discussion and possible action on future meeting date. The next Board meeting will be held on March 21, 2012. 7.Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:06 pm. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Approved :Attest: _______________________________________________ Board Member Name Secretary