Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Tuesday, September 18, 2018 6:00 PM Second Floor Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Also present: Ron Paradise, Planning and Development Services; Angelia Briggs, Community Development; Denise Brooke, Community Development. Present: 6 - Chair Eric James Vice Chair Patricia Ulicny-Hoback Member Jodi Pena-Castaldi Member Hammond Daniels Member Michael Putkowski Member Michael E. Williams Excused: 3 - Member Felicia Diaz Member Eric Strano Member Shirley Battle-White 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Meeting Minutes for July 17, 2018 Motion for approval of meeting minutes by Member Williams, seconded by Member Putkowski. Motion carred by the following vote. For: 6 - Chair James, Vice Chair Ulicny-Hoback, Member Pena-Castaldi, Member Daniels, Member Putkowski and Member Williams 4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: 5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comment shall be permitted at the end of agenda items only and shall not exceed two minutes. 6. OLD BUSINESS: City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 10/9/2018 Affordable Housing Advisory Minutes September 18, 2018 Committee 7. NEW BUSINESS: Powerpoint presentation on; Triennial Evaluation of Affordable Housing Incentives Mr. Paradise stated a this time he would be presenting a powerpoint presentation to the committee on the Triennial Evaluation of Impediments Affordable Housing. Member Williams said he had a question concerning the Casey Property to which Mr. Paradise communicated it would be discussed during staff comments and returned to presenting the powerpoint. Mr. Paradise started with; A. Modification of street requirements of affordable housing. Mr. Paradise gave the committee a description of street requirements and designs in relation to road width, right-of-ways, travel lanes and the need for emergency equipment access and the effects related to affordable housing. Members discussed, questioned and noted the different items Mr. Paradise presented to them. Vice Chair Hoback asked that all recommendations and voting be done once, after all items have been discussed by the committee. With that said, Mr. Paradise move on to the next item to be discussed. B. The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before adoption of policies, procedures, ordinances, and regulations, etc., that increase the cost of housing. Mr. Paradise explained that government requirements are for the protection of the public, health, safety and welfare. Building codes relating to wind loads are just one example. Some communities use process and regulations as tools such as requiring large lot sizes, large minimum floor areas, excessive landscaping requirements, project amenities and aesthetic/architectural requirements. Mr. Paradise continued stating, that regulations do implement standards which often reflect a community vision. At this time, the City currently has no formal process to look at the impact proposed regulations could have on affordable housing. He stated that some regulations are mandated, such as building codes and have limited ability to modify. Creation of more process, even if for a good cause can be viewed contradictory to stream-lining government rule making. He explained that the City planners can and do balance affordable housing matters when tasked with the reviewing and the creation of regulations. Also note that regulations are subject to public hearing and public involvement regarding the adoption of such regulations. Therefore, the public can help shape policy. Members discussed several items such as house size, lot size, and zero lot lines, etc. and moved on to the next item. C. Preparation of a printed inventory of locally-owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. Mr. Paradise relayed to the committee that there is around 3,900 acres of City owned/controlled land and explained that fire stations, parks, infrastructures sites, environmentally constrained lands make up City owned/controlled lands. The City does have a policy within the Comprehensive Plan that requires a periodic review of City City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 10/9/2018 Affordable Housing Advisory Minutes September 18, 2018 Committee owned/controlled lands for affordable housing and the last review was about 8 years ago in 2010. The City did investigate City owed/controlled land resources to develop NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program), funded housing and determined no suitable lands existed due to the property being encumbered by parks, earmarked for infrastructure, associated with commercial restrictions or exhibited physical problems, (flood plain, wetlands, slopes, title issues, etc.). Discussion ensued concerning the amount of time that has passed since the last review was competed of City owned/controlled lands. Mr. Paradise replied that it is time to look at the City owned/controlled lands and agreed to perform a review of City owned/controlled lands. The meeting moved on to the next item for discussion. D. Support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mix use developments. Mr. Paradise conveyed to the members development formats like, transportation hubs, employment centers and mixed use oriented development have been advocated by planners, urbanists and the like for years. Such development formats represent compact, integrated development projects to reduce automotive dependence and promote a denser development pattern which may lead to more affordable dwellings and lower living costs (less money spent on personal transportation - insurance, gas, etc.) Mr. Paradise went on to explain that the City currently does not have any transportation hubs or mixed use development areas but as time moves forward with continued encouragement of more medical development and promotion of expanded transit services we are starting to see development patters starting to evolve where there is an employment center (in and around Halifax Hospital and the Activity Center) but we are still some time away from a bona fide TOD (transit-oriented development). At this time the members discussed several issues and ideas with staff and was ready to vote on the items presented by Mr. Paradise. Each item and recommendation by staff will be read and members given time to discuss before each vote. A. Modification of street requirements of affordable housing Motion by Member Putkowski, seconded by Vice Chair Hoback, to maintain the ability to reduce the the right of way width as stated in the LDC ( Land Development Code). The motion carried by the following vote. For: 6 - Chair James, Vice Chair Ulicny-Hoback, Member Pena-Castaldi, Member Daniels, Member Putkowski and Member Williams B. The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before adoption of policies, procedures, ordinances, and regulations, etc. that increase the cost of housing Motion by Member Williams, seconded by Vice Pena-Castaldi, to not City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 10/9/2018 Affordable Housing Advisory Minutes September 18, 2018 Committee establish more process and rely on existing procedures and professional staff to implement City housing policies. The motion carried by the following vote. For: 6 - Chair James, Vice Chair Ulicny-Hoback, Member Pena-Castaldi, Member Daniels, Member Putkowski and Member Williams C. Preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. Member Williams asked if there will be a timeline to complete such a review of City owned/controlled lands. Member Pena-Castaldi asked if it would be in the next 12 months. Mr. Paradise stated yes, within the next 12 months. Motion by Member Williams, seconded by Chair James, City staff should conduct a review of City owned/controlled property to determine if any could be used for affordable housing purposes. The motion carried by the following vote. For: 6 - Chair James, Vice Chair Ulicny-Hoback, Member Pena-Castaldi, Member Daniels, Member Putkowski and Member Williams D. Support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mix use developments. Motion by Member Pena-Castaldi, seconded by Member Putkowski, to continue development pattern to build on the Halifax Hospital by encourageing more medical development and promote expanded transit service to the Activity Center. The motion carried by the following vote. For: 6 - Chair James, Vice Chair Ulicny-Hoback, Member Pena-Castaldi, Member Daniels, Member Putkowski and Member Williams 8. STAFF COMMENTS: Mr. Paradise relayed to the Members what has been ongoing since 2015 - 2016 with low income housing tax credit oriented developers and the City pledged up to $50,000.00 to a couple of projects, one was for a 40 acre parcel off of Howland Blvd. The other was in the Lake Foy area. He explained how the low income tax credit is set up like a lottery and is also merit based. Discussion ensued within the committee and staff. Ms. Briggs asked the members to keep in mind we may need to call them to back for an City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 10/9/2018 Affordable Housing Advisory Minutes September 18, 2018 Committee opinion about increasing funds for the Owner Occupied Home Repair Program due to the increasing prices of construction and building supplies, etc. Discussion between the committee and staff ensued. 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. City of Deltona Page 5 Printed on 10/9/2018