SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

City of Gainesville SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting AGENDA Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. Location: Historic Thomas Center, Long Gallery 302 NE 6th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 Megan Atwater, Jamie Bell, Aymee Cepeda, Charmaine Henry, Mary Lou Hildreth, Members: Michael Pellett, Reina Saco, Fred Schilffarth, Octavia Washington Commissioner Alternate: Casey Willits If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at (352) 334-5051 at least two business days in advance. TTY (Text Telephone Telecommunication Device) users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service). For Speech to Speech (STS) relay, please call 1-877-955-5334. For STS Spanish relay, please call 1- 877-955-8773. For STS French Creole relay, please call 1-877-955-8707.  Pages A. CALL TO ORDER Agenda Statement: The City of Gainesville encourages civil public speech. Disruptive behavior is not permitted during City Commission and Advisory Board meetings. Please do not bring food, drinks, props, signs, posters, or similar materials into the meeting room. B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2024-780 City-County AHAC Discussion Topics (B) 3 Department: Housing & Community Development Description: This joint meeting is an opportunity for the City and County Affordable Housing Advisory Committees to discuss several items related to affordable housing in this community. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation: The City and County Affordable Housing Advisory Committees discuss various items related to affordable housing in this community. E. PUBLIC COMMENT F. MEMBER COMMENT G. NEXT MEETING DATE H. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 6  City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report File Number: 2024-780 Agenda Date: October 23, 2024 Department: Department of Housing & Community Development Title: 2024-780 City-County AHAC Discussion Topics (NB) Department: Housing & Community Development Description: This joint meeting is an opportunity for the City and County Affordable Housing Advisory Committees to discuss several items related to affordable housing in this community. Fiscal Note: N/A Explanation: The City and County Affordable Housing Advisory Committees have indicated a desire to gather and share information about various projects and initiatives. In particular, the Committees have expressed interest in the following topics: 1. How does each jurisdiction subsidize the development of new affordable housing units? 2. There are several affordable housing projects and initiatives that are in progress in each jurisdiction. What is the status of those projects and initiatives? and 3. What is the status of inclusionary zoning requirements and incentives in each jurisdiction? In addition, City AHAC members have suggested that this joint meeting is an opportunity “brainstorm,” and perhaps identify some new or underutilized affordable housing development incentives that might be worthy of further study by committee members. Strategic Connection: ☐ Goal 1: Equitable Community ☐ Goal 2: More Sustainable Community ☒ Goal 3: A Great Place to Live and Experience ☐ Goal 4: Resilient Local Economy ☐ Goal 5: “Best in Class” Neighbor Services Page 3 of 6 Recommendation: The City and County Affordable Housing Advisory Committees discuss various items related to affordable housing in this community. Page 4 of 6  2024-780A Joint AHAC Discussion Items LIHTC: Low Income Housing Tax Credit SAIL: State Apartment Incentive Loan SHIP: State Housing Initiatives Partnership AMI: Area Median Income 1. Review of funding sources for NEW affordable housing; a. City i. LIHTC/SAIL (ConnectFree; we can, but typically do not use SHIP or General Fund) ii. ConnectFree iii. SHIP (Beginning in 2025) b. County i. LIHTC/SAIL (?General Fund, SHIP?) ii. Housing Finance Authority 2. Status of affordable housing developments in each jurisdiction; a. City i. Hawthorne Heights: Anticipates beginning construction by the end of 2024. ii. Jessie’s Village: Anticipates beginning construction by the end of 2024. iii. Woodland Park Phase 2: Anticipates beginning construction in January 2025. Currently, finalizing financing, development plan approval, and relocating residents. iv. Parkside Village, Royal Park Seniors, Skyline Square North, and Skyline Square South: Applying for SAIL funding. If one is chosen, it may begin construction in one or two years. Projects not chosen may apply in 2025. v. East University Avenue Cottages: Working on financing and development plan approval. vi. Hope @ Debra Heights, and Parkside Village: Not Chosen for LIHTC. May apply in 2025. b. County i. 3 Hotels ii. Legacy Project (Dogwood Village) iii. Carver Gardens iv. Harbor Cove v. Woodland Park Phase 2 vi. Oakview Phase 2 vii. Madison Brook 3. Status of inclusionary zoning requirements and incentives; a. City i. Ordinance amending City Code and Comprehensive Plan was approved at 1st reading ii. Comprehensive Plan amendment was sent to the State for review and comment iii. 2nd reading of both amendments is required iv. Applies to multi-family projects of 50 or more units v. 10% of units at 80% AMI for 99 years b. County 4. Brainstorm development incentives. a. Accessory Dwelling Unit Workshop b. Revolving Fund for AFFORDABLE Accessory Dwelling Units c. Waiver or Separate Source for Tree Mitigation d. Map Underused Land i. Parking lots, School District property, Religious institutions, Small lots, etc. e. Anti-Gentrification/Anti-Displacement Plans Page 5 of 6  2024-780B SUMMARY OF 2024 INCENTIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT – CITY OF GAINESVILLE 1) Expedite development orders and permits for affordable housing. The Planning and Building Departments should continue their current programs. In addition, study reducing the thresholds needed to move a project from board review to staff review. 2) Modification of impact fee requirements including using alternative methods of fee payment. Use ConnectFree revenue to pay water and wastewater connection charges for new affordable housing. 3) Allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing. Adopt the AHAC recommended IZ regulations, including applying the regulations to MF projects of 10 or more units. Furthermore, continue to work with the County to implement a compatible IZ Program. 4) Reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for low- and very-low-income persons. Continue. 5) Allowance of accessory residential units in residential zoning districts. Educate the community about ADUs. Develop pre-approved building plans. Partner with organizations to develop a revolving loan fund to help build affordable ADUs for income-qualified households. Record and study the actual costs and uses of ADUs in Gainesville. 6) Reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing. Make reduced setbacks for PD Subdivisions available only if the developer provides affordable housing. Allow reduced setbacks for subdivisions that provide affordable housing, without requiring those subdivisions to go through the entire PD process. 7) Allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero lot line configurations, for affordable housing. Allow affordable housing to justify modifying subdivision requirements. 8) Modification of street requirements for affordable housing. Maintain current requirements. 9) Consider before adoption, any policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations or plan provisions that increase in the cost of housing. Continue the existing review process. 10) Preparation of an inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. Continue, expand, and share. 11) Support of affordable housing development near transportation hubs, major employment centers and mixed-use developments. Continue. 12) Study Anti-Displacement and Anti-Gentrification Plans Review local data and research other jurisdictions (e.g., Milwaukee, and Minneapolis/St. Paul). Page 6 of 6