VAPStat Joint Meeting

514 W. Liberty Street Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202 Minutes VAPStat Joint Meeting Monday, February 8, 2016 3:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom Welcome and Introductions Mary McGuire gave the welcome and introduction. Vacant and Abandoned Property Statistics The KPI report was delivered by Mary McGuire. Louisville & Jefferson County Landbank Authority, Inc. Roll Call - Establish Quorum Chairman Schreck called the meeting to order at 3:16 pm. Approval of Minutes On a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Burks, the minutes were approved. Announcements Old Business New Business Resolution Number Resolution 1, Series 2016 Request: Multi-Family Purchase Project Name: N/A Location: 2208 W. Chestnut St. Neighborhood: Russell Applicant: The Housing Partnership, Inc. Project Area/Size: 3,228 sf. (structure) PVA Value: $22,430.00 Sale Price: $5,100.00 Council District: 5 - David Tandy Case Manager: Linette Huelsman, Real Estate Coordinator Linette Huelsman gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the Louisville Metro Government Page 1 VAPStat Joint Meeting Minutes February 8, 2016 proposed purchase, adjoining properties, and photos of other projects completed by the applicant. Mr. Landam Burchum with HPI was present. In response to a question by Mr. Jones, Mr. Burchum explained that HPI owns most of the 2100 block of W. Chestnut St. as part of a larger initiative being funded to provide affordable housing in west Louisville. In response to a question by Ms. Dunlap, Mr. Burchum provided the average price of a 2 to 3-bedroom unit. On a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Burks, Resolution 1, Series 2016 was approved unanimously. Resolution Number Resolution 2, Series 2016 Request: Single-family new construction Project Name: N/A Location: 4603 LaSalle Avenue Neighborhood: Hazelwood Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville Project Area/Size: 4,401.25 sf. (lot) PVA Value: $9,800.00 Sale Price: $1.00 Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler Case Manager: Linette Huelsman, Real Estate Coordinator Linette Huelsman provided a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed purchase, surrounding properties and other projects completed by the applicant. Karen Veech, Program Manager for Homebuyer Development with Habitat for Humanity, was present. In response to a question by Mr. Jones, Ms. Veech replied that interest in this propety was part of development that Habitat has already done within a mile of this site, as part of a goal to build in concentrated areas. She also replied in response to Mr. Jones that the set price is $85,000 for a home of this type. In response to a question by Mr. Burks, she replied with the criterion in order to qualify. She also replied that applicants tend to find Habitat, that applications are posted in local business and online. On a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Burks, Resolution 2, Series 2016 was approved unanimously. Resolution Number Resolution 3, Series 2016 Request: Single-family purchase Project Name: Samuel Plato Academy Location: 2420 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Neighborhood: Russell Applicant: Samuel Plato Academy Project Area/Size: 1,592 sf. PVA Value: $23,630.00 Louisville Metro Government Page 2 VAPStat Joint Meeting Minutes February 8, 2016 Sale Price: $1.00 Council District: 5 - Cherie Hamilton Case Manager: Joshua Watkins, Real Estate Coordinator Joshua Watkins provided a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed purchase and surrounding properties. He summarized that the property and structure would be used as a pilot project for Plato Academy. Jim Turner, Executive Director of the Plato Academy, was present. In response to a question by Mr. Jones, he provided an overview of the work of the Plato Academy. He also replied that this is the first trial project that will be conducted primarily by the students in the program with the assistance of accomplished tradesmen. The building will be sold when complete. Ms. Dunlap disclosed that she is on the board of the Plato Academy. She also provided additional information on the program. Mr. Watkins clarified that staff is awaiting the Commissioner's deed to allow the Landbank to take ownership of the property. Ms. Dunlap further clarified the duration of time it had taken to acquire the property. Jo Ann Burke, in response to questions by the board, replied that since Metro was the successful bidder at the Commissioenr's sale and she had approved the deed, the board was able to proceed with the approval. On a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Burks, Resolution 3, Series 2016 was approved unanimously. General Discussion Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Jones, the meeting was adjourned at 3:58 pm. Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency of Louisville Roll Call - Establish Quorum Approval of Minutes On a motion by Commisioner Ogburn, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, the minutes of the January 11, 2016 meeting were approved unanimously. Announcements Old Business New Business Resolution Number Resolution 3, Series 2016 Request: Side Yard Purchase Louisville Metro Government Page 3 VAPStat Joint Meeting Minutes February 8, 2016 Project Name: Russell Side Yard Program Location: 637 S. 18th Street Neighborhood: Russell Applicant: Cynthia Newton Project Area/Size: See table below PVA Value: See table below Sale Price: $1.00 Council District: 4 - David Tandy Case Manager: Joshua Watkins, Real Estate Coordinator Joshua Watkins gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed purchase and surrounding area. He summarized that this purchase would be part of the Russell Side Yard Program.. On a motion by Commissioner Ogburn, seconded by Ms. Greene, Resolution 3, Series 2016 was approved unanimously. General Discussion In response to questions by Mr. Frazier, Ms. Dunlap replied with the processes for acquisition of properties by the Landbank, as well as the broader context of disposition and rehabilitation of properties in the community. Edward Carle, attorney for the Urban Renewal Commission, provided an update on the Community Ventures Corporation closing on the 27 parcels previously-approved by the Commission. Adjournment On a motion by Commissioner Ogburn, seconded by Commissioner Greene, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm. Vacant Property Review Commission No business items Adjournment Louisville Metro Government Page 4