Planning Commission

1 Housing North 2019  VISION Northwest Michigan will be a place where families of all income levels can find homes MISSION that are safe and affordable. We build awareness, influence policy, and expand capacity so communities can create housing solutions that meet their unique needs.  AWARENESS Outreach, messaging, & communications tools to communities, developers, & other ADVOCACY partners. Identify and influence policy that impacts development opportunities in rural Michigan. CAPACITY & RESOURCES Work with partners to develop new tools & funding options for housing.  Success: Not Just New Housing Units Communities, developers and other A common stakeholders use our tools language to use to make progress across the Housing is a Communities $$$ region part of community are actively participating “infrastructure” in advocacy efforts conversations More diverse housing is considered Revenue is Awareness of more available for housing impacts/ housing choices solutions leads to new Statewide partnership organizations, legislators and Housing other influential stakeholders choices are look to us for input and/or celebrated endorsement 4 Housing North 2019  The Homes For Our Future campaign is a CALL TO ACTION for the public, local governments, employers, and community organizations. It offers clear courses of action, resources for participating in housing solutions, and opportunities to share personal stories 2021-2022 Goals  Use Homes for Our Future platform to enhance local/grassroots efforts  Educate diverse audiences  Build an advocacy “entry point” and network 6 Housing North 2019  Other Programs & Initiatives  Legislative Initiatives- Five Policy Pillars  Rep. Cole sponsored bill for workforce housing  Housing Ready Program  2 positions in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties  Housing Conservancy Toolbox  Deed Restrictions  Community Land Trust  Housing Conservancy/Land Bank Partnerships  Housing Fund 7 Housing North 2020  City of Manistee Housing data/needs Manistee Housing Action Plan Short term rental statistics 8 Housing North 2019 City of Manistee Housing Action Plan Recommended GOAL: Explore regulatory options for Short Term Rentals Invite Guest speakers to share information at a joint planning commission meeting  Manistee Economic Plan lists…. Lack of affordable housing and aging homes and infrastructure as a threat Low-Income Housing , Aging infrastructure and lack of workforce as a weakness 10 Housing North 2019 11 Housing North 2019  Our communities need new housing of all kinds TOTAL ESTIMATED DEMAND for Housing in the City of Manistee (2019) 23% 91 Homeownership 204 Units Total Units in Demand 77% 113 Rental Units NOTE: Income and rental categories provided in the survey represent amount ranges. 12 Housing North 2019  Our communities need new RENTAL UNITS at a variety of price points 2020 PROJECTED RENTAL DEMAND Unit Rent = by monthly rental amount and income ≤ $650/mo. category in the City of Manistee for incomes ≥ $26K/yr. 61% 113 Rental Units in Demand 2% Unit Rent = $1,050-$1,500/mo. Unit Rent = for incomes 37% $42K-$60K/yr. $700-$1,000/mo. for incomes $28K-$40K/yr. NOTE: Income and rental categories provided in the survey represent amount ranges. 13 Housing North 2019  Our communities need NEW HOMES TO BUY at a variety of price points PROJECTED HOMEOWNERSHIP DEMAND by home value and income category in the City of Manistee Home Value 13% $175K-$250K for incomes $70K-$100K/yr. 91 Homeownership Home Value Home Value Units 2% $275K-$375K ≤ $150K for incomes $110K-$150K/yr. in Demand for incomes ≥ $60K/yr. 85% NOTE: Income and rental categories provided in the survey represent amount ranges. 14 Housing North 2019 Networks Northwest •10-County agency service area •Talent – job seekers •Business – growth and development •Community – local government goals •Community Development Department •Master Plans/Recreation Plans •Transportation Planning •Planning and Zoning Services •Educational Workshops •Emerging Issues Short-term rental definition The commercial use of renting a dwelling unit for a period of time less than thirty consecutive calendar days. City of Manistee has… Host Compliance now Granicus can provide up to date information on short term rentals Over 96 active short-term rental listings as of 8/2020 The actual number changes constantly; ‒Host Compliance reports that the listings grew by #19 from February to August 2020 Regional Breakdown Percentage of the region’s STRs 35 30 30 25 21 20 15 15 11 10 9 6 5 4 2 1 1 0 Community Perspective There are many invested viewpoints Every community has varying issues Each community needs to determine if it wants or needs regulation There are many approaches to the idea of regulation Different community responses  What we know…. NW Michigan is home to 3% of Michigan’s population but 25% of its seasonal rentals Efforts to regulate short term rentals can help ensure there is adequate housing for year-round work force in our communities The approach to STR ordinances should be community driven and look at all viewpoints 22 Housing North 2019  Questions & More Info Yarrow Brown, Executive Director Housing North 231-335-1685 yarrow@housingnorth.org Data available at: www.housingnorth.org www.homesforourfuture.org 23 Housing North 2019  Corinn Fink ⚫ 255 1st Street ⚫ Manistee MI 49660 ⚫ 616-278-5417 September 30, 2020 Dear Mike Szokola, Manistee City Council Members and Planning Commission Members, I was born and raised in Manistee County. I pay property taxes and I have owned and successfully sold a thriving business in Manistee. A client from Northville, MI called me this summer and asked if I knew of any Airbnb homes still available in Manistee for their last-minute family vacation. I said I did not, but I told him to check with the vacation rental office at Century 21 and to check out availability at the Casino. His response was, “I already checked Century 21 and I don’t want to vacation in a hotel.” I remembered his response recently when Mike Szokola was quoted in the Manistee News Advocate in an article regarding short-term rentals. He said, “There’s also great motels and hotels that can give you a taste of the city too”. That made me wonder if people coming to Manistee prefer hotels or private homes…. I started asking friends and people I know who vacation in Manistee or would like to. I also put the question on a Facebook poll from my page that captured people from Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Denver, Chicago and more locations. 100% of the 6 people that I asked and 11 out of 13 that responded to the poll said they prefer renting a furnished home. These are people with children, married and singles. People in their 20’s, people in their 60’s and every age in between. Private homes that offer a guest/visitor an “experience” and “convenience” brings: • more people into the city • more money to the downtown area • more permanent residents into the city to fill empty homes and businesses • more vacation homeowners who renovate and maintain older homes I am not against licensing or regulating, but I believe that if you limit the number of homes and rooms that private citizens can rent, you are ultimately hurting the economy of Manistee and surrounding towns. We need a variety of price categories, locations and amenities to satisfy a variety of guests and their needs. Not all people are cut out to be hosts for short term rentals. I have the belief that the best will rise to the top and represent Manistee well. Others will decide to rent their homes to long term residents or not at all after trying it unsuccessfully. Thank you for your time, Corinn Fink 616-278-5417 P.S. Copies of the Facebook feed or names from the contacts made can be furnished if need be.