Planning Commission Meeting

City of Prosser PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Council Chambers, 1002 Dudley Avenue, Prosser WA 99350 Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM Per Ordinance No. 22-3175, all Planning Commission meetings will be held in-person at location listed above. In addition, individuals may attend the meeting virtually. To join in the remote/virtual Planning Commission meeting and participate in or listen to the Public Hearing, please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone by visiting the following website: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/590067637 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 590-067-637 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/590067637 The City asks all members of the public that wish to comment on agenda items, to please contact Community Development Director Steve Zetz via email at szetz@cityofprosser.com or by phone at (509) 786-8212, no later than 4:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please state your first and last name, city of residence and agenda item you wish to comment on. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. BOARD ACTION a. Appointment of Temporary Secretary 4. BOARD DISCUSSION a. Draft Housing Action Plan. 2 - 27 Draft HAP Review and provide comments and suggestions on the Draft Housing Action Plan. 5. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 27  CITY OF PROSSER, WASHINGTON AGENDA BILL Agenda Title: Meeting Date: Review of the Draft Housing Action Plan. March 16, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Item Type: Discussion Department: Director: Contact Person: Phone Number: Planning Steve Zetz Toni Yost 509-786-2332 Cost of Proposal: Fund Name and Number: $75,000 grant award from the Washington State Department of Commerce Amount Budgeted: $75,000 Reviewed by Finance Department: TY 03/08/2023 Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: 1. Presentation Slides Summary Statement: In 2022, the City was awarded a grant by the Washington State Department of Commerce to prepare Prosser's first Housing Action Plan. Why do we need a Housing Action Plan? The Housing Action Plan (HAP) allows Prosser the opportunity to study the existing and future housing needs for the community and, with the development of a needs assessment, develop strategies to meet those needs. How was the plan developed? The City contracted with LDC, Inc to guide the process. With the help of LDC a Citizen's Advisory Committee was also established to provide input and support the development of this plan. Community input was collected through a community survey that was available on the City website. Finally, all the information gathered from the Committee, the survey, and by LDC, were used to prepare the Draft Housing Action Plan which is now available for review. More information about this process and plan can be found at the City's Website at: Housing Action Plan - City of Prosser, Washington At this meeting, representatives from LDC and City Staff will be present to gather input from Planning Commissioners regarding the proposed draft. These comments will be gathered and Page 2 of 27 used to prepare the final document which is schedule to be presented to City Council in April for review and subsequent adoption. Consistent with Council Goal: Goal #1: Livability & Quality of Life, Goal #3: Promote Economic Development & Jobs, Goal #5: Operational Excellence & Communication Recommended Action/Suggested Motion: Review and provide comments and suggestions on the Draft Housing Action Plan. Reviewed by Department Reviewed by City Attorney: Approved by City Director: Administrator: Toni Yost Howard Saxton Date: Mar 8, 2023 Date: Mar 10, 2023 Date: Page 3 of 27  CITY OF PROSSER HOUSING ACTION PLAN STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARCH 7, 2023 Page 4 of 27  Meeting Objectives Short project overview High level summary of the Housing Needs Assessment findings Review draft Housing Action Plan – feedback from Stakeholder Committee Project next steps - answer questions Page 5 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 2  HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY OF HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS Page 6 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 3  Households and Housing Units ▪ Homeowner unit vacancy rate: 0% ▪ Renter unit vacancy rate: 1.4% ▪ “Healthy market” vacancy rate: ▪ 5-6% Page 7 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 4  Where People Live & Work ▪ Prosser is home 3,259 jobs and 2,408 workers ▪ Approximately 78% of workers who live in Prosser are employed outside the City ▪ Of Prosser’s 3,259 jobs, 84% are filled by workers who live outside the City Page 8 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 5  Housing Production Page 9 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 6  Household Financials ▪ 2020 Median household income: $53,333 ▪ Owner occupied households made $11,292 more than the City’s overall median income ▪ Roughly 50% of Prosser renters make 50% or below the median family income Page 10 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 7  Housing Market Details ▪ Median home value has risen from $179,900 in 2010 to $281,400 in 2021 (56% increase) ▪ Median rent price has risen from $855 in 2020 to $1,191 in 2021 (39% increase) Page 11 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 8  Cost Burden & Housing Gaps ▪ There are close to 600 households earning under 80% of the median income and paying more than 30% of their income on housing costs. ▪ The current gap between what is affordable and available to households making under 80% of the median income and current demand is almost 700 units. Page 12 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 9  Housing Needs Assessment ▪ Questions? Page 13 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 10  HOUSING ACTION PLAN – STRATEGIES & ACTIONS Page 14 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 11  How a Housing Action Plan (HAP) Works Identifies strategies to address housing needs Actions the City could take to implement the strategies Schedule of when the City may consider the identified actions HAP does not require regulatory actions, but many strategies / actions may assist with Comprehensive Plan update Page 15 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 12  Housing Strategies Page 16 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 13  Actions to Implement the Strategies Issue overview What would need to change to implement this idea or action Advantages and disadvantage of this approach to addressing the issue Who else has implemented the action Page 17 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 14  Incentivize new housing ▪ Update code to match densities allowed in Comprehensive Plan ▪ Changes to housing density and fee incentive programs ▪ Allow detached residential uses in commercial zones in some cases ▪ Strategic outreach to builders, developers, service providers Page 18 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 15  Bring down the cost of development ▪ Changes to housing density and fee incentive programs ▪ Changes to Titles 16,17, and 18 re: SEPA short subdivisions ▪ Changes to landscaping requirements ▪ Outreach and feasibility for builders and service providers ▪ Codify parks impact fee Page 19 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 16  Provide a wider variety of housing types ▪ Update code to match densities allowed in comprehensive plan ▪ Changes to housing density and fee incentive programs ▪ Allow detached residential uses in commercial zones in some cases ▪ Temporary emergency and permanent supportive housing ▪ Improve regulation of accessory dwelling units ▪ Codify parks impact fee Page 20 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 17  Prevent and mitigate displacement ▪ Changes to housing density and fee incentive programs ▪ Temporary emergency and permanent supportive housing ▪ Improve regulation of accessory dwelling units Page 21 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 18  Draft HAP – Online on City of Prosser website ▪ https://ldc.konveio.com/draft-prosser-housing- action-plan#page=1 Page 22 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 19  NEXT STEPS Page 23 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 20  Next Steps ▪ Receive and review Draft HAP comments ▪ Meetings and discussion with Planning Commission and City Council ▪ March 16 – discussion of draft HAP at Planning Commission ▪ April 4 – presentation of draft HAP to City Council ▪ May 2 – presentation of final HAP to City Council ▪ May 9 – vote by City Council on adoption resolution for final HAP Page 24 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 21  Project Schedule We are here! Final Housing Public Draft Housing Action Project Kick- Outreach Plan Housing Needs Action Plan Plan/approval Off Assessment July-Dec Nov 2022- process May-Jun 2022 July-Nov 2022 2022 March 2023 March-May 2023 Page 25 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 22  Project Schedule Opportunities for plan discussion and revisions We are here! Final Housing Early look at Draft Housing Revisions to Draft Action Draft Housing Action Plan issued Housing Plan/Approval Action Plan - Feb-March 2023 March-April 2023 Process Feb 2023 May 2023 Page 26 of 27 March 7, 2023, HAP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 23  THANK YOU City of Prosser: Consultant Team: Toni Yost LDC, Inc. Email - tyost@ci.prosser.wa.us Matt Covert Email – mcovert@ldccorp.com Page 27 of 27