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AHAC Minutes 11/05/2012 November 5,2012 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Naples, Florida, November 5, 2012 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 PM in REGULAR SESSION in Administrative Building "F," 3rd Floor, of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Stephen Hruby Vice Chair: Christian Davis Raymond Cabral John Cowan Patricia Fortune Alan Hamisch Clyde C. Quinby (Excused) Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy (Alternate) ALSO PRESENT: Kim Grant, Interim Director- Housing, Human & Veteran Services Kristi Sonntag, Manager Federal/State Grants Priscilla Doria, Grants Coordinator Barbetta Hutchinson, Staff Liaison 1 November 5,2012 1. CALL TO ORDER—CHAIRMAN: Chairman Hruby called the meeting to order at 3:07 PM and read the procedures to be observed during the meeting. 2. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Six voting members were present. 3. AGENDA AND MINUTES: A. Approval of Agenda—November 5,2012 Mr. Cowan moved to approve the Agenda as submitted. Second by Mr.Davis. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. B. AHAC Meeting Minutes—October 1,2012 Mr. Cowan moved to approve the Minutes of the October 1, 2012 as presented. Second by Mr. Cabral. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. Mr.Davis and Ms. Fortune abstained. (Not in attendance at the October 1,2012) 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Recap of the Report to the Planning Commission Mr. Hruby gave a slide presentation and reported going before the Planning Commission on October 30,2012. He stated Growth Management is reviewing all of the Elements and Amendments to the Growth Management Plan. The Planning Commission had issues on the proposed language and the proposed procedural changes for the Housing Element—Objective 1. The Planning Commission wanted a better understanding of what the AHAC was doing and why the AHAC was proposing it prior to submitting their recommendation to the BCC. He reviewed the following: • Housing Element—Objective 1 - Previous Objective based on static fixed metrics - Proposed Objective was processed based • Proposed Methodology - Method for monitoring market trends and the impact on housing affordability - Method for determining extent of need - Have tools necessary to solve the need The same presentation will be made to the BCC on December 11, 2012. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: (None) 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS: A. Fiscal Year 2011-2012 HUD Consolidated Action Plan Evaluation Report(CAPER) Margo Castorena-CAPER, HHVS gave a slide presentation on CAPER FY2011-12. • This is an end of year report to HUD outlining the performance and outcomes of closed projects and the status of on-going activities. • The Reporting period for this CAPER is October 1,2011 through September 30, 2012. • The HUD CAPER will be: - Presented for BCC approval on December 11,2012. 2 November 5,2012 - Public comment period will be held October 29 through December 11, 2012. - Copies of the CAPER have been distributed to all libraries and posted on the HHVS website. - Ads were placed in the Naples Daily News and in the Immokalee Bulletin to inform the public of the comment period. - Upon approval of the BCC; the CAPER must be received by HUD NLT December 28,2012. • Highlights of the 2011-2012 - $2,806,710 of CDBG,HOME&ESG funds were added to the entitlement allocation in the reporting period. - $1,352,883.95 was expended on eligible activities during the reporting period. - Timeliness was not achieved due partially to 2-projects;the Eagle Lakes Park and a sidewalk project that did not go forward. - 100%of CDBG funds were used to assist low/moderated individuals - Projects focused on community facilities,rental assistance and public service projects. - Affordable housing outcomes were lower than expected. - La Placita is underway in Immokalee; funds for this project were re- programmed from an East Naples Sidewalk Project. - Legal services to 240 victims of domestic abuse were provided by the Shelter. - Goodwill finished the Roberts Center Renovation in Immokalee. - The David Lawrence Center is closing out its' auxiliary power project. Staff responded to the many questions asked. Staff recommended the approval of the 2011-2012 CAPER to the BCC submission to HUD. Discussion was made on the process of ranking and funded as the projects are ranked, criteria and census tracks that are low/moderate and the reprogramming project process. Mr. Cabral moved the AHAC recommend the approval of the 2011-2012 CAPER be submitted to the BCC for their approval and endorsement to HUD. Second by Mr. Cowan. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. B. 2012 Incentive Review and Recommendations Report Mr.Hruby stated the Subcommittee prepared the 2012 Local Housing Incentive Review and Recommendation Report. Mr. Hamisch stated the AHAC must submit a triennial report that includes recommendations on and evaluates the implementation of incentives within 11 areas; 5-incentives are mandatory. • Expedited Permitting • Impact Fee Waivers or Modification • Density Flexibility • Reservation of Infrastructure • Accessory Dwelling Units 3 • November 5, 2012 • Parking and Setbacks • Flexible Lot Configurations • Street Requirements • Oversight • Land Bank Inventory • Proximity It was noted the minimum the County must implement Expedited Permitting and Ongoing Review. Staff from the local planning departments worked in conjunction with AHAC, HHVS, guest speaker-Brad Schiffer, AIA and guidance and technical assistance from the Florida Housing Coalition during the preparation stages of the incentive plan. He reported the Current Incentives as: > Expedited Permitting > Ongoing Review Process > Increased Density for Affordable Housing > Inventory of Locally Owned Public Lands suitable for Affordable Housing ➢ Impact Fee Deferral Program for Affordable Housing. (Ordinance 2008-97—direction from the BCC on restricting the use of the remaining funds for deferral of County Impact Fees for Affordable Housing.) He recommended the AHAC approve the 2012 Local Housing Incentive Program and Recommendations Report be presented to the BCC on December 11, 2012. The Committee formed a consensus to review and discuss the Incentives and Recommendations individually. The following clarifications and additional recommendations were made. Staff will do a final edit. a. Expedited Permitting ➢ Review Synopsis-Add a phrase or sentence to clarify what 5, 10, 15 days process is. ➢ Committee Recommendation—Currently implemented move"Planning and Zoning"paragraph under Review Synopsis. > Proposed Incentive—Amended Procedural recommendations: - Codify 5-10-15 are followed - Affordable Housing is top priority 3rd Party Reviewers b.Impact Fee Waivers and Modifications ➢ Committee Recommendation—Change to Such funds may be used for future deferral impact fees for owner occupied dwelling units. ➢ Amended Incentive—No action at this time. c.Density Flexibility > Proposed Incentive—Change to Amended Incentive: No Change at this time d. Reservation of Infrastructure > Proposed Incentive—Change to Amended Incentive: No Change at this time 4 November 5, 2012 e. Accessory Dwelling Units > Proposed Incentive—Change to Amended Incentive: No Change at this time f. Parking and Setbacks ➢ Proposed Incentive—Change to Reduction in parking and setback requirements for Affordable Housing are considered as deviations in the PUD approval process and variance in the conventional zoning process on a case by case basis. Public Sneaker Marjorie Student-Sterling g. Flexible Lot Configurations ➢ Proposed Incentive—Change to Reduction in flexible lot configurations for Affordable Housing are considered as deviations in the PUD approval process and variance in the conventional zoning process on a case by case basis. h. Street Requirements > Proposed Incentive—Change to Reduction in street requirements for Affordable Housing are considered as deviations in the PUD approval process and variances in the conventional zoning process on a case by case basis. i. Oversight(Ongoing) > Current Incentive and Proposed Incentive—Should be reversed. ➢ Proposed Incentive—Change to Amended Incentive to Collier County requires all items which have the potential to increase the cost of housing to be prepared and presented by County Staff,reviewed by DSAC and submitted to the BCC with the amount of the increase or decrease mentioned in the executive summary under fiscal impact. The Commissioners shall appoint an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee member to the Development Services Advisory Committee. i. Land Bank Inventory > Amended Incentive- Collier County will prepare an inventory of all real property owned by Collier County that may be appropriate for use as an affordable housing development annually. k. Proximity > Proposed Incentive—Change to Amended Incentive: No Change at this time Mr. Hamisch moved to approve the Incentive Review and Recommendation Report as amended(to be presented to the BCC on December 11, 2012 for approval.) Second by Ms. Fortune. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Staff will email the AHAC the Incentive Review and Recommendation Report with revisions. 5 November 5,2012 7. STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBERS: GENERAL COMMENTS Mr. Hruby asked the Staff for an update on filling the vacant positions on the AHAC. It was noted the BCC Administration places public notices on vacant positions on a monthly basis. Staff is waiting on a response from the City of Naples to have Mr. Hruby serve as a County representative on the City of Naples Planning Commission. This will open another vacancy. Staff noted the BCC will appoint a Planning Commission representative to AHAC at the next BCC meeting. Mr. Cowan moved to adjourn at 4:37 PM. Second by Mr. Cabral. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. NEXT MEETING: December 3,2012—3:00 PM Location: BCC Chambers,3"1 Floor,Administrative Building"F" (Members will be notified via email of a cancellation) There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned at 4:37 PM by order of the Chairman. COLLIER COUNTY AFFORDABLE HO -. - • I VISORY COMMITTEE Step'' R' ,Chai I an The foregoing Minutes were approved by the Board/Committee Chair on 4i8/ ,2012, "as submitted" )( OR"as amended"_ 6