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AHAC Agenda 02/20/2024 - SubCommittee MeetingCollier County Affordable Housing Advisory Subcommittee AGENDA Growth Management Community Development Department Conference Rooms 609/610 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Naples, FL 34104 February 20, 2024, 9:00 AM Subcommittee Members Mary Waller, Member Hannah Roberts, Member Paul Shea, Member Collier County Staff Jamie French, Department Head, GMCD Michael Bosi, Director, Planning & Zoning Jaime Cook, Director, Development Review Cormac Giblin, Director, Housing Policy & Economic Development Sarah Harrington, Planning Manager, Housing Policy & Economic Development Derek D. Perry, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office Donna Guitard, Management Analyst I, GMCD Julie Chardon, Operations Support Specialist II, Housing Policy & Economic Development NOTE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO SPEAKING. ALL REGISTERED SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN. DURING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION, COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAYASK DIRECT QUESTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS. PLEASE WAIT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND STATE YOUR NAME AND AFFILIATION FOR THE RECORD BEFORE COMMENTING. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLIER COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE. 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES a. Approval of today's agenda b. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATION 5. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Persons wishing to speak must register prior to speaking. All registered speakers will receive up to three (3) minutes unless the time is adjusted by the Chairman. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. STAFF AND COMMITTEE GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS a. AHAC Workplan Draft (S. Harrington) b. 2023 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Incentive Strategies Report ('SHIP Incentives Report') (C. Giblin) 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURN 10. Next Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Date and Location: March 19t", 2024, at 9:00 AM Conference Room 609/610 - Growth Management Community Development Department. 2 6r b1 C °1 a v = a a �o m o Ou •► o i C1 F-Cl '� In a1 N v 0 v a = z ° a a a, E = x `'c v ci Q a ai 3 ° o = c to a c '�, u o = N a a Cl •� c m C i •� 7 � •- N v j cc N N .c— m O = y 61 a = = a L V o a1 u i ,+. a G C w o L ++ a= +. y a d c UO al UD oon .� w bon a, v 0 0 Qj E l i a° a�'i E N a° Y a 0 3 O O m o o o a °= a` v Y �, O. 3 �,; o, r_ O a ° ° a o a v . " 41 a0i S a c. 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E / % / / / / k cu § % \ 3 3 3 0 / e c e « 3 3 = / / / u 2 � 2 ƒ ƒ u u u u 41 b.0 / � 7 7 7 2 7 2 < ° < 0 � _ _ � 3 §£ 2 Q 5\ (/ g _0= 2 / 2 g / = { o 0 \ m 0 \ » » > / / 'E » / o � � \ k ) 0 ) \ - / / \ ± - / \ t = 7 \ uo ( \ \ \ 0 � -a 2 = m E \ < » / \ k 'n \ ( G 7 \ 7 i f � o \ E \ / f / \ k § / ƒ = j � § } / } / § j = \ 0 / E \ \ ] u S ) _ N m Ln \ / N / 0 Incentive Strategies Report Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report to Board ofCounty Commissioners SHIP Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies SUBMITTED TO: COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED TO: ROB DEARDUFF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION DATE SUBMITTED:12/ 4 /2023 PREPARED BY: HOUSING POLICY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION, and AHAC BACKGROUND As a recipient of State Housing Initiatives Partnership funds, Collier County established an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in 1993 (Ord 93-19) and repealed and replaced early versions with Ord.2013-27, further amended by Ord.2020-27 as required by the Florida Statutes, Sec. 420.9076. The AHAC is responsible for reviewing and evaluating local plans, policies, procedures, land development regulations, the Comprehensive Plan, and other aspects of County housing activities that affect the production of affordable housing. Further, the AHAC is specifically directed by the SHIP Statute to consider and evaluate the implementation of the incentives set out at Florida Statues, Sec. 420.9076 (4)(a)-(k). Based on the AHAC evaluation, it may recommend to local government that it make modifications of, exceptions to, or creation of new plans, policies, procedures, and other governing vehicles which would encourage production of affordable housing. As approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, the recommendations are then used to amend the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and the local Comprehensive Plan Housing Element. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION The Board of County Commission appointed or re -appointed members to the Committee via Ordinance 2020-27 recognizing the requirement to appoint an elected official and on December 13, 2022, appointed a new Board Elected Official. On June 13, 2023, three (3) new members were appointed. Florida Statues, Sec. 420.9076 (2) lists the categories from which committee members must be selected. Each AHAC must have a locally elected official from the county or municipality participating in the SHIP program. The locally elected official must be from the County or 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 1 of 12 municipality. The elected official will count as a member of the AHAC for purposes of meeting the number of members requirements. There must be at least eight committee members but no more than eleven committee members with representation from at least six of the following categories: (a) A citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing. (b) A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing. (c) A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in homebuilding in connection with affordable housing. (d) A citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing. (e) A citizen who is actively engaged as a for -profit provider of affordable housing. (0 A citizen who is actively engaged as a not -for -profit provider of affordable housing. (g) A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing. (h) A citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to s. 163.3174. If the local planning agency is comprised of the governing board of the county or municipality, the governing board may appoint a designee who is knowledgeable in the local planning process. (i) A citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments. (j) A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction. (1) A citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan. The currently appointed AHAC Committee members are included here, along with their category affiliation. Category Represented Name Date Term Appointed Expiration Date Elected Official Chris Hall 12/13/2022 l/l/2024 Residential Home Building Industry Stephen J. Hruby 11/08/2022 10/1/2025 Non -Profit Provider Arol I. Buntzman 11/08/2022 10/1/2024 Labor Engaged in Home Building Gary Hains 12/14/2021 10/1/2024 Advocate for Low Income Persons Thomas P. Felke 06/13/2023 10/1/2024 Employers within Jurisdiction Andrew Terhune 06/13/2023 10/1/2026 Essential Services Personnel Todd Lyon 11/08/2022 10/1/2025 Member of the Collier County Planning Commission Paul Shea 03/08/2022 10/1/2026 Resident in Jurisdiction Mary Waller 10/27/2020 10/1/2026 ,Employers within Jurisdiction Hannah Roberts 06/13/2023 10/1/2026 eal Estate Professional ennifer L. Faron 11/08/2022 10/1/2025 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 2 of 12 AFFORDABLE HOUSING RECOMMENDATIONS The AHAC has reviewed local government plans, policies, and procedures, ordinances, regulations, statutes, and the comprehensive plan, among other documents applicable to affordable housing, for evaluation of their impacts on affordable housing. Further, the AHAC has specifically considered and evaluated the strategies set out in Florida Statues, Sec. 420.9076 (4)(a)-(k). Based on this review and evaluation, the AHAC has formulated recommendations to the County Commission that it incorporate into its housing strategy certain changes designed to encourage production of affordable housing. The AHAC, from its review, consideration, evaluation, and recommendations, drafts and submits this report to the County Commission and to Florida Housing Finance Corporation, which details the scope of its work and the resulting recommendations. From the review and evaluation of the local government documents, the AHAC makes these recommendations to the County Commission that it incorporate into its housing strategy the following: RECOMMENDATION 1: Complete the Implementation and Adoption of four (4) Regulatory Relief Initiatives previously approved through the Collier County Community Housing Plan. These Initiatives include: (a) Permit housing that is affordable by right in Commercial Zoning Districts (b) Increase allowed density in Activity Centers from 16 units per acre (upa) to 25 upa (c) For any properties designated as Strategic Opportunity Sites (SOS) allow a maximum density of 25 upa (d) Establish a policy to encourage higher density along transit corridors. Meeting Synopsis: The County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) has reviewed various staff and consultant (Johnson Engineering) recommendations to provide development standards and regulatory relief for housing that is affordable. AHAC has reviewed and provided input on four (4) additional initiatives during 2023 and will continue to work to bring forward development standards providing regulatory relief for housing that is affordable. Existing Strategy: None Schedule for Implementation: These four (4) initiatives were recommended for adoption by the Collier County Planning Commission on October 5, 2023, and are scheduled to go before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on November 14, 2023, for BCC adoption, with LDC implementing amendments to follow. 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 3 of 12 RECOMMENDATION 2: AHAC encouraged and is working with the staff to create a transparent publicly accessible data base with corresponding GIS map to identify, locate and provide data and long-term monitoring results for all housing that is affordable in Collier County. Meeting Synopsis: The County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) determined a need for citizens to locate information pertaining to affordable housing within Collier County. Existing Strategy: None Schedule for Implementation: From April through August 2023, staff compiled and verified a database of active affordable housing commitments in Collier County. The database's information was then presented in a visually concise map to the AHAC at the August 2023 AHAC meeting. Feedback from the AHAC meeting is being incorporated and will be brought back to AHAC at a later meeting. On -going annual review and update of the database's information and corresponding updates to the affordable housing map will be completed by staff and AHAC. The map will be hosted on the CollierCountyHousing.com website as a public resource. RECOMMENDATION 3: AHAC established the development of a work plan matrix to identify actions, timeframes, and outcome goals for its ongoing efforts. Meeting Synopsis: The County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) determined a need to identify areas of action with associated timelines as a roadmap for AHAC's guidance. Existing Strategy: None Schedule for Implementation: AHAC formed a sub -committee to create the work plan with assistance from staff. From April through August 2023, the workplan was completed and brought to the AHAC for review and approval. On -going discussion in 2024 to include reviewing the work plan quarterly at an AHAC meeting to assess progress and update associated timelines. RECOMMENDATION 4: AHAC recommends staff identify challenges and opportunities presented through the State's recent adopting of the Live Local Act (LLA), including: a) Identify parcels eligible for use with the Live Local Act. b) Identification of areas where the Live Local Act conflicts with existing local development regulations. c) Development of solutions to resolve these conflicts, while ensuring all life/safety regulations are appropriately adhered to and unintended detrimental impact is mitigated. d) Participate in a public forum with all stakeholders to brainstorm the issues developers are facing in relation to implementing the Live Local Act. 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 4 of 12 10 Meeting Synopsis: The County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) determined a need to evaluate the Live Local Act (LLA). LLA offers certain benefits regarding maximum densities and building height within a one -mile radius, to developers who agree to abide by the 30- year affordability restriction and other requirements. AHAC requested a mapping of the commercial properties that would potentially fall under the LLA provisions. The LLA went into effect July 1, 2023, and since then, staff shared with AHAC observed difficulties developers are experiencing associated with implementation of the LLA. AHAC is working with staff to evaluate the impact and practicality of the LLA, as well as to identify what obstacles exist in our present codes that will hinder the use of LLA. Existing Strategy: None Schedule for Implementation: Staff compiled and provided to AHAC during 2023 a map of all properties zoned commercial, industrial, and mixed -use eligible for LLA. The County and AHAC identified areas where the LLA benefits cannot be maximized due to conflicts with other existing regulations such as parking, setback, and street requirements. During the first quarter of 2024, AHAC will participate in a forum with all stakeholders to brainstorm the issues developers are facing in relation to implementing the LLA. On -going discussion in 2024 to include reviewing and evaluating proposed regulations and developments on a rolling and as requested basis. RECOMMENDATION 5: Use of Collier County Surtax Funding for Affordable Housing Land Acquisition, including the development and use of evaluation criteria for reviewing parcels and proposed developments. Meeting Synopsis: Ordinance 2018-21 imposed a countywide local government infrastructure surtax of one percent (1 %) (commonly referred to as the Surtax funds) collected on all authorized taxable transactions occurring within Collier County as authorized by F.S. 212.055(2). The tax was authorized to begin on January 1, 2019, and continue for a period of seven years or until the aggregate funds of $490 million were collected, whichever was sooner. Of the aggregate $490 million dollars, $20 million dollars is allocated for land acquisition specifically for affordable housing. In 2023 oversight of the Surtax Affordable Housing Land Acquisition program was transferred to the Growth Management and Community Development Department, and the Department engaged with AHAC to establish a process to expend the funding including creation of review criteria. In the first quarter of 2023, AHAC convened a sub -committee to draft criteria to be used in acquiring parcels though the utilization of the one percent surtax fund. These evaluation criteria were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in March 2023 and the Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee in June 2023. An application for developers to request surtax funds was created in September 2023 by the Housing Policy and Economic Development Division. Existing Strategy: None 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 5 of 12 11 Schedule for Implementation: Evaluation criteria for acquiring lands using surtax funds was created in 2023 and is comprised of a multifaceted approach including reviews conducted by multiple divisions within the Growth Management and Community Development Department. An application review team was created including the following divisions within the Growth Management and Community Development Department: Housing Policy and Economic Development; Zoning; Development Review; and Coastal Resiliency and Community Development; Community and Human Services within the Public Services Department; and the Real Property Division and the Impact Fees Division within the County Manager's Office. The review team's on -going role includes reviewing and evaluating proposed developments on a rolling and as requested basis. Proposed acquisitions will then be brought to the AHAC and the Surtax Oversight Committee for recommendations, and ultimately to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. In addition to Surtax funding the County will also utilize monies deposited into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Statute Required Incentives The AHAC has reviewed, considered, and evaluated the following required strategies provided in the SHIP Statute at Florida Statutes, Sec. 420.9076(4): (a) The processing of approvals of development orders or permits for affordable housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other projects, as provided in s. 163.3177(6)(f)3. (b) All allowable fee waivers provided for the development or construction of affordable housing. (c) The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing. (d) The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very low-income persons, low- income persons, and moderate -income persons. (e) Affordable accessory residential units. (f) The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing. (g) The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero -lot -line configurations for affordable housing. (h) The modification of street requirements for affordable housing. (i) The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that increase the cost of housing. (j) The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. (k) The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mixed -use developments. 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 6 of 12 12 420.9076(4)(a) EXPEDITED PERMITTING Meeting Synopsis: No meetings. Existing Strategy: Collier County has had an Expedited/Fast Track permitting process in place for housing that is affordable since 2007. Based upon AHAC and community stakeholders' input during the development of the 2017 Community Housing Plan (CHP), the Expedited Permitting process was reviewed and updated with the adoption of Resolution 2018-40 on February 27, 2018. AHAC Recommendation: Existing program and policies working as intended, no changes recommended at the present time. Schedule for Implementation: Resolution 2018-40 has been implemented and affordable housing developers have successfully utilized the improved process. 420.9076(4)(b) ALLOWABLE FEE WAIVERS Meeting Synopsis: Impact Fees were discussed during various meetings during 2023. Some members were aware of communities that base impact fees on the square footage of each home, thereby having a lower impact fee for housing that is affordable. Other members indicated that discounting impact fees would be helpful for reduction of the total cost of homes that are affordable. However, eliminating impact fees can led to a structure which does not provide enough revenue to provide the basic infrastructure necessary to cover the cost of streets, water, sewer, etc. Some believe that homes that are affordable should contribute to the infrastructure of the community. Other members have noted that the current Impact Fee Deferral system does not work well for affordable rental housing development and should be modified to better match the financing timeframes of Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and other affordable rental developments. Existing Strategy: Collier County has had an Impact Fee Deferral program in place for housing that is affordable since the late 1980s. Based upon recommendations from the 2017 Community Housing Plan, the Impact Fees Deferral program was modified and improved via Ordinance #2018-28 on February 27, 2018. AHAC Recommendation: It is recommended that the County should review opportunities to increase the length of the Impact Fee deferral period available for rental housing to align with various financing sources. Schedule for Implementation: In 2024, AHAC will consider rental housing developer needs related to the existing Impact Fee Deferral program. 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 7 of 12 13 420.9076(4)(c) FLEXIBLE DENSITIES Meeting Synopsis: Densities have been discussed by AHAC throughout 2023. Many in Collier County have come to the realization that increased density is needed to produce more housing that is affordable. The Collier County Land Development Code has recently been amended to allow for greater density bonuses for affordable developments. Continued implementation of the Housing Plan recommendations will explore additional density opportunities. Existing Strategy: Throughout most of Collier County, residential zoning has a base density of 4 units per acre. Collier County has had an affordable housing density bonus program since 1990 Ord.#90-89. As a result of the 2017 Community Housing Plan and AHAC, Collier County amended its Land Development Code to increase density for units that are affordable through Ordinance #2019-02 adopted February 12, 2019. The Affordable Housing Density Bonus (AHDB) program now provides up to 16 units per acre. Applicants that have requested additional density above base residential zoning and which require a Growth Management Plan Amendment have been recommended by the Collier County Planning Commission and required by the Board of County Commissioners to set aside a minimum number of units in proposed developments to made affordable for a minimum of 30 years to households earning at or below 120% of the Area Median Income. This process has allowed for the approval of several hundred new affordable units this year alone. AHAC Recommendation: Recommend approval of the proposed regulatory relief initiatives to increase density in Collier County for Housing that is Affordable. AHAC further supports CPCC and Board policy that negotiates a public good for those applicants requesting density with a minimum of 30% of units developed be provided to households at or below 100% of the Area Median Income and encourages the development of a written policy formalizing this requirement. Schedule for Implementation: It is anticipated that these proposed increases in density may be heard by the Planning Commission and the BCC in the fourth quarter of 2023 and throughout 2024 on a requested basis. 420.9076(4)(d) RESERVATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY Meeting Synopsis: Collier County does not reserve infrastructure capacity. Collier County is not experiencing capacity limitations that restrict affordable housing at this time. Existing Strategy: Collier County does not need to reserve infrastructure capacity at this time. AHAC Recommendation: AHAC will continue to monitor infrastructure availability and explore options such as fair -share requirements as needed. Implementation: None 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 8 of 12 14 420.9076(4)(e) PARKING AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS Meeting Synopsis: These topics have been regularly discussed by AHAC since the development of the Community Housing Plan (CHP) in 2017. Existing Strategy: The County currently has two processes where developers can request a reduction of parking and setback requirements. Deviations from existing requirements can be requested through the Site Development Plan (SDP) process or the rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. Recommendations to modify some setback requirements for housing that is affordable were included in Ordinance 2021-05 amending the Land Development Code, adopted February 9, 2021. AHAC Recommendation: The evaluation of the Live Local Act may require additional parking and setback relief for developments seeking to use benefits of the Act. Schedule for Implementation: On -going discussion in 2024. Reduction of parking and setback requirements are on a rolling and as requested basis. 420.9076(4)(f) AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Meeting Synopsis: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) were discussed at multiple meetings in 2023 by AHAC members. In 2023 County staff were directed by the Board of County Commissioners to determine the feasibility of ADUs in the Urban Golden Gate Estates area. County staff are evaluating this option, developing a program to seek the input from area residents to see if residents are interested in building ADUs on their property, and determining how the ADUs would be incorporated into the LDC and monitored for affordability. AHAC and County staff discussed whether having income restrictions on the ADUs would be a benefit or hinderance to the program. County staff have developed survey questions to be sent to this pilot area of residents to seek their feedback. The date and location for public meetings are anticipated to occur in late 2023 with postcards announcing the request for feedback. Feedback and information will be collected and used to develop a recommendation for ADUs. Existing Strategy: Collier County does not allow for the rental of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) LDC Section 5.03.03. The County only allows construction of"Guesthouses" on large single family lots of with a minimum lot size of 43,560 square feet. Furthermore, the LDC prohibits the rental of any guesthouse as they are to be used for personal reasons only. AHAC Recommendation: AHAC supports the efforts of County Staff and the Board of County Commissions (BCC) to determine whether ADUs would be accepted by residents and a meaningful source of additional attainable housing or a source that frees up other attainable housing units. AHAC encourages the County and BCC to fully explore this option and recognizes that feedback from residents is an important part of this issue. AHAC recommends continuing the public dialogue regarding allowing ADUs to be built on Urban Golden Gate Estates properties and recommends the use of ADUs to increase the housing rental inventory. Schedule for Implementation: On -going discussion in 2024. 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 9 of 12 15 420.9076(4)(g) FLEXIBLE LOT CONFIGURATIONS Meeting Synopsis: This strategy was discussed extensively with the adoption of the 2017 Community Housing Plan. At that time, it was recommended that the County consider adopting some elements of "smart code". Through this process, amendments were made to the Land Development Code in February 2021 with the adoption of Ord. 2021- 05. Existing Strategy: Zero lot line development is allowed in Planned Unit Development (PUDs) and as a Conditional Use under Cluster Housing. Recently Ordinance 2021-05 clarified that Cluster Development of affordable housing does not require a Conditional Use in the RMF-6 Zoning District but is allowed by right. AHAC Recommendation: No changes recommended at the present time. Schedule for Implementation: None 420.9076(4)(h) MODIFICATION OF STREET REQUIREMENTS Meeting Synopsis: As part of the regulatory relief proposed in the 2017 Community Housing Plan, modifications to street requirements have been discussed in 2019-2021. Existing Strategy: Historically, street requirements for affordable housing developments are considered, on a case -by -case basis, as deviations in the PUD approval process or variances in the conventional zoning process. In February 2021, Ordinance 2021-05 added a new section to the LDC to allow design deviations for housing that is affordable, including modifications to internal, privately maintained roadways and sidewalks. AHAC Recommendation: No changes recommended at the present time. Schedule for Implementation: On -going discussion in 2024. Modification of street requirements are on a rolling and as requested basis. 420.9076(4)(i) PROCESS OF ONGOING REVIEW Meeting Synopsis: Previous AHAC discussions on this topic included the following comments: Ongoing implementation and enforcement for new processes and Land Development Code (LDC) regulation require permanent, dedicated County staff. Any changes made will require monitoring to ensure the rules continue to be followed. Monitoring uses resources both from the County and the developers. In addition, educating and promoting a favorable environment for developers and builders will draw more partners into working in the County. Closer coordination between growth management planning, zoning, development review, housing policy and economic development, and the Community & Human Services (CHS) is critical for the success of process changes and approval for developments. New coordination created will reduce or eliminate many of the repeated review cycles which are required today. Existing Strategy: Housing Policy responsibilities previously located within the Community & 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 10 of 12 16 Human Services (CHS) Division under the Public Services Department was transitioned and elevated as its own division under the Growth Management Community Development Department (GMCDD) as the Housing Policy and Economic Development Division. This move enables closer collaboration and communication between housing policy staff and planners within areas such as zoning, comprehensive planning, and coastal resiliency. Long term monitoring will remain with CHS and CHS will remain included in and privy to affordable housing commitments drafted by the Housing Policy and Economic Development Division. AHAC Recommendation: No changes recommended at the present time. Schedule for Implementation: None 420.9076(4)0) PUBLIC LAND INVENTORY Meeting Synopsis: Public lands discussion has occurred regularly at AHAC meetings since 2018. In 2023, AHAC members reviewed the list of County Owned lands. Existing Strategy: The County's Real Property office maintains a list of county owned properties as required by F.S. 125.379. This inventory is circulated to County Departments for review and determination if properties are needed to implement Department operations or program mandates. Available properties are presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and advertised for sale in the local newspaper. The BCC adopted Resolution 2018-39 to encourage the co -location of public facilities and housing that is affordable. In 2018, two County owned parcels known as Bembridge, and Manatee were part of a Request for Information (RFI) process with multiple developers submitting proposals for the development of the 5-acre Bembridge site. In 2019, through an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) process, the County selected McDowell Housing Partners to construct 82 units of affordable rental housing. This project, formerly known as The Harmony, now called Ekos on Santa Barbara, will be completed in late 2023 and is governed by a Developer Agreement with a 99-year ground lease ensuring long term affordability. During 2018-2019, the BCC decided not to move forward with proposals for the Manatee site. In 2019, the County acquired the defunct Golden Gate Golf Course. In 2020 through an ITN process, the County selected Rural Neighborhoods, Inc to develop a portion (25+ acres) of this publicly owned property for affordable rental housing for seniors, veterans, and Essential Service Personnel (ESP). AHAC discussed during various meetings in 2023 the need for a clearer policy and procedures on the sale or transfer of public lands with greater public transparency. AHAC Recommendation: AHAC recommends an annual review of the County Owned lands list. AHAC recommends promotion and advertisement of the County Owned lands eligible for constructing affordable housing to developers such as the Manatee property and the Port of the Islands property. 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 11 of 12 17 Schedule for Implementation: Annual review of County Owned lands list was implemented. Promotion and advertisement of the County Owned lands eligible for construction of affordable housing to developers was implemented and is on -going. 420.9076(4)(k) SUPPORT OF DEVELOPMENT NEAR TRANSPORTATION HUBS Meeting Synopsis: Discussed during the spring and summer of 2021 as part of the Community Housing Plan, regulatory relief, and development standards modifications to the Land Development Code (LDC). Existing Strategy: This issue was reviewed during the development of the 2017 Community Housing Plan (CHP) with recommendations for the County to consider integration of bus routes (Collier Area Transit, CAT) with affordable housing locations, development of Strategic Opportunity Sites and higher housing densities in existing Activity Centers. AHAC Recommendation: Approve the recommended new policy for the Transportation Element to prioritize higher density along transit corridors ranging from 13 units per acre (upa) to 25 upa. Schedule for Implementation: This recommendation was heard and recommended of adoption by the Planning Commission on October 5, 2023, and scheduled for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners during the fourth quarter of2023. 2023 Collier County SHIP Housing Incentives Strategy Report Page 12 of 12 18