HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-16 CAHAB MinutesCommunity Affordable Housing Advisory
Board
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 8:00am, City Commission Chamber – 121 N.
Rouse Ave.
A. 08:06:07 AM Call meeting to order
Mary Martin – Present
Sharon Southard – Present
Sean Mallony – Present
Kevin Thane – Present
I‐Ho Pomeroy – Present
David Magistrelli – Present
Anders Lewendal – Present
Hattie Baker – Present
Brian Lameres – Present
Wendy Thomas ‐ Present
B. 08:06:10 AMChanges to the Agenda – no changes to the agenda
C. 08:06:23 AM Public Comment – No public comment
D. 08:06:36 AMMinutes – May 11, 2016
David Magistrelli moves to approve.
Kevin Thane seconds
Board approves unanimously.
E. 08:07:06 AM Action Items
1. City land on which affordable housing could be placed (Thane)
Recommended motion: I move to recommend that CAHAB begins preparing a list of
City‐owned land parcels which could be used for Affordable Housing to present to the
City Commission.
08:07:44 AM Kevin Thane begins overview of proposal to use city‐owned land for
affordable housing. Types of land that he explored and how he determined what may be
available.
08:13:20 AM Kevin Thane begins to display maps of example pieces of land and propose
how to use them differently to allow for use of affordable housing.
08:18:31 AM Kevin Thane states that he feels if we can alleviate the cost of land this
would allow for more affordable housing. By thinking more creatively about how we use
City owned land, we can open some of these city holdings for affordable housing.
He suggested using the cemetery withholding which won’t be used for 100 years to put
temporary 1 and 2 bedroom structures on them. He recognizes the hurdles in place with
this – in terms of regulations – but that it could be something the city finds a
compromise on.
08:23:16 AM Kevin Thane concludes his presentation on the action item and opens it up
for questions from the board.
08:23:38 AM I‐Ho Pomeroy questions Wendy Thomas about what would be required to
get the temporary structures on the cemetery. Wendy Thomas responds that homes
need to be anchored, either with a foundation or a tie‐down.
08:25:29 AM Kevin Thane clarifies that they are not trailers, they are pre‐fabricated
homes.
I‐Ho Pomery questions what Wendy Thomas thinks about leasing the land. Wendy
Thomas states it would require us to explore how the land was gifted to the City. It was
her understanding that it was given as open space and cemetery use. But more
specifically we need to consider infrastructure and how it will be placed and who will be
responsible for them. Also, what happens when the lease is up.
I‐Ho Pomery states that it’s near the hospital, so infrastructure may not be difficult to
get there. She questions if Wendy feels this is possible.
Wendy Thomas states that anything is possible, but there are a lot of questions to ask to
put this in place.
08:31:42 AM I‐Ho Pomeroy questions is HRDC knows how long the City would have to
make a decision on this.
08:31:56 AM Heather Grenier from HRDC states that they have signed the contract for
sale of the 75 units. She states that they have 90 days to move the units and HRDC will
carry the cost until they get placed.
She states that if federal funding was used, they would tie the lease to the contract for
affordability – which would be 20‐40 years.
Kevin Thane states that HRDC has a backup plan in case there is no land available, but if
there is land available in Bozeman, that would take priority based on the need in
Bozeman.
08:34:28 AM I‐Ho Pomeroy confirms that we have 90 days and questions Wendy
Thomas if 90 days is enough time.
Wendy Thomas responds that in the time frame, there would need to be infrastructure
set in place and lease constructed, etc. She is not sure that 3 months is enough time to
even get a contract.
Heather Grenier states that she understands that 3 months is a short time frame.
08:37:31 AM Anders Lewendal questions if the units could be placed around town, not
in one place. Heather Grenier states that they can be spread out, it’s a matter of
infrastructure being in place.
08:38:21 AM Sharon Southard questions how many have been committed to other
areas.
Heather Grenier states 15 have been given to Three Forks and 15‐25 in Livingston.
Sharon Southard states questions if they plan to tie down or install foundation. Heather
Grenier states they plan on foundations.
08:39:27 AM Kevin Thane discusses a need for transition housing.
08:39:50 AM I‐Ho Pomeroy questions where they will be storing the units and whether
they would sell or rent the units.
08:40:36 AM Anders Lewendal questions if there is a demand for these size units.
Heather Grenier states that there is a demand for affordable housing – of all sizes.
Heather Grenier and Anders Lewendal discuss further what is required for these units.
08:42:11 AM Anders Lewendal questions if Kevin Thane has discussed this list with City
staff about what can or can not be used. Kevin Thane states that he has not.
08:43:13 AM Open for Public Comment – No Public Comment.
08:43:28 AM Kevin Thane moves: I move to recommend that CAHAB submits a list of
City‐owned land parcels which could be used for Affordable Housing to present to the
City Commission and dedicate staff time.
Mary Martin Seconds
Hattie Baker questions if there are lots available that have already been platted with the
city. Wendy Thomas states that she is not aware of that specific number and questions
how the information will be helpful.
Hattie Baker states that cost of land has increased in the past year as a result of
availability. If there are more subdivisions in the pipeline, it may affect the cost of land.
Hattie Baker states that instead of creating infrastructure on the lots, it could be best to
put these affordable units in areas where infrastructure is already set to be put in place.
Board continues discussion regarding goals of the motion.
08:49:38 AM Board unanimously approves the motion.
2. 08:49:56 AM Innovative Housing Ordinance
Recommended motion: I move to recommend to the City Commission approval of the
draft Ordinance 1952.
Wendy Thomas gives a little background regarding the ordinance. She states that it has
been revised since first presented last month and this was the board’s chance to provide
feedback.
08:51:09 AM Kevin Thane questions the minimum livability standards.
Wendy Thomas responds. The minimum livability standards are set by the building code.
Discussion between Kevin Thane and Wendy Thomas regarding size requirements.
08:53:49 AM Sean Mallony questions if the Planning and Zoning Board had any concerns
with the ordinance.
Mayana Rice states that it has not gone to the Planning Board and Zoning Commission
yet. But the draft does include feedback from them from the work session previously.
Anders Lewendal says he appreciates the ordinance, but is still concerned why this isn’t
being applied to all levels of affordability. Wendy Thomas responds.
Conversation continues between Wendy Thomas and Anders Lewendal.
08:59:21 AM Open to public comment – no public comment.
08:59:33 AM Wendy Thomas clarifies that she believes a motion was made to approve
at the last meeting. She just wanted to give the board the chance to confirm their
motion.
09:01:34 AM Anders Lewendal moves: I move to recommend to the City Commission
approval of the draft Ordinance 1952 – revised.
David Magestrelli seconds.
09:01:59 AM Kevin Thane states that the ordinance is too restrictive. He feels that it
puts requirements on the unit that may increase the cost of the home, so he does not
support it. He states the need for HOA, open space, similar architecture, lighting
requirements, etc are too restrictive.
09:04:36 AM Anders Lewendal states that he will vote in favor of the ordinance. He feels
it is very complex, but you have to start somewhere. He thinks there are areas that are
vague, but they will be worked through.
09:05:18 AM Kevin Thane states he is in support of the intent, but does not approve its
current form.
09:05:46 AM Kevin Thane and David Magestrelli vote against the motion. All others in
favor.
Motion Passes.
H. 09:06:17 AM FYI/Discussion
1. 09:06:20 AM FY 17 Budget Update (Thomas) – Wendy Thomas provides an
update.
2. 09:08:35 AM CAHAB Staff Liaison (Thomas) – Wendy Thomas states that she
will be leaving the City of Bozeman on July 28th. Mayana Rice will be the new staff liaison.
I. 09:11:03 AM Adjournment –
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