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Home My WebLink AboutE.a 10-14-20 CAHAB Minutes DRAFT Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board October 14th 2020 | 8:00 AM | WebEx Meeting This meeting will be held using Webex, an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Webex: https://cityofbozeman.webex.com/cityofbozeman/onstage/g.php?MTID=ebed4bf26387d1306bc1f7d8498b3260a 1) Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. 2) Click Join Now to enter the meeting Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch on the City’s streaming site or channel 190 United States Toll: 1-650-479-3208 Access code: 126 808 7980 Public Comment: If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda, please send an email to agenda@ bozeman.net prior to Noon on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020. You may also comment by visiting the City's public comment page. You may provide oral comment during the meeting by joining via Webex. 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A. 08:04:25 AM (00:10:18) Call meeting to order Present Were  David Magistrelli  Greg Stratton  Kevin Thane (Chairman)  Kyla Tengdin  Tanya Andreasen (Staff Liaison)  Terry Cunningham (Commission Liaison)  Hannah Van Wetter  Rita Ripley Weamer B. 08:13:21 AM (00:19:13)Changes to the Agenda C. 08:13:28 AM (00:19:21) Board Disclosures D. 08:15:55 AM (00:21:47) Public Comment Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes. E. 08:18:17 AM (00:24:10) Minutes for Approval  9-9-20 Minutes (PDF)  City Streaming Site for Video 08:18:23 AM (00:24:16) MOTION to approve meeting minutes for 9-9-20: David Magistrelli 08:18:34 AM (00:24:27) MOTION SECONDED: Greg Stratton 08:18:37 AM (00:24:30) VOTE: Motion Carried 4-0; 1 abstention F. Special Presentation 1. 08:19:51 AM (00:25:44) Community Fund Update a) Budget summary 08:19:51 AM (00:25:44) Community Housing Program Manager and Staff Liaison to the board, Tanya Andreasen, provided a breakdown and overview of the Community Housing Fund. Following, Chairman Thane provided some reminders and clarification on remaining funds for Fiscal Year 2021. 2. 08:25:05 AM (00:30:57) Community Housing Fund Request: Foothold Housing Solutions, Design services for affordable Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Sam Atkins) a) Application and supporting materials 08:25:53 AM (00:31:46) Sam Atkins of Foothold Housing Solutions presented their funding request for Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Services. They are seeking $40,000 to create a set of 3-4 pre-engineered plans for Bozeman homeowners. Foothold will partner with Thruline Parners to create plans that meet Bozeman’s municipal code. Mr. Atkins provided a budget breakdown and some examples that were successful in other municipalities. 08:35:52 AM (00:41:44) Board members directed questions to Mr. Atkins regarding the funding request. Questions included how to ensure the ADUs are used for affordable housing versus profitable short term rentals, how to make plans that will fit in a variety of lots within the city, and whether there is a demand for ADUs for individuals between 80-120% AMI. 08:45:17 AM (00:51:10) Chairman Thane asked if any ADU projects have been completed by Foothold Housing Solutions, a new company. Mr. Atkins shared that they are working on a project with HRDC in their Housing First Village as well as partnering with other individuals and builders on pre-fabricated projects. 08:55:55 AM (01:01:48) Tanya Andreasen asked if the intention was to have the ADU plans available publicly at no cost. Mr. Atkins answered yes, if the city were to invest in the project. 08:57:20 AM (01:03:13) Mr. Atkins responded to a question about energy efficiency and shared that while the structures may not be the best in all three categories: sustainable, high quality, and affordability, but they would meet code and that they are working with an architect who specializes in sustainability. Following, board members discussed whether a project like this would require a request for proposal. Ms. Andreasen will bring information to the November meeting. 3. 09:05:14 AM (01:11:07) Community Housing Fund Request: Headwaters Community Housing Trust, Bridger View Neighborhood (Michael Brown) a) Application and supporting materials 09:05:11 AM (01:11:04) Michael Brown presented a $620,000 funding request on behalf of the Headwaters Community Housing Trust. Mr. Brown shared that the homes would be sold at market price, but would be subsidized so that they’re affordable. Following, he provided a market analysis and reviewed the missing middle in housing that this project aims to address (80-120% AMI). 09:11:51 AM (01:17:43) Mr. Brown reviewed the lack of affordability resources for missing middle housing, shared the essential team components for Bridger View Redevelopment, and provided an update on the project. 09:16:22 AM (01:22:15) Mr. Brown reviewed their funding request for $20,000 per home for the 31 home development and provided details on other project funding sources. 09:23:36 AM (01:29:29) The group discussed general funding as well as other potential funding sources to bridge the 6% gap in funding. G. Action Items 1. 09:31:43 AM (01:37:35) CAHAB review of Norton East Ranch Subdivision Affordable Housing Plan Continued from 9-9-2020 a) Staff report with supporting documents from the September 9, 2020 CAHAB meeting Suggested Motion Language: Having reviewed the materials provided, considered the applicant’s presentation, and reviewed the findings contained in the staff memorandum, I hereby move to recommend the approval of the Norton East Ranch Subdivision Affordable Housing Plan. 09:31:29 AM (01:37:22) Community Housing Program Manager, Tanya Andreasen introduced the Affordable Housing Plan for Norton East Ranch and shared that the plan meets requirements. There will be 14 homes which will be sold at a reduced price. Applicant, Doug Lee shared that the 14, 3 bedroom units will be sold at 70% of AMI. The homes will be constructed next year. Mr. Lee is requesting incentives for minium lot size and down payment assistance. 09:34:06 AM (01:39:59) Mr. Lee responded to board member questions. 09:36:44 AM (01:42:37) MOTION Having reviewed the materials provided, considered the applicant’s presentation, and reviewed the findings contained in the staff memorandum, I hereby move to recommend the approval of the Norton East Ranch Subdivision Affordable Housing Plan: Kyla Tengdin 09:37:06 AM (01:42:59) MOTION SECONDED: David Magistrelli 09:37:18 AM (01:43:10) VOTE: Motion Carried 3-1 2. 09:37:33 AM (01:43:26) CAHAB consideration of a grant request for $500,000 from Human Resource Development Council to pay renovation costs for Darlinton Manor and the Boulevards Apartments. a) Application and Supporting materials Suggested Motion Language: I move to recommend the City Commission approve a grant from the Community Housing Fund in the amount of $500,000 to the Human Resouce Development Council for the Darlinton Manor and Boulevards Apartments preservation project. 09:39:03 AM (01:44:56) Tanya Andreasen summarized the staff report and scoring and shared that this project would preserve 141 affordable units within the community. 09:42:48 AM (01:48:41) HRDC representative, Tracy Menuez briefly spoke to the funding request and offered to answer questions. 09:44:55 AM (01:50:48) MOTION to recommend the City Commission approve a grant from the Community Housing Fund in the amount of $500,000 to the Human Resouce Development Council for the Darlinton Manor and Boulevards Apartments preservation project: David Magistrelli 09:45:29 AM (01:51:22) MOTION SECONDED: Kyla Tengdin 09:45:33 AM (01:51:26) MOTION DISCUSSION 09:46:25 AM (01:52:18) Motion Amendment to change amount to $282,000 for this project: Kevin Thane (Motion died after lack of Second) 09:47:01 AM (01:52:54) Motion Discussion continued 09:49:35 AM (01:55:27) VOTE: Motion Carried 5-0 H. Discussion – Continued to Next Meeting 1. Update on the Engineering Design Standards Review project 2. Update on the Community Housing Policy and Practice Review project 3. CAHAB member progress reports on information and resources they are gathering to provide basis for discussion and recommendation to staff on including condominiums in the scope of the Affordable Housing Ordinance. Next steps for this project will be discussed. a) Compiled research from CAHAB members b) Draft recommendation to City staff 4. Update on GateBridge and the exploration of affordable housing in Opportunity Zones. 5. Posing the idea of setting aside some portion of Community Housing Fund for Land Acquisition I. FYI 1. City Commission update (Terry Cunningham) 2. HRDC Monthly update (Rita Ripley-Weamer) 3. Real Estate Market update (Noel Seeburg) 4. Habitat for Humanity update (David Magistrelli) 5. Community Housing Program update (Tanya Andreasen) J. 09:50:50 AM (01:56:42) Adjournment | 9:30 AM For more inf ormation, please contact Tanya Andreasen at tandreasen@bozeman.net. This board generally meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 8:00AM to 9:30 AM. Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301)