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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Today's Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board meeting
Date: Thursday,August 20,2026 8:47:05 AM
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Members of the Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board
I am out of town and unable to attend today's meeting. I hope it's not too late to submit
comment regarding item G.2 on today's agenda: Northeast Urban Renewal District Tax
Increment Finance District(TIF)Assistance Program Application Update.
Since you will be considering changes to the NURD TIF application form regarding
affordable housing metrics, I think it would be an appropriate time to also consider tweaking
the "Criteria for TIF Assistance"table. I would like to see more potential points given to
"Honoring the Unique Character and Vitality of the District." Currently a project can score a
maximum of 4 points out of a total of 42. I think that is much too low.
The district will likely have two very large projects coming our way in the future:
redevelopment of the Bronkens property and the Karst Stage property. Given their central
location on Peach Street, the character of these developments will have an enormous impact
on the look, feel, and function of the neighborhood. Now is the time to strongly indicate the
desire of the neighborhood and the TIF Advisory Board to encourage developments that do
not overwhelm the district or negatively alter its unique character.
We have been fortunate that, for the most part, the new developments in the district have
thoughtfully considered neighborhood character: providing interaction with the neighbors,
places to gather, opportunities for art. The 50' height limit allowed in the district(which is
essentially the same as the Northeast Historic Mixed Use zone)has been an important piece in
keeping the experience of the neighborhood intimate and inviting.
The result has been the creation of a uniquely vibrant corner of our city. I believe it is in
everyone's interest to maintain and enhance that special character.
Thank you for your consideration of my suggestion. I hope you have a good meeting today.
With my best,
Amy Kelley Hoitsma
NENA President