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Home My WebLink About2014 Resolution No. 041• RESOLUTION NO. !II.._ SERIES OF 2014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXEMPTION OF THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF METRO-DENVER (HFHMD) FROM BUil..DING PERMIT FEES, PLAN REVIEW FEES, SINGLE FAMJL Y DR.AJNAGE INSPECTION FEES, THE MINOR SUBDMSION FEE AND THE FEE IN LIEU OF PARK LAND DEDICATION ASSOCIATED WTnI THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO PAIRED Sll-iGLE FAMlL Y HOMES LOCATED AT 2153 & 2155 WEST BALTIC PLACE. WHEREAS, the Habitat For Humanity of Metro Denver (HFHMD), a non-profit corporation submitted a grant application to Arapahoe County to develop property located at 2153 and 2155 West Baltic Place; and WHEREAS, Arapahoe County approved in March 2014 the grant application to assist the development; and WHEREAS, this matter was discussed with the Englewood City Council at the April 14, 2014 Study Session; and WHEREAS, the HFHMD has requested the City to waive Building Permit Fees, Plan Review Fees, Single Family Drainage Inspection Fees, the Minor Subdivision Fee and the fee in lieu of Park Land dedication associated with this development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CilY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes an exemption of the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver from the building permit fees, Plan Review Fees, Single Family Drainage Inspection Fees, the Minor Subdivision Fee and the fee in lieu of park land dedication associated with the development of two paired single family homes located at 2153 and 2155 West Baltic Place. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 21st day of April, 2014. ~ ~'t~ ,;L~f!lO,~~~!:l::::::.:I......!.::..~- I. Loucrisbia A. Ellis, City Clerk for t/J C:ty of Englewood, above is a true copy of Resolution No. Series of 201 . rado, hereby certify the rt - COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Date: Agenda Item: Subject: A Resolution Approving the Waiver of the Building Permit April 21, 2014 Fees, the Plan Review Fees, the Single Family Drainage Inspection 11 Ci Fees, the Minor Subdivision Fee and the Fee in Lieu of Park Land Dedication for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Initiated By: Community Development Staff Source: Harold Stitt, Senior Planner and Department Janet Grimmett, Housing Finance Specialist COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION On June 18, 2007, Council approved Resolution No. 50, Series of 2007, waiving building permit fees associated with the development of 2079 W. Vassar Avenue into eight paired single family homes. On January 22, 2008, Council approved Resolution No. 5, Series of 2008, waiving building permit fees and the fee in lieu of park land dedication associated with the development of 2310 W. Harvard Avenue into eight paired single family homes. This request was discussed at the April 14, 2014 City Council Study Session. RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends approving a resolution waiving the building permit fees, the plan review fees, the single family A drainage inspection fees, the minor subdivision fee and the fee in lieu of park land dedication associated with the W development 2153-55 W. Baltic Place into two paired single family homes. BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (HFHMD), a non-profit corporation, is a home ownership program that offers a constructive means for families to break the cycle of poverty. HFHMD builds and renovates single family detached homes, single family paired homes and townhomes anywhere in the Denver metropolitan area. Arapahoe County approved in March 2014 HFHMD's grant application to assist with the development and construction of two paired single family homes at 2153-55 W . Baltic Place. The development of the property by HFHMD is anticipated to begin in May 2014. HFHMD's proposed project consists of subdividing the existing lot at 2155 W. Baltic Place into two buildable lots that are in compliance with the current R-2-A zoning for that area. Attached single family homes will be built on the lot creating two new homes known as 2153-55 W. Baltic Place that will be sold to qualified low-income families. The home sizes will be: 1) a two- bedroom, one bath, unit (982 square feet); and, 2} a three-bedroom, 1 bath, unit (1097 square feet). Each unit will be designed and built in compliance with the Englewood Unified Development Code. City staff is not involved with the development or the execution of this project except for the required subdivision, development, and permitting reviews normally done for any development project. Other than for going the identified fees, no other monetary support is being provided by the City to HFHMD for this project. A Resolution is required to waive any city fees. FINANCIAL IMPACT If Council approves, the City of Englewood will waive the building permit fees, the plan review fees, the single family drainage inspection fees, the minor subdivision fee and the fee in lieu of park land dedication as its contribution to the project. Based on the estimated square footage of the two housing units and the size of the lot being redeveloped, the estimated total value of the fees being waived would be $4,300. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Memorandum regarding Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver's Application to Arapahoe County Resolution • • TO: THRU: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M 0 R A N D Mayor and City Council Gary Sears, City Manager / Alan White, Community Development Director V Harold J. Stitt, Senior Planner V Janet Grimmett, Housing Finance Specialist / April 21, 2014 u M Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver's Application to Arapahoe County Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (HFHMD) is interested in developing land they currently own at 2153-55 W Baltic Place located in northwest Englewood. HFHMD is a non-profit corporation that provides home ownership opportunities by building and renovating homes. HFHMD's proposed project consists of subdividing the existing lot at 2153-55 W Baltic Place into two buildable lots that are in compliance with the current R-2-A zoning for that area. Attached single family homes will be built on each lot creating two new homes that will be sold to qualified low-income families. The home sizes will be: 1) a two-bedroom, one bath, unit (982 square feet); and, 2) a three-bedroom, 1 bath, unit '(1097 square feet). Each unit will be designed and built in compliance with the Englewood Unified Development Code. Arapahoe County has approved grant funds for HFHMD to assist with the development and building of these units. HFHMD is requesting that Council waive the building permit fees, the plan review fee, fee in-lieu of park land dedication, minor subdivision fee, and single family drainage fee associated with this project The grant approval from Arapahoe County for the development of the land is not contingent upon the request to waive or reduce any fees; however, it is viewed by the County as strong evidence of the local jurisdiction's support for the project In 2006 and 2008 Council waived building permit fees he fee in lieu of park land dedication for two separate 8-unit projects built by HFHMD known as the Vassar/Hillside project and the Harvard/Hillside project. It is estimated that the waiver of fees for this project would total approximately $4,300. Council would need to adopt a resolution to waive any fees. That resolution will be brought to Council on April 21, 2014. Construction is anticipated to start on this project in May 2014 and be completed by the end of the year. City staff would not be involved with the development or execution of this project except for the required subdivision, development, and permitting reviews normally done for any development project 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, Colorado 80110 PHONE 303-762-2342 FAX 303 783-6895 www.englewoodgov.org .. . . "fft Habitat for Humanity® of Metro Denver www.hnbjJaJmetrodenver.ore l\tain Offict 324S Eliot St Denver, CO 8021 I 303-S34-2929 Fa.'11: 303-534 -2721 Construcuon HotHne; 303-380-1188 • Habitat llome lmpronmrnt Outlets 0mm 70 Rio Grand e Blvd Denver, CO 80223 303-722-5863 Fa.,. 303-871-9900 WheaJ Ridge (1-70 and Ward Rd) 10625 West 1-70 Frontage Road Wheat Ridge. CO 80033 303-421-S300 Fa -421-5301 March 21, 2014 Mayor Randy Penn and Members of City Council City of Englewood Civic Center 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, CO 80110 Dear Mayor Penn and City Council Members: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. (HFHMD) is excited about our newest project in the City of Englewood. HFHMD has acquired a vacant lot at 215S w. Baltic Place upon which we plan to build a new, energy-efficient duplex home for 2 hard-working and deserving families. HFHMD has enjoyed success in developing similar projects within the City of Englewood. In 2012, we built a duplex in the 3900 block of South Lincoln St., and in 2011 HFHMD built 4 duplex homes on the 2200 block of West Harvard and West Hillside Avenues. The 10 families now living in these duplexes are proud and happy to call Englewood home I Habitat has taken great care to design a duplex that blends with the character of the Evans Park Estates neighborhood. The immediate area surrounding the parcel on W . Baltic Place there exist 4 duplex homes alongside numerous townhomes and single-family detached units . Habitat currently owns the vacant lot at 2155 W. Baltic place and has submitted construction documents for review and approval by the City. We anticipate that we may obtain approvals and commence site development as soon as May this year, completing construction and sale of the homes by year end . The total project budget for this duplex is $321,000 . HFHMD has secured home sponsorships totaling $160,000 that will help pay for vertical construction of the duplex, and are seeking $40,000 in federal HOME funding support through Arapahoe County to support infrastructure development. The balance of funding for the project will come from Habitat's Fund for Humanity (mortgage payments that get recycled into new projects) and additional fundraising efforts. To help HFHMD bridge the gap in project funding, we are asking the City's assistance by waiving the development fees for this duplex: • Minor Subdivision Fee • Building Permit Fee • Plan review Fee • Single Family Drainage Inspection Fee • Park Fee in-lieu of public land dedication In addition to reducing the cost of the project (which helps us keep it affordable), the City's support will greatly assist us in leveraging other funds for the project. Local support is often key for potential funders to see. s with all Habitat homes, the buyers will purchase the homes with a zero-interest loan at terms that cap monthly housing payments (Principal, Taxes and Insurance) at 30% of the family's gross monthly income. The funds generated by the principal payments go back into building more homes for other low-income families in need of decent, affordable housing. HFHMD sees this project as another terrific opportunity to partner with the City of Englewood on a quality infill project. We appreciate your consideration of this request for support. Grants Administrator .. • • $f -Habitat for Humanity o1 Metro Denv~, • Organized in 1979 Celebrating 35 Years of Building • 535+ houses built in the Denver Metro Area • 21 homes built in the City of Englewood -.. 20 J 3 EPA Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Affordable Housing • Habitat Metro Denver will serve 500 more families within the next five years through new home construction, Critical Home Repair projects, and tithing to support the construction of Habitat homes around the world. In 2014, Habitat Metro Denver wiJI complete: .., 31 new homes, including 2 new homes in Englewood at 2153-2155 Baltic Place ,._ 20 Critical Home Repair projects Plans for 20/5 include four(./) new homes in Englewood to be located in the 2300 block of West Harvard Ave. J \ .e ,,. ., FEATURES !lr>~Nl N[W lh[flt.,1 lrrl( 1[1.! 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