2019-04-09 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 9, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Acting Chair; Dennis Robertson, Zak Idan (Absent: De'Sean Quinn) Staff: Minnie Dhaliwal, Laurel Humphrey Guests: Kathleen Hosfeld, Homestead Community Land Trust; Philippa Nye, Ally Community Development CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Development Agreement for the Riverton Cascade Development Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance for a Development Agreement with Homestead Community Land Trust (HCLT) for an affordable housing project located at Military Road South and South 140th on the north side of Riverton Park United Methodist Church property. The project proposes 18 compact single-family homes, 11-14 of which will be for homeowners making 50-80% of area median income. Two homes will serve as group homes serving eight people with disabilities. The homes would range in size from 1385 to 1500 square feet, include 3- 4 bedrooms, have two assigned onsite parking spaces, and be highly energy efficient with net zero energy principles. Homestead is requesting modification of development standards in the areas of lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, access road, and landscaping as described in the memo. Councilmember Robertson asked questions about the public meeting, differences between the proposal and the expired housing options program, and the cost to the City in fee waivers. Around 30 people attended the public meeting last May. The previous housing options program was very prescriptive and if this project is built it could inform the City in the preparation of a renewed program. The proposed Development Agreement will waive 80% of the application fees, estimated at around $250-250K. Councilmember Idan noted the proximity to transit on Military Road and asked about prioritizing Tukwila residents. Ms. Hosfeld stated that the resident selection process will have criteria prioritizing those who work, go to school, live, or were displaced from Tukwila. Councilmember Idan asked if Sharia compliant mortgages will be allowed. Ms. Hosfeld stated that HCLT will do its best to make Sharia compliant options available but can't guarantee that any particular faith leader will approve what is compliant and what is not. Councilmember Idan offered to connect HCLT to leadership at the Abu Bakr Islamic Center. Councilmember Robertson pointed out that the development will potentially bring in more residential property tax than homes built to the standard lot size. Committee members stated support for the proposed development and asked that language about prioritizing Tukwila community members be added to the DA, pending legal approval. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 22, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.