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Home My WebLink AboutWORKSHOP re Evans Vista City of PT JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Mark McCauley,County Administrator DATE: August 15,2022 SUBJECT: Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners by the City of Port Townsend: Affordable and Workforce Housing in Jefferson County: Delivering the Evans Vista Neighborhood STATEMENT OF ISSUE: As part of a larger community effort to address the housing emergency in Jefferson County,the City of Port Townsend purchased 14.4 acres of land in the area covered by the Rainier Subarea Plan. The City plans to develop a neighborhood- Evans Vista-on that property that will provide long-lasting affordable housing(30-50 units),workforce housing(50-100 units),deliver a mix of housing types, enable a mixed- use hub of activities and activate the Evans Vista neighborhood. At a November 1, 2021 Budget and ARPA Workshop the Board of County Commissioners made a preliminary commitment to provide $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)revenue sharing funds to support the City's Evans Vista Project. Since then the City has made much progress on the project to include $3 million in state funds for property acquisition and infrastructure and$2.5 million in federal funds for sewer infrastructure. ANALYSIS: As the Evans Vista Project gathers momentum and appears increasingly viable the City wishes to brief the Board on the status of the project and request a firm commitment to provide the $500,000 in ARPA funds preliminarily committed in November, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT: This request, if the Board approves Evans Vista for funding,will result in the expenditure of$500,000 in ARPA revenue sharing funds after receipt,which makes this a budget neutral request. RECOMMENDATION: Listen to the presentation, ask questions and consider acting on the City's request for a firm commitment of ARPA revenue sharing funds in support of the Evans Vista effort. REVI WED BY: .4 I ,. g'//e/Z- 2_ Mark McC u y, County Administrat Date Delivering the Evans Vista Neighborhood BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERSJULY/AUGUST 2022 Affordable & Workforce Housing in Jefferson County: from Jefferson County to deliver ready for housing development - Briefing Objectives Provide the BOCC and public with a status update of the Evans Vista Neighborhood DevelopmentAffirm continued partnershipon mutual objectives, e.g., affordable and workforce housing supply; infrastructure to support further housing and economic development, walkable and bikeable connected neighborhoods, community amenities developmentRequest $500,000 in APRA/State revenue share funding support to develop the plan and secure the entitlements to make the Evans Vista Property shovel 1.2.3. . Tharinger The agenda These grants total City staff performed outreach to the City staff provided the City Council A special thanks to Representative Background The City of Port Townsend submitted our 2021 The City entered into a purchase and sale contract for The City was notified of receipt of two grants for January 2021legislative agenda to our Washington State delegation.included a request for funding for infrastructure and land to support affordable housing.June 2021 housing and infrastructure to support housing.approximately $3.1 million and are largely are result of our State August 2021 the purchase of property at the end of Evans Vista Street.September 1, 2021 Infrastructure and Development Council Committee an overview of the property.October & November 2021 Housing Solutions Network and to housing providers to gauge interest in the property for a range of housing types and affordability. City staff performed due diligence to directed spending fund community process - Grant agreement completed and cultural The PT City Council authorized a cultural Applied for $2.5m in support from Congressman House Appropriations Committee and House supported Background (cont.) October & November 2021 determine zoning and infrastructure requirements for property.November 1, 2021 resources survey to be completed for the subject property.December 1, 2021resources survey initial findings were provided by our consultant.March 2022 (also applied in 2021)May/June 2022 his support through Appropriations CommitteeJuly 2022 the spending; signing by President Biden expected with Housing a home for , and getting in Port Townsend is a critical being and quality of life. - can be a true forerunner in that vision, while Vision a place where people live, work and play that nests into the existing trail and parks network for all Evans Vista Neighborhood paramount to an equitable, healthy and inclusive community community asset Diverse, quality, affordable and stable housing underpinning success factor for our strong local economy, local sustainability and resilience, and our collective social wellis it right helps sustain and strengthen strong historical roots and a creative and intentional approach to the future. The harmonizing with the existing vision described in the Rainier Subarea Plan and helping to catalyze momentum at a regional scale. Evans Vista aims to be young families who can walk or ride to school or individuals who can walk to local employment in the Rainier Subarea, the Port or the Hospital; a destination for those seeking a coffee with friends, services, or childcare; and a to enjoy and be proud of. 100 units. - 80% AMI) by lowering the cost - floor retail and commercial and other - 120% AMI). Target: 50 - Project Goals use hub of activities in the development itself, including Creating Neighborhood in affordability indefinitely (cooperative, land trust). Target: - - lasting affordable housing (50 - 50 units. - Provide longthrough government subsidy (land purchase, infrastructure) and exploring models to lock30Provide workforce housing (80Deliver a mix of housing types to accommodate a range of individual and family sizes (studios, one, two and three bedrooms) and a diversity of income levels.Enable a mixedchildcare and family services, firstamenities that make it a destination for others who do not live there. Activate the Evans Vista neighborhood itself by deliberately nesting and connecting the new development into the Larry Scott Trail and active commercial and business environment. 1.2.3.4.5. Property Search Property for Sale and City Owned Property Conclusions: Large properties that could accommodate 100+ housing units are difficult to find in Port Townsend. Most of the existing larger properties are not for sale. Evans Vista Property Infrastructure Needs:Sewer Lift Station at Mill Road and Pipe ExtensionTotal Inf. Cost: $4.1 M Evans Vista Property C - Housing Potential:Size: 14.4 AcresUseable Ground Est. 8 acres.Zoning: MHousing Type: Mixed Use Recognizes that larger tracts of Range of housing opportunities is a key to economic growth.Land Use Goal #4: Ensure a variety of housing options and living environments are provided throughout the subarea.Workforce housing encouraged to support employment opportunities.land exists for development opportunity south of Sims Way. Key Points: Due Diligence Comprehensive Plan (Rainier Subarea Plan) work district - Due Diligence Figure 7 of the Subarea Plan imagined this area to be a live Comprehensive Plan (Rainier Subarea Plan) Evans Vista Property Location plans - Due Diligence Workforce housing is critical to these districts.https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/city Excerpts from the Rainier Subarea Plan describing Live/Work Districts. Comprehensive Plan (Rainier Subarea Plan) City Limits Zoning M/C mixed light manufacturing and commercial site retailing, and workforce housing - Due Diligence C: 17.31.060 Purpose - C - Mixed Light Manufacturing and Commercial. This district accommodates a wide range of Zoning Zoning District MA. M/C uses meeting a desired form that creates a walkable urban area where a person can walk or bike to work or to fulfill many shopping needs. The purpose of this district is to provide for a mix of commercial, light manufacturing with on Designation: M City Limits Zoning Due Diligence C - Zoning Residential Uses Permitted: Multifamily (Small and Large), townhouses, attached single family, and live work units.Single family detached is prohibited. Designation: M Field work completed. No field discoveries were made. The and Suquamish were all consulted. Historical records show this site to be the location of the State Pest House which was a quarantine location for incoming visitors to Port Townsend. Due Diligence Cultural Resources Test pits distribution System constructed this year. Due Diligence Regional Stormwater A trail connection to the Larry Scott Trail follows the pipeline. 4 Acres of this property benefits from the Rainier Stormwater PTMC complete. infrastructure is would be required. Offsite roadway and Only costs for access street improvements would be required by No additional costs for sidewalk transportation ways within the property Roadway - Due Diligence Looking from the Roundabout Transportation Evans Vista Street Access Corridor Trail and Utility Due Diligence motorized Transportation - Non A trail connection to the Larry Scott Trail via the stormwater access road would be part of the project. Pond Regional Stormwater Fire hydrants Water Due Diligence will be required for building sprinkler systems. and commercial development. Extension of a water line internal to the site Cove The property is served with City water with adequate fire flow for multifamily Pipe to Glen forcemain ) inch - 2 gpm would serve approx. 100 residential units or 75 Sanitary Sewer Due Diligence forcemain inch - residential units with several commercial uses. (50 Additional sewer capacity is recommended for fully serving the site. The existing 2 (Funding likely secured) What are the additional benefits in this Location? Goal for Expanded Sewer The City has the option of investing in sewer infrastructure for this project that will serve approximately 200 Acres inside the City Limits including Evans Vista property.The Lift Station could serve 495 acres in the future including areas zoned for light manufacturing/commercial. Due Diligence Stakeholder Outreach Staff consulted with Jefferson County, the Housing Solutions Network, and all regional housing providers and agencies for input and to solicit support for a collective vision.Now that the property has been purchased, more due diligence is needed including site layout and to determine entities who have capacity to build the units and vision. Public engagement will be key to the process of building a successful neighborhood. The City making land Building on the good work of the subarea plan, much Partnerships will be required and a mix of buildings are anticipated. What We Do Not Know the community desires. We know that there is an interest to build affordable and workforce housing.This is dependent on the Housing needs assessment, grant funding for housing construction, and financial proformas of workforce housing.available is a key component to success.Phasing is anticipated given the scale of this project.This is a chance to build a new neighborhood in Port Townsend capturing values thatcommunity collaboration is needed to make this a successful project. Which specific organization will build the housing units.What the housing mix will be.What the phasing plan will be.What the aesthetic will be. Status of Funding $1.37 Million for affordable housing property purchase and/or development (Received)$1.7 Million for utility infrastructure to support affordable housing (Grant authorized, no grant contract yet) $2.5 Million of Federal Funds requested for sewer infrastructure to support housing and approved by US House (anticipated later 2022)EPA funding for sewers Funding secured from Washington State:Funding secured from the Federal Government:Funding Opportunities: ready for - Partnership and Funding Request A Clear Path Forward We are requesting $500,000 in ARPA/State revenue share funding to develop the plan and secure the entitlements to make the property shovelhousing development. ready - A Clear Path Forward Required work to make the site development Thank you! Questions and Discussion