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COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Date: File Number: Subject: Neighborhood Incentives For Highcrest Addition
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Proposed By: Becky Haskin City Manager's Review: Page:
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PROPOSAL:
It is proposed that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations and execute a Development
Agreement with Robison Home Builders to assist in the construction of site built homes in
the Highcrest Addition of the city; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement, if necessary, to achieve project goals
provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
DISCUSSION:
Robison Home Builders proposes to construct affordable housing in the Highcrest Addition of the
City. The neighborhood is located just north of 28th Street, East off of Interstate 35, North.
According to 2000 census data the total population is 185 persons with a median household
income of $35,759. There are sixty-two housing units with an owner occupancy rate of 73%.
Additionally there are at least 60 vacant lots in the neighborhood.
Cliff Robison, the owner of Robison Home Builders, initially planned to construct modular homes in
the neighborhood and has completed two modular homes. However recently, Mr. Robison has
consented to consider constructing site-built homes in accordance with mutually agreed upon
design guidelines in exchange for waiver of all building permit fees, water and sewer tap fees.
Impact fee waivers are restricted by state statue to Neighborhood Empowerment Zones and will
not be considered for this project.
The developer currently owns 15 lots and is also seeking retroactive waivers on two houses
completed. The estimated amount of fees to be waived on these properties s follows:
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Water & Sewer Tap fees $1495 X '1
Building Permit fees based on 1,250 sq. ft. house $ 573.53 X 7 CVV
Total Fees �o �� I;25
The design enhancements being discussed with Mr. Robison could result in $6,000 - $8,000
additional costs per unit.
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COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Date: File Number: Subject: Neighborhood Incentives For Highcrest Addition
12117102
222
Proposed By: Becky Haskin City Manager's Review: Page:
PAGE 2 OF 2
The design and development guidelines are as follows:
1. All homes must be three bedrooms with two baths and a minimum of 1,250 square ft. of
living space.
2. One car garage with concrete driveways.
3. Composition roof with a minimum 7/12 pitch.
4. Engineered concrete slab foundation.
5. Steel or wood framing.
6. Covered front porch on all homes with a minimum of 100 sq. ft.
7. 75% brick exterior with the remaining siding to be Hardie Board.
8. All front facing windows to have window length shutters.
9. Four feet wide concrete sidewalks across the front of each house with the standard city
setback for green space.
10. Foundation/porch to be elevated a maximum of 24 inches.
11. No contract for deed sales.
LEGALITY:
The Department of Law finds that this proposal is legal and within the authority of the City.
FISCAL NOTE:
The Finance Director certifies that thea approval will not r n 1
pp Uei ion of additional funds
at this time. czy
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENT: FV®n'�"��'.1�N�t
The City Manager has no objection to the proposal.
APPROVED
M COUNCIL
ncilm er District DEC 17 2002
Councilmember D strict 4 "'°,Nd"'�
City Secretary of tits
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❑ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
❑ CITY POLICIES MANUAL