Resolution 149-2009
RESOLUTION NO. 149 -2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL HOUSING
ASSISTANCE PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE HOUSING
INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ACT,
SUBSECTIONS 420.907-420.9079, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND
RULE CHAPTER 67-37, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE AMENDED
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN TO THE FLORIDA
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Whereas, the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act, ss. 420.907-420.9079, Florida
Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, required local
governments to develop a one to three-year local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) outlining how
funds will be used; and
Whereas, the Monroe County Housing Authority has prepared a three-year Local Housing
Assistance Plan which was approved by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners;
and
Whereas, on January 28, 2009 by Resolution 038-2009, the Board of County Commissioners
approved an amendment to the Incentive Strategies portion of the LHAP pursuant to Florida
Statute 420,,9076 and submitted it to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and
Whereas, the Florida Housing Finance requested more information be provided for the strategies
accepted and rejected two strategies because they were not adopted and implemented, but
presented only as suggestions for further exploration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
Adoption of Incentive Strategies
The Incentive Strategies portion of the Local Housing Assistance Plan is amended as
shown on Exhibit A.
Section 2:
Official Notification to FHFC.
A copy of the amended LHAP shall be given to the Monroe County Housing Authority and
forwarded to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Section 3.
Staff Direction
Staff is dire:cted to make any further clerical corrections as required by the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation.
PASSED A.ND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of May, 2009.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia J. Murphy
Commissioner Kim Wigington
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Mario De Gennaro
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION 149 -2009
III. LH.AP INCENTIVE STRATEGIES
F.S.Sec.420.9071(16)
A. Name of Strategy: Expedited Permitting
Pennits as defined in Sec. 163.3167(7) and (8) for affordable housing projects are
expl~dited to a greater degree than other projects.
Established policy and procedures:
The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations
established a set aside of 30% of all building permits issued for affordable housing. This
includes the unused allotment of permits for affordable housing set aside units to be
roll(~d over and accumulated each year without going through the RaGa (Rate of
Growth Ordinance) process. Monroe County has assigned Planning Department staff to
faciJlitate affordable housing applications. Affordable permits jump to the head of the
line (first priority) in all stages of the planning review and permitting process.
TIl'IELINE: The County shall enact an ordinance and codify this policy by December
30, 2009.
B. Name of Strategy: Modification of Impact Fee Requirements
Established policy and procedures: The County shall continue to waive impact fees for all
affordable housing. The Building Department and Planning Departments are responsible
for implementation. (Comprehensive Plan Policy 601.1.12: LDC Chapter 126 )
C. Name of Strategy: Flexibility in Densities for Affordable Housing
Established policy and procedures:
a. M:onroe County has increased density for affordable housing on land zoned SC (up to
18 units per acre versus 6), MU 9 (up to 18 units per acre versus 12) and DR (up to 25
units per acre versus 12).(Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.4.21: LDC Sec. 130-161(a)(1 ))
b. The County shall continue to allow the construction of affordable housing units on
commercial sites without deducting from the commercial floor area allowed or residential
density allowed. (LDC Sec. 130-161(a)(5)
D. (Ft--Nanle of Strategy: Reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable
housing
Established policy and procedure: Currently, variances are available where the requisite
criteria can be met. The Planning Department is responsible for this on a case by case
basi~!.:.
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EXHIBIT A
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E. G. N aIne of Strategy: Allowance of flexible lot configurations
Established policy and procedure: Monroe County allows flexible lot configurations to
the lextent setback and buffers are met. Within a development, zero lot line configurations
are allowed. Variances are available where the requisite criteria can be met. The Planning
Department is responsible for this on a case by case basis.
F II. Name of Strategy: Modification of Street Requirements
Established policy and procedure: Monroe County allows internal street configurations
that meet life-safety criteria. The Planning Department is responsible for this on a case by
case: basis.
G.1. Name of Strategy: Cost of Housing
Establishment of a process by which a local government considers before adoption,
polides, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that have a significant
impact on the cost of housing.
Established policy and procedures:
a. A.ll County resolutions and ordinances contain a cost analysis section specific to
affordable housing, the county has waived impact fees for affordable housing and
building permit fees for the very low and low income homeowner participating in local,
state or federally supported affordable housing programs. As an Area of Critical State
Concern, the County's policies, procedures, ordinances and regulations are subject to the
approval of the Florida Department of Community Affairs which is concerned and
monitors the cost of affordable housing.
TIMELINE: The County shall enact an ordinance and codify this policy by December
30, 2009.
b. The county waives planning application fees for all affordable housing, and waives
building permit applications for charitable organizations and those affordable housing
projt::cts receiving financial aid from or leasing property from Monroe County, and others
as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. (LDC Sec. 6-1 Og( d)(2) and Sec. 6-
10g(le)) The Planning Department and Building Department are responsible for the
administration of the respective fee waivers.
H. J. Nanle of Strategy: Provide an Inventory of County Owned Property Suitable for
Affordable Housing
Established policy and procedures: Pursuant to Florida Section Sec. 125.379, the County
has prepared and will continue to provide an inventory of possible sites suitable for
affordable housing. (Comprehensive Plan Policy 601.1.6) The Clerk of Court has the list
of properties approved by the Board of County Commissioners in Resolution 299-2007.
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I. K. N alne of Strategy: Support development near transportation hubs and major
employment centers and mixed use developments
Established policy and procedures: The County has a purchase and lease-back program
for affordable housing. The properties leased for affordable housing development comply
with this requirement.
J. h Name of Strategy: Inclusionary Housing
Established policy and procedure: Where development or re-development exceeds three
units, Thirty Per Cent (30% ) of units must be deed restricted as affordable housing for
ninety-nine years. (LDC Sec. 130-161 (b) The Planning Department is responsible for the
evaluation of development requirements.
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