Resolution 086-1994
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RESOLUTION NO.
086 -1994
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WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Co~sioners apwoved
Ordinance number 012-1993 - SlllP on March 24, 1993 and; ". ~ ,=
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WHEREAS, Ordinance number 012-1993 - SHIP created~the Monroe County
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee on March 24, 1993 and;
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING INCENTIVE PLAN, PREPARED BY
THE MONROE COUNTY AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITIEE.
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WHEREAS, Ordinance number 012-1993 - SHIP tasks the Monroe County
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee with the review of the established policies and
procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted local Comprehensive
Plan of the County to recommend specific initiatives to encomage or facilitate affordable
housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value and;
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
developed the recommendations through 8 months of meetings and subsequently adopted,
at a public hearing on December 21, 1993, the Incentive Plan recommendations and;
WHEREAS, the Florida Housing Finance Agency requires the Monroe County
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Incentive Plan to be adopted by the local
governing body and submitted no later than March 23, 1994, for continued funding
compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS that the County hereby accepts, effective this date, the Incentive PI~
prepared by the Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and directs
Growth Management staff to initiate the County/State approved process for the Land
Development Regulations within the County's Comprehensive Land Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florid~ at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 23rd day of March
. A.D., 199~
Mayor London yes
Mayor Pro Tern Cheal yes
Conrnissioner Freeman yes
Carmissioner Harvey yes
Coomissioner F.eich yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MO CO TY, FLORIDA
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proved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
Mayor/Chairman
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOlliAGE,
Date: 3 D Ku./'11
Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Summary of Statutory Required Incentives
Incentive #1-The affordable housing dermition in the appointing resolution-
Page 1
AHAC REC #1) No action was taken to modify the present definition
Section 9.5-4, Monroe County Code (Land Development Regulations),
which is sited in the appointing resolution.
Incentive #2- Expedited processing of permits for affordable housing projects -
Pages 3,5,7,9
AHAC REC #2) Page 3 -The unused allotment of permits for affordable
housing set-aside units should be rolled over and allowed to accumulate
each year.
AHAC REC #3) Page 5 - If there is a roll over of available affordable
housing from previous quarters, applicants should be able to be issued
permits without having to go through ROGO, until the surplus has been
depleted.
AHAC REC #4) Page 7 - If there are fewer requests for affordable housing
units than available awards for affordable housing, the county should
issue the permits immediately and not bother to rank them, etc.
AHAC REC #5) Page 9 - An ombudsman should be provided in the
Planning Department to assist people applying for affordable housing
permits.
Incentive #3- The modification of impact fee requirements, including reduction
or waiver of fees and alternative methods of fee payment - Pages 11, 13
AHAC REC #6) Page 11 - Any reduction in impact fees for affordable
housing is made with a corresponding increase in impact fees for non-
affordable housing.
AHAC REC #7) Page 13- Ask the Board of County Commissioners to
request that the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority waive fees for
affordable housing projects.
Incentive #4- The allowance of increased density levels - Pages 15, 17, 19,21
AHAC REC #8) Page 15 - Increase density levels in SC zones to allow for
the density in UC zones.
AHAC REC #9) Page 17 - Where parcels of land are equal to or greater
than an acre, allow for an accessory dwelling unit to be built which is 35%
of the total square footage of the primary dwelling unit or 500 square
feet, whichever is less.
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AHAC REC # 1 0) Page 19 - Allow for future conversion of existing
transient units to affordable residential dwelling units, while maintaining
their existing non-confonning density levels and their present FEMA
conditions.
AHAC REC #11) Page 21 - When density allows, allow for adjoining lots
in IS neighborhoods to be replatted as one lot and permit the construction of
duplex rather than 2 single family homes.
Incentive #5- The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very
low-income persons and low-Income persons - Page 23
AHAC REC #12) No action was taken.
Incentive #6- The transfer of development rights as a financing mechanism for
housing for very low-income persons and low-income persons - Page 25
AHA C REC # 13) No action was taken to modify present regulation.
Incentive #7- The reduction of parking and setback requirements - Page 27
AHAC REC #14) Incorporate a mechanism that does not discourage the
development of affordable housing in commercial areas by strict setback
requirements or parking limitations.
Incentive #8- The allowance of zero-lot-Hoe configuratioDS - Page 29
AHAC REC #15) No action was taken to modify present regulation.
Incentive #9- The modification of street requirements - Page 31
AHAC REC #16) No action was taken to modify present regulation.
Incentive #10- The establishment of a process by which . local government
considers before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or
plan provisions that have a significant impact on tbe cost .f housing - Page 33
AHAC REC #17 ) There was a consensus by the committee that the
establishment of a process by which a local government considers before
adoptio~ polices, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions
that have a significant impact on the cost of housing, is necessary.
Incentive #11- The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public
lands suitable for atTordable housing - Page 35
AHAC REC #18) The Monroe County Housing Authority shall coordinate,
in conjunction with the Land Authority and Monroe County Planning
Department, the annual preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned
(Monroe County) public lands.
The Monroe County Housing Authority shall coordinate, in conjunction
with the Land Authority and Monroe County Planning Department, the
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annual preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned (federal and
state) public lands.
Incentive Other - Page 37
AHAC REe. #19) Qualify affordable status at initial occupancy and change
of occupancy only.
Incentive Other - Page 39
AHAC REe. #20) Federal and State agencies must directly contribute to the
provision of affordable housing in the form of an annual fee or buildable
land because their increasing number of employees have a direct impact on
the housing market in Monroe County.
Incentive Other - Page 41
AHAC REe. #21) Change the affordable housing set-aside from 20010 of
buildable units to 300..10.
Incentive Other - Page 43
AHAC REe. #22) Tbe Land Authority shall actively pursue, identify and
purchase lands suitable for affordable housing.
Tbe Land Authority shall make buildable land available to non-profit
home building organizations at either no cost or token payment for such
properties to be developed with low-cost, low income homes for sale, and
that said homes shall remain affordable for the maximum extent allowable
by law.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COl\ll\'HTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECO~Il\IENDATION \\'ORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: # 1 - The affordable housing definition in
the appointing resolution.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does-X.. does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County Affordable Housing Program defines affordable hOUSUlg in
section 9.5-4(a-5) as the following:
Housing which is financailIy accessible to a household with an income of
no greater than one hundred twenty (120) percent of the median adjusted
gross household income for Monroe County at 8 cost (rent, mortgage,
loan~ taxe~ insurance) of no greater than (30) percent per month for
the above mentioned income threshold.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
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Incentive Plan \Vorksheet
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or welfare.
Benefits:
Negligible Effects:
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation:S
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
VTII. Reconunendation of Advisory Committee: No action was taken to modify
present definition.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation:
Signed: ~.r~
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Date: /2- 6 -9.3
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMrvllTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECO~l1\tENDA TIO~ WORKSHEET
l. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
n. Incentive Under Consideration: #2 - Expedited processing of pell1'llts for
affordable housing projects.
The unused allotment of pennits for affordable housing set-aside units
should be rolled over and allowed to accumulate each year.
In. Current Status: The local government currently doesl does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County Ordinance #016-92 rations the number of new dwelling
units per year. 200.10 is reserved for affordable units. Affordable reservations
not used after one year go to the market rate.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: Incentive would allow for the accumulation of permits,
allow larger projects to develop and take advantage of lower costs.
A shared pool of affordable permits may help address geographic need
and allow the permits to go to areas with the greatest housing shortage.
Disadvantages: Market rate people may have to wait longer to get a permit.
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety. or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working residents of Monroe County.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ Indeterminate reduction
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Would achieve an economy of scale allowing for savings that could be
passed on to eligible households.
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Scbedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
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Date: ./~ -~ - c; ~
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY CO~t~IlTTEE
INCENTiVE PLAN RECOMi\tENDATION '''ORKSHEET
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I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: #2 - Expedited processing of penn its for
affordable housing projects.
If there is a roll over of available affordable housing from previous quarterst
applicants should be able to be issued pennits without having to go
through ROGO, until the surplus has been depleted.
m. Current Status: The local government currently does -X- does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County Ordinance #016-92 rations the number ofpennits that may
be issued quarterlYt if all the available permits are not issued (they roll to
the next quarter on a yearly basis), the applicant has to be included in the
following quarters' processing of permits.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: TIlis incentive would expedite permitting, making it easier to
create affordable housing because there would be no restrictions when
processing surplus permits from previous quarters.
Disadvantages: None
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Incentive Plan \Vorksheet
Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety. or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working resident of Monroe County.
Negligible Effects: If there were more applicants than available. permits
low-scoring applications may prevail.
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ Indeterminate reduction
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Reduction associated with time value and money.
VITI. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed:~~~
Date: /:L -~ -s 3
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY CO~f!\lITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOMl\-IENDA TION \VORKSHEET
I. Name of~al Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: #2 - Expedited processing of permits for
affordable housing projects.
If there are fewer requests for affordable housing units than available
awards for affordable housing, the county should issue the pennits
immediately and not bother to rank them, etc.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does -X-does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County Ordinance #016-92 rations the number of permits that may
be issued quarterly, even if there are fewer applicants than permits
available, applicants must wait for the evaluation and a public hearing to be
completed.
V. Explanation of Advantage&fI)isadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: Pennitting would be expedited and paper work reduced.
Disadvantages: None
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Incentive Plan \Vorksheet
Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working residents of Monroe County.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VIl. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ Indeterminate reduction
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Reduction associated \\ith time value and money.
vrn. Recommendation of Advisory Conunittee: Approve as presented.
LX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed: ~___ ~ ~
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Date: /)..-" - ~ 3
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY CO~t~tlTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN REC01\1~1.ENDA TION WORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
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II. Incentiv~ Under Consideration: #2 - Expedited processing of pemuts for
affordable housing projects.
An ombudsman should be provided in the Planning Department to assist
people applying for affordable housing permits.
Ill. Current Status: The local government currently does _ does not X
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: The building permit process is a long. complicated procedure
especially when attempting to build under the affordable housing program.
This person would assist people applying for affordable housing permits,
thereby reducing the length of time in the process.
Disadvantages: County budget may need to be adjuste~.
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: This person would educate and assist p~ople attempting to build
affordable housing. .
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VlI. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ 500.00
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Savings associated with decreased need to rely on hired professionals
(lawyers, architec~ etc.) to assist in permitting, passing the savings on to
eligible households.
VITI. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: None noted.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: By next budget cycle-October
1994.
Signed:~.g- ~
Date: /:2- - t" - , 3
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COJ\II\HTTEE
INCENTiVE PLAN RECOl\tl\1ENDA TION '\'ORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: #3 The modification of impact fee
requirements. including reduction or waiver of fees and alternative
methods of payment.
Any reduction in impact fees for affordable housing is made with a
corresponding increase in impact fees for non-affordable housing.
Ill. Current Status: The local government currently does--X-does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Affordable housing does not have to pay County impact fees. but the impact
still exists. There is no source of money at this time specified to make up
the shortfall.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: This incentive would assure production of acceptable
infrastructure.
Disadvantages: The cost of market rate housing would increase.
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Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public healt~
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive could potentially increase the supply of safe and decent
housing by cutting production costs.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ 2.000.00
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Cost of impact fees would be waived, not deferred.
VTII. Recommendation of Advisory Conunittee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed~ ~~
Date: J :>- - ~ - 7 "1
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY CO~I1\flTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN REC01\t1\IENDATION \VORKSIIEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
ll. Incentive Under Consideration: #3 The modification of impact fee
requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and alternative
methods of payment.
Ask the Board of County Commissioners to request that the Florida
Keys Aqueduct Authority waive fees for affordable housing projects.
Ill. Current Status: The local government currently does _ does not _
have a program for this incentive. N/A
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive: N/A
V. Explanation of AdvantagesfDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: This incentive would lower the cost of producing affordable
housing.
Disadvantages: None
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Incentive Plan Worksheet
Page 2
Vl. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
afety, or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working residents of Monroe County. Good potential for units
to remain affordable in the future. Increase mixture of housing stock.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VlI. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ Indeterminate substantial amount
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Would achieve an economy of scale allowing for savings that could be
passed on to eligible households.
VIII. Recommendation of AdvisoI)' Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate imptemenetation.
Signed: ~.-~~
Date: /2. -~ - tj f
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AHAC R&;. #9
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY CO~Il\lITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\Il\1ENDA TIO~ \\'ORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
n. . Incentive Under Consideration: #4 TIle Allowance of increased density
levels.
Where parcels of land are equal to or greater than an acre. allow for an
accessory dwe1ling unit to be built which is 35% of the total square footage
of the primary dwelling unit or 500 square feet, whichever is less.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does _ does not X-
have a program for this incentive.
Units are not distinguished by size.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incenti ve.
Advantages: Trus incentive would increase the number of dwelling units
in Monroe County without creating more buildings/development/sub-
divisions.
Disadvantages: None
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Incentive Plan Worksheet
Page 2
VI. Pro\oide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing. It would reduce sprawl, concentrate housing where infrastructure
already exists and reduce demand for housing on more environmentally
sensitive lands thereby promoting land conservation.
Negligible Effects: Limited number of property owners would be affected
by this incentive.
vn. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ Substantial savings
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Savings achieved by reduction of land costs and reduction in infrastructure
costs.
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed/ ~ ,.;;;;=. ~
Date: /~-td - ~ )
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AHAC ROC. 110
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADV1SORY COI\ll\HTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\ll\tENDA TION \VORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: #4 The Allowance of increased density
levels.
Allow for future conversion of existing transient units to affordable
residential dwelling units, while maintaining their existing non-confonning
density levels and their present FEMA conditions.
lIT. Current Status: The local government currently does _ does not -L
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Transient units are allowed to occur at higher density than permanent
residences and therefore are not allowed to convert to permanent units.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: Presently, owners are allowing many transient properties to
faU into disrepair because renovation to meet FEMA requirements, etc. is
too costly. This incentive, and the waiving of FEMA and density standards
would allow for the up-grading of property while increasing the number of
residential dwelling units.
Disadvantages: None
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Incentive Plan \Vorkshcet
Page 2
Vl. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety. or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working residents of Monroe Colmty, while decreasing the
existence of dilapidated transient property.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ N/A
(Specify bow the savings benefit the eligible housebold(s).
VIlI. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed: /~~ 8- ~
Date: /~-~ - 7 ~
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AHAC ROC. III
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMllTEE
INCENTiVE PLAN RECOl\tl\lENDATION \VORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: #4 The allowance 'of increased density
levels.
When density allows. allow for adjoining lots in IS neighborhoods to be
repIatted as one lot and permit the construction of a duplex rather than 2
single family homes.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does _ does not X-
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: This incentive would increase the flexibility of the property
owner and reduce per unit construction costs, reduce lot coverage and
make for more efficient use of yard layout with less clearing necessary.
Also. would reduce the demand for illegal units.
Disadvantages: None
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Incentive Plan Worksheet
Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public healtl4
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: This incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working residents of Monroe ~ounty.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ Substantial reduction
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Incentive would reduce construction and infrastructure costs.
VITI. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed~~ 2r ~ -
Date: /'2, _~ -'5 ?
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COl\fMITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\1I\tENDA TION \VORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: # 5 - The reservation of infrastructure
capacity for housing for very low-income persons and low-income persons.
III. Current Status: The tocal government cWTently does _ does not lL
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages ofCbanging or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages:
Di sadvantages:
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Incentive Plan \Vorksheet
Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health.
safety, or welfare.
Benefits:
Negligible Effects:
Vll. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation: $
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: No action was taken.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation:
Signed:;:;?~ 3 ~
Date: /;2.. -" - c; '5
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY CO~'Il\UTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\I~tENDA TION \\'ORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: # 6 - The transfer of development rights as
a fmancing mechanism for housing for very low-income persons and low-
income persons.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does -X.. does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County has TDR provisions, but in essence, awards free TOR's to
affordable housing projects by means of density bonuses.
v. Explanation of AdvantagesIDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
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Incentive Plan Worksheet
Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public healtl\
safety, or welfare.
Benefits:
Negligible Effects:
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation:$
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
VITI. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: No action was taken to modify
present regulation.
Incentive Plan \\'orkshect
Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe gnd decent
housing for working residents of Monroe County, by cutting production
costs.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
vn. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ 1.995.00
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Waive impact fees.
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
AHAC ROC. #14
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COI\tI\tITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl'Vtl\tENDA TION \\'ORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: #7 The reduction of parking and setback
requirements.
Incorporate a mechanism that does not discourage the development of
affordable housing iD commercial areas by strict setback requirements
or parking limitations.
m. Current Status: The local government currently does -X- does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Parking requirements allow sharing of spaces - set backs are not affected.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: This incentive grants flexibility to allow design to
accommodate actual need.
Disadvantages: Insufficient parking may be provided.
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Page 2
VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: Incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working residents of Monroe County.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recorrunendation:$ Parcel specific reductions
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible hou.sehoJd(s).
Incentive reduces land costs.
VIll. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed: ~ ~~-
Date: /3- ~ - <<i f
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY CO~IMITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOMMENDATION WORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: #8 The allowance of zero-lot-line
configurations.
Ill. Current Status: The local government currently doesl does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County allows for zero-lot line configuration for single family
homes and therefore are permitted as of right in nearly every residential
zoning district.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public heal~
safety, or welfare.
Benefits:
Negligible Effects:
Vll. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation:$
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Vlll. Reconunendation of Advisory Committee: No action was taken to modify
present regulation.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation:
Signed: ~...,~..zr- ~
Date: I ~- ~- y ~
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AHAC RFJ:. #16
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COl\Il\-lITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\1'IENDA TION \VORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
ll. Incentive Under Consideration: # 9 - The modification of street
requirements.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does X does not_
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County has provisions to vary street requirements, and allows
private streets to be built at the appropriate standards for traffic usage.
V. Explanation of AdvantagesIDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or welfare.
Benefits:
Negligible Effects:
vn. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation: $
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
vrn. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: No action was taken to modify
present regulation.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation:
Signed: ~ ;;;;r-'r~
Date: /.)... - ~ - "f !5
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AHAC ~. 117
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMl\llTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\tl\tENDA TION '''ORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: # 10 - The establishment of a process by
which a local govemment considers before adoption, polices, procedures,
ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that have a significant impact
on the cost of housing.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does _ does not .x
have a program for this incentive.
~
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Cbanging or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
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VI. Pro\;de an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety. or welfare.
Benefits:
Negligible Effects:
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recon1Dlendation:$
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: There was a consensus by the
committee that the establishment of a process by which a local government
considers before adoptio~ polices, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or
plan provisions that have a significant impact on the cost of housing. is
necessary.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation:
Signed:
Date: / ':t -~ - ~ 3'
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AHAC R&;. #18
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITIEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOMMENDATION WORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: # 11 - The preparation of a printed
inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing.
The Monroe County Housing Authority shall coordinate, in conjunction
with the Land Authority and Monroe County Planning Department, the
annual preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned (Monroe
County) public lands.
The Monroe County Housing Authority shall coordinate, in conjunction
with the Land Authority and Monroe County Planning Department, the
annual preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned (federal and
state) public lands.
Ill. Current Status: The local government currently does _ does not _
have a program for this incentive. N/A
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive: N/A
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: This would provide a clear concise database of potentially
buildable land that could be made available for affordable housing projects
and possibly service other agencies and their needs.
Disadvantages: None
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public healt~
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: If lots were pre-identified and/or designated for affordable
housing, the process of construction of affordable units would be
expedited, therefore increasing the supply of affordable units in Monroe
County.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VlI. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation:$ N/A
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Vlll. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
lX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed: ~/y..::r ~ J
Date: ./~ -~ -., S
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AHAC RB:;. #19
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COl\'lMITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\ll\-fENDATION \\'ORKSHEET
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I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consider"ation: Other
Qualify affordable status at initial occupancy and change of occupancy
only.
III. Current Status: The local government currently does Ldoes not_
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Current regulations require affordable housing to be occupied by qualified
people who must be requaJified annually.
v. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: This incentive would allow the homeowner a chance to
improve hislher financial status without jeopardizingllosing their home.
This incentive is does not invade the privacy of the homeowner by
requiring yearlydocumentation of household affordable status. and it also
eliminates the disincentive to apply.
Disadvantages: None
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VI. Provide an explanation as (0 the negligible effect or benefit to public health.
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: Time,and paper work spent on yearly qualifying procedures
would be reduced.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation:$ N/A
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
VIII. Reconunendation of Advisory Committee: This incentive will correct one
of the biggest deterrents to people applying for affordable housing.
Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed: ~.......- ~~~
Date: /..:2 ~ - ~ 3"
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AHAC REX;. , 20
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COi\t1\HTTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOl\1l\tENDA TION \\'ORKSHEET
I. . Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
n. Incentive Under Consideration: Other
Federal and State agencies must directly contJibute to the provision of
affordable housing in the form of an annual fee or buildable land because
their increasing number of employees have a direct impact on the housing
market in Monroe County.
In. Current Status: The local government currently doe~ _ does not L
have a program for this incentive.
Government is the largest employer in the County and government
employees add to the demand for housing.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: Before creating a position in the Keys the state and federal
government would have to consider housing that person. This would create
additional resources for housing.
Disadvantages: None
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VI. Pro\;de an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public beal~
safety, or welfare.
Benefits: Federal and State employers would bave to take responsibility for
making housing a priority when considering the creation of jobs in the
Keys.
Negligible Effects: None noted.
VIl. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Reconunendation:$ N/A
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed: ~~ ..:sor- ~
Date: /~ -~-<; ~
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AHAC ROC. # 21
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COM~IITTEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECO~t~IENDA TION \VORKSHEET
l. Name of L9cal Entity: Monroe County
II. Incentive Under Consideration: Other
Change the affordable housing sct~aside from 20% of buildable units to
30%.
III. Current Status: The local government currently doesl does not _
have a program for this incentive.
IV. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
Monroe County ordinance # 019-92 rations the number of new units per
year, of these, 20% are reserved for affordable housing.
V. Explanation of AdvantagesIDisadvantages of Cbanging or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: The number of available affordable housing units would be
increased.
Disadvantages: The number of new market rate housing units would be
decreased.
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health.
safety, or welfare. .
Benefits: Incentive would potentially increase the supply of affordable
units to be built in Monroe County.
The changes recommended, combined with removing of deterrents to the
creation of affordable housing, will increase the demand for affordable
housing in Monroe County.
Negligible Effects:None noted.
VB. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ Indeterminate amount
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
Per unit costs will be reduced.
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
lX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed:~... ~~
Date: /::24 -> ~
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AI-IAC ~. #22
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMIITEE
INCENTIVE PLAN RECOMMENDATION WORKSHEET
I. Name of Local Entity: Monroe County
n. Incentive Under Consideration: Other
The Land Authority shall actively pursue~ identify and purchase lands
suitable for affordable housing.
The Land Authority shall make buildable land available to non-profit
home building organi7.ations at either no cost or token payment for such
properties to be developed with low-cost, low income homes for sale, and
that said homes shall remain affordable for the maximum extent allowable
by law.
m. Current Status: The local government currently does-X.. does not _
have a program for this incentive.
N. Explanation of existing regulation regarding this incentive:
The Land Authority charters allows for the purchase of land for affordable
housing.
V. Explanation of AdvantageslDisadvantages of Changing or Adopting this
incentive.
Advantages: Incentive would provide a pre-identified reserved list of land
for affordable housing. Also, would increase potential of combination of
grantlloan programs in the creation of affordable housing.
Disadvantages: None
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VI. Provide an explanation as to the negligible effect or benefit to public health,
safety, or \\'clfare.
Benefits: This incentive would increase the supply of safe and decent
housing for working residents of Monroe County.
. I
.. j;~' (I.:
Negligible Effects:None noted.
-! ,; '.
~ : ' ~!
vn. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing this
Recommendation: $ N/A
(Specify how the savings benefit the eligible household(s).
VIII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: Approve as presented.
IX. Recommend Schedule for Implementation: Immediate implementation.
Signed:~ -=:G-~
Date: ./~'~-7~
. ':0. 1..)
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