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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-OR-402014 -OR- iD BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE STATE OF INDIANA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007 -OR -68 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE JEFFERSONVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, on December 3, 2007, the Jeffersonville City Council adopted the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan by Ordinance No. 2007 -OR -68; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan recommends an update every 5 years; and WHEREAS, the Jeffersonville Department of Planning and Zoning filed a petition before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to amend the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan (2007 -OR -68) to add a Housing Element, which Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Housing Element is attached Exhibit "A" WHEREAS, The Jeffersonville Plan Commission met on August 29, 2014 and favorably recommended that the Jeffersonville City Council adopt the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Housing Element. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDIANED by the Council, after considering the favorable recommendation of the Plan Commission and the terms and provisions of the housing element, that it hereby adopts the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Housing Element (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein) as an amendment to, and as a part of, the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan (2007 -OR -68); and This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. Passed this i day of ATTEST: 1.20.);2t al4IL Vicki Conlin, Clerk 2014. ) Dennis Julius, Presid 1 2014 -OR -'it 6 Presented by me as City Clerk to the Mayor of said City of Jeffersonville this . day of , 2014. Vicki Conlin, City CI Approved and signed by me this day of 1 U( I Sf Mike Moore, ayor 2 STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION IN RE THE APPLICATION OF Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning TO AMEND THE JEFFERSONVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CERTIFICATION OF FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Whereas, the Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning filed a petition before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to amend the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan (2007 -OR -68) with a Housing Element (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A"); and, Whereas, after proper notice by publication, the Jeffersonville Plan Commission held a public hearing on the petition on July 29, 2014; and, Whereas, at the conclusion of the hearing the Jeffersonville Plan Commission voted by a majority vote of its entire membership to favorably recommend the proposed amendment to the Jeffersonville Common Council. IT IS THEREFORE CERTIFIED that on July 29, 2014, the Jeffersonville Plan Commission favorably recommends that the Jeffersonville Common Council enact by ordinance the proposed Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Housing Element as requested in the petition of Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning. So certified this 29th day of July, 2014. a Rodriquez Chairman Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Housing Element Introduction This amendment to the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan provides a framework of goals, objectives policies to address imbalances between the supply and demand for affordable housing and support services. Jeffersonville has substantial housing needs as a direct result of the community's old housing stock, aging population, and a shortage of affordable housing for low-income households. Need For Affordable Housing Households are considered financially burdened if they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. In 2010, 35.2% of renter -occupied households and 15.1% of homeowners with a mortgage in Jeffersonville spent more than 35% of their income on housing. 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 2010 Housing Cost Burden Jeffersonville 1 <20% 20-24% 25-29% 1 30-34% >35% • SMOCAPI mortgage • SMOCAPI no mortgage ■ GRAPI Source: American Communities Survey 2006-2010, DP 04 Notes: SMOCAPI — Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income; GRAPI — Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income. Selected monthly owner costs are calculated from the sum of payment for mortgages, real estate taxes, various insurances, utilities, fuels, mobile home costs, and condominium fees. Listing the items separately improves accuracy and provides additional detail. When combined with income, a new item is created — Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income. This item is used to measure housing affordability and excessive shelter costs. Census broke out properties with and without a mortgage for calculations in 2010. 7/29/2014 1 Older Adults and the Disabled Many older adults and people with disabilities are in homes that are not conducive to safety and independence due to barriers, hazards, and environmental demands. For older adults and persons with disabilities, being able to age -in-place requires stable, adequate housing and supportive services that meet individual needs. More than one million non -elderly, very low-income renters with disabilities in the U.S. include are not able to age -in-place. In addition, as the population of older Americans grows, it won't be economically sustainable to have them all living in nursing homes. There is a trend nationwide toward providing older and disabled people with in-home care, rather than keeping them in nursing homes. Surveys have long shown that people prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible and age -in-place. Retrofitting communities for opportunities to age -in-place is one of the most important societal challenges that cities face in the modern era. The dominant force behind Indiana's changing population dynamics is the aging baby boom generation. The first boomers hit age 65 in 2011 and the entire cohort will be of traditional retirement age by 2030. By that point, the senior population's share of the state total will jump from 13 percent in 2010 to 19 percent. Functional Age Groups Jeffersonville 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Under 18 Age 18-24 Age 25-44 Age 45-64 Age 65 and Over • Census 2000 • Census 2010 Source: Census 2000 and 2010, QT P1 By 2035, the total population of Clark County is expected to increase from 117,001-137,476 individuals (18%). During that same time period, the population of seniors (65 and over) is expected to increase from 16,848 — 26,670 individuals (58%). It is reasonable to assume that many of these seniors will want housing in urbanized areas where services and transportation are readily available. 7/29/2014 2 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Clark County Population Projections (% of Total Population) Age 0-4 Age 5-19 Age 20-24 Age 25-44 Age 44-64 Age 65+ ■ 2015 ■ 2020 ■ 2025 ■ 2030 ■ 2035 J Source: Indiana Business Research Center Supportive housing is a combination of housing and supportive services intended as a cost-effective way to enable people to live more independently. Incorporating supportive services into community development helps seniors and those with disabilities avoid repeated relocations allowing older adults to remain in familiar environments as their need for greater levels of care increases. Supportive services also increase accessibility and visit -ability which allows residents to stay engaged in everyday activities. Examples of supportive services include but are not limited to mental health counseling, help with life skills, relapse support, help with getting an education, help getting and keeping a job, help with parenting, linkage to medical care, crisis management and help reunifying with families. Multigenerational Families Under One Roof Census data also shows a growing population of seniors raising their grandchildren. According to the U.S. 2010 Census, there were more than 2.7 million households with grandparents raising their grandchildren. The challenges faced by both grandparent and grandchild are complex, though by no means uniform. Many elderly caregivers live on fixed incomes which creates instability and many unknowns. Having dependent grandchildren adds additional burdens on already limited resources. Over 60% of grandparents raising their grandchildren are still in the work force. 16.3% are living below the poverty level. The City will continue to address this problem through its partnerships with a variety of local nonprofits. 7/29/2014 3 Number of Households 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Grandparent Householder with Children Under 18 Living at Home Jeffersonville <3 3and4 5 6to11 12to17 Age of Grandchild Source: Census 2010 Note: Grandparent Householders with Grandchildren Under Age 18 Living at Home was not measured by the Census Bureau until 2010. The City is committed to ensuring safe, clean, affordable, and accessible housing to those both the elderly and disabled. However, demographic data trends of an aging population show that senior housing is the most immediate need. Goal H-1: Increase the availability of safe, decent, affordable housing and preserve home ownership. Objective H-1.1: Provide over 100 units of affordable housing to the local market over the next five years through a combination of new construction, rehabilitation of existing housing, infill development, adaptive reuse and preservation of existing homeownership. Policy Recommendations • Increase homeownership through new infill construction; • Preserve homeownership through the rehab of owner occupied units; • Preserve housing / homeownership through emergency rehab; • Preserve housing and increase affordable housing through a rental rehab program; • Increase number of units providing housing for grandparents raising children; and • Reuse otherwise obsolete buildings for affordable rental housing for seniors. 7/29/2014 4 Quality of Life Housing is directly connected to quality of life issues. Cities with a variety of housing choices near multiple transit options create neighborhoods with high qualities of life. In addition, quality of life issues have become a major driver in economic development in the today's economy. Communities that are able to attract and maintain diverse workforce populations are more competitive than those who cannot. Housing options at a range of price points are critical to maintaining a diverse workforce. Goal H-2: Develop a targeted neighborhood revitalization strategy. Objective H-2.1 Complete and implement a small area/neighborhood revitalization plan for 1 neighborhood every five years. Policy Recommendations • Identify funding available for planning activities; • Hire third party to perform data analysis and provide specific recommendations; • Engage community for input; and • Formally adopt plan and have committee implement recommendations. Partnerships Only through a collaborative effort will the City be able to effectively address the future housing needs of its residents. Partnerships between local officials, developers, and not-for-profit agencies are required to successfully address these issues. To enable maximum accessibility to funding and distribution of funds for the most important projects, partnering allows for the best results for all concerned. Non- profits serve a variety of clients enabling the City to have real time awareness of the needs and wants of its residents. A key partner at the state level is the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). As Indiana's key housing finance agency, IHCDA's mission is to increase access to safe, decent, and affordable housing throughout Indiana by working in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner that will empower people and build communities. Several IHCDA programs provide a significant portion of the financial assistance needed to provide high quality affordable housing for these underserved populations while at the same time helping rebuild central city neighborhoods. Goal H-3: Develop 5 partnerships over the next five years to provide funding for rehab development projects. Objective H-3.1: Identify and contact all local agencies, nonprofits, charities, and foundations that provide funding for affordable housing in the state/region. Policy Recommendations • Create a strategic plan for pooling resources of all available agencies. 7/29/2014 5 Adaptive Reuse and Infill Development With a limited availability of affordable housing stock and dwindling space for new development, the City will continue to place an emphasis on adaptive reuse of existing buildings and infill development. Many vacant or abandoned buildings, such as old industrial buildings, hospitals, office complexes, schools, churches, and are in centralized settings within walking distance to basic services and transportation. These sites provide ideal locations to provide housing for older adults, persons with disabilities, and families. Projects that have reused obsolete buildings for housing have been successful in other communities and can be replicated in Jeffersonville. With an increasing aging population, it will be vital to encourage adaptive reuse of old, abandoned structures to provide more diverse, affordable housing options close to supportive services. The same options are beneficial to others of all ages and abilities who need or want housing choices that meet personal needs, such as access to employment, cultural resources, and recreation. Goal H-4: Prepare abandoned sites for reuse and redevelopment. Objective H-4.1 Identify, appraise, and evaluate all vacant properties within the boundaries of Jeffersonville. Policy Recommendations • Develop a land bank for vacant and abandoned properties; • Map all vacant properties with GIS and attach relevant redevelopment information; • Identify all funding sources available for rehab and redevelopment; and • Initiate site remediation where necessary. Home Ownership and Maintenance High levels of home ownership and property maintenance are important to the City. Keeping existing home owners in their homes means providing access to low interest loans, grants, and funding for maintenance. The need for structural maintenance is evident in much of the City's housing stock and is necessary to stabilize property values of neighborhoods. Through rehabilitation and weatherization program incentives, the City can encourage property owners to maintain and improve properties. Goal H-5: Increase home ownership while reducing property maintenance violations. Objective H-5.1 Improve the credit scores of 50 families in five years. Policy Recommendations • Market credit repair classes offered through local non-profit agencies. Objective H-5.2 Enroll 50 families in post purchase homeownership classes. Policy Recommendations • Market post purchase homeownership classes offered through local non-profit agencies. 7/29/2014 6