Actions Related to the Proposed Evans Lane Interim Housing Community City Council Meeting August 16, 2016 Item 4.1
The Challenge 2 4,063 homeless men and women in San José 307 homeless men and women with housing vouchers in hand who are unable to find a home 157 Veterans 150 Vulnerable Individuals 500 supportive housing apartments will become available starting in 2018
Background Site purchased 2005 Unsuccessful RFQ for site development 2011 GP 2040 rezoned parcel to NCC
Background Site purchased 2005 Unsuccessful RFQ for site development 2011 GP 2040 rezoned parcel to NCC Sept. 22, 2015 Council direction to work on an interim housing development
Background Site purchased 2005 Unsuccessful RFQ for site development 2011 GP 2040 rezoned parcel to NCC Sept. 22, 2015 Council direction to work on an interim housing development Jan. 2016: Initiated GP Change & Released RFP June 28, 2016: GP Amendment Approved Direction to explore permanent, high-density alternative 2018 Site development activities must begin
Permanent Housing (Example)
Permanent Housing Examples Symphony Student Housing 7 stories (5 residential; 2 non- residential) Donner Lofts 6 stories (5 residential; 1 non- residential)
2 Dog Park for Residents & Community Community Gardens Vehicle Circulation Community Center Neighborhood Community Resource Offices Recommendation: Interim Housing Use
Shared Supportive Housing
Goal: House Individuals with Vouchers 44% of those with vouchers will be housed by summer including men, women, and seniors
Goal: House Veterans 21% of those with vouchers will be housed by summer
Goal: Transition into Permanent Apartment 2 September 2015 City Council Approves Concept for Interim Housing Community Model July 2017 Issued $40MM NOFA – will identify supportive housing projects likely to be completed in
Goal: Transition into Permanent Apartment 2 Summer 2017 Evans Lane Opens September 2015 City Council Approves Concept for Interim Housing Community Model July 2017 Issued $40MM NOFA – will identify supportive housing projects likely to be completed in
Goal: Transition into Permanent Apartment 2 Summer 2017 Evans Lane Opens 2018 Second Street 133 apartments 2019 Renascent Place 160 Studios 2019 St. James Station 55 apartments for Veterans September 2015 City Council Approves Concept for Interim Housing Community Model 2017 Vermont House 16 shared apartments July 2017 Issued $40MM NOFA – will identify supportive housing projects likely to be completed in
ItemRecommendationAlternative Description Interim Supportive Housing Community Permanent Affordable/ Market-Rate Housing Density 17 units/ 102 residents 446 units/ 990 residents Completion Date Summer 2017 Fall 2022 (affordable) Fall 2021 (market) Community Amenities 9 months42-72 months Total Development Costs $12.8M-$15M$109M Comparison of Options
ItemRecommendationAlternative Description Interim Supportive Housing Community Permanent Affordable/ Market-Rate Housing Density 17 units/ 102 residents 446 units/ 990 residents Completion Date Summer 2017 Fall 2022 (affordable) Fall 2021 (market) Community Amenities 9 months42-72 months Total Development Costs $12.8M-$15M$109M Comparison of Options
ItemRecommendationAlternative Description Interim Supportive Housing Community Permanent Affordable/ Market-Rate Housing Density 17 units/ 102 residents 446 units/ 990 residents Completion Date Summer 2017 Fall 2022 (affordable) Fall 2021 (market) Community Amenities 9 months42-72 months Total Development Costs $12.8M-$15M$109M Comparison of Options
ItemRecommendationAlternative Description Interim Supportive Housing Community Permanent Affordable/ Market-Rate Housing Density 17 units/ 102 residents 446 units/ 990 residents Completion Date Summer 2017 Fall 2022 (affordable) Fall 2021 (market) Community Amenities 9 months42-72 months Total Development Costs $12.8M-$15M$109M Comparison of Options
Abode Services Housed 5,074 people in last five years 27 Years of experience in homelessness & housing services
Next Steps October – December o Project Entitlements Planning Commission and/or City Council consideration of PD Zoning & Permit o Project Funding City Council consideration of funding for the Project Continue Community Outreach Complete Neighborhood Assessments
Recommendations Use of the Property as the site of an interim housing community Selection of Abode as the Developer/ Operator Lease of Property to Abode Predevelopment grant to Abode
DATEEVENTATTENDEES March 30PBCE Community Meeting200 May 25Monterey Corridor Business Association30 June 1Community Meeting12 June 20Community Meeting40 June 23Willow Glen Neighborhood Association45 July 20Community Meeting45 Aug-Nov Monthly Community Meetings with Neighbors and Stakeholders Pending TBDPBCE Public MeetingPending Community Outreach (to date/future)
Bridge vs. Shared Supportive Housing Item Bridge Communities (AB2176) Shared Supportive Housing Number of people served50102 Upfront development costs$500K - $3.7 MM$ $15 MM Eligible for Housing Authority assistance? NoYes Annual City cost$360K$0 Long-term cost to the City$5.945 MM (5-years)$ $15 MM (15-years) Project ready for occupancySpring 2017 – Fall 2018Summer 2017 Developer/operator identified? NoYes Neighborhood amenitiesTBDYes Restrooms, kitchen facilities, and laundry access Shared community spacePrivate within each home