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Home My WebLink AboutM-82-0886CItY OF MIAMI, Fi..00MA INTER-OrFlCt MtMfJf4AhlOUM Howard V, Gary c+ar+: September 151 1982 E: City Manager Little Havana Multifamily Housing Development Sites (City Commission Meeting of Dena Spillman, Director i , ,;,,:.,.:September 23, 1982 ) Department of Community Development ` At the City Commission's request, staff conducted another survey of the Little Havana area in an effort to locate parcels of land for the development of rental housing through the Affordable Rental Housing Development Program. The survey indicated that there were no vacant sites suitable for multifamily housing development and resulted in the identification of two sites that, from the locational standpoint, have potential for multifamily housing reuse. A brief description of the two sites follows: Site A - Location: S.W. 17 Avenue (1500 block) - Assembled parcel size: ± 1 acre - Estimated unit capacity: 50 units @ R-5 - Total acquisition cost: $1,895,000 (estimated) Site B - Location: S.W. 27 Avenue at S.W. 23 Street - Assembled parcel size: ;' 2.4 acres - Estimated unit capacity: 120 units @ R-4 - Total acquisition cost: $1,403,914 (estimated These land costs combined with total development costs would push the cost of housing out of the affordable range. Unlike the development sites approved for acquisition by the City Commission in July, these parcels are largely developed with single and multifamily dwellings, most of which are in very good condi- tion. The net gain in dwelling units that would result in the acquisition of parcel A for multifamily development would be approximately 20 units (50 units proposed less 30 units on site). The net unit gain for parcel B would be about 100 units (120 units proposed less 20 units on site). x y. '7 iFJ CITY Or MIAMI, FI-61410A 1Ntt A,0FFICE MFtitQR11NOUM -.:, �...� c7 Howard Gary -K September 15, 1982 �« City Manager Little Havana Multifamily Housing Development Sites (City Commission Meeting of Dena Spillman, Director September 23, 1982) Department of Community Development F At the City Commission's request, staff conducted another survey of the Little Havana area in an effort to locate parcels of land for the development of rental housing through the Affordable Rental Housing Development Program. The survey resulted in the identification of two sites that, from the locational standpoint, have potential for multifamily housing reuse. A brief description of the two sites follows: Site A. location: SW 17th Avenue (1500 block) assembled parcel size: ± 1 acre estimated unit capacity: 50 units @ R=4 total acquisition cost: $1,895,000. (estimated) Site B. - location: SW 27 Avenue at Sw 23 Street - assembled parcel size: ± 2.4 acres - estimated unit capacity: 120 units @ R-4 - total acquisition cost: $1,403,914 (estimated) Unlike the development sites approved for acquisition by the City Commission in July, these parcels are largely developed with single and multifamily dwellings, most of which are in very good condition. The net gain in dwelling units that would result in the acquisition of parcel A for multifamily development would be approximately 20 units (50 units proposed less 30 units on site). The net unit gain for parcel B would be about 100 units (120 units proposed less 20 units on site). 82-886 Howard V, Gary =2= September 164 M2 The fact that these two sites are each owned by a number of individuals, would make it difficult, if not impossible, to secure options. Condemnation would be likely. Neighborhood reaction to this would probably be negative. The acquisition cost figures provided for parcels A and B, which include land purchase, relocation and site clearance costs, are estimates which can only be confirmed through the conduct of professional acquisition appraisals and intensive relocation surveys. We recommend that, prior to action by the City Commission on these parcels, such acquisition appraisals and relocation surveys be conducted. Also, we recommend that reuse appraisals be conducted to determine the base value a selected project sponsor would be required to pay the City for the parcels. Given the City Commission's expressed desire to locate a suitable site for multi- family housing in the Little Havana neighborhood, consideration should be given to the development of the site upon which Riverside Park is located. While River- side Park now provides active recreational opportunities for Little Havana residents, the new 9 acre, full service Jose Marti Park/recreation facility can be expected to become the recreational focal point for the neighborhood in the near future. Marti Park, when completed, should be capable of absorbing the recreational uses of Riverside Park in the short term. The Riverside Park site to the Affordable Rental Housing Development Program (assessed value $972,000) could be used to acquire and develop another active park in the western part of the neighborhood which is recreationally underserved at the present time. (Jose Marti Park and Riverside Park are located within six blocks of each other.) The use of Riverside Park for multifamily housing development would: Provide the Affordable Rental Housing Development Program with an economically feasible project site in Little Havana where rental housing is needed. - Encourage reinvestment in the immediate area of the development by private rental housing entrepreneurs. - Create a source of funding for the development of a park in the west Little Havana area more easily accessible to west Little Havana area residents. - Increase Little Havana's residential tax base. - Require no residential relocation. i" Howaed V, nary Z3- $epttmber 16, 1982 The Riverside Park site is capable of supporting over 150 units of rental housing at R-4 zoning. A negative factor in the use of the Riverside Park site for housing must be considered, however. Recently, the City has expended some $360,000 for site improvements. Fortunately, some of these improvements can be relocated and the stationary "sitting park" on site could be integrated into a housing development site plan. Also, neighborhood reaction to the removal of the park may be adverse. Because the above options may not be feasible due to cost and adverse community reaction, it is recommended that priority be given to the Little Havana Neigh- borhood in the rehabilitation of multifamily buildings through the Cuban/Haitian Refugee Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and the Rental Housing Rehabilitation Demonstration Program. Specifically, it is recommended that reha- bilitation loan assistance, sufficient to provide for the rehabilitation of 70 developing units, be targeted for Little Havana through the Cuban/Haitian Refugee Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and that 25 Section 8 existing housing certificates be targeted for buildings rehabilitated in Little Havana through the Rental Housing Rehabilitation Demonstration Program. It should be pointed out that Little Havana has received more housing assistance than any other neighborhood in the City over the last five years. See attached. 82-886 Le LITTLE HAVANA C,D, MOLT AREA ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS 1, C hVon ti0nal Public Housing Development Pro ram Little Havana II 60 units (elderly) S,W. 17 Avenue and 1 Street Little Havana scattered sites - 31 units (family) 2. Little Havana/Lummus Park NSA 498 Section 8 substantial rehab units in 22 buildings 3. Section 8 New Construction/Housing Bond Assisted Program Little Havana I - 75 units (elderly) S.W. 17 Avenue and 4 Street - Riverside - 75 units (elderly) S.W. 1 Street and 9 Avenue (Little Havana Community Center) Total units in Little Havana Neighborhood - 739 NOTE: The Overtown neighborhood has received the next highest number of housing units - 530.