HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.19 Exhibit Q - Affordable Housing PlanMitchell Creek Community PUD and Major Subdivision Sketch Plan Affordable Housing Plan
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Affordable Housing Plan
Mitchell Creek Community Planned Unit Development and Major Subdivision Sketch Plan
Project Overview
The Mitchell Creek Community Planned Unit Development proposes a total of 98 proposed new
residential dwelling units and two existing residential dwelling units and is subject to Article 8,
Inclusionary Zoning for Housing, of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code. This
Affordable Housing Plan is provided in accordance with Section 8-201 and describes how the
development will comply with all applicable requirements.
Required Affordable Housing Units
Pursuant to Section 8-301.A, developments of 15 or more units shall provide affordable housing
equal to 10 percent of the total number of dwelling units. Based on 100 units, the project is
required to provide 10 affordable housing units.
The Mitchell Creek Community will provide ten deed-restricted affordable housing units in
compliance with Article 8.
Affordable Housing Category Distribution
Two Category I units (70% AMI / 80% income cap)
Three Category II units (90% AMI / 100% income cap)
Five Category III units (110% AMI / 120%+ income tiers per Article 8)
Unit Location, Design, and Integration
Affordable housing units shall be integrated throughout the development and shall not be
distinguishable from market-rate units in exterior appearance, materials, or overall design.
Pricing and Affordability
Sales prices and, if applicable, rental rates shall be established by the Garfield County Housing
Authority based on Area Median Income and applicable standards.
Deed Restrictions and Administration
All affordable housing units shall be subject to recorded deed restrictions approved by the Garfield
County Housing Authority and shall run with the land in perpetuity.
Occupancy Requirements
Affordable housing units shall be occupied as a primary residence by qualified households meeting
applicable income limits.
Phasing
Affordable housing units shall be constructed proportionally with market-rate units in the following
sequence:
1. Category II
2. Category III
3. Category I
4. Category II
5. Category III
6. Category II
7. Category III
8. Category I
9. Category III
10. Category III
Implementation
This Affordable Housing Plan shall be incorporated into an Affordable Housing Agreement recorded
with the Final Plat.
Compliance Statement
The Mitchell Creek Community Planned Unit Development complies with Article 8 by providing ten
deed-restricted affordable housing units in a 2/3/5 distribution.