RESO 2012-09 - Spring Hills ApartmentsRESOLUTION NO. 2012-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, IN
SUPPORT OF A DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS SPRING HILLS APARTMENTS, A
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED ON THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF STATE HIGHWAY
75 NORTH AND GOSPEL HILL ROAD, HUNTSVILLE, TX , BETTER DESCRIBED AS
UNRESTRICTED RESERVE OF 11 ACRES OUT OF THE ROBERT SMITHER HOMEPLACE
PLAT, THE APPLICANT BEING SPRING HILLS APT, LP, A TEXAS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP TO BE FORMED; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S SUPPORT OF THIS DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, Spring Hills Apt. , LP has proposed a development for affordable rental housing on the northeast
corner of State Highway 75 North and Gospel Hill Road (unrestricted reserve of 11 acres out of the Robert Smither
Homeplace plat), named Spring Hills Apartments in the City of Huntsville, Texas;
WHEREAS, Spring Hills Apt., LP intends to submit application to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) for 2012 Housing Tax Credits for Spring Hills;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan and guidelines, we support the project named Spring
Hills Apartments and acknowledge the project will receive tax credits from TDHCA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CONCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City supports the proposed Spring Hills apartment development, and has voted specifically to
support the construction of the Development and to support the allocation of Housing Tax Credits for the
Development.
Section 2. The City Manager is designated as the City's Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to
act in all matters in connection with this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 3 DAY OF JANUARY 2012.
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
AT EST:
oodward, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
eider, City Attorney
City Council Meeting Agenda Item
Item Title:
Resolution Supporting Spring Hills Apart...
Requested By: Dept. /Div:
Aron Kulhavy, AICP, Public Works Di... 700
Date:
1/3/2012
Agenda Item No.:
5b
Dept. Approval: Finance approval:
AK N/A
Issue /Item Description:
Consider Resolution 2012 -09 in support of an application for Housing Tax Credits from Spring
Hills Apt, LP, for the Spring Hills apartment project located in the Robert Smither Homeplace
Subdivision on the northeast corner of State Highway 75 and Gospel Hill Road.
Background:
Spring Hills Apt, LP, is requesting a resolution in support of an application for Housing Tax
Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community affairs to construct an 80 unit
affordable, multifamily housing complex. LDG Development corporation will be constructing the
project and the attached development summary describes the project in more detail.
LDG proposed a similar project last year for property located off Smither Drive behind the
Property Commerce development. This project was not supported by the City and staff worked
with the developer to help identify properties more appropriate for this type of development.
The proposed location is more appropriate for the proposed development and all of the
infrastructure is in place to support the proposed multifamily complex.
The development will consist of 80 units including 44 two - bedroom units and 36 three bedroom
units. The units will target those with incomes below the area median household income with
below market rents. The total investment will be approximately $11 million and take
approximately one year to complete. The developer is not requesting any financial support from
the City.
The proposed project is in accordance with Goal 2.3 of the Comprehensive Plan: A balance of
new growth and careful redevelopment within Huntsville. Two action statements under this
goal, broaden the range of housing types and price diversity to meet the affordability needs of
the population and take steps to ... stabilize and reinvigorate older neighborhoods that have
experienced decline are met by this project.
Facts to Consider:
• The resolution acknowledges and supports the application for Housing Tax Credits by
Spring Hills Apt, LP
• The proposed development will consist of 80 multifamily units of affordable housing with a
capital investment of approximately $11 million
• The location for this development has all infrastructure in place to support the development
• The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should support this type of development in
appropriate locations
Fiscal Impact /Funding Source(s):
No cost to the City; future source of revenue through increased property taxes.
Attachment(s):
• Resolution 2012 -09
• Development Summary
• Map of proposed developments
Recommendation motion(s):
Adopt Resolution 2012 -09 in support of Spring Hills Apartments.
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Summary Narrative
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Development and Unit Description
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Spring Hills Apartments is a family development that will involve the new construction of 80
units to be located on 7.12 acres between Gospel Hill and Smith Road in Huntsville, Texas. The
site is surrounded by public and private services within the immediate area. The site is located
in a community with an overwhelming need for more affordable housing.
The proposed development will build LEED Silver rated residential buildings and one community
building around a playground and tot lot. The proposed project will be built using state issued
tax credit financing administered by Texas Department Housing Community Affairs and will
target households with incomes of 30 %, 50% and 60% of the Area Median Household Income
(AMHI). The unit mix will include (44) 1,060 s.f. two bedroom -two bathroom units and (36)
1,167 s.f. three bedroom -two bathroom units with proposed rents ranging from $310 to $752.
Dischinger Development, LLC designed the development towards enhancing the overall well-
being of its residents, the community and the natural environment.
Amenities In and Around the Development
UNIT AMENITIES:
• ELECTRIC RANGE
• CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
• WINDOW BLINDS
COMMUNITY AMENITIES:
* ON -SITE MANAGEMENT
* BUSINESS CENTER
* PLAYGROUND
* EXERCISE ROOM
* SECURITY CAMERAS
• CARPET • REFRIGERATOR
• DISHWASHER • MICROWAVE OVEN
• WASHER /DRYER HOOKUPS • CEILING FAN
* LAUNDRY FACILITY
* COMMUNITY SPACE
* THEATRE ROOM
* POOL
* POLICE SUB - STATION
* CLUBHOUSE
* SOCIAL SERVICES
* GATED COMMUNITY
* HEALTH SCREENING
Economic Benefit to Burleson
Secondly, the construction and the development itself will create jobs that the area needs.
• Total Investment Cost of project $11,000,000
• Estimated One Year Job Creation Impact
o During construction phase approximately 120 Jobs created and $625,000 in
taxes and other revenue for local government
o Ripple Effect - Spending Income from construction from Phase 1 approx. 30 Jobs
created and $297,600 in taxes and other revenue for local government
Development Quality
The proposed development involves the new construction of two and three - story, walk -up
garden style apartment buildings containing two and three bedroom garden -style affordable
rental units. The floor plans and unit sizes are large, appropriate and appealing, offering 1,060
square feet of living space in the two - bedroom units and approximately 1,167 square feet of
living space in the three - bedroom units. These unit sizes will be very marketable in the area and
will be comparable to the unit sizes at the existing market -rate rental communities.
Services to Be Offered
Spring Hills Apartments will offer empowerment activities that will be aimed at benefiting all
residents and their households. Capstone Real Estate Management will provide the following
programs:
• Financial Literacy Courses
• Nutrition Classes
• Health Screening
• Computer Classes
• Notary Service