8.4 Support Elderly Housing CITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION DATE TIME
8/14/00 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
AGENDA:
NO. 8 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
ITEM DEAN ANDREW
NO. 4
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Consider approval of resolution expressing support for the development of Willow Grove
Apartments, a planned independent living elderly housing project to be located on East
Kirwin Avenue.
Background
Garrison Development Company of Prairie Village, Kansas, has submitted an application to
the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing for federal income tax credits for an
affordable housing project in Salina. The application is for the new construction of 48 units
of rent assisted housing for the elderly to be located at 1226 East Kirwin (immediately east
of Sterling House). A resolution of support was previously approved by the City Commission
on June 28, 1999, however, the Garrison Development Company has substantially revised
their site plan and representatives of KDOCH have requested a resolution of support for the
new site layout. The original concept plan called for the 48 units to spread out over 10 single
story buildings. The new plan concentrates 34 units in a single 3 story building and 3
additional buildings would contain the remaining 14 units. These 48 units would comprise
the first phase of development on this 4 acre site. The R-2.5 zoning on this site allows multi-
story construction and no additional zoning approvals would be needed to allow permits to
be issued for this revised development plan. A revised project description is attached along
with the new conceptual site plan and elevation drawings. Garrison Development Company
is currently developing similar apartment projects in Bonner Springs, Wamego and Winfield,
Kansas. Staff contacted public officials with these cities and they indicated that Garrison has
been professional and cooperative to work with.
KDOCH requires a resolution from the local governing body stating its approval and support
for any proposed development using housing tax credits. A resolution has been prepared
for City Commission consideration based on a format suggested by KDOCH. The resolution,
while approving and supportive of the development, includes language that subjects the
project to city codes, ordinances, and the building permit process.
Recommended Action
Adopt the attached resolution.
Resolution Number 00-5640
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Willow Grove Apartments is a planned affordable independent living elderly (55 +)
housing project to be located on approximately 2 acres on Kirwin Rd., east of S. Ohio Street
in Salina, Kansas. The site is zoned R2.5, which allows multi-family and a sufficient project
density. All utilities are on-site or available nearby. The site is adjacent to a Sterling House
Assisted Living Center and a VOA independent elderly project. It is in close proximity to
many goods and retail services along S. Ohio.
The project size is 48 units with 32 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments. 30
one-bedrooms and 4 two-bedrooms will be in a 3-story 34-unit building with elevator and
common entry. The remaining 2 one-bedrooms and 12 two-bedrooms will be in three 1-story
buildings with individual entries and patios. All units have one bath. The one-bedrooms in the
3-story building will be approximately 593 square feet and the two-bedrooms will be
approximately 760 square feet. The one-bedroom units in the single-story buildings will be
616 square feet. The construction will be wood frame with a combination of vinyl, brick and
wood trim exterior. The roofs will be pitched with composition shingles. All ground floor
units will be handicapped accessible/adaptable. Units will be handicapped-equipped, as frail
elderly requiring such equipment, are qualified for occupancy. There will be a
laundry/leasing office/community room on the ground floor of the 3-story building for use by
all project residents. The 1-story units will have washer/dryer hook-ups.
In the project, the units will cater to mainly moderate income families (60% or less of
area's median income(AMI)). The median income of a four-person family is $45,600. The
units will rent between $375 (60% of AMI) per month for the IBRs and $450 per month
(60% of AMI) for the 2BRs, net of utilities. These rates are below the KDOCH-published
maximum allowable rental rates for those at or below 60% of AMI. The units' heating and
water heat will be gas. Cooking, lighting and A/C will be electric. Landlord will pay for
sewer, water and trash.
There exists a great need for affordable elderly housing in Salina. Salina is a large
regional medical center attracting many retirees. Occupancies of elderly housing of all types
average above 95 %. A housing study performed by an independent preparer indicates a need
for affordable elderly units in an amount well over the subject project's size.
The complex will be funded by equity generated from LIHTC (Low-income housing tax
credits) and by a construction/perm from a private lender. The project developer is East
Salina Housing Partners, L.P., East Salina Housing Corporation, General Partner, Garrison
L. Hassenflu, President.
A September, 2000 construction start is anticipated with a March, 2001 completion.
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