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Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Task Force
NOTICE OF MEETING
TO: Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Task Force
FROM: Joseph Wade, Task Force Staff Research Analyst
DATE: August 12, 1997
SUBJECT: August 19 Meeting
Sen. Robert F. Montgomery and Rep. Ron Bigelow have scheduled a meeting of the Regulatory
Barriers to Affordable Housing Task Force as follows:
DATE:
Tuesday, August 19, 1997
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
PLACE:
Room 403 State Capitol
An agenda is included. If you are unable to attend, please call me at 538-1032.
TASK FORCE MEMBERS
Sen. Robert F. Montgomery, Co-chair
Rep. Ron Bigelow, Co-chair
Sen. L. Alma "Al" Mansell
Sen. Pete Suazo
Rep. Eli H. Anderson
Rep. Wayne A. Harper
Comm. Gayle Aldred
Mr. Gary R. Crane
Mr. Richard Moffatt
Mr. Paul Neuenschwander
Mr. Jack Nixon
AGENDA
REGULATORY BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE
Tuesday, August 19, 1997 - 9:00 a.m. - Room 403 State Capitol
9:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order - Representative Ron Bigelow, Co-chair
* Approval of minutes of July 14, 1997 meeting
9:05 a.m. 2. Background Information
During the July meeting, the task force requested additional information regarding:
types of regulatory costs; review of governor's housing task force recommendations;
overview of recent housing legislation; overview of current housing statutory code
provisions; explanation of H.B. 295, "Providing Affordable Housing," 1996 General
Session; explanation of S.B. 4, "Impact Fees Act," 1995 First Special Session; and
an overview of current affordable housing planning and assistance programs.
* Joseph Wade, Task Force Staff Research Analyst
* Robert H. Rees, Task Force Staff Attorney
* Michael R. Johnson, Division of Community Development, Department of Community and Economic Development
9:40 a.m. 3. What is the extent of the problem?
During the July 14 meeting, the task force requested that certain specific information be
presented to the task force at its next meeting. The requested information will help the
task force determine the extent of the affordable housing problem in Utah.
* Number of affordable housing units needed:
Steve Erickson, Director, Utah Housing Technical Assistance Program
* Cost break down of regulatory costs and costs to build a house, both adjusted for inflation:
Ron Thorne, Home Builder and President, Home Builders Association of Utah
or another representative of the Home Builders Association of Utah
10:00 a.m. 4. Consensus on Focus of Task Force
Task force members will discuss and develop a consensus on answers to the following
questions:
How significant is the problem? Is state intervention needed to solve the problem?
If so, what type/level of intervention is needed?
Should the focus of the solutions be on the apartment rental, multi-family housing,
first time home owner, or some other segment of the problem?
What level of median income should be the target group?
11:00 a.m. 5. Discussion of Draft Resolution
During the July meeting, the task force requested Mr. Erickson to provide a draft
resolution for the task force's consideration. The resolution encourages congress to
increase the amount of private activity bond cap and low-income housing tax credits
allocated to Utah.
* William H. Erickson, Executive Director, Utah Housing Finance Agency
11:15 a.m. 6. Planned Residential Unit Developments
The concept of Planned Residential Unit Developments (PRUDs) will be explained.
What impact does PRUDs have on affordable housing?
* Dave Backman, Real Estate Developer; and
Steve McCutchen, Principal, Swaner Design Inc.
11:40 a.m. 7. National Corporate Builders' Role in Delivering Affordable Housing
in the Utah Market
* Brent Hall, Regional Director, Kaufman Broad
11:55 a.m. 8. Future Meeting Dates
Task force members will discuss and determine the next meeting date.
Noon 9. Adjourn
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