01-14-04 La Porte Redevelopment Authority Meeting minutes

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BAYFOREST RANCH, LTD. January 2, 2004 Mr. Philip Craigie Shady River Civic Association 3018 Lazy Pine Lane La Porte, Texas 77571 Re: BayForest Ranch Dear Mr. Craigie: "- , Bayforest Ranch, Ltd. is pleased to announce it intends to submit an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Housing Tax Credits for 100 single-family homes for rental. These homes will be built on 16 acres at the east side of the approximate 2600 block of State Highway 146 and the northeasterly comer of McCabe Boulevard in La Porte, Texas. A tremendous need for affordable housing exists in this fast growing southeast Harris County corridor. With the pending multi-billion dollar impact of the completion of the Bayport Terminal Complex and the proposed addition of a new cruise line depot, the steady growth of the La Porte community is projected to accelerate. In fact, the Bayport Terminal Complex is projected to have a positive job impact of over 25,000 for the area. This will accelerate the need of affordable housing in the La Porte community. Applicant's development will consist of four bedroom individual homes with attached one and two car garages. Additional parking will be adjacent to each home for residents and visitors. Applicant is appealing to all income levels with market rate units and units priced for 40%, 50% and 60% of area median income. With easy accessibility to all parts of the city and immediate area located commercial and retail services, schools and hospitals, the location is desirable for all family members including the physically impaired and the elderly. The amenity package will be extensive and will include 9 foot ceilings; fenced in expanded patio area yards; a designated playground with equipment for two age groups; a furnished community clubhouse with kitchen and computer/fax room; public pay telephone; swimming pool; a covered barbeque pavilion with tables; private storage areas; limited access entry with perimeter fencing; ceiling fans in the living rooms and bedrooms of all units; full kitchen appliance packages; islands in the kitchens of all homes; and numerous energy saving features. Child and Adult Development Center of Houston, Inc., an experienced 501(c)(3) non-profit, with extensive experience providing these services, will conduct a Social Service Program. The Kids Out Of School Program operated by the social service provider will offer supervised after school and summer activities during the critical 3 p.m.-7 p.m. period and other times that school is not in session, the times when a parent is often not home in a household. The social service provider has contracts with the state workforce commission and, together with Applicant, is currently working with the other public and nonprofit agencies to assist with community and social service .- programs. Units will also be designed to meet standards for the physically impaired. 5325 Katy Freeway, Suite One. Houston, Texas 77007 . (713) 871-0063 . Fax (713) 871-1916