Fairlington Presbyterian Church Proposed Affordable Housing. Neighborhood Presentation May 23, 2017

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1 Fairlington Presbyterian Church Proposed Affordable Housing Neighborhood Presentation May 23,

2 How we Got Here Session Process Request for Proposals Why Wesley and This Proposal LOI Design Working Group Congregational Vote 2

3 Wesley Housing Overview Organizational Origins o Founded in 1974 based on a study of social justice issues by the local districts of the United Methodist Church Mission o Develop, own, operate, preserve, and maintain affordable housing and sustain quality communities for low- and moderate-income families and individuals across the Washington, D.C. region. 3

Development Experience Developed 25 communities

barrier-free housing community Lynhaven,

4 Development Experience Developed 25 communities (1,700+ units) Serve 22,000+ people Developed region s first affordable housing for people with chronic disease; and The region s first barrier-free housing community Lynhaven, Alexandria Colonial Village, Arlington The Fallstead, McLean 4

5 Why Develop Affordable Housing Dramatic loss of affordable apartments Alexandria affordable apartment supply, 2000 to 2010 Lost affordable apartments 72% no longer affordable to low- and mod.- income families Remaining affordable apartments 5

6 Proposed Affordability Homes for families up to 40%, 50%, and 60% of AMI Percent of AMI 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 60% $45,900 $52,440 $58,980 $65,520 50% $38,250 $43,700 $49,150 $54,600 40% $30,600 $34,960 $39,320 $43,680 6

7 Proposal Overview Purchase a portion of the current parking lot Develop high-quality affordable housing 7

8 Design Working Group Process DWG is a designated committee tasked to: Study in depth site design elements regarding the proposed affordable housing Develop Site Design Priorities to dictate overall site design Report back and make recommendations to the Session and Congregation Involve PCWS representatives 8

9 DWG Identified Priorities Overall Site Design Goals To create an overall site design that is simultaneously conducive to all church uses and desires inside and outside the building. This includes a space that would enable outdoor worship, social gatherings such as barbecues etc. and sufficient parking that enables easy, welcoming access to the church while enabling the implementation of the Waldorf pedagogy within the church walls and externally which will allow the school to remain a long-term tenant. To keep all children, families, residents, guests, and church users safe and have a design that fosters safety. 9

10 DWG Identified Priorities Playground and Greenspace Maintain sufficient play and outdoor space Landscaping to shield from roads Maximize tree preservation Site Circulation Facilitate drop off and pick up for PCWS Optimize pedestrian safety Facilitate driving into and off of site Parking and Building Entrance Sufficient parking for church and users of building Sufficient parking for residential building 10

11 Conceptual Site and Parking Submitted Concept 1 DWG Concept 1 design based on Priorities 11

12 Concept 1 Submission City s Development Review Process begins with Concept Plan Review 1. Pre-concept Meeting 2. Concept 1 - Very basic information about proposed project such as the site plan, development program, building footprint, parking, etc. 3. Concept 2 - More detailed information on issues such as traffic, storm water management, and architectural design City of Alexandria staff recommended the DWG submit the contemplated site plan as a Concept 1 12

13 Development Special Use Permit with Site Plan (DSUP) 13

14 Where We Go From Here Purchase Agreement Site Design and City Approval (DSUP) Financing City Loan LIHTC Construction Drawings & Permits Construction Operations 14

15 Schedule Schematic design 3/2017 DSUP & City Loan Fall 2017 Tax credits application 3/2019 Tax Credit Award 6/2019 Construction Start 6/2020 Construction End 12/

17 For project updates, text YES to (703)

18 Thank you! Any questions? For project updates, text YES to (703)

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