Meeting Agenda State College Borough Planning Commission March 14, 2018 Room 304 / 12:00 p.m.

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1 Meeting Agenda State College Borough Planning Commission Room 304 / 12:00 p.m. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Call To Order Roll Call Approval Of Minutes Chair Report Public Hour - Hearing Of Citizens Land Development Plan A. Minor Lot Line Adjustment For 326 And 334 Hillcrest Avenue, R-2 Zoning District, Elizabeth Ackell, Owner VII. Work Program A. State Of Planning Report VIII. Community Planning A. Request For Holly Alley Vacation IX. X. XI. Official Reports And Correspondence Upcoming Meetings Adjournment Documents: Complete Planning Commission Agenda pdf

2 Page 1 of 33 Meeting Agenda State College Borough Planning Commission Room 304 / 12 p.m. I. II. Call to Order Roll Call Zoe Boniface, Chairman Anita Genger, Vice-Chairman Charles Dumas Scott Dutt Jon Eich Richard Kalin Michael Roeckel III. IV. V. VI. Approval of Minutes February 22, 2018 Chair Report Public Hour - Hearing of Citizens Land Development Plan A. Minor lot line adjustment for 326 and 334 Hillcrest Avenue, R-2 Zoning District, Elizabeth Ackell, owner These two properties contain single-family homes and have the same owner. The owner would like to adjust the lot line to accommodate more yard space on 326 Hillcrest Avenue. The lot line adjustment can occur since it meets to the lot requirements of the zoning ordinance. The applicant has made the corrections and the plan is ready to move forward to Council. The plan is on page 9. Planning Commission Action: This is a minor lot line adjustment. Staff notes the plan meets the ordinance requirements. Staff asks for a recommendation of approval be provided on this plan. VII. Work Program A. State of Planning Report Each year the Planning Commission reviews the draft State of Planning Report. Due to the size of the file the draft report is located at this link:

3 Page 2 of 33 Planning Commission Action: Please review and provide comments at this meeting. VIII. Community Planning A. Request for Holly Alley Vacation On March 5, 2018, Borough Council received a request to vacate Holly Alley between Fraternity Row and Clover Alley. This alley was created when the adjacent parcels were created for the neighboring fraternities. The alley was laid out in a plot plan for the area, but was never opened, ordained or maintained by the Borough. Since the alley has not been opened or ordained by the Borough for a period in excess of twenty-one years, the Borough no longer has the power to construct a street in the unopened right-of-way without exercising its power of eminent domain. An aerial view and street view of the alley is provided on pages Today the alley is utilized for parking that is believed to have been in place for quite some time. There is a sanitary and a storm sewer located within the unopened right-of-way. At a later date, the Borough will also work with the adjacent property owners to obtain an easement agreement for Borough maintenance of those utilities. Based on staff s review, it has been determined that the Borough has no interest in the opening of this alley. Planning Commission is asked to review the request and provide a recommendation. Planning Commission Action: Staff recommends Planning Commission provide a recommendation IX. Official Reports and Correspondence A. Borough Council (BC) B. Land Development Plans C. Staff Updates X. Upcoming Meetings Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 12 p.m. XI. Adjournment

4 Page 3 of 33 Meeting Minutes State College Borough Planning Commission February 22, 2018 The State College Borough Planning Commission met on Thursday, February 22, 2018, in the Municipal Building, 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA. Chairman Boniface called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present Zoe Boniface, Chairman; Charles Dumas, Scott Dutt, Jon Eich; Richard Kalin, and Michael Roeckel Others Present Ed LeClear, Planning Director; Anne Messner, Planner/Zoning Officer; Jenna Wargo, Planner; John Wilson, Zoning Officer; Denise L. Rhoads, Administrative Assistant; Tibben Zerby, Nittany Engineering and Associates; Adam Day, Foxdale Village; Ryan Nagle, Summit Land Surveying; Robert Lingenfelter, Weber Murphy Fox; Ed Poprik, State College Area School District (SCASD) and other interested parties Approval of Minutes A motion was made to approve the January 18, 2018 meeting minutes as amended by Mr. Dutt and seconded by Mr. Dumas. The vote was unanimously approved. Chair Report Chairman Boniface had nothing to report. Public Hour No one was in the audience who wished to discuss items not on the agenda. Subdivision/Lot Consolidation and Land Development Plan Minor Lot Line Adjustment for 326 and 334 Hillcrest Avenue, R-2 Zoning District, Elizabeth Ackell, Owner Ms. Messner stated the two properties contained single-family homes and had the same owner. The owner would like to adjust the lot line to accommodate more yard space on 326 Hillcrest Avenue. She stated the plan met the lot requirements of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Nagle s presentation included: Performed boundary surfaces survey for owner. Anticipating moving the dividing line 2.4 feet in the south west direction. Both properties were zoned R2.

5 Page 4 of 33 Mr. Nagle stated the plan did meet all the Borough s minimum requirements and would also meet both set back requirements. Commissions comments included: Mr. Kalin asked staff if granting the lot line adjustment request would open up something that could not be done by the current ordinance. Ms. Messner stated possibly. Mr. Eich asked staff if the lot line adjustment would result in the elimination of a non-conforming lot. Ms. Messner stated possibly. A motion was made by Mr. Dumas and seconded by Mr. Dutt to approve the lot line adjustment as submitted with members additional comments included. The vote was unanimously in favor. 500 South Atherton Street and 1519 Science Street, Preliminary Plan and Lot Consolidation, Foxdale Village Staff Development Center, Owner, Nittany Engineering & Associates, Engineer, RLPS Architects, LLP, Architect Ms. Messner stated Foxdale Village acquired both properties and planned to use the existing office for their own use as well as improve the vacant lot parking. The proposal included a lot consolidation plan. Mr. Zerby s/mr. Day s presentation included: Existing site was used for commercial offices and the rear lot was a building that had burned down previously. Renovations would be to the front office building while the bottom floor would become offices and meeting space. They would like to clean up the rear lot and consolidate with the front lot. They had discussions with the Ramada Inn and Marriott Hotel and both general managers approved the proposal. Their goal was for the exterior of new building to model the existing building. Commissioners comments included: Mr. Dutt asked who would use the new building. Mr. Day stated the building would be used by staff with some meeting space on second floor. Mr. Dutt also asked if there was a sidewalk to accommodate residents walking to this area. Mr. Day stated they could come down Science Street and cross Marylyn Avenue and use the connector. Mr. Dumas asked if the new ramp was ADA accessible. Mr. Zerby stated yes with ADA accessibility on the east side as well. Mr. Kalin noted, on the plans to the back of the lot, the term future building and asked what that meant. Mr. Day stated they were keeping an open mind for an opportunity for the future. Mr. Eich asked what their storm water management was. Mr. Zerby stated the front lot would be controlled by sumps and the parking lot area would be controlled by the two rain gardens on the western edge of the parking lot. Mr.

6 Page 5 of 33 Zerby stated they did meet with Amy Kerner, Borough Engineer, to discuss this. Mr. Eich asked if any modernization would be done. Mr. Day stated they met with Reese Engineering and were planning to update the HVAC units and to place new windows. Ms. Boniface asked if the plan would come back to the PC. Ms. Messner stated they would see the plan a second time. Mr. Eich asked if they would consider placing updated wiring or adding insulation. Mr. Day stated there would be very little room in the walls for insulation, but they could place some in the attic area. Mr. Eich stated he recommended there be insulation added in the walls and attic space. Ms. Messner and Mr. LeClear stated the PC could recommend it, but it would depend on what the Code regulations were. Ms. Boniface asked the team to think about solar panel placement. Ms. Messner stated a surveyor looked at the plan and noted it was a go. She stated to Mr. Zerby and Mr. Day they could go ahead with the next submission. Ms. Messner noted what the DHRB had to say about the plan. She stated there was two driveways. The DHRB discussed using both driveways instead of having everything go through only one of them. Landscaping needed more work and it was noted some residents wanted to help with the landscape design. Ms. Messner requested a plan to be drawn up with alterations for staff to review. She noted the DHRB approved the alterations to the existing building regarding the façade and the addition of the roof. Commissioners comments included: Mr. Dutt wanted to make sure the sidewalk recommendations were addressed. Mr. Eich asked staff if the PC could request curb cuts and Ms. Messner stated they could. Mr. Eich noted to make this one of the Commissions recommendations. A motion was made by Mr. Eich and seconded by Mr. Dutt to recommend approval of the plan and the lot consolidation with the additional recommendations made by the Commission. The vote was unanimously in favor. Final Plan, Memorial Field Phase 2, State College Area School District (SCASD), Owner, ROA Zoning District, Penn Terra Engineering, Inc. and Urban Engineers, Engineers, Weber Murphy Fox Inc., Architect Ms. Messner stated the SCASD was proposing additional modifications to the Memorial Field complex.

7 Page 6 of 33 Mr. Lingenfelter s/mr. Poprik s presentation included: The school district planned to demolish the administrative offices in the existing building. The plan would be to provide amenity space for the use of patrons of Memorial Field. The basement would remain for restrooms, classroom meeting space, and storage. Bleacher work and improved access to the playing field was proposed as part of the project. They would create new ramps for better access to the field. They noted one of the changes was the removal of the planned bleachers along Nittany Avenue. Proposed a re-oriented entryway. After a discussion with Alan Sam, Borough Arborist, they would be protecting trees along Nittany Avenue. On the Sidney Friedman Park side, they would remove some invasive plants and plant new plants. Materials would be maroon and gray (school colors). They would keep stone from the original stone foundation and reprogram into the use for restrooms, classroom meeting space etc. Some of the changes in response to the PC s comments previously included: Accessibility would be added behind the parking lot and along the west side bleachers. Mr. Poprik stated ADA accessibility would be on both sides of field. The band would be sitting on upper right of field near the press box. The existing scoreboard would be relocated next to the stage. There were no changes proposed to the current storm water management plan. They would be looking to enhance the plan. Commissioners comments included: Mr. Kalin asked if the west side viewing platform would be at street level. He was concerned how someone needing ADA accessibility would get from the parking lot to the stadium. Mr. Lingenfelter stated they could access the area from street level. Mr. Kalin asked what they would be putting under the bleachers. Mr. Lingenfelter stated locker rooms, restrooms, training space and storage would be some of the uses to be located there. Mr. Kalin asked if there would be any increase in the number of parking spaces. Mr. Poprik stated the only increase would be to the ADA spaces. Mr. Lingenfelter stated the 37 potential spaces noted in the plan would be for buses, service vehicles, etc. Mr. Eich asked if the removal of the seating on the south end was permanent. Mr. Poprik stated, at this time, it would be permanent. Mr. Eich suggested the area could be used for additional events. Mr. Dutt stated adding a connector between the east and west bleachers was prudent. Mr. Poprik stated the school s goal was to attract people in the streets to come into the stadium area. He also noted they wanted to go back to allowing people to walk around the interior of the stadium. Mr. Dutt asked where does the concession money goes. Mr. Poprik stated the SCASD would take over the concession stand.

8 Page 7 of 33 Mr. Eich asked what the capacity of the restrooms would be. Mr. Poprik stated there would be approximately 60 stalls. Mr. Dutt stated he would like to see hand dryers instead of paper towels in the restrooms. Mr. Roeckel asked if the top floor was ground level (plaza level). Mr. Poprik stated yes. Mr. Eich asked staff if there was a comprehensive plan in process that SCASD had to go through. Mr. Lingenfelter stated yes and it had already been done. A motion was made by Mr. Roeckel and seconded by Mr. Dutt to recommend approval of this final plan with the additional comments made by the Commission. The vote was unanimously in favor. Work Program Draft 2018 Work Program - State of Planning Report Ms. Messner stated this report must be done each year. Ms. Wargo put this report together for review. Ms. Messner noted staff also looked at the State College Town Center and the Martin Luther King Plaza to be included in the report. Commissioners comments included: Mr. Roeckel stated the colors were not bright enough and he stated the text regarding what was done in 2016 was confusing. Mr. Dumas stated he would like a chance to review it. Mr. Eich stated he would like a paper copy. Mr. Dutt stated the plan needed updated images of the proposed Residences. It was agreed upon to discuss this topic at the next meeting in March. Official Reports and Correspondence Borough Council (BC): Mr. LeClear reported Council would see a potential zoning text amendment request at an April meeting for the Fresh-n-Fill property. Land Development Plans: Ms. Messner reported there was nothing in the queue currently. Staff Updates: Mr. LeClear stated the Historical and Architectural Review Board recruitment for membership had been launched and the deadline would be in March. Staff was actively recruiting for a resident, an architect, a real estate broker or associate real estate broker, and a building inspector. Mr. LeClear also stated the consultants were in the middle of developing the guidelines with a draft becoming available sometime in April. Ms. Messner noted there was a Request for Proposal on our website for professional services to assist with the Historical and Architectural Review Board process.

9 Page 8 of 33 Centre Regional Planning Commission (CRPC): Mr. Eich reported the CRPC met March 1, Some topics discussed were: 1) received information on Bicycle Friendly PA, the community was ranked twelfth in the nation; 2) the state started to update the bicycle and pedestrian master plan and there was a survey on the PennDOT website; 3) discussed the demographic information on bicycles in the area which showed that 8 percent of the population were bicyclists; 4) College Township planned to rezone the old Ruetgers site in which some of the parcel was in an R2 zone with a provision of no residential allowed; 5) CRPC received a first draft of the Regional Development Capacity Report and Mr. Eich noted the newer report would reflect how much work had already been done. Ms. Messner stated the bicycle share program had been around for about six months. She noted there were 1200 members total (600 annual members and 600 hourly members). She also stated there was a campus shuttle that went in reverse with an 80 percent rider increase. Upcoming Meetings Wednesday, at 12 p.m. Mr. LeClear stated staff had been approached by a professor who would like to present at an April meeting and asked if to move the April 19 meeting to April 18. Mr. LeClear stated Ms. Rhoads would be sending out a quorum request for this date. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. was made by Mr. Dutt. Respectfully submitted, Denise L. Rhoads, Administrative Assistant

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11 Page 10 of STATE OF PLANNING ANNUAL REPORT 2017 BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE PLANNING COMMISSION & PLANNING DEPARTMENT

12 2 Planning Commission Agenda Page 11 of S TAT E O F P LA NNING R EP O R T B O R O U G H O F S TAT E CO L L E G E PREPARED JANUARY ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FOR: State College Borough Planning Commission State College Borough Planning Department In 2017, the Planning Commission held 18 regular meetings and 3 joint meetings to discuss community-wide planning issues. PLANNING COMMISSION Michael Roeckel, Chair Anita Genger, Vice-Chair Zoe Boniface Charles Dumas Scott Dutt Jon Eich Richard Kalin PLANNING STAFF Edward LeClear, AICP, Planning Director Anne Messner, AICP, Senior Planner/Zoning Officer Maureen Safko, Senior Planner John Wilson, Zoning Officer Rhonda Johannesen, Planner/Housing Specialist Liz Eirmann, Planner Denise Rhoads, Staff Assistant Milan Liu, Planning Intern Jenna Wargo, Planner STATE COLLEGE P E N N S Y L V A N I A

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14 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 13 of 33 COMMUNITY-WIDE PLANNING ANNUAL ACTIVITIES Each year, the Planning Commission completes a number of routine activities. In 2017, these activities included reviewing and preparing a Work Program and meeting schedule for 2018, approving the 2016 State of Planning Report, providing chair reports to Borough Council, and commenting on the proposed Capital Improvements Program for WORK PROGRAM Borough Council reviewed the 2017 ABC Work Programs during their January 9, 2017 meeting. In order to prepare the Planning Commission s program to meet the deadline, Planning Commission and staff discussed the 2017 Work Program. Key responsibilities of Planning Commission in 2017 was; to meet MPC requirements; perform mandated land development review; enforce the Borough s zoning ordinance; ensure federal requirements for HUD programs are met; manage a growing portfolio of affordable housing activities while staffing multiple ABCs. The 2017 Work Program was unanimously approved by Planning Commission. STATE COLLEGE PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM FOR 2017 KEY: I = Initiative Planning IP = In Progress R/C = Review and Comment BC = Refer to Council C = Complete ROUTINE ACTIVITIES PRIORITY COUNCIL GOALS Plan Reviews Subdivision Reviews Items referred by Borough Council Capital Improvements Program & State of Planning Report Interaction with CRPC Penn State Liason H H H H H H These activities vary greatly in their scope and support the 2009 Strategic Plan Goals. 1ST QTR 2ND QTR 3RD QTR 4TH QTR All routine items take place on an as needed basis. SCPC Reports to Borough Council H BC BC BC BC Meet with Neighborhood Associations H C ZONING ORDINANCE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE PRIORITY COUNCIL GOALS Kick off process, review planning documents with PC and Council, perform ordinance assessment, establish participatory framework and create opportunities for issue identification and consensusbuilding. DOWNTOWN PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY COUNCIL GOALS Assist with implementation activities as identified in the Downtown Master Plan Implementation Program & Strategy Board. Participate in joint meetings with Borough, University, and Regional municipal officials regarding potential partnerships and implementation of the Plan s recommendations. H M L These activities vary greatly in their scope and support the 2009 Strategic Plan Goals. Goal 5: Continue to improve community infrastructure. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY COUNCIL GOALS Assist with implementation activities as identified in the Neighborhood Plan Implementation Program Participate in joint meetings with Borough, University, neighborhood and community representatives regarding ongoing/ upcoming projects, potential partnerships, and implementation of Plan s recommendations. H L Goal 1: Maintain safe, stable and attractive neighborhoods. 1ST QTR I 1ST QTR IP 1ST QTR IP 2ND QTR 2ND QTR 3RD QTR 3RD QTR As needed. 2ND QTR 3RD QTR As needed. 4TH QTR 4TH QTR 4TH QTR COMMENTS COMMENTS This project is the highest priority for the year and other priorities may be minimized in order to focus time and resources on this project. In addition: possible grant application for support of a charrette for West End in coordination with Ferguson Township. COMMENTS Implementation of priority recommendations/items and identification of partnerships/resources needed Priority is support for the RDA s State College Town Centre project. COMMENTS Implementation of priority recommendations/items and identification of partnerships/resources needed priorities are to develop a community awareness campaign for housing programs and neighborhood quality, resolve cases from the Student Home licensing project and address Tourist Homes and other-short-term rentals (as per Council direction) Coordinate with PSU regarding the update to the Five- Year Capital Plan and the Parking/Transportation Demand Management Study. APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION ON: DECEMBER 7, 2016

15 INTERSTATE Map Prepared By: Centre Regional Planning Agency INTERSTATE Planning Commission Agenda Page 14 of 33 5 COMMUNITY-WIDE PLANNING STATE OF PLANNING REPORT The Planning Commission reviewed the draft 2016 State of Planning Report and provided feedback on additions and modifications. Staff has updated the report to reflect the activities of Once the Commission has reviewed and approved the report, it will be forwarded to Borough Council, the Regional and County Planning Agencies, and will be available online for the public. A motion was made to approve this report during the February 23, 2018 meeting, and the vote was unanimously in favor. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The process for preparing the next Capital Improvements Program (CIP) kicked off at the end of March. In order for staff to begin drafting the CIP, staff requested the Planning Commission to review the previous CIP, for feedback on the projects that were previously approved. The CIP is the planning document used for the budget process. CENTRE REGION BIKE PLAN In May 2012, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) designated the Centre Region as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC). As part of the application review and designation, the LAB provided the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) with a feedback report that listed short-and long-term recommendations to promote bicycling in the Region. CRPA staff worked with the COG Transportation and Land Use (TLU) Committee to identify and prioritize key actions that should be advanced based on the LAB s recommendations. It was decided that preparation of a Regional Bicycle Plan would be advanced by COG on behalf of the Region s municipalities, with the TLU Committee providing plan oversight. After adoption of the Centre Region Bike Plan, several miles of bike lanes and shared use paths were added, along with bike education classes to the public; and six area businesses have been designated Bicycle Friendly Businesses. On November 17, 2016, the LAB recognized the State College-Centre Region by renewing the area s designation as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. The State College-Centre Region is one of 404 communities currently recognized for their efforts to make biking better. HUSTON 220 Waddle TWP!! 79! 61! 47! Houserville ! ! 67!57! 56!! 66 74! 41! 83 TWP 99 HALFMOON TWP S T A T E G A M E L A N D S 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite 1 State College, PA ! 27! 34! 43! !! 38! 40 39! 31 BUSINESS!!! ! 37! Park! 35 Forest!! 50! Valley Vista Dr PATTON! 29 FERGUSON TWP N Atherton St! 30!36! ! 45! 12! 33 W College Ave Pine Grove Mills! 9! 10 University Park! 54! 1! 65! 64! 49! 7! 3 STATE COLLEGE! 4 CENTRE COUNTY! 2! 5 HUNTINGDON COUNTY! 6! 13! 11! 52! 72 82!! 15 81! 8! 69 BENNER TWP E College Ave! 16 BUSINESS 322! 55! ! 62 Lemont! 14 S Atherton St! 70! 73! 23! ! 75! 76! 20! 53! 21 HARRIS TWP! 78! 77! COLLEGE TWP Boalsburg! 19 R O T H R O C K S T A T E F O R E S T! 22 [ Miles v1.0 November 2016 MAP PREPARED BY CENTRE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY CENTRE REGION PARKS & BIKEWAYS MAP UPDATED NOVEMBER 2016! 24! 46 Park Bound Municipal B US & State R Municipal R STATE COLLEGE BOR 1. Sidney Friedman Par 2. Nittany Village Park 3. East Fairmount Park 4. South Hills Park 5. Smithfield Park 6. Tusseyview Park 7. High Point Park 9. Holmes Foster Park 10. Orchard Park 12. Sunset Park 13. Lederer Park 26. Overlook Heights Pa William L. Welch Com Pool 64. Community Field 65. Memorial Field 70. Fieldstone Park COLLEGE TOWNSHIP 8. Thompson Woods Pr 11. Walnut Springs Park 14. Nittany Orchard Par 15. Slab Cabin Park 16. Daleview Park 17. Fogleman Fields 18. Spring Creek Park 46. Centre Region Activ Adult Center 47. Houserville Element Ball Fields 52. Millbrook Marsh Nat 53. Oak Hall Regional Pa 61. Penn Hills Park 62. Mountainside Park 67. Mount Nittany Terra 69. Shamrock Avenue P 72. The Fen - Clearwate Conservancy 73. Stony Batter Natural 77. Mount Nittany Cons 78. Lions Paw Alumni A 80. Oak Grove Park 81. Illene Glenn Park 82. Cairns Crossing Park HALFMOON TOWNSH 59. Autumn Meadow Pa 60. Halfmoon Municipa Yellow de Visit u

16 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 15 of 33 COMMUNITY-WIDE PLANNING ZONING ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATIONS In 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed ordinances and made recommendations to Borough Council regarding two zoning text amendments and one new ordinance. PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR WIRELESS CELL MONOPOLES During the May 3, 2017 and May 18, 2017 Planning Commission meetings, the Commission reviewed draft language for a monopole ordinance. Based on a recent order from the Public Utilities Commission granting municipalities the authority to regulate monopoles in rights-of-ways, staff had drafted an ordinance for Planning Commission to review. Planning Commission reviewed and provided suggestions on the draft ordinance language. The Commission recommendations were forwarded to Council as part of the June 5, 2017 hearing. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SIGNATURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONDITIONAL USE PROVISIONS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE During the December 19, 2016 Borough Council meeting, it was announced that Council would like to alter the location where the non-owner occupied provisions can be applied in the signature development project area. During the January 4, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, staff brought forward the proposal to amend the location where the non-owner occupied provisions can be applied. A memo was shared with information Council received. The Planning Commission provided comments and recommendations on the text. Council received this information and feedback from the Centre Region Planning Agency as well as Verizon. Council reviewed the Commissions comments and thought they could be incorporated into the draft ordinance. Adams Ave. Ridge Ave. W. Park Ave. August Alley R2 N. Atherton St. Hartswick Ave. N. Allen St. Private Rd. Lehman Way Whitecourse Dr. Thorn Alley Grass Alley Fischer Rd. Railroad Ave. N. Sparks St. E. Park Ave. N. Gill St. UV W. Calder Way Allen Rd. Burrowes Rd. Clay Lane Lark Alley UPD Coal Alley Fraser Rd. Thrush Alley R3H S. Gill St. H Alley Curtin Rd. CID S. Barnard St. I Alley W. College Ave. S. Atherton St. Shortlidge Rd. S. Burrowes St. New Alley H Alley (E.) H Alley (W.) G Alley H Alley service road Kelly Alley F Alley E. College Ave. Humes Alley Highland Alley RO D Alley S. Fraser St. R3H RO-A P Pollock Rd. W. Nittany Ave. Robin Alley S. Allen St. Mifflin Rd. McAllister St. McCallister Alley R2 A Alley RO-A R2 MAP PREPARED BY PLANNING STAFF PERMITTED MONOPOLE LOCATIONS IN COMMERCIAL AND COMMERCIAL INCENTIVE DISTRICT CID Highland Ave. C Hill Alley W. Fairmount Ave. Bigler Rd Hiester St. Bird Alley Wren Alley Orchard Alley F Alley McKean Rd. RO R2 Sowers St. Ash Alley E. Nittany Ave. E Alley D Alley CP3 CID RO Walnut St. Linden Rd. Birch Alley C Alley Bigler Rd. Tulip Rd. E. Calder Way E. Foster Ave. Fraternity Row Goldenrod Alley B Alley Wilson Alley E. Beaver Ave. Garner St. Osage Alley Clover Alley Chestnut Alley R3H Peach Alley Apple Alley W. Irvin Ave. Elm Rd. Pine Alley Locust Ln. Berry Alley Elm Alley D Alley C RO E. Beaver Ave. High St. Peach Alley Holly Alley Fox Alley Elm Alley Elk Alley Oak Alley E. Hamilton Ave. Pearson Alley C Alley CP2 C Alley PK LEGEND ZONING Markle St. Wolf Alley Keller St. E. Prospect Ave. Hetzel St. E. Irvin Ave. Waring Ave. R4 Monopoles Permitted Alleys 1,000 ft Buffer Commercial (C) Commercial Incentive District (CID) PSU Campus S. Pugh St. R Miles MAP PREPARED BY PLANNING STAFF SIGNATURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AMENDMENT BOUNDARY

17 Page 16 of 33 7 COMMUNITY-WIDE PLANNING ZONE STATE COLLEGE pennsylvania ZONE STATE COLLEGE LOGO VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW The Borough of State College is conducting a major update to its Zoning Ordinance. The current ordinance is now out-of-date, and needs to be comprehensively updated in order to better implement the Borough s different planning documents. The update will also ensure the Borough s Zoning Ordinance is internally consistent, modernized, aligned with contemporary zoning best practices, and more userfriendly. MARCH 16, 2017 JOINT MEETING Planning Commission had a Joint Meeting with Borough Council March 16, The purpose of this joint meeting was for both Planning Commission and Borough Council to review currently adopted Borough plans to address broad-based community goals and objectives related to future development and land use. Council and Planning Commission received and reviewed the assessment document provided by Clarion Associates who independently reviewed the Borough planning documents. APRIL 20, 2017 ZONING REWRITE KICK-OFF This meeting was devoted to kicking-off the zoning ordinance rewrite effort for both Borough Council and Planning Commission. The purposes of the meeting are 1) to meet the consultant, Clarion Associates; 2) receive a presentation from the consultant on what the process will look like and 3) review the timeline. In addition to these items of information the team launched a community survey to receive input on the ordinance. There were two versions of the survey, one was for individuals who would like to participate but have little time for a lengthy survey and the second survey was for those who have additional time to complete a longer, more in-depth survey. SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 JOINT MEETING The objective of this joint meeting was to provide Borough Council and Planning Commission an overview of the Zoning Ordinance Assessment, and receive comments and answer questions about the Assessment. The Zoning Ordinance Assessment is intended as a starting point in the rewrite process for discussions about changes to State College s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. It synthesizes the most important goals (key themes) included in the Borough s plans and identified by the community that need to be accomplished in the project, includes an evaluation of how the current regulatory system performs, and then suggests changes and zoning tools that need to be included in the rewritten Ordinances if the goals are addressed. 1 MAKE THE ORDINANCE MORE USER FRIENDLY ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT REUSE, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REVITALIZATION OF UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES SUPPORT DENSE, MIXED-USE, WALKABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE AND WEST END ADD STUDENT HOUSING, PARTICULARLY IN DOWN- TOWN S EAST END PROJECT GOALS 3 7 PROTECT THE CHARACTER OF EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND GREEN BUILDING ENSURE REDEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN BUILT NEIGHBORHOODS IS COMPATIBLE WITH DESIRED CHARACTER AND CONTEXT 4 8 MODERNIZE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 8

18 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 17 of 33 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION The Neighborhood Plan was completed and adopted by Council in Part of this plan was the implementation of the Student Home Licensing project; complete PM Code revisions; begin the process for an update of the Borough s Zoning Ordinance; and sell current inventory of the Neighborhood Sustainability Program and work with RDA to revise program guidelines. Currently staff has completed procurement for a consultant for the Zoning Ordinance Update. INTERMITTENT RENTALS Staff is continuing to investigate Intermittent Rentals in single-family homes in the Borough, as it has for the past three football seasons. As of 2016, 21 single-family properties were verified as short-term rentals. For Arts Fest 2017 staff identified 23 advertised short term rentals and 10 were confirmed over the weekend. NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM The Neighborhood Sustainability Program, formerly the Homestead Investment Program, purchased 4 houses in 2017 and successfully sold two houses. This program is designed to help maintain safe, stable and attractive neighborhoods and develop additional housing. There are currently three duplexes (6 units) that the Redevelopment Authority owns; however there are tenants in these houses until Summer of The Redevelopment Authority plans to list these houses for sale in Spring of NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM STUDENT HOME LICENSING The Student Home Licensing project will be wrapping up in February The goal of this project is to identify and verify all student homes in the Borough, and identify and investigate non-conforming student homes. Nearly 500 Student Homes have been identified during this process. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The Interfraternity Council is now organizing their own cleanup efforts within the Highlands Neighborhood, referred to as Greek Sweeps, which has significantly decreased staff time that is spent cleaning up. Approximately 30 brothers come out on Sunday mornings to clean up litter in the Highlands Neighborhood. The hope is to continue this every other week, weather dependent in APPROXIMATELY 400 REGISTERED STUDENT HOMES LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM LOGO LOGO CREATED BY BOROUGH PLANNING STAFF The Historic Resource Commission (now the Design and Historic Review Board) voted out a local historic district ordinance. Borough Council selected Winter & Co. to assist staff through multiple phases of this process to explore establishing a Historic and Architectural Review Board. In December 2017, Borough Council passed Ordinance 2104 that established a Local Historic District and a Historic and Architectural Review Board (HARB). This Ordinance will require a review to all contributing buildings in the historic districts that are undergoing additions to the main building, demolition of part or all of the main building, and new construction of a main building within the local historic district. APPROXIMATELY 5 STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION STUDENT HOME LICENSING 2017 HERITAGE STATE COLLEGE PENNSYLVANIA HERITAGE STATE COLLEGE LOGO VISIT: FOR MORE INFORMATION LOGO CREATED BY BOROUGH PLANNING STAFF

19 Page 18 of 33 9 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE DOWNTOWN PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATE COLLEGE TOWN CENTRE The Downtown Plan was completed and adopted by Council in The Redevelopment Authority, in collaboration with Borough staff, has hired the National Development Council (NDC) to draft a Request for Proposals (RFP) for developers for the State College Town Centre. That process wrapped up in the Fall 2017 and Highland Holding Group was chosen by the Redevelopment Authority as the prospective developer. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PLAZA Another project that has seen implementation in 2017 is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Fraser Street. Formerly named the Fraser Plaza, it was completed this summer. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held August 28, which coincided with the 54th anniversary of the 1963 March of Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the completion of the plaza as a memorial to remind citizens of King s legacy as an advocate for peace, equality and justice. The plaza features 15 granite pavers showcasing important moments tying into King s life as well as Penn State related civil rights history. The Borough allocated close to $700,000 for the project, with more to be raised for art. The plaza will also include a small garden and a stage for public speaking events, but the most striking aspect of the plaza will be the photographs taken of King when he spoke in Rec Hall in I DID NOT PAUSE TO SAY HOW DELIGHTED AND HONORED TO BE HERE TONIGHT AND TO BE PART OF YOUR LECTURE SERIES. IT S ALWAYS A RICH AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE WHEN I CAN TAKE A BRIEF BREAK FROM THE DAY-TO-DAY DEMANDS OF OUR STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM AND HUMAN DIGNITY AND DISCUSS THE ISSUES INVOLVED IN THAT STRUGGLE WITH COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENT AND CONCERNED PEOPLE OF GOODWILL ALL OVER OUR NATION AND OVER THE WORLD. SO I CAN ASSURE YOU IT S A REAL PLEASURE TO BE WITH YOU. AUGUST 2017 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PLAZA ON FRASER STREET PHOTO CREDIT PENN STATE NEWS AS HAS BEEN STATED, I WOULD LIKE TO USE AS A SUBJECT FROM WHICH TO SPEAK THE FUTURE OF INTEGRATION. MY BASIC THEME FOR THE EVENING IS THAT WE HAVE COME A LONG, LONG WAY IN THE STRUGGLE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, BUT WE HAVE A LONG, LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED. DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. REC HALL PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS JANUARY 21, 1965

20 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 19 of 33 PLAN REVIEWS 2017 PLAN REVIEW MAP The 2017 Plan Review Map, pictured left, shows the locations of every plan that was reviewed by Planning Commission throughout Each plan review is numbered and information about each plan can be found below. In accordance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, staff is required to review and report on applications for land developments and subdivisions within 60 days of receiving the application. This requirement puts staff on a clock. If staff doesn t review the application within 60 days and respond to the applicant, the plan is automatically approved PLAN REVIEW LOCATION MAP MAP PREPARED BY BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT UPDATED JANUARY 2018 The project consists of renovations to the existing Music I Building and the addition of a new Recital Hall that will connect to the east side of the Music I Building. The Music Building was constructed in 1964 and has not had significant renovations since it was built. The new Recital Hall will be located in the courtyard area that is situated between the Music I building, Theatre Building, Forum, and the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. The approximate site area to be changed is 0.9 acres and includes the new recital hall building, pedestrian walkways, seating areas, landscaping, and associated stormwater management. 01 MUSIC I RENOVATIONS AND RECITAL HALL UPD ZONING DISTRICT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY ABOVE: MUSIC I RENOVATIONS RENDERING

21 Page 20 of PLAN REVIEWS 02 THE RESIDENCES AT COLLEGE AND ATHERTON PENN MOBILE RECONSTRUCTION & ADDITION CID ZONING DISTRICT Collegiate Development Group, proposes to consolidate the seven parcels and build a mixed-use building. The building is proposed to include underground parking, two floors of non-residential use and the remaining ten floors to be multi-family housing. The applicant is proposing to provide the inclusionary housing units on site. Collegiate Development Group returned to Planning Commission in November to request a modification of the inclusionary housing unit bedroom mix. This provision in the zoning ordinance allows for modification after a preliminary plan for a project with six or more units has been submitted and a housing analysis has been submitted for the conditional use permit. ABOVE: THE RESIDENCES AT COLLEGE AND ATHERTON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT 709 AND 719 BELLAIRE AVE CP2 ZONING DISTRICT 03NEW The project consists of demolishing the existing buildings located at 709 and 719 Bellaire Avenue. Once demolished, the plan is to consolidate these two lots with an interior lot to construct a 48 multi-family housing building. The four inclusionary units are proposed on site and the applicant proposes to mirror the affordable units with the market rate bedroom mix. BELOW: 709 AND 719 BELLAIRE AVE RENDERING 44'-11 3/16" FRONT ELEVATION (BELLAIRE AVE) LEFT ELEVATION RIGHT ELEVATION 04 WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPD ZONING DISTRICT WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPD ZONING DISTRICT This project proposes to demolish the existing building to build a new REAR ELEVATION building which will include a new rotary press dewatering system. This work is needed due to the age of the building and equipment. The new one story building will have a building footprint of approximately 2,800 square feet

22 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 21 of 33 PLAN REVIEWS 05 CORL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL R2 ZONING DISTRICT The State College Area School District proposes to make improvements and renovations to Corl Street Elementary School for an anticipated maximum capacity of 414 students. The current 2016 enrollment is 253 students. The proposal is to expand the existing one story brick building into a two-story structure that will include additional classrooms and amenity space. The gross floor area is expected to be approximately 63,742 square feet upon the completion of the project. The building today is roughly 28,750 square feet. ABOVE: CORL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BELOW: RADIO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOUTH ATHERTON AND 1000 PLAZA DRIVE R4 ZONING DISTRICT 912 South Atherton Street would like to address vehicle circulation issues that exist for the property. As an adjacent land owner, 1000 Plaza Drive is in agreement to move the shared lot with the South Atherton Street property so the vehicle circulation issues can be addressed AND 358 EAST COLLEGE AVENUE C ZONING DISTRICT The Family Clothesline located at 352 East College Avenue would like to expand into a vacant retail space located at 358 East College Avenue. These buildings are on two separate parcels. Both buildings are owned by the same owner. 08 RADIO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL R2 ZONING DISTRICT The State College Area School District proposes to make improvements and renovations to Radio Park Elementary School for an anticipated maximum capacity of 552 students. The current 2016 enrollment is 339 students. The proposal is to expand the existing one story brick building into a two-story structure that will include additional classrooms and amenity space. The gross floor area is expected to be approximately 87,063 square feet (with alternate bid included) upon the completion of the project. The building today is roughly 46,900 square feet.

23 Page 22 of PLAN REVIEWS 09 STEAM SERVICES BUILDING UPD ZONING DISTRICT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY The Pennsylvania State University proposes to construct a new Steam Services Building at their existing West Campus Steam Plant (WCSP). The project is part of a larger plan that has been constructed over the last several years. The first phase of the project has already been completed. The first phase consisted of conversion of the steam plant from coal to natural gas, which included utilities and site improvements associated with that work. The second phase of the project, are improvements to the site that include the following: 1. Construction of a new Steam Services Building, which will have a footprint of approximately 10,000 square feet. 2. Demolition of existing underground oil storage tanks. 3. Construction and relocation of underground utilities including sewer, water, chilled water, electric/ telecommunications, and natural gas. 4. Paving (and repaving) of access drives and parking areas. STEAM SERVICES BUILDING THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 10 O BRYAN LANE & WAUPELANI DRIVE WESTERLY PARKWAY II CP3 ZONING DISTRICT Previously known as the Retreat II, this multi-family development has been submitted to include the subdivision of the parcel into two lots and the construction of 38 units. No commercial use is proposed. Since this plan was submitted under the CP2 Zoning District, the plan is beginning review under those standards. The number of units proposed is the same as the preliminary plan submission.

24 14 Planning Commission Agenda Page 23 of S TAT E O F P LA NNING R EP O R T B O R O U G H O F S TAT E CO L L E G E PLAN REVIEWS Pugh Centre HFL Corporation 11 DRB / PC PRESENTATION 5 December E BEAVER AVENUE PUGH CENTRE C ZONING DISTRICT This project proposes to demolish the existing mixed use building to build a new building that will include commercial and residential uses. The proposal is for the building to include first and second floor commercial space and the remaining floors to be residential. The number of residential units proposed is 55 with six (6) units proposed as inclusionary units. RIGHT: 138 EAST BEAVER AVENUE PUGH CENTRE EXISTING EXISTING BLEACHERS WALL ' /32" WTW ARCHITECTS PRESSBOX K MEMORIAL FIELD PHASE 2 ROA ZONING DISTRICT STATE COLLEGE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT J H The State College Area School District is proposing additional modifications to the Memorial Field complex. As part of the proposal, the school district plans to SITE SECTION - TRANSVERSE NORTH H1 demolish the offices in the existing building that have been used for administrative offices. In its place is a plan to provide amenity space for use by patrons of Memorial Field. The basement will remain for restrooms, locker room, classroom meeting space and storage. Bleacher work and improved access to the playing field is also proposed as part of this project. SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" PRESSBOX BLEACHERS WALL PUBLIC BATHROOM AND TEAM LOCKER ROOMS BELOW G F It was determined a parking variance was needed to SITE SECTION - TRANSVERSE SOUTH F1 PLAZA CONCESSIONS BLEACHER ADD ALTERNATE CONSULTAN DRIVEWAY STAIRS WALL EXISTING AND EXISTING WESTSIDE BLEACHER ACCESS RAMP BLEACHERS THIS DRAWING IS SHOWN IS SUBJE USING THE MOST DRAWING. NOTIF DISCREPANCIES COMPLETED WO 6 DATE RENOVATION SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" NORTH TICKETTING BLEACHERS ENTRY PLAZA AND CONCESSIONS PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND TEAM LOCKER ROOMS BELOW E address the zoning ordinance requirements for a sports arena. Today the property contains 38 parking spaces and 2,502 seats. The district proposal is to expand the seating to 3,034. The proposed layout will reduce the parking on the site to 12 spaces. Based on research conducted by the applicant, the parking spaces and bleachers predate parking requirements and are therefore nonconforming. In order to expand the seating area, the ordinance would require an additional 159 spaces on the site to expand the seating as it is proposed. Due to the site constraints and location, it is not feasible for this number of parking spaces to be installed. On behalf of the school district, Weber Murphy Fox representatives reviewed the proposal with the Planning Commission. PRESSBOX BLEACHERS MEMORIAL PLAZA CONCESSIONS MEMORIAL PLAZA PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND TEAM LOCKER ROOMS BELOW S ME FIEL D MEMORIAL F C SHEET FILE/PLOT DATE: 6/30/2017 2:14:41 PM C:\Revit Local Files\A_SCASD MEMORIAL FIELD PHASE 2_DD_R16_CENTRAL_jbeury@wmf-inc.com.rvt C1 SITE SECTION - LONGITUDINAL EAST SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" MEMORIAL PLAZA CONCESSIONS MEMORIAL PLAZA BLEACHERS PRESSBOX BLEACHERS PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND TEAM LCOKER ROOMS BELOW 57' /16" PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND TEAM LOCKER ROOMS BELOW MARK DAT PROJECT NU CAD FILE: B C:\R 2_D DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY COPYRIGHT SHEET TITLE ARCHI SECTIO A A1 SITE SECTION - LONGITUDINAL WEST ABOVE: MEMORIAL FIELD PHASE 2 RENDERINGS SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" A DE

25 Page 24 of PLAN REVIEWS SOUTH GARNER STREET & HILLEL FOUNDATION CID ZONING DISTRICT The project consists of the consolidation of five (5) lots to develop a multi-use building. This project is in the Signature Development project area and the application for the conditional use permit will be submitted at a later date. The project proposes a 145-foot building with 247 units and commercial space, which includes space for Hillel Foundation. CA Student Living returned to the Planning Commission in December for a Conditional Use Permit Application.

26 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 25 of 33 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES PLANNING DEPARTMENT The State College Borough Planning Department has responsibilities in the areas of land use planning, administering borough land use regulations, community development and housing programs, economic development and redevelopment and supporting Council and its advisory agencies. In carrying out these responsibilities, department personnel work with the private sector, other branches of the Borough Government, other governmental agencies at the local, state and federal levels and local community groups. Providing support services for Council, the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, the Historic Resources Commission, the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, the State College Redevelopment Authority and the Zoning Hearing Board is a third cluster of activity for planning staff. Support services run the gamut from preparation and distribution of agenda materials, maintaining minutes and official records, preparing special studies and other research activities, drafting amendments to zoning regulations, advising public officials on policy issues, and making recommendations to public officials on the use of funds. Planning staff also works with Public Works and Engineering staff in support of the Transportation Commission and on other projects on an as-needed-basis. Borough Staff provided these support services for over 100 Authorities, Boards and Commissions (ABC s) meetings in The Planning Department Staff also works on matters regarding new ordinance and code revisions enacted by Council that are not in the Zoning Ordinance. This includes the student home licensing where staff distributed an informational letter and postcard survey to begin the licensing process. To date; staff has received a response rate of approximately 95% from homeowners in the Borough with Student Homes. Finally Planning Department staff initiated implementation of the Neighborhood Sustainability Program. This program intended to reduce 1 and 2 family student rental properties and increase home ownership. It required extensive research and coordination with realtors, brokers, appraisers and financial institutions to get the homes acquired and listed for sale. Many Planning Department staff members participate on various boards and committees or regularly participate in the activities of community organizations, such as the CBICC, CREN, Alliance for Innovation in Central PA, New Leaf Initiative, Centre County Housing & Land Trust, PSU Intermodal Transportation Committee, CRPA staff meetings and others. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES DEVELOPMENT PLANS REVIEWED BY STAFF 15 LOT CONSOLIDATIONS 2 LOT SUBDIVISION 2 ZONING AMENDMENTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 3 ZONING PERMITS TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED 268 DECLARED COSTS $194,210, NEW 1-FAMILY HOMES BUILT 2 ZONING ENFORCEMENT TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED 21 OVER OCCUPANCY 6 SIGN ENFORCEMENT 31 ILLEGAL RENTAL 5 JUNK VEHICLES 8 ILLEGAL STUDENT HOME 36 EXTENDED DRIVE/LAWN PARKING 5 LAWN PARKING VIOLATIONS (ISSUED BY PARKING ENFORCEMENT) HOME OCCUPATION 2 364

27 Page 26 of PLANNING DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES ZONING ACTIVITIES ZONING HEARING BOARD ACTIVITIES 2017 SOLICITOR S COSTS NUMBER OF CASES HEARD 2016 SOLICITOR S COSTS VARIANCES APPEALS OF ZONING OFFICER SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS $5, $10, CHALLENGE STENOGRAPHIC SERVICES DECISIONS APPEALED TO COURT STENOGRAPHIC SERVICES $0 $1, ZONING PERMITS 2016 DECLARED CONSTRUCTION COSTS DECLARED CONSTRUCTION COSTS 2017 NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED NEW 1-FAMILY HOMES BUILT $278,656, $194,210,860.00

28 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 27 of 33 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING ACTIVITIES HUD FUNDED ACTIVITIES As an entitlement community, the Borough of State College (Borough) receives annual formula funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs. These funds are used to address housing and community development needs prioritized through a Citizen Participation Plan and identified in the Consolidated Plan. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING $106, HUMAN/PUBLIC SERVICES $73, CENTRE COUNTY WOMEN S RESOURCE CENTER $27, HOUSING TRANSITIONS, INC $15, HOUSE OF CARE, INC $16, BURROWES STREET YOUTH HAVEN $8, CCYSB INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM $4, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS $257, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT: STREETLIGHTS COLLEGE AVE. $257, HOUSING $109, BOROUGH FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM $54, OWNER-OCCUPIED REHAB PROGRAM $54, TOTAL EXPENDITURES $546, CONTINGENCY $36, TOTAL 2017 CDBG BUDGET AND CONTINGENCY 2017 HOME SUMMARY $538, ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING $32, HOUSING $272, THF CHDO HOMEBUYER PROGRAM $136, SCCLT CHDO HOMEBUYER PROGRAM $136, CHDO OPERATING SUPPORT (SCCLT) $16, TOTAL 2017 HOME BUDGET $320, State College Borough allocated CDBG & HOME entitlement funds received in 2017 as shown to the left to accomplish the objectives and goals in the CP and 2017 Action Plan CDBG & HOME ASSESSMENT The following is an assessment of the Borough s use of CDBG and HOME funding to undertake activities included in the 2017 Consolidated Annual Action Plan to address the specific objectives, priority needs, and goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. PROGRESS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF REHAB: SINGLE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL A total of $181, in CDBG funding is available to assist approximately 5 to 6 low and moderate-income households through State College Borough s Owner- Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. This budget includes $126, in prior year CDBG funding, $37, in FY2017 CDBG funding, and $17, in FY2017 CDBG program income available. These funds can be used to address code deficiencies, energy efficiency, removal of architectural barriers for persons with disabilities, overcrowding and incipient needs to increase the affordability of decent housing for income eligible owner-occupied households. In 2017, the 2 homeowners who requested rehabilitation assistance exceeded program income limits. No housing units were rehabilitated. This does not meet the project s 2017 goal of one. With three units completed since the start of 2015, the Borough is on track to fulfill the 5-year goal of rehabilitating 5 owner occupied housing units. PROGRESS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ACQUISITION FOR REHAB: In 2017, the State College Borough First Time Homebuyer Program (Low Income) had a total of $101, available to assist approximately 2 to 3 low and moderate income, first time home buyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for the acquisition and rehabilitation of single-family units to increase the affordability of decent housing for moderate-income (60-80% of AMI) tenant households. This budget includes $46, in prior year CDBG funding, $37, in FY2017 CDBG funds, and $17, in FY2017 CDBG program income. During 2017 a total of $52, was expended, including $35, from CDBG and $17, from CDBG program income, to provide down payment and closing cost assistance.

29 Page 28 of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING ACTIVITIES During 2017 one property was acquired and rehabilitation started; however, remediation of mold and asbestos slowed rehab which is scheduled to be complete early in The State College Borough FTHB Program (Low Income) added no new homeowner housing units in 2017, which does not meet the 2017 goal of one. With only one unit completed since the start of 2015, the Borough is not on track to fulfill the 5-year goal of adding 5 homeowner housing units. While several income-eligible applicants progress through required budget and homebuyer counseling; it is difficult for first time home buyers to find affordable properties in State College Borough, despite CDBG Program subsidies. The State College Community Land Trust Homebuyer Program is well suited to help such families since land trust mortgages do not include the price of land, but finance the value of the improvements only. A total of $409, was available for the State College Community Land Trust Homebuyer Program, including $273, in prior year HOME funding and $136, from the FY2017 HOME allocation. These funds can be used for the acquisition and rehabilitation of single-family units, and resale to income eligible households, to increase the affordability of decent housing for low to moderate-income (50-80% of AMI) tenant households. In 2017, one new homeowner housing unit was added and two land trust properties were re-sold from previous FTHBs to two new FTHBs. CLT acquired a second new property, which was rehabilitated and sold in 2017, with closeout to be completed in This activity does not meet the 2017 goal of completing three new acquisition/rehabilitation units. However, with five units added since the start of 2015, the Borough is on track for fulfilling its 5-year goal of adding eight new homeowner housing units. CLT expended $259, in HOME funds during 2017, leaving an unspent balance of $149,907.89, which is insufficient to complete another new unit. Continuing reductions in HOME funding may present difficulties in meeting this goal. The Temporary Housing Foundation s (THF) First Time Homebuyer Program had a total of $295, available to acquire and rehabilitate single-family housing units for resale to income eligible households to increase the affordability of decent housing for low to moderate-income (50-80% of AMI) tenant households. This funding included $159, in prior year HOME funding and the FY2017 HOME allocation of $136, THF expended 77%, or $227,677.50, in HOME funds in 2017 and made available one additional affordable FTHB homeowner housing unit. THF also acquired 2 additional properties in 2017, one of which was rehabilitated and sold in 2017, with closeout to be completed in This meets the project s goal for With 2 added since the start of 2015, the Borough is on track to fulfill the 5-year goal of adding 5 homeowner housing units. BELLAIRE COURT This rental community contains 18 one-bedroom apartments. One of the apartments has been made accessible to individuals who use a wheelchair. Residents must be age 60 or older and able to live independently. PROGRESS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL While 86% of the Bellaire Court Rehabilitation Project budget was expended in 2016, a balance of $48, in CDBG funds remained. During 2017, an additional $42, in CDBG funding was spent to continue rehabilitation of the 18-unit rental property, to improve the sustainability of decent, affordable rental housing available to elderly renter households making <60% of AMI. In 2017 borough staff installed 24 new, exterior, LED light fixtures to improve site safety and energy efficiency and replaced deteriorated and inaccessible concrete steps and sidewalks. One vacated apartment was rehabilitated for accessibility and code compliance. The project is to be completed in 2018 using the balance of $5,510.78, plus $2,450 in contingency funds to rehabilitate one bathroom in one unit and to replace flooring in a unit occupied by a resident who uses a wheelchair.

30 STATE OF PLANNING REPORT BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Planning Commission Agenda Page 29 of 33 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING ACTIVITIES PROGRESS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES: For the Centre County Women s Resource Center: Shelter Staffing Program 2017 project, all $27, in CDBG funding available was expended to support overnight and weekend staffing costs for the Sylvia Stein emergency shelter for victims of domestic abuse, to provide accessibility to a suitable living environment to presumed low-mod persons. In 2017, 115 persons were assisted. This does not meet the goal for 2017 of assisting 125 persons. Extended stays were necessary to secure permanent housing, which is difficult to find due to high rents and few available Section 8 apartments. This, and the need to adequately address safety concerns, led to slightly lower number of residents served. For the Housing Transitions, Inc.: Employment & Housing Services 2017 project, all of the $15, in CDBG funding available was expended to support staffing for the Centre House emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families, to provide access to a suitable living environment to presumed low-mod persons. In 2017, 81 persons were assisted. This exceeds the project s 2017 goal of 70. For the Burrowes Street Youth Haven: Shelter Staffing Program 2017 project, all of the $8, in CDBG funding available was expended to support staffing of the Burrowes Street Youth Haven emergency shelter for homeless youth, to provide access to a suitable living environment to low-mod persons. In 2017, 23 persons were assisted. This does not meet the goal for 2017 of assisting 30 persons. Promoting preventative services, such as drop-in and in-home services, may have contributed to the lower number of sheltered youth. For the Centre County Youth Service Bureau Independent Living Program: Program Operations 2017 project, all $4, in CDBG funding available was expended to support program operations for the Centre County Youth Service Bureau Living Program for homeless youth, to provide access to a suitable living environment to extremely low, low, or moderate-income persons. In 2017, eleven persons were assisted. This exceeds the project s 2017 goal of eight. For the House of Care: Staffing Program 2017 project, all $16, in CDBG funding available was expended to support staffing for this personal care home, to provide access to a suitable living environment to presumed low-mod persons. In 2017, five persons were assisted. This meets the project s goal for FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER INFOGRAPHIC YOU CAN OWN A HOME IN THE BOROUGH FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM - MIDDLE INCOME Second mortgage to provide up to $45,000, or 22% of the purchase price, in down payment & closing cost assistance loan with no interest and no payments. Buyer must provide at least 3% of their own funds for down payment. There is no forgiveness with this loan program. STEP 1 GROSS ANNUAL INCOME MUST FALL BETWEEN 81% AND 115% OF THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME FOR CENTRE COUNTY. HOUSEHOLD SIZE MINIMUM INCOME MAXIMUM INCOME 1 $41,251 $59,340 2 $47,151 $67,735 3 $53,051 $76,245 4 $58,901 $84,640 5 $63,651 $95,425 Fill out an application. STEP 2 FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM The State College FTHB program offers mortgage and closing cost assistance to both moderate and lower income families; this typically translates into a home at a monthly cost equal to or lower than your current rent. 1. MUST BE A FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER: Meaning a household that has been renting and not owned a home during the past 3 years, or is otherwise eligible as a single parent who is legally divorced and has custody of one or more minor children. 2. MUST BE INCOME QUALIFIED: GROSS ANNUAL INCOME MUST FALL BETWEEN 81% AND 115% OF THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME FOR CENTRE COUNTY. HOUSEHOLD SIZE MINIMUM INCOME QUALIFICATIONS? MAXIMUM INCOME 1 $41,251 $59,340 2 $47,151 $67,735 3 $53,051 $76,245 4 $58,901 $84,640 5 $63,651 $95,425 GROSS ANNUAL INCOME MUST FALL BETWEEN 60% AND 80% OF THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME FOR CENTRE COUNTY. HOUSEHOLD SIZE MINIMUM INCOME MAXIMUM INCOME 1 $30,960 $41,250 2 $35,340 $47,150 3 $39,780 $53,050 4 $44,160 $58,900 5 $47,700 $63,650 6 $51,240 $68, ASSET LIMIT: Liquid assets, after settlement, cannot exceed: $8,000 for households of 1 to 3; or, $13,000 for a household of 4 or more. FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM - LOW INCOME Second mortgage to provide up to $50,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance loan with no interest and no payments. Buyer must provide at least 3% of their own funds for down payment. There is no forgiveness with this loan program, and shared equity may apply. STEP 1 GROSS ANNUAL INCOME MUST FALL BETWEEN 60% AND 80% OF THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME FOR CENTRE COUNTY. HOUSEHOLD SIZE MINIMUM INCOME MAXIMUM INCOME 1 $30,960 $41,250 2 $35,340 $47,150 3 $39,780 $53,050 4 $44,160 $58,900 5 $47,700 $63,650 6 $51,240 $68,350 Fill out an application. STEP 2 Home buyer education class. STEP 3 Income Certification. FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE Home buyer education class. STEP 3 Income Certification. STEP 4 Budget counseling. STEP 5 STEP 4 Budget counseling. STEP 5 Move in to your new home! Welcome to the Borough! STEP 6 Get a loan from the bank. 3% down payment. HOME REHABS COMPLETED 38 Move in to your new home! Welcome to the Borough! STEP 6 Get a loan from the bank. 3% down payment. OCCUPANCY AND RESALE PROVISIONS: The property purchased must remain your principal residence for the duration of your ownership. When you resell your home, the assistance from the Borough must be returned. This will allow the Borough to re-use this source of public funds to create ownership opportunities for future home buyers in the community. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST 56 TEMPORARY HOUSING FOUNDATION 28 BOROUGH LOW-INCOME PROGRAM 30 BOROUGH MIDDLE-INCOME PROGRAM 22 = 2 HOME BUYERS = 1 REHAB OCCUPANCY AND RESALE PROVISIONS: The property purchased must remain your principal residence for the duration of your ownership. When you resell your home, the assistance from the Borough must be returned. This will allow the Borough to re-use this source of public funds to create ownership opportunities for future home buyers in the community. 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31 Page 30 of PROGRESS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS: Work completed in 2017 on the CDBG Infrastructure Project: Streetlights College Ave. from Garner St. to High St., involved replacement of 19 streetlights and construction of 3 ADA curb ramps, as well as replacement of electrical junction boxes and foundations including rebar welded cages and anchor bolts. Concrete sidewalk damaged or impacted by the activity was restored. Of the $52, in prior year CDBG funding and $197, in FY2017 CDBG funding available, $193, in CDBG funding was expended for infrastructure improvements on College Ave., to improve the availability/ accessibility of a suitable living environment for 4,335 persons, 97.12% are low-mod persons. While the work was completed in 2017, project costs exceeded estimates by 2%, or $7, An amendment to cover the cost overrun, delayed closing the project until early PROGRESS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF PUBLIC FACILITIES: For the Municipal Building ADA Improvements Project , all of the $34, in CDBG funding still available was expended for ADA improvements to the Borough Municipal Building to improve the availability/accessibility of a suitable living environment for 24,960 persons, 74.1% are low-mod persons. The ADA improvements involved installing power door operators and key fob access for the main doors, the elevators and 4 interior public access doors. Most work was accomplished in 2016, however, final details were completed in February OTHER FUNDED ACTIVITIES: In 2016, a total of $144, in Borough general funds was available for the Borough s First-Time Homebuyer Program (Middle- Income) to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to small or large renter households making % of AMI. In 2017, one household was assisted. A middle-income qualified FTHB received the following assistance to purchase a Neighborhood Sustainability Program property: $59,429.25, from the Borough Middle-Income FTHB Program and $8,389 from the Inclusionary Housing Program. The State College Community Land Trust Green Build Project broke ground on construction of two energy efficient houses, which will be completed in 2018 and sold to middle income families. The Borough supported this project with $50,000 several years ago. During 2017 funds, from the Inclusionary Housing account provided a loan to a middle income First Time Home Buyer to purchase a house made available through the Neighborhood Sustainability Program. One loan and one grant from this account also aided the purchase of 2 FTHB properties. The State College Borough Council acted to preserve 35 existing affordable family rental units at Yorkshire Village by approving a loan of $250,000 from State College Borough to assist with maintaining ownership of the Yorkshire Village affordable housing apartment complex. The loan would be used, along with $350,000 in conventional debt incurred by Yorkshire Village, LLC, to purchase the limited partner s interest in the project for the total price of $600,000. The $250,000 loan consisted of $125,000 from the Borough middle income account and $125,000 from the Redevelopment Authority. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ON COLLEGE AVENUE

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34 Page 33 of 33 View of alley from Fraternity Row (Source: Google Maps) View of alley from Clover Alley (Source: Google Maps)