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Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a waiver of 10 TAC ?11.101(b)(8)(B)(iii) of the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), related to Development Vistability Requirements for The Meridian (#24409) in Fort Worth
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to 10 TAC ?11.101(b)(8) of the 2024 QAP, all developments must meet all accessibility requirements as stated therein, including design specifications that comply with the Fair Housing Act Design Manual;
WHEREAS, a 4% Housing Tax Credit application was submitted for The Meridian on January 22, 2024;
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the tax credit application, the applicant submitted a request for a waiver relating to the proposed rehabilitation of The Meridian, which is an existing housing tax credit development that received an award of 4% Housing Tax Credits and an issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds in 2001;
WHEREAS, the applicant requests a waiver of 10 TAC ?11.101(b)(8)(B)(iii) related to the visitability requirements under the QAP for 80 specifically identified units within the Development, as reflected on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends a waiver be granted for the 80 specifically identified townhouse units pursuant to 10 TAC ?11.207 because the slope from the front door of the units to the parking lot is greater than the tolerance allowed under the Fair Housing Act Design Manual and on the basis that granting the waiver better serves the purposes articulated in Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.001(2) by providing affordable housing to meet the needs of individuals and families and Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.001(3) by contributing to the preservation of neighborhoods and communities;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that a waiver of 10 TAC ?11.101(b)(8)(B)(iii) of the 2024 QAP related to the Development Visitability Requirements for eighty (80) units at The Meridian, as specifically referenced on Exhibit A and explained herein, is hereby granted.
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BACKGROUND
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