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Council to transfer two lots to Habitat for Humanity with build‑out timeline recorded in deed
Summary
Planning staff said the city will transfer two lots on Nineteenth Street to Habitat for Humanity and will record an agreement requiring one house built within one year and a second within two years or the property reverts to the city.
Planning staff told the committee that title searches are complete on three combined lots at Nineteenth Street and that the city will transfer two of those lots to Habitat for Humanity under a deed that records a development agreement.
Erin (planning staff) said the two lots will be deeded with a recorded stipulation that Habitat must construct one home within one year of transfer and a second home within two years, or the city may reclaim the property. Staff said the condition is intended to ensure progress on home construction rather than leaving lots vacant; the agreement will be signed and recorded with the deed when the council approves the transfer.
Staff asked for, and received, consent from the committee to prepare the deed and agreement so the item can appear on the March 3 council meeting for final action. Erin said the parties discussed the agreement with Habitat representatives and that Habitat representatives indicated they were agreeable to the timeline.
Ending: Planning staff will finalize the deed and recorded agreement for council review on March 3; the transfer includes a one‑year/second‑year build requirement and a reversion condition if the timeline is not met.
