Documentation required: Cadastral numbers of properties (Application, page 1). G.001 Documentation required: Nuisance abatement completed by Municipality supported by property deed and certification provided by Municipality. I.007 Historic property. A substantial rehabilitation project site is located in or incorporates a state designated historic property, federally designated historic place or a contributing resource to a federally designated Historic District. 3 3 Documentation required: Act citation or Planning Board's Resolution number and date in case of state designated properties; listing in the National Register of Historic Places in case of federally designated properties; or State Historic Preservation Office's (SHPO) certification of contributing resource. I.008 Adaptive reuse. The residential use is an adaptive reuse of an existing non-residential property. 1 1 Documentation required: Appraisal certifying present land use of the property. V.003 Site Characteristics. 9 Site Characteristics. Mobility. Projects (or the totality of the building sites, in the case of a scattered-site project), that incorporate improvements aimed at facilitating the mobility of its residents and promoting public transportation will be awarded up to 4 points, as follows: 4 The project provides an accessible and dedicated pedestrian network within the project site to connect the building(s) main pedestrian entrance(s) with egress points on all property sides adjoining a public street. 1 Documentation required: Site plan certified by the project's designer identifying the proposed improvements. II.028 Provided it is not required by a competent authority as an off-site improvement, the project includes the construction or rehabilitation of all non-conforming sidewalks in the perimeter of the project site adjoining a public roadway, in compliance with applicable accessibility standards and local codes. 1
Accessibility. Exceeding the allocation required under 24 CFR 8.22(b), projects could earn up to 3 points for the amount of fully accessible units for mobility disabilities (compliant with requirements applicable to Type A dwellings as defined under section 1003 of ICC ANSI A117.1 (2009)), as follows: 3 at least 20% of total units are fully accessible units for mobility disabilities. 3 at least 15% of total units are fully accessible units for mobility disabilities. 2 at least 10% of total units are fully accessible units for mobility disabilities. 1 Documentation required: Floor plans and elevations certified by the project's designer showing accessibility features required by applicable criterion. II.010 Documentation required: Designer’s Preliminary Opinion Letter (Annex J of the Application Package, model of certification), specifying compliance with criteria. II.004 Documentation required: If requesting HOME, affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (similar to Annex S of the Application Package). III.002 Building Amenities. Projects will be awarded one point, up to 5 points, for each one of the following building or unit features benefiting all units and, if applicable, not required by code or a permit authority: 5 Centrally located courtyard or patio with an area of no less than 30 sq. ft. per unit directly accessible from the main entrance(s) of the building(s). 1 Community or meeting center with and area of no less than 15 sq. ft. per unit, with kitchen and public bathrooms. 1 Open balcony in each unit with an area of no less than 24 sq. ft. 1 Equipped exercise room(s) with an area or aggregate area of no less than 300 sq. ft. 1 Common laundry (ies) equipped with at least a pair per 15 units or washer/dryer combo provided in each unit. 1 Equipped playground outdoor area with visual control from the main entrance. 1 Night shift security guard. 1 Trash chutes (for mid or high rise facilities). 1 Storm windows or shutters in all units. 1