HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG-07/30/2024 WS July 30, 2024 Town Board Work Session
IV-1 9:00 Board of Trustees of the Village of Greenport re: Joint Work Session
Discussion of Items of Mutual Interest
IV-2 10:30Town Board Break (15 minutes)
IV-3 10:45 Councilwoman Jill Doherty, Councilwoman Anne Smith, Planning
Director Heather Lanza, Assistant Planning Director Mark Terry,
Planner Mara Cerezo, and Government Liaison Gwynn Schroeder re:
Update from Housing Plan Implementation Town Board Work Group 1.
Sanitary Flow Credits: No Cost for Affordable Housing and Rental
Properties 2. HUD Rates to Be Set: Rental Rates and Home Sale Prices
for Moderate-Income Housing
IV-4 11:15 Heather Lanza re: Draft Code Amendments for Child Daycare & Pet
Care Facility
IV-5 Supervisor Krupski re: Update on Discussion at a Recent Supervisor's
Association Meeting- Working with Other Towns on Code Enforcement
Issues such as Amplified Music and Other Items
IV-6 Heart of Love Lane Sanitary Flow Credit - Set for Public Hearing
IV-7 12:00 Town Board Lunch Break
Executive Session
IV-8 Labor- Matters Involving the Employment/Appointment of a Particular
Person(s)
12:30 -CANCELLED Michael Verity, Chief Building Inspector
1:00 -Chief Steven Grattan
-Board of Assessment Review
MEMORANDUM 7-30- � V
TO: Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board
FROM: Housing Plan Implementation Working Group
DATE: July 30, 2024
SUBJECT: Income Guidelines, Rental Rates, and Home Sale Prices for Moderate-Income Housing
In response to our May 7th discussion on attainable housing, we are presenting a follow-up on rental
rates and home sale prices of moderate-income housing'for the Town Board's consideration. Table 1
provides income guidelines for families of varying sizes up to 120% Area Median Income (AMI).
Income Guidelines
Tabled 2024 Nassau/Suffolk County HUD Income Guidelines
Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6
60%AMI $65,640 $75,000 $84,360 $93,720 $101,220 $108,720
80%AMI $78,500 $89,750 $100,950 $112,200 $121,200 $130,150
100%AMI 1 $109,400 $125,000 $140,600 $156,200 $168,700 $181,200
120%AMI $131,200 $149,950 $168,700 $187,450 [ $202,450 $217,450
Proposed 2024-25 Home Sale Prices
Based on the HUD income limits noted above, in Table 2 we provide the following calculations for
maximum home sale prices for moderate-income housing units.
Table 2 Maximum Home Sale Price Calculatons2024
80%AMI 2%x 80%AMI for a family of four2: 2%Z x$112,200= $280,500
100%AMI 2%x 100%AMI for a family of four: 2%x$156,200 = $390,500
[:l::2:0%AMI 2%x 120%AMI for a family of four: 2%x$187,450 = $468,625
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'Currently,Southold Town Code Section 280-2S defines a "Moderate-Income Family"as one registered with the Town of
Southold Housing Registry,with an aggregate annual income not exceeding 120%of the HUD area median income(AMI)for
Suffolk County.
z Note:The initial Sales Price Determination for income-eligible households shall be based upon a family of four, regardless
of the applicant's household size.
Proposed,Rental Rates
In discussions with other East End towns, we discovered that many utilize HUD's Fair Market Rents to
set their rates, leveraging federal housing programs. Unlike these towns, Riverhead opts not to
establish Town-wide rates but collaborates with developers who align rates with specific funding
requirements. For example, the Woolworth Apartments in Riverhead, a development of 19 units,
showcase mixed-income housing, with 3 apartments designated for households earning up to 50%of
the HUD Area Median Income (AMI), 8 apartments for those up to 60% of HUD AMI, and 8 apartments
for households up to 80%of HUD AMI.
Southampton takes a different approach, calculating rates based on income and creating two
structures: 'up to 80%AMI' and 'more than 80%to 130%AMI'.3 They factor in the recommended
housing allocation of 30%of a family's income and adjust rental rates accordingly.
In light of the significant increase in HUD's Fair Market Rental rates for 2024, we opted to examine
HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rental limits, which provide data by zip code.' Using this information, we
derived a Town-wide average for proposed maximum rental rates for 2024, as detailed in Table 3 below,
which we recommend for adoption by the Town Board.
Table 3: Proposed Maximum Rental Rates 2024
Efficiency One-Bedroom Two- Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$1,600 $2,007 $2,358 $3,048 $3,314
It is crucial to note that these figures represent the maximum rental rates. We strongly encourage
offering rates below these limits to assist low-income local families. As we noted in our May 7th
discussion,there are a significant number of people on the housing registry making less than 60%AMI.
While the proposed rental rates may not accommodate renters below 80%AMIS,they do provide
support to households that often do not qualify for rental assistance programs.
Our aim is to ensure that lower-income families have access to local resources for assistance and that
there are pathways to more affordable units (to rent or own) in Southold Town. Additionally, we urge
future housing developers in Southold Town to consider integrating mixed-income housing options.
This approach fosters a more inclusive community fabric, promoting economic diversity and equitable
access to housing.
s Sale and Rental Pricing I Southampton.N -Official" ebsite soot am tontownrs * ov
4 For Information on Small Area Fair Market Rents,you can look up data for Nassau-Suffolk, NY by visiting: FY2024 Advisory
Smaill Area FMR Lookup stern--Select Geopraphy(huduser.goy)�
5 In our May 7th discussion,we included tables demonstrating how these rates would cost burden households earning 60%
AMI,particularly families who require more bedrooms.
IV
Southold Town Planning Department L/
Code Amendments
July 16, 2024
There are two uses that have come to the attention of the Town that are absent from our code,
that would benefit local business and/or residents, and are not expected to cause any adverse
impacts if limited to certain zoning districts.
One is the need for child day care in the town. Southold has been identified as a"child care
desert"meaning there are few options for parents that work to find day care for their children.
The use is not currently listed as permitted in any of the town's zoning district.Adding this use to
the business zones is only a matter of defining it and adding it to the zoning districts as a
permitted use.
The zoning districts where this use is recommended as a permitted use are the General Business,
Hamlet Business, 1".i-rnited Business and Residential Office districts.
The second use if for pet care facilities. There are limited options in our current zoning for this
type of business, and the demand for pet-related services such as dog day care, boarding, and
grooming has grown with our population. We recommend adding this to the General Business
zoning district as a permitted use.
Please see below for draft code amendments.
Code Amendments Draft for Child Day Care & Pet Care Facility
Article I General Provisions
§ 280-4 Definitions.
B. Definitions and usages. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the
purpose of this chapter,have the meanings as herein defined.Any word or term not noted
below shall be used with a meaning as defined in Webster's Third New International
Dictionary of the English Language, unabridged(or latest edition).
[Amended 10-26-1976 by L.L.No. 5-1976; 4-11-1978 by L.L. No. 2-1978; 2-1-1983 by L.L.
No. 2-1983; 1-21.-1986 by L.L.No. 1-1986; 5-17-1988 by L.L. No. 14-1988; 8-23-
1988 by L.L. No, 20-1988; 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989]
CHILD DAY-CARE CENTER
AL�ny facility caring for irilants toddlers. children of preschool a e anal c1ii1dren of
rinnar school age (kindergarten thr oU h eiglith grade) for more than three hours per dqy
peg•child in accordance witli all. a p..LicAble regulations,
HOUSEHOLD PET
Any am.,gin! that leas been bred or raised to live in the habitation of humans and is
dependent nr!people for food and shelter. Household pets include but are not limited to
dogs. cats birds, fish rabbits and other small animals.
PET BOARDING SERVICE
The provision of housing and care of a household pet in the absence of the owner for a
period of 24 lours or more with the exception of veterinar hays aitals so lc�n� as the
boarding area is in accordance with.the„_� licable 'l-own coLintv or state re relations.
PET GROOMING FACILITY
Any establishment, or part thereof, or premises„maintained for the u ose of offerin
bathing. clipping, or omb lg_qf aninials and for which a fee is chap'getl.. This definition
includes facilities that offer self-service bathin, or roornin
PET DAY CARE FAIT
Any establishment, or part thereof, maintained for the purpose of providing socialization,
training, or housing, in the absence of the owner, for less than 24 hours for household
pets owned by the general public for which a fee is charged.
PET CARE FACILITY
A facili that provides one or more household pet care services inchdin a et
rgr000rni faci].i et da sere facil t et boarding ser rice obedience trains
socialization and accessory retail sales of pet products. The breedin and/or sale of
animals shall not be oermitted in such a facility. Use of outdoor areas for the services
provided must be supervised to prevent the occurrence of objectionable noise or other
nuisances beyond the boundaries of the site on which it is Located, All household ets
must be controlled at all times to prevent their escape or trespass onto ni xhborin
ro ernes. Ahiznal waste must e dis oed.of in a manner that will not pollute
groundwater or cause odors to leave the remiscs and in accordance with the applicable
Town, )unty or state regulations,
Article VIII Residential Office (RO) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989 ; amended 5-9-1989 by L.L.No. 6-1989; 11-28-
1989 by L.L. No. 22-1989; 12-12-1989 by L.L. No. 23-1989; 2-7-1995 by L.L.No. 3-1995; 10-
19-1999 by L.L. No. 15-1999]
§ 280-38 Use regulations
In the Residential Office (RO) District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or
part of a building shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used,
in whole or in part, for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses.
(3) The foilowing uses are permitted uses subject to site plan approval by the Planning
Board:
(h) hild Da -Care Center
Article IX Limited Business (LB) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L.No. 1-1989[1]; amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989; 8-1-1989 by
L.L.No. 5-1989; 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995; 8-22-1995 by
L.L. No. 18-1995; 10-19-1999 by L.L. No. 14-1999]
§ 280-41 Use regulations.
In the LB District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a building
shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted uses.All permitted uses except single-
family and owner-occupied two-family residences require site plan approval.
[Amended 4-22-2008 by L.L. No. 4-2008]
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Article X Hamlet Business (HB) District
§ 280-45 Use regulations.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L.No. 6-1989; 12-12-1989 by L.L.No. 23-1989; 7-31-1990 by L.L.
No. 16-1990; 5-16-1994 by L.L. No. 9-1994; 11-26-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L.
No. 3-1995; 10-17-1995 by L.L. No. 21-1995; 5-6-2003 by L.L.No. 10-2003]
In the HB District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a building
shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses and, except for those uses permitted under
Subsection A(1), (2), (3) and(20) hereof, are subject to site plan approval by the Planning
Board: [Amended 4-20-2004 by L.L.No. 11-2004]
(24) Child D '-are Center
Article XI General Business (B) District
§ 280-48 Use regulations.
[Amended 5-9•J989 by L.L. No. 6-1989; 8-1-1989 by L.L.No. 15-1989; 8-13-1991 by L.L. No.
19-1991; 7-13-1993 by L.L. Nc. 11-1993; 5-16-1994 by L.L.No. 9-1994; 11-29-1994 by L.L.
No. 26-1994; 12-27-1994 by L.L.No. 30-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995; 10-17-1995 by
L.L.No. 21-1995; 11-19-2002 by L.L. No. 7-2002; 5-6-2003 by L.L. No. 9-2003]
In the B District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be
erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any
uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except for those uses
permitted under Subsection A(1), (12) and (13)hereof, are subject to site plan approval
by the Planning Board:
15 Child l: a -Care Center
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