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Town of Southold
Housing advisory commisSion
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING #99
November 12, 2014
Present:
Dan Sarnowski, Fred Andrews, Beth Motschenbacher, Rona Smith, LeRoy Heyliger,
Excused:
Michael Herbert, William Dougherty, Eric Dantes and Phillip Beltz. , Jeanne Kelley, John
Vahey and Councilman Jim Dinizio. Meeting began at 5:32 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of October 15th were approved.
North Fork Cottages Update:
The proposed developer met with Phillip and the
Supervisor to express his concern regarding all the resistance from the community. The
Planning Board will review the proposal in the near future.
First-Time Homebuyer CPF Exemption:
Phillip reported that two exemptions were
offered in October and that he is maintaining a spreadsheet to capture data for future
reporting.
Habitat for Humanity:
Land is cleared, excavation for foundation being done and pouring
of foundation to take place following week. They anticipate “wall raising” ceremony in
about a month.
Incentives/Tax Credits for Developing Affordable Apartments:
Phillip reported that
Brian Murphy, counsel to Senator Ken Lavalle, was away on vacation but will respond.
Cottages at Mattituck Annual Certification:
All residents have submitted their annual
certification of compliance.
Public Education Forum-What is “Affordable”:
Discussion of planning forum, the
following ideas are for consideration, this will be finalized at December meeting with the
proposed meeting date in January 2015. Dan and Beth will work with Phillip prior to the
next meeting to develop a proposed PowerPoint presentation for the January meeting.
Emphasize that HAC are volunteers who give hours a month towards addressing the
acute need for affordable housing. Role of HAC to advise the Town Board on
development of affordable housing. Discuss HAC accomplishments (CPF
exemption, etc.) goals and objectives, etc.
Also market forum as meeting to learn about housing “opportunities” to draw people
seeking affordable housing
Discuss what affordable housing is (serves moderate income households) and what
it is not (Section 8.) Show what affordable housing is with photos of the Cottages,
rendering of Habitat, etc.
Who does affordable housing serve, profile the residents of the Cottages, where
they work in the community, the fact that they are from Mattituck. LeRoy
volunteered to assist with this project.
Who benefits from affordable housing—fire departments, employers, local residents.
Why affordable housing is good for the community, balances the aging population
of so many retirees with younger residents who will leave.
What is the need for affordable housing—5 residents in Orient applied for Habitat
site, when Cottages are resold residents live in community, waiting list, number
who applied for Cottages, Michael Herbert rental survey in Comp Plan
Limited availability of affordable housing due to cost of land, seasonality of region as
rentals limited because landlords make more money on summer rentals for limited
season
Myths: impact on schools is minimal and enrollments declining, no costs to local
taxpayers as Town does not subsidize (other than Habitat CDBG funds for
demolition and rehab.) Also utilize analysis by Heather Lanza of AHD density
throughout Town as it is myth that all affordable housing in Mattituck.
Previous attempts to create affordable housing (RFP for rentals)—accessory
structure law for apartments underutilized by residents, most rentals are illegal.
What are other communities doing to address affordable housing (Riverhead’s
Summerwind, Southampton proposed Tuckahoe apartments 24 on 2 ½ acres)
Future trends such as sewage treatment systems
FAQS
Questions and Comments
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- Next Meeting Date:Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30
Meeting conclusion 6:55 p.m.
p.m.
@ Town Hall meeting room.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz