HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/2015
Town of Southold
Housing advisory commisSion
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING # 108
September 09, 2015
Present:
Rona Smith, Beth Motschenbacher, William Dougherty, LeRoy Heyliger, Michael
Excused:
Herbert, Jeanne Kelley, Councilman Jim Dinizio and Phillip Beltz. Eric Dantes.
Meeting began at 5:30 p.m.
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Approval of Minutes:
The August 12 meeting minutes were approved.
First-Time Homebuyer CPF Exemption:
Phillip reported that one exemption was
provided and one was denied as buyer owned seasonal vacation home.
HAC Membership:
Rona reported that one candidate applied and withdrew as HAC
meetings presented schedule conflict. Agreement that HAC should target individuals
whom they believe would be an asset to the committee. In an effort to recruit for
vacancies, Jim will speak with Gail Horton and Jeanne Cooper—Phillip will contact George
Giannaris of the Hellenic and Peter Kelly of Southold Presbyterian Church. Rona will
speak with Pat Lutsky of Peconic Landing or possibly Bob Syron. Interested applicants
should send resumes to Town Clerk, Elizabeth Neville for consideration.
Permanent Fixed Improvements:
Review of request of Cottages at Mattituck resident
Craig Fredericks seeking permission for permanent fixed improvement for his home at 715
Cottage Way. Request for installation of wood flooring for the entire floor plan where
carpeting exists—approximate cost for material/ labor $9500. Unanimous support of HAC
to approve and agreement that it could be considered as capital improvement at resale.
Follow-Up Tom McCarthy Discussion:
Phillip spoke with Planning Director regarding
Tom McCarthy report that he cannot utilize a house off-site to fulfill his inclusionary zoning
requirement because Planning Board determined that such inventory should be utilized for
prospective homeowners who will not need assistance from the Town. Suggestion by
Rona that such housing may need to be improved or modified and could be beneficial to
residents on the Town’s affordable housing registry. Jim requested copy of letter from
Planning Board.
Affordable Housing Policy and Procedures 2015:
Phillip amended the policy and
procedures manual to reflect current data (sales price, income requirements, etc.) He will
provide Town Board with resolution to approve.
Cottages Annual Certification:
16 received—Phillip sent second request letter to
remaining six residents.
2015 Goals and Objectives:
Below are revised HAC goals and assignment of objectives
towards achieving goals:
1. School Superintendents meeting-(Rona and Phillip to schedule.)
2. Educational Forum- (Beth and Jeanne to schedule, possibly late October.)
3. Review of Housing Chap of Comp plan- (all-provide comments to Rona)
4. Thiele Initiative (Phillip)-Received email that Assemblyman will introduce bill
later in fall.
5. LaValle initiative (Phillip)-Southold has a Housing Fund so not necessary to
pursue.
6. Peconic Land Trust “pilot” project (Rona)-table until 2016.
7. Affordable Housing Public Relations and Marketing –this will include reaching
out to employers (Leroy, Michael, Eric and William) Note that this topic will
addressed at length at the next meeting.
8. RFP: Phillip remarked that RFP will need to include incentives or no one will
respond as several developers informed him that the RFP did not appear as if
Town wants development of apartments. In particular, RFP noted importance
of utilizing waste water treatment systems but offers no incentives—what
would be allowable density for using such systems, what financial incentives
could be provided by County and Town. Rona questioned what is the
capacity of waste water treatment systems- could they accommodate existing
housing stock that could provide additional benefits to the community?
Other:
LeRoy queried status of Habitat site. Phillip will inquire before next meeting.
Jeanne provided First-time Homebuyer Resource guide that she developed. This will be
provided at the next public meeting. She will send to HAC for review and will modify as
necessary.
Next Meeting is scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30 p.m.Meeting ended
at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz