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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/2016 Town of Southold Housing Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes MEETING #117 June 15, 2016 Present: Rona Smith, Eric Dantes, Michael Herbert, Debra O’Kane, Denis Noncarrow and Councilman Jim Dinizio. Meeting began at 5:30 p.m. * May meeting minutes approved. Discussions: Agreed that there is a significant value in including the historical development  of the Town of Southold to the Comprehensive Plan. The Historical changes in development serve as a window to the  community to see the consequences of past changes. Housing is need to sustain any commerce.  Discussed a need to increase affordable housing density as a way to balance  what the town has absorbed through land preservation. A Public Hearing is being set to discuss the proposal to increase  affordable housing project density to 12 units per acre with a maximum of 24 units per project. Discussed the need to find a way to address the septic and health department  regulations that occur. Recognized how the Town of Southold strongly resembles a Naturally  Occurring Retirement Community (NORC). Committee is developing a public relations project with the goal of creating  small community meetings to educate about affordable housing. Housing Advisory Commission is open to new members.  Next Meeting Scheduled for July 20, 2016 @ 5:30 pm in the Town Supervisors Conference Room. Meeting Adjourned 6:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Dwyer