CHC 03-26-96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE
MARCH 26, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Steve Smith, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer
Members Absent: None
Staff Present:
Vera Gil, Bob Cowan
Others Present: John Halley, Jill Collins
Approval of Minutes:
None
Written Communications:
Kathy Robinson stated that Donna Krey had sent a memo regarding the upcoming CREST
awards and her desire to have a representative from this committee attend a luncheon meeting on
April 5.
Oral Communications:
None
1. Request by Tandem Computer on lnterpretation ofHousing Mitigation Manual: Veto
Gil stated that this is a continuation of the discussion held last week regarding Tandem request
for interpretation. Kathy Robinson summarized the committee's position following the last
meeting and wanted to let each member state his/her feeling in regard to the request.
Steve Smith - Mr. Smith felt as though Tandem was doing something in good faith and if the
Committee does not approve, Tandem could sell to a commercial developer.
Dick Schuster - Mr. Schuster felt that it was clear that the City Council's first priority was tbr
commercial development, so this was not an issue. However, development of any housing
increases the need for affordable housing in the City.
Orrin Mahoney stated that this could be a precedent setting decision and that whatever decision
this committee makes, it should revisit the housing manual and clean up the language to address
this type of situation.
Jill Collins stated her belief that Tandem is causing this housing to be built and they should be
credited for the units.
Sylvia Machamer commented that she would like to see this proposal go forward, but would also
like to reopen the housing mitigation manual to avoid a similar situation occuring in the lhture.
Steve Smith made a motion approving Tandem's request for consideration of banking their
mitigation units once the sale of its property is sold to a residential developer. However, the
developer would be required to provide 10% 0fthe units as low and very low. The Committee
will revisit this part of the manual for clarification. Sylvia Machamer seconded.
VOTE: 3-1
Adjournment:
Special meeting on April 18
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Yvonne Kelley,
Admin. Secretary
Kathy Robinson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
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