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South Burlington Affordable Housing Committee
MINUTES
April 6, 2017
Members Attending: John Simson, Mike Simoneau, Leslie Black-Plumeau, Sandy Dooley and Tom Bailey
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Andrew Bolduc, South Burlington City Attorney
Minutes: Tom Bailey
The meeting was called to order at 4:07 PM by John Simson, Chair. There were no amendments to the meeting
Agenda nor was there any public comment.
Andrew Bolduc described his edits to the latest draft of the proposed Section 18.03 which were discussed by all
the members. Additionally, members raised questions about the content of the draft and discussion occurred
regarding the different definitions of “affordable housing” in the proposed Section and in Article 2 (Definitions)
of the Land Development Regulations.
John and Sandy provided a summary of their “windshield survey” of certain residential areas in the City and the
members discussed whether those areas retained their residential character or were evolving into a more
commercial or retail nature.
John and Sandy described a presentation they had attended regarding Geobarns, a housing design/build firm
from White River Junction, VT with focus on affordable housing. The presenter suggested that single family
housing could be produced for $200,000 (excluding land) or $150/square foot. The members discussed other
similar products and the value of educating themselves regarding different housing designs.
Tom moved and Leslie seconded approval of the minutes of the March 21st, 2017 meeting with one minor
correction. The motion passed unanimously.
Tom moved to adjourn and Leslie seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Date UNAPPROVED minutes circulated by e-mail to Committee members and Kevin Dorn: April 6, 2017