HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Affordable Housing Committee - 06/06/2023South Burlington Affordable Housing Committee
Room #201 at 180 Market St
South Burlington, VT 05403
AGENDA
Participation Options
In Person: Library Board Room #201 – 2nd Floor – 180 Market St
Assistive Listening Service Devices Available upon request
Electronically: https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/affordable-housing-committee06-5-
2023
You can also dial in using your phone. +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 255-488-645
Tuesday June 6, 2023 5:00 PM
1.Call to order, approve agenda, announcements, public comment
2.*** Approve minutes from May 23, 2023 AHC Meeting
3.City Manager Update
4.*** Discuss and approve the Committee’s FY24 Policy Priorities and Strategies
Recommendations for Council consideration
5.Discussion of the FY23 Policy Priorities and Strategies Report
6.Adjourn
May 23, 2023, SoBu Affordable Housing Committee Minutes – DRAFT Page 1
Prepared on June 1, 2023
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 6, 5 – 6:30 p.m., online and at City Hall
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE
May 23, 2023, 5:00 p.m., meeting held online and at City Hall
Members attending: Janet Bellavance, Vince Bolduc, Sandy Dooley, Darrilyn Peters, John Simson, and Chris
Trombly; members absent: Tom Getz, Emily Holt-Gosselin, Ariel Jensen-Vargas, also present: Jessie Baker,
City Manager, City Councilor Meaghan Emery (CC liaison to AHC); and (public) Amy Allen, South Burlington
resident.
AGENDA
1. Call to order, approve agenda, announcements, public comment
2. Approve minutes from April 19, 2023, meeting
3. City Manager Update
4. Finalize feedback to the Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan Housing section
5.Discuss the FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies Report and the FY 24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Recommendations
6.Adjourn
1. Call to order, approve agenda, announcements, public comment
Call to order: Chris called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. Meeting could not begin earlier due to lack of
quorum.
Approve agenda: Sandy moved and Darrilyn seconded motion to approve agenda as proposed.
Approved: 6-0-0.
Announcements: Meaghan shared that she met Josh Hanford, Commissioner of Housing and Community
Development at a recent groundbreaking. She discussed out committee with him and he indicated he would
welcome an opportunity to meet with us. Meaghan will send committee his contact information. Chris shared that
he had emailed Steve Locke about the Rental Registry and received informative reply. He also asked about the $1
million cost of housing the Registry’s staff at the Fire Department mentioned at a City Council meeting and the
reasoning behind locating the staff at the Fire Department. Jessie indicated the cost figure provided was a back of
the envelope estimate, which is being refined, and explained that this location was chosen because rental registry
operations are considered part of Fire Suppression and Prevention activities.
Public Comments: Amy Allen indicated her attendance is due to an interest in learning more about the work of the
committee.
2.Approve minutes from April 19, 2023, meeting: John moved and Darrilyn seconded motion to approve the
minutes as drafted. Approved: 6-0-0.
3.City Manager Update: City Council is in process of interviewing applicants seeking appointment to city
committees, boards, etc. Orientation for new/incumbent committee members is scheduled for 7/13/23. Andrew
Hayes, U-Mall representative, is scheduled to attend the committee’s June committee meeting. Jessie and Chief
Burke are monitoring the end of the State’s voucher program for unhoused people/families staying in motels. An
estimated 29 households funded by vouchers are staying in South Burlington motels.
4.Finalize feedback to the Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan Housing section: Topics
discussed included: current circumstances vis-à-vis housing merit description as a crisis; reducing average
commuting time of South Burlington residents as a possible objective; book: Retrofitting Suburbia; positive
comments on having objectives and strategies near beginning of chapter; new objective encouraging cooperation
with neighboring towns for regional approach to housing development; question regarding meaning of “greenfield
areas”—new term, not in land development regulations, need for clarification; need for open space and amenities
near high density housing development; strategies included in 12/22/22 memo to Kelsey. Members reviewed the
topics and agreed on the subjects that they wanted included in the feedback to Kelsey. Following this discussion
John moved and Darrilyn seconded motion that Sandy prepare a motion based on the agreed-upon subjects for
approval by the members present and subsequent forwarding to Kelsey. Motion approved: 6-0-0.
May 23, 2023, SoBu Affordable Housing Committee Minutes – DRAFT Page 2
Members agreed that had they had more time, they would have provided additional feedback. The desire for
more objectives and strategies near beginning of chapter was mentioned. Jessie reminded those present that
they may provide input on the Comprehensive Plan drafts to the Planning Commission as individual residents.
She suggested that these communications be directed to Jessica Louisos, Paul, (Conner), and Kelsey.
Link to memo: SoBu‐AHC‐Memo‐K‐Peterson052523.pdf
Note re memo: “DRAFT” at top of page 1 should be deleted.
5.Discuss the FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies Report and the FY 24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Recommendations; Jessie informed members that the City Council needs the committee’s recommendations prior
to their retreat on 06/26/23. (Jessie needs them by 06/19/23.) Due to absences anticipated for scheduled June
AHC meeting, it was determined that the meeting date needs to be earlier in June. Jessie will send Doodle poll.
John, Janet, and Darrilyn, as a group, will prepare FY24 Work Plan/ Policy Priorities & Strategies
Recommendations for committee’s review and approval at June meeting. Chris will do reporting out for
committee at the Retreat.
6.Adjourn: At 6:46 p.m. Darrilyn moved and Janet seconded motion to adjourn the meeting. Approved: 6-0-0.
City of South BurlingtonFY24 Policy Priorities & StrategiesRole of Council"This is the vision for our community"Committee Strategy DescriptionContinue to provide advice and recommendations to Planning commission and/or City Council on Comp Plan content and LDR's that address the housing crisis.Advocate for change to LDR's that reflect S‐100 language when relevant to South Burlington.Create a working group of the AHC to report quarterly on all housing development, by stage of development, that are under review by the DRB and the Planning & Zoning Department.Support and recommend an additional funding source for Housing Trust Fund.Advocate for rapid development of Rental Registry and regulations that support landlord‐tenant resolutions regarding housing conditions.Advocate for changes in zoning in commercial and industrial zoning districts to permit high density housing Research the feasibility and potential trade‐offs for non‐profit and for‐profit developers to provide pocket parks, community gardens, and safe bike paths in high density developments.Request the library to partner with the AHC to provide a forum on ADU's.Study feasibility and developer response to increasing perpetually affordable unit requirements and make recommendations to the Planning Commission.Participate in local and statewide activities that support affordable housing (COTS walk, Fair Housing Month, Community Book Discussion, etc.)Role of Committee"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and help implement policy."Affordable and Community Strong: Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.Opportunity Oriented: Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community.
Comprehensive Plan UpdateCore Municipal Services and AdministrationCity Center and Tax Increment Financing DistrictClimate Action PlanWalkable: Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.Green & Clean: Emphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South Burlington