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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 17,1997 <br />' t <br />t?' <br />ROLL <br />The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members <br />present; Chair Dale Lindquist, Janice Berg, Elizabeth Hawn, William Stoddard, and Lili <br />McMillan. Charles Schroeder and Sandra Smith were absent. The following represented <br />the City Staff: Public Services Director Greg Gappa, City Planner Elizabeth Van <br />Zomeren, Planmng Intern Brad Bressler and Recorder Sherry Frost. Mayor Jabbour <br />present. Chair Lindquist called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. <br />was <br />DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />(#1) NAVARRE HOUSING STUDY - BRAD BRESSLER <br />Bressler reported that the Navarre Housing Study was conducted in two phases, one being <br />a mailed out survey to the residents and the other a field survey conducted by Bressler. <br />piere are four sub-areas. The purpose of the study was to see if there was any interest in <br />housing rehabilitation and grant funding. <br />Bressler reviewed the tables included in the information regarding home ownership, <br />income groups, age and family unit, housing condition, and desirability of making home <br />improvements through a grant process. Bressler said a large majority of the people would <br />apply for a grant if it was provided. The majority of homes were found to be in good <br />condition, but there were some homes needing improvement. <br />During the field survey, Bressler personally viewed the conditions of the homes and <br />properties. The vast majority are single family with some multi-housing units towards <br />the west end of Livingston Avenue. The housing was categorized according to visual <br />inspection by Bressler. The majority were in good or excellent condition. The overall <br />^pearance of garages showed that detached garages have received less maintenance. <br />^ere w ere a number of homes where brush, weeds, and outdoor storage took away from <br />the appearance of the properties. <br />Bressler provided a picture board showing a representative pictorial view of what he <br />found in the neighborhood by study areas. <br />Lindquist inquired about the affordable housing level in Orono. Bressler said the housing <br />valued at $115,000 or less is considered affordable housing for 1997. Information of <br />housing in this category is available from Hennepin County but needs to be entered <br />database.in a