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d r <br /> Kang asked how trash pickup would work. <br /> Elkins indicated they would pick up trash at each individual unit. <br /> Winer asked whether there are other cities competing for this project. <br /> Novak indicated they do have a number of other communities who have indicated an interest in this type of <br /> housing. CommonBond is eacited to build in Orono since there�s a,lack of�this type of housing in the western <br /> suburbs in general and the need will continue to increase given the economy.,: <br /> � � <br /> Winer asked if it is within the 2010 Comprehensive Plan where all�cit�es are required to provide a certain <br /> number of single-family homes and affordable housirig. ': X � '' <br /> � <br /> Novak stated the City of Orono is required to provide,331 affordable homes bq��the year�2020.�� <br /> Gaffron noted it is 311 in addition to what currently exis s -: <br /> ������.::�r <br /> Feuss asked how CommonBond arrived at the 30 to 60 percent AMI � <br /> ������ ��� <br /> (#10-3460 COMMONBOND COMMiJ1vITIES,>SKETCFI PL°AN,CONTiNUED) <br /> � ��� � .r"w.. . .� <br /> Novak stated they are not looking to serve people at the lo�wer�mcome le�els since this is a more affluent area. <br /> CommonBond looked at the housing study�completed by�the City and spoke with the county and with other <br /> providers in the area to find out what t e.y feel the need is. <br /> � ��,,..s°'�. -�, <br /> Feuss asked how they arrived a�th�se numbers if th�ey are not targ ting the 30 to 60 percent AMI bracket. <br /> � � ��,�� <br /> Novak stated CommonBond�is�looking to_finance this project with low income tax credits. In order to qualify <br /> to live in this type of housing,tfie;renters would be required to be within 30 to 60 percent of the area median <br /> income range;"'�Novak s'tated she does not believe there will be many 30 percent median residents because the <br /> rent is an actual rent"that is erand not based off of a person's income. Residents who earn in the 30 percent <br /> median range'probably would not�be able to�aff�the rents. <br /> • Feu°ss asked�what type o�over is seen in these iypes of developments. <br /> � �� <br /> ,. �. <br /> ovak stated approximately 10 percent.will leave within the first year but that the maj ority of them stay long- <br /> terni '�� <br /> Kang c�erited there�may 6e some Orono residents who have gone through foreclosure and would like to <br /> stay within the�corninun iy"�Kang'�asked whether those people could get some type of preference. <br /> Novak indicated C�m,o,_�nBon°d does have to comply with Fair Housing requirements but that they have the <br /> ability to tell people when�the list is going to open. <br /> Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Kang requested the residents limit their comments to five <br /> minutes or less. <br /> Kang noted the City did receive a letter from Brian Kegel and Sue Sturgis,2230 Grand Avenue,Long Lake, in <br /> opposition to the proposal. <br />