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12 <br /> <br />Chair Dorosin said he is also interested in hearing more about the need for gymnasium <br />space. He said he has heard of this need as well, as would like to hear more about this: the <br />costs, ideal location, etc. He said there is a need for higher impact recreation as well as low <br />impact. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked if the St. Paul Church has a gym, and, if so, maybe a <br />partnership could be fostered. <br /> <br />• Planning Board Randy Marshall, Vice Chair <br />Randy Marshall suggested doing reverse alphabetical order at next year’s meeting. He <br />said he has enjoyed his time on the Planning Board. <br /> <br />• In the last year, provided input on the reorganization of the Tables of Permitted Uses at <br />several ORC meetings. <br />• Reviewed and made recommendations on flood regulations, public hearing process <br />revisions, and an MPD-CZ application (Settler’s Point). <br /> <br />Randy Marshall said at the Planning Board meeting last night they talked about the <br />Settler’s Point community neighborhood information sessions, and trying to have information <br />available prior to discussions taking place. <br />Randy Marshall said training sessions have been implemented for new Planning Board <br />members. He said Perdita Holtz, Planning Department, has been using webinars from the <br />School of Government on planning issues and orientation issues, which has been very helpful. <br />Craig Benedict, Planning Director, said due to the interest for the Board of Adjustment to <br />receive training, the Planning Board will also be invited to training sessions on the quasi-judicial <br />issues. <br />Randy Marshall said the Planning Board intends to continue looking at affordable and <br />senior housing, including co-housing and clustering in rural areas; updating the Unified <br />Development Ordinance with changes from Raleigh; and rezoning for development projects, <br />transportation issues, and wireless and broadband access. <br /> <br />• Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) Cain Twyman and <br />Sherrill Hampton <br /> <br /> Cain Twyman reviewed the following information: <br />What are your Board/Commission’s most important accomplishments? <br /> <br />• Providing comments for inclusion in the annual Consolidated Plan/ Action Plan Update <br />for the HOME Program and other community development needs. <br />• Educating newcomers on The AHAB on Orange County’s affordable housing issues. <br />• Participating in the Affordable Housing Summit held on February 23, 2018 and provided <br />comments and input on affordable housing issues in Orange County. <br /> <br />List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> <br />• Review and provide input on the Consolidated Plan/Annual Plan Update and <br />Performance Report. <br />• Monitor the Affordable Housing Bond and other local housing programs. <br />• Review outside funding requests/applications from organizations providing housing <br />services. <br />• Educate the community on affordable housing needs, trends and resources and related