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18 <br /> The Board reviewed Slide #10 again: <br /> Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities <br /> Planning and Inspections Department <br /> Exis#iq Funding <br /> 1.Short-Term -Less Complexity <br /> 1.1 Reudentlal Developanent Revlew Process Analyses E1Asoing$tell C*idty <br /> 1.2 Qraf4yeCountyUDURwt Am-ndmentsiPhasel) Imurw P(Naft AM Cocogwion <br /> 1.3 Explore developing an expedited ardforstremnlined review Rrowss for af€ordablehousinaprolerxs County,qd4i-sDry9-aards'Reulew <br /> ROCC Review and Approwal <br /> 2.14raf4ge County UDQ Text Arnendrnents i Phase 2) <br /> 51ete[oordinatlan <br /> 2.2 Modify DistingDemit Mnus <br /> 2.3Utili.D.0e pmeMASreemems I �is(ltt�4!Au#hoWky <br /> 5�¢YI�HC#19!D��iftYrllHS!C001'�iltiE�011 <br /> M Comprehensive review uFthe¢origgatla* GfW&f StlrN CWACIty+ N4"s <br /> 3.2 Innovative Wastewater SWerm Extemal Staff JCansdtanQ <br /> 3.3 Red u€e Watershed Pratecuan <br /> 3.4Updatethe2oo8C6mpr6herkwe-Plaa Funding Needed <br /> 3.5Unified Developnwnt Ordim-ce Rewrite(Fo€uson Afford able Housing[ Tmm Coordination <br /> 3.5 Amend WA5hfPBA Town,4cls+$M 00MC i' Rrlfl6W <br /> 3.7 Rural Upfferand IPAModI0lcat.ans Town Boards' RewWw arA ApWmAM <br /> Craig Benedict gave an overview of what policy conflicts there are with the goals of <br /> affordable housing and planning and zoning regulations. He said some of the long-term <br /> complex areas take legislation, and staff can give further details about those items. He said the <br /> comprehensive plan needs updating, which is a large process involving many boards. He said <br /> density bonuses cannot be offered in protected watersheds, of which there are many in Orange <br /> County. He said the Board should determine its priorities. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she would like to quickly go one by one through the items <br /> on the list. She asked if more information could be provided about action item 1.2 regarding <br /> UDO text amendments. <br /> Ashley Moncado said the first text amendment package will focus on subdivisions. She <br /> said the other text amendment package will include home parks and buffer requirements, as <br /> well as the size of accessory dwelling units. <br /> Craig Benedict said the term "home parks" includes mobile home and tiny homes. <br /> Craig Benedict said staff can pursue short term items now, and mid term in early 2022. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she does not see any point in pursuing voluntary density <br /> bonuses any more. <br /> Commissioner Richards said the short-term action items seem like they are within <br /> reach. She also supported moving away from the voluntary density bonus, and to consider <br /> what is working in other places. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked for clarification on amending the UDO and the impact on <br /> revising the comprehensive plan. She said she thought those needed to be done at the same <br /> time. <br /> Craig Benedict said the comprehensive plan took five years and required working with <br /> several departments and advisory boards. He said existing conditions must be reviewed, <br /> trended, and evaluated to see if they cause problems. He said goals, objectives, and policies <br /> come out of that in the form of the UDO. He said it is a long process and will likely involve a <br /> consultant. <br />