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Chair Sykes noted that there is concern in the community that the <br /> affordable units will not be integrated with the market rate housing that <br /> the developer plans to build. Mr. Sprinczeles voiced concern about <br /> noise, since the housing will be near the train tracks. Ms. Dewees noted <br /> that she will keep the AHAB appraised of the development progress. <br /> C. AHAB vacancy update — Maria Dewees <br /> Ms. Dewees announced that there is an open seat on the AHAB. Staff <br /> are working with the County Clerk's Office to confirm if current applicants <br /> are still interested in the seat. The Clerk's Office will put out a call for <br /> applications to the position. <br /> Staff asked the AHAB whether they would like to review the applications <br /> on file or wait for more candidates to apply. Mr. Sprinczeles noted that <br /> he would prefer to wait until the end of the year, as it is difficult to <br /> onboard new members virtually. <br /> Ms. McLendon noted that some applications the board has reviewed in <br /> the past were a few years old. She suggested exploring if there is new <br /> interest and then if there are previous applicants who are still interested <br /> they can be considered. <br /> D. Follow-up on Olivia Fischer's question at the August 10 AHAB <br /> meeting — Maria Dewees <br /> At the August AHAB meeting, Ms. Fischer inquired about the potential <br /> for adaptive reuse of vacant office and retail space into affordable <br /> housing. <br /> Ms. Dewees gave a brief presentation discussing the zoning obstacles, <br /> building conversion logistical challenges, and market forces that <br /> influence adaptive reuse developments. <br /> Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM. <br /> Submitted by Maria Dewees, Acting Housing and Community Development Manager <br /> Page 5 <br />