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Orange County Affordable <br /> ORANGE COUNTY Housing <br /> HOUSING DEPARTMENT Advisory Board (AHAB) <br /> Meeting Minutes <br /> Tuesday, September 10t", 2024 <br /> 300 W Tryon St. <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Lynn: It would be great if the Human Relations committee could also be in our <br /> community meetings;this might also require a joint meeting. <br /> Monica: I really like the idea of visiting other boards.Would it be inappropriate to invite <br /> developers? <br /> Blake:That's completely fine. <br /> Matt:That's a great idea! <br /> Kyle: Developers are largely dependent on the review of boards like this one to receive <br /> funds.They would love to provide feedback in a more informal setting. <br /> Andrew: Do we have the ability to advocate for policy change?We need to increase <br /> supply—how do we look at zoning regulations?Are we allowed to advocate at the <br /> County level? <br /> Blake: So it sounds like you want to meet with the Planning Department? <br /> Lynn: I have a hard time separating between what the"Board"is doing,vs.what a <br /> subcommittee could focus on, such as policy change. Do we want to create that kind of <br /> subcommittee structure? <br /> Andrew: I'd hope that we had the opportunity to contribute to the Land Use Plan and <br /> communicate about the importance of re-zoning to support affordable housing. <br /> Kyle:The Town of Apex is a good case study for how re-zoning can happen, but it is quite <br /> difficult politically. <br /> Lynn: I think we need to stay on topic. <br /> Blake:Two other groups that I would suggest: 1) Fair housing folks,to complement the <br /> HRC; 2)Justice United,who does great work and is in line with your proposals. <br /> Lynn: I'm also happy to share relevant event meetings through our Google Drive. <br /> Matt: I think there's also a great opportunity to point residents in the direction of zoning <br /> and other relevant partners. <br /> Aaron:We also have the Central Pines partner who is working on our Consolidated Plan. <br /> Matt: How long do we want to meet with some of these partners? For example, how long <br /> would we want to meet with the Planning Department. How about combining the <br /> October meeting with Justice United? <br /> Lynn: Do we also want to include specific questions or prompts for people who are <br /> visiting? <br />