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PlanningBoard | 2016-05-09 | 8 | Board Member Burton asked what the law says about the size and distribution of the affordable housing. Staff Member Thomas said there are guidelines and the ordinance says the units should be "comparable. Mr. Banta said that the affordable housing plan was approved in 2011 and that the code says affordable units may be smaller in size and have different finishes. Staff Member Thomas said that the standard Mr. Banta referenced was for the additional units provided under the density bonus, but, not the City's 15% inclusionary. Board Member Zuppan said she was concerned about the letter just received today stating no intention of adding any docks now or in the future to the boatways. Mr. Banta said they have an existing pier that they plan to improve. He said it was decided in consultation with the City to not include references to possible future floating docks. Board Member Henneberry asked how we came to such a large discrepancy on the number of affordable units. Staff Member Thomas explained the math and interpretations of the inclusionary ordinance that lead to the discrepancy of 8 units and which types of affordable units are required. Staff Attorney Brown explained that the numbers referenced by the applicant's attorney reflected a settlement agreement that the parties no longer have any rights or obligations to. Ms. Armstrong, Boatworks attorney, said that they have a disagreement about the efficacy of the settlement agreement and that the City already approved the density bonus application and tentative map and therefore those conditions are baked in. President Knox White said that we are getting into legal questions beyond the qualifications of the Board. He pointed out that they are not being asked to act tonight and that these questions can get clarified if and when the item comes back for action. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Page 8 of 11 Approved Minutes May 9, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-05-09.pdf |