Consultant offers presentation on ‘Eco-Industrial Urbanism’

Davidson’s Town Board holds its monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 10) at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing and vote on a proposed ordinance amendment governing capital improvements at affordable housing (text below) and a presentation on “Eco-Industrial Urbanism.”

The “Eco-Industrial Urbanism” presentation will be by Stan Leinwand of GHD Consultants.

The board also will vote on a long list of appointments to local boards and commissions: the Design Review Board; Planning Board; Recreation Advisory Committee; Greenway, Bikeway and Trails Committee; Natural Assets Committee; and Public Art Commission.

The board also will vote on writing off uncollectible taxes ($1,640.15) and on personnel policy changes for comp time and tuition reimbursement. See the full agenda on the town website.

Affordable housing amendment

The proposal calls for amending Section 6.3.5 A.of the Planning Ordinance by adding:

3. Affordable Housing Capital Improvement and Update Policy.
The Town desires to encourage homeowners to improve and update the affordable housing units while, concurrently, the Town recognizes the need to retain affordability of the homes. Therefore, the Town shall adopt a written policy to provide a means for homeowners to improve and update an affordable housing unit. As set forth in the deed restrictions, only those capital improvements that have been previously approved by the Town may be included in the resale price. Capital updates must also be pre-approved by the Town for inclusion in a resale price. The actual amount of capital improvements or updates at resale is subject to factoring in depreciation. The Affordable Housing Capital Improvement and Update Policy, adopted by the Town Board, is incorporated by this reference.