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Commission discusses millhouse relocations and $87,000 Puritan Lane right-of-way appraisal; some urge housing fund designation
Summary
Commissioners discussed relocation and renovation costs for two historic millhouses and the related Puritan Lane right-of-way abandonment (appraised at $87,000); some commissioners suggested applying proceeds to an affordable housing fund rather than general road maintenance.
Commissioners revisited the question of relocating two historic millhouses (110 Puritan Lane and 1060 Mon Highway) and the related abandonment and disposition of Puritan Lane right-of-way tied to a development proposal.
Staff explained the right-of-way abandonment is part of a development agreement and that the county has appraised the right-of-way portion at roughly $87,000. Commissioner Link asked whether proceeds from the abandonment could be applied to relocating the millhouses or to the affordable housing trust; staff said the commission could designate revenues to a specific fund. Commissioner Link said she would like to see the developer contribution and revenues directed toward affordable housing to offset relocation costs.
Commissioners noted relocation and renovation could be expensive and may not be the most cost-effective way to create affordable housing; some suggested using county-owned property for more units at lower per-unit cost. The right-of-way abandonment will proceed through legal notice and a public hearing cycle required by state law; staff indicated the legal-ad/public-hearing steps are scheduled and that the formal public hearing will occur in February.
