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Developers say 39 moderate‑income units will be included; opponents press for binding guarantee
Summary
Petitioners confirmed the apartment proposal includes 39 moderately priced units (15% of the apartment building) and described that commitment as voluntary because the PDP requirement for Maple Lawn had been previously satisfied; opponents asked that any MIHU obligation be memorialized in writing if the plan is approved.
Developers testified that the proposed apartment building would include 39 moderately priced housing units, described in testimony as 15% of the proposed multifamily apartments. During redirect, counsel asked to confirm that "the 15% MIHUs are entirely voluntary because the requirement has already been satisfied for Maple On," and the witness agreed.
Opponents pressed that a 15% voluntary commitment is insufficient and asked the hearing examiner to require a written, enforceable MIHU commitment if the zoning action moves forward. In public testimony Stu Kohn told the examiner, "Constructing 260 apartment units to obtain only 39 moderate income housing units is not that meaningful," and asked that the record and any order clarify the level of commitment required by the county.
