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Commissioners press developer on whether proposal will deliver workforce rentals or for-sale units
Summary
Commissioners expressed skepticism that the proposed product (described by the applicant as fee-simple townhouses/duplexes) would deliver the rental units commonly associated with workforce housing; the developer said workforce-housing qualification is set by state income thresholds and that the team would consider proffers or Virginia Housing programs.
Multiple commissioners said the concept presented in the application appeared to favor fee-simple ownership rather than rental units that would address the local shortage of affordable rentals. One commissioner noted the application shows townhouses and duplexes for purchase and argued that the project, as described, may not meet the comprehensive plan's stated goal to "develop affordable middle class long term rentals."
Developer representative Chris Carball said workforce housing is defined by the state for each jurisdiction and suggested a portion of units could be proffered to qualify for workforce-housing programs. "Workforce housing is defined by the state," Carball said, and he added the developer had previously used proffers and program partnerships to make a portion of units qualify in similar projects.
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