12-22-97 Community & Economic Development

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Community and Economic Development Committee December 22, 1997 Page 2 that are 1,500 square feet will sell for$99,500 and that homes that have $17,058 square feet would sell for$105,000. Mr. Luann noted that the overall prices for the phase one of the project would run between$80,000 and$120,000. Council Member Varner voiced concern that when Mrs. Booth made the presentation that the construction of the home would be similar to those of Sandpiper Cove or stick built. Council Member Varner voiced concern over the quality and did not believe that the presentation made when applying for the tax abatement included modular homes. Mr. Luann noted that 10 more modular homes would be allowed in light of the lots size. He added that his company had experienced much vandalism in the area. Grills from the storm drains have been taken and he has lost a considerable amount of lumber and building materials during discussion. He further noted that it is very difficult to secure the area. Council Member Ujdak also voiced concern with regard to the type of construction being utilized. He inquired about the office. Mr. Luann noted that the interior of the office was destroyed by the prior tenant. It consists of 1,200 square feet and the former tenant had not paid pursuant to the land contra ct for r over 20 months. Mr. Luann ua n forth er noted that he is losing approximately$3,000 between each lot where construction has ben attempted. Council Member Ujdak added that he had walked through and inspected each of the homes under construction. He is concerned over the standing water which he has seen in all basements and is especially concerned that he has not seen any dry wall. Mr. Luann confirmed that there would be 10 modular homes in the first phase and 8 modular homes in the second phase. Mr. Fozo, the Building Commissioner, noted that modular homes have always been permitted in light of public law 360 which have the same codes in effect as stick built homes. He further noted that the manufactured housing has been permitted since the state law was approved in 1992. Since January 1, 1981, all construction thereafter must be at leas 950 square feet which typically comes in two sections which must have siding and roughing. Manufactured housing is not built according to state codes and is only subject to HUD inspections. He added that all construction which he has seen at Emerson Forest is manufactured housing and therefore cannot be inspected by his office. Council Member Broden also voiced disappointment by the homes which have been put up as of this date. There being no further discussion to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member John Broden Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee Attachments •