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) -I Director of the Housing Authority, Section 8, Larola Gamble stated there are requirements to be met regarding the percentage of low-income families of a certain size. Commissioner Ginn then questioned whether the County has had any change in affordable housing needs, and Director Keating advised there is no significant change from last year. Commissioner Ginn wanted to know what income group is being targeted, and Director Keating felt it is generally a low-income group with a target of 80% of median income which is $42,400, depending on the size of the family. Director Keating emphasized there is a difference between subsidized and affordable housing units. Commissioner Ginn commented that she had recently seen a 2 -bedroom duplex for $450 per month which was quite nice. Director Gamble stated that for a family income of $30,000, with a 3 -person household, $450 month for a unit would be considered affordable, but not for a 5 -person household. Randy Mosby of Mosby & Associates introduced the developer and owner of the project, Roger Boos. Roger Boos stated his group owns and manages 3 projects in Delray and Boynton and they have to guarantee to their limited partners that these are tax projects which will be well managed units. Mr. Boos showed a rendering of the project which will have a daycare center in the front of the property which will be open to the public. He also showed layouts of the 1-2-3 and 4 - bedroom units. Chairman Eggert asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing and commented that she is very supportive of the project. ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-1 vote (Commissioner Ginn opposed and Commissioner Macht absent) unanimously granted conceptual PD plan and special exception use approval, with the conditions recommended by staff. OCTOBER 7, 1997