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Wednesday, March 16, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon SDC waivers approved for housing By Sue Stafford Correspondent Sky Gate, a seven-lot affordable-housing devel- opment slated for northeast Sisters, received approval from Sisters City Council for the waiving of water, sewer, and parks system develop- ment charges (SDCs). Shane Lundgren, the developer of the Sun Ranch residential project, sold the two-thirds of an acre for $10,000 to HousingWorks, to satisfy the City require- ment to construct one afford- able housing unit for every 10 market-priced houses in a development. Tom Kemper, executive director of HousingWorks, said Core Housing will build and sell the houses, and HousingWorks will hold title to the land. To be con- sidered formal affordable housing, the purchasers must have income of no more than 80 percent of the average median family income for Deschutes County, which is currently about $47,000. To qualify for SDC waiv- ers, a house must remain affordable for 50 years, which means if it is resold within that 50 year period, the new purchaser must also qualify as having the 80 per- cent of Deschutes County income. If the house does not remain affordable, then the City must be reimbursed for the waived SDC fees. The City charter allows for the waiving of SDC fees, s ter ed Sis Own ly mi Fa which reduces the initial construction costs of a new home, helping to lower the sales price. However, those fees have to somehow be accounted for by the City. Therefore, a ledger transfer is made from general fund reserves (currently $900,000) into the SDC accounts. In other words, the City pays the fees to itself. Those funds will soon be supplemented by the increase in the tran- sient room tax. On an average 2,000-square-foot, three- bedroom, two-bath house, the total SDC fees usually run $10,000 to $12,000. The transportation SDC fees for the seven lots have already been paid by Lundgren, so the fees being waived are for water, sewer, and parks. Kemper reported that the seven Sky Gate homes will be high-quality 1,200-square- foot houses with three bed- rooms and one-and-a-half baths. His organization will control the sale process with a ground lease. The buyers will have to provide docu- mentation to prove their eli- gibility for purchasing an affordable-housing home. The paperwork will be cer- tified by HousingWorks and sent to the City. There is one sticking point still to be worked out: Starts Friday Fri., March 18 – Thurs., March 24 Msracles From Heaven (PG) Fri 4:45, 7:15 • Sat 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 Sun 1:45, 4:15, 6:30 Mon-Wed 4:15, 6:45 Thurs 3:30, 6:30 Zootopsa (PG) Come taste why our breakfasts are the best in town... • Everything from scratch • Biscuits ma.e .aily • 9almon an. pork smoke. on site • 9ourcing from local farmers • Healthy, .elicious, aff or.able • Prou.ly sponsoring 9isters Trails Alliance Dinner, April 8 403 E. Hoo. Ave. St. Paddy’s Day with Moon Mountain Ramblers! A soulful interpretation of f traditional bluegrass, jazz/swing & country tunes. Deadpool (R) Mar. 23 / Wed. / 8 PM Fri-Sat 7:30 • Sun-Wed 7:00 Race (PG-13) Sat 4:45 • Sun 4:15 Whsskey Tango Foxtrot (R) Fri 5:00, 7:30 Sat 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 Sun 2:00, 4:30, 6:45 Mon-Wed 4:15, 6:45 Lady sn the Van (PG-13) Fri 5:15 • Sat 2:30 Sun 2:00 • Mon-Wed 4:45 Thurs 4:00 Hot Buttered Rum with Front Country w A sound that is tough to describe and easy to love, and it has found its way to the most prestigious pop, , folk, and bluegrass stages in the country y April 2 / Sat. / 8 PM Poor Man’s Whiskey Thurs, March 24 TH 6:00 Fusion of bluegrass/old-time, Southern rock, and old-school jam in a high-energy live show My Bsg Fat Greek Weddsng (PG-13) April 30 / Sat. / 8 PM Batman vs. Superman (PG-13) Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info st late for or call 541.549.2699 Mar. 17 / Thurs. / 7 PM Fri 4:30, 7:00 • Sat 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 Sun 1:30, 4:00, 6:15 Mon-Wed 4:00, 6:30 Thurs 3:30, 4:15 Thurs, March 24 TH 6:30 Breakfast & Lunch We.-9un 8-3 Kemper was told a year ago that they would receive the SDC exemption, although the source of that assurance was not identified. The City charter states that the hom- eowner must continue to qualify for affordable hous- ing after the purchase of the home, throughout their ten- ure as the homeowner. Kemper stated that his organization is not able to provide continuous monitor- ing of the ongoing income of a purchaser over the years. They can verify at the time of purchase and at the time of sale to a new purchaser. The City charter, which can only be changed by a vote of the citizens, states that income of the homeowner must con- tinue to remain at no more than 80 percent. Kemper and City attorney Steve Bryant will be meet- ing to try to reach a mutually agreeable solution. Mayor Chris Frye assured Kemper that the City is eager to work with him and appreciative of his efforts to provide afford- able housing for the commu- nity. Council approved the waivers. Construction should begin shortly on the first three houses, as the contractor is ready to begin work, and per- mits were to be issued this week. WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 Elementary school breaks out the PB&J Sisters Elementary School is hosting a Peanut Butter and Jelly drive through Friday, March 18. All donated foods will be given to the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank. “We call it a Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive, but we are really aiming for all kid- friendly foods,” says Sisters Parent Teacher Community (SPTC) volunteer Erin Borla. “This was a great way to help the food drive become relat- able to students in the ele- mentary school – foods they like they can bring in and donate for folks that are our own friends and neighbors.’ The food drive kicked off last Wednesday, March 9, with an author visit to the school. Lois Brandt, author of “Maddi’s Fridge,” a story about friendship, Wed.~Mar. 16 Sisters Movie House Girls’ Night Out: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” 5 p.m. $30 for Pakistani meal, one glass of beer or wine, and admission. Film starts at 6 p.m. Buy tickets in advance at the theater or call 541-549-8833; this event may sell out! Thursday~Mar. 17 Hood Avenue Art Live Music with Doug & Katie Cavanaugh 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Circle of Friends, traditional Irish tunes! For info: 541-420-5250. The Belfry St. Paddy’s Day with Moon Mountain Ramblers 7 to 11 p.m. $8 online at bendticket.com or $10 at the door. Traditional bluegrass, jazz/swing and country tunes. Info: belfryevents.com. Friday~Mar. 18 Cork Cellars Live Music with Mark Conklin 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For more information call 541-549-2675 or go to corkcellars.com. Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with Les Joslin 6 p.m. Les will read from “Legendery Locals of Bend.” $5 entry refunded upon purchase of featured book. paulinasprings.com. Tuesday~Mar. 22 Bringing the energy and ele electric intensity of Pink Floyd to an intimate theater setting. PUB OPENS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS Submit by 5 p.m. Fridays: teresa@nuggetnews.com BelfryEvents.com Call for Details 541-815-9122 compassion, and childhood hunger, spoke to the students, and PE teacher Mark Lamont energized the crowd with an announcement about the food drive. According to the National Peanut Board, peanut butter’s high protein content, long shelf life, and versatility make it one of the most requested items at food banks. Community members can support the drive by drop- ping off kid-friendly food at Sisters Elementary School. Both Ray’s Food Place and Melvin’s Fir Street Market have displays to help support the cause. For more informa- tion on the food drive or to get involved with the SPTC contact Haley Ellis at ellis.haley@gmail.com. Entertainment/Arts/Events The Belfry Sisters Science Club: “Antarctica – Living & Working on the Ice” 7 p.m. (6 p.m. for refreshments). Dusty Miller & Barb Schulz discuss working at the South Pole & Antarctica. $5 (club donors, students & teachers free). sistersscienceclub.org. Pigs on The Wing 11 Wed.~Mar. 23 The Belfry Live Music with Hot Buttered Rum & Front Country 8 to 11:30 p.m. $16 online at bendticket.com or $20 at the door. For more info go to belfryevents.com. Friday~Mar. 25 Cork Cellars Live Music with Jim Cornelius & Mike Biggers 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellars.com. Saturday~Mar. 26 Caldera Arts Center Open Studio at Blue Lake 1 to 3 p.m. Free to the public. Meet the Artists in Residence! For info go to calderaarts.org or call 541-595-0956. Black Butte Ranch Doggie Dash Fun Run/Walk 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. event. at the Lakeside Activities Center. $5 entry goes to Three Rivers Humane Society. 541- 595-5879 or 541-595-1282 or blackbutteranch.com. Friday~April 1 Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Tommy Hogan 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. for the big 5th anniversary party! Never a cover! 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Doc Ryan 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go to corkcellars.com. Saturday~April 2 The Belfry Live Music with Poor Man’s Whiskey 8 to 11:30 p.m. $17 online at bendticket.com or $20 at the door. belfryevents.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with The Weekenders 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. for the big 5th anniversary party, with specials starting at 11 a.m.! Never a cover! 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.