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Wednesday, March 11, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon TRAFFIC: Neighbors want streets to be gated off Continued from page 10 during which time MMV was annexed into the City, and she was involved in plac- ing the original restrictions on development of the prop- erty. She is against the cur- rent proposed development agreement. As a part of the amended development agreement, Hayden will pay a total of $50,000 into the City9s Affordable Housing Fund, build the 20 AHUs, and not be subject to any subsequent CET that might be instituted prior to the completion of MMV. Meyers voiced his concern that the City <left a pile of money sitting on the table.= A few citizens spoke against approval of the entire MP application. A majority of those who testified were not opposed to the development of MMV, but were adamantly opposed to connection of Hill and Williamson streets to MMV, for the aforemen- tioned reasons. Board president of the Village at Cold Springs HOA, Doug Wills, provided a summary of the residents9 concerns and highlighted several key points for the Planning Commission to con- sider in their deliberations. He pointed out that in the Access and Circulation Code in the latest Transportation Safety Plan, Goal 1 addresses livability and Policy B states, <Protect residential neigh- borhoods from excessive through traffic and travel speeds.= Goal 6, Policy A states, <Design streets to sup- port their intended users.= Wills9 question to the commissioners was: <How will the current codes pro- tect the residents by connect- ing Williamson and Hill?= He asked that the commis- sioners recommend installa- tion of emergency gates on Williamson and Hill. Hayden provides affordable options Jeff Harris, Hayden9s regional director, said that following the earlier prob- lems experienced by home- owners in Village at Cold Springs during the heavy snow in 2017, Hayden has designed a quality process including 400+ point inspec- tions of each housing unit, a warranty care program, updated designs and working with quality partners, and the institution of customer care meetings onsite throughout the build cycle. Harris said MMV will provide middle-market hous- ing, affordable for those who earn 100 to 120 percent of the area median income, which in Sisters is $58,000 - $66,000 a year. Ten of the homes will be set aside for buyers earning 80 percent or less of AMI who qualify for a zero-down, zero-inter- est 30-year loan from First Story, Hayden9s 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Because the loans come from private funds and are not government funded, the application process will be through the City and allow for prioritization favor- ing Sisters and Deschutes County residents. Ten other small units will be privately owned and available at affordable rents for low-income residents. They will run from one-bed- room/one-bath at 400 square feet to three-bedroom/two- bath units at 1,100 square feet. Single-family detached two-story homes with alley access will run 1,201 to 2,500 square feet. Single- family detached homes with street access will run 1,201 to 2,500 square feet in a variety of one- and two-story designs. Single-family attached townhomes will be two- and three-bedroom models at 880 to 1,100 square feet. Custom Design & Repairs 549-9388 11 STA seeks manager Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) is hiring a part-time program manager to support its fundraising, membership and event-planning programs. This is the only paid position for the non-profit organization. Since its inception, the activities of STA have been managed by a cadre of enthu- siastic and capable volun- teers and board members. According to the board of directors, the organization has grown to a point where hav- ing a consistent presence and point of contact for STA mem- bers, donors, sponsors and volunteers is a necessity. Thanks in large part to a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation, STA was able to hire a program manager last fall who now has taken full-time employment elsewhere so the position is currently open. STA is look- ing for a dynamic, organized and enthusiastic person to help the organization manage its various fundraising activi- ties and deepen relationships with members, donors and volunteers. View position descrip- tion at www.sisterstrails.org. Cover letter, resume and refer- ences to info@sisterstrails.org or PO Box 1871, Sisters, OR, 97759 by April 15. District seeking candidates Sisters School District has two board positions open on the May 21 ballot. Positions 3 and 4 will be elected for four- year terms. The candidate filing period ends March 21. Interested candidates must file with the Deschutes County Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on March 21. Forms are available at the Sisters School District A d m i n i s t r a t i o n O ff i c e , Deschutes County Clerk9s Office and online at https:// www.deschutes.org/clerk/ page/candidate-measure- filing-forms. Do you know your agent? Do you understand your policy? Are you overpaying? Call or come in today for a free Farmers Friendly Review 541-588-6245 • 257 S. Pine St., #101 Aquamarine & Diamond www.farmersagent.com/jrybka AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS SNOW REMOVAL Roof Rakes Our Own Old-World Corned Beef for St. Patrick’s Day! 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