COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA:
HOUSING RETREAT
| Council Chambers: 12:00-4:30 P.M. | | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
12 :00 Intro: Each of the seven housing goals will be reviewed in order of priority.
Responsible party for each goal has been proposed so that moving forward there is a clear contact person for each topic/field.
12:15 Goal 1: Develop a clear, data-driven housing strategy. (AH)
· Strategy and Mission Statement/Glass Farm Documents (Hsu)
a. Review housing targets using Bowen Study (draft of targets will be included in retreat packet)
b. Review drafted housing mission statement (draft will be included in retreat packet)
c. Review next steps to align with zoning and development regulations – refer to Goal 5 discussion
d. Revisions to timeline and responsible parties as needed
1:00 Goal 2: Advance priority Village-led housing initiatives. (JB)
a. Update on compile and centralize existing Glass Farm documentation. Minutes/Soil study/Green County housing plan/map?
o Any questions or additional information needed?
b. Update on appraisal process and timeline
c. Discuss format of community outreach prior to issuing Glass Farm RFP
d. Next steps for issuing RFP for Glass Farm redevelopment
e. Revisions to timeline and responsible parties as needed
1:45 Goal 3: Strengthen policies and tools for rental housing management.
· Rental Housing Management Documents (Pearce)
a. Background information on rental registries and models (SP)
b. Background on rental code enforcement (SP)
c. Discuss town hall models (SP)
d. Revisions to timeline and responsible parties as needed
2:30 Break
2:45 Goal 4: Prioritize environmental sustainability and energy efficiency into housing-related decisions.
· Energy Efficiency Documents (Brown)
a. Background on amendment to zoning code offering incentives for high-energy efficiency, minimal environmental impact (CB)
b. Update on white paper from Environmental Commission on ZERH and conservation development approaches (CB)
c. Revisions to timeline and responsible parties as needed
3:05 Goal 5: Evaluate zoning code vis-à-vis housing goals.
· SWOT Analysis of Zoning Code and Zoning Documents (Holt)
The stated outcome of this goal is “Identify barriers and opportunities within the zoning code that impact housing development and affordability.”
a. Information from Nia Holt re: past experiences, perspectives on zoning vis-a-vis affordable housing, etc. (NH)
3:25 Goal 6: Evaluate and advance Lawson Place Apartments as a Village-owned housing asset.
· Lawson Place Proforma Document (Burns)
a. Update re: proforma (JB)
b. Revisions to timeline and responsible parties as needed
3:45 Goal 7: Explore policy tools to encourage property utilization and reduce vacancies.
a. Update about research and presentation on vacant property fee options. (SS)
b. Revisions to timeline and responsible parties as needed
4:05 Process for addressing goals moving forward.
· Format: retreat, work session, council meeting, etc.
· Finalize responsible party/s for each goal
· Review next steps
· Review timeline as amended
· Tentative schedule for next retreat or work session if needed
2026–2027 Housing Goals
| Focus Area | Goal | Outcome(s) | Projected Timeline | Responsible Party | Priority Level |
| Housing Strategy & Development | Develop a clear, data-driven housing strategy. | • Establishes a housing mission statement, including a definition of “affordable housing” • Set housing targets using updated Bowen Report data (e.g., units by AMI levels) • Aligns zoning, development regulations, and housing priorities | Initial framework by end of 2026; ongoing refinement into 2027 | Councilmember Hsu | HIGH |
| Advance priority Village-led housing initiatives. | • Complete appraisal of Village-owned properties to inform development strategy • Conduct community outreach prior to issuing Glass Farm RFP • Issue RFP for Glass Farm redevelopment • Compile and centralize existing Glass Farm documentation | Glass Farm RFP by April 2027 or sooner | Village Manager | ||
| Housing Policy & Regulatory Tools | Strengthen policies and tools for rental housing management. | Host Council Town Hall to determine next steps for rental code enforcement and a rental unit registry. | 2026 | Councilmember Pearce | HIGH – MEDIUM |
| Prioritize environmental sustainability and energy efficiency into housing-related decisions. | • Consider amendment to zoning code offering incentives for high-energy efficiency, minimal environmental impact • Request white paper from Environmental Commission on ZERH and conservation development approaches | | Councilmember Brown; Planning Commission; Environmental Commission; Planning & Zoning Director | MEDIUM – HIGH | |
| Evaluate zoning code vis-à-vis housing goals. | Identify barriers and opportunities within the zoning code that impact housing development and affordability. | | Planning & Zoning Director | ||
| Evaluate and advance Lawson Place Apartments as a Village-owned housing asset. | Review Lawson Place pro forma to assess financial performance, capital needs, and long-term housing role. | 2026 | Village Council; Village Manager; Finance Director | MEDIUM | |
| Explore policy tools to encourage property utilization and reduce vacancies. | Research and presentation on vacant property fee options. | | Councilmember Semere |