Staff briefed commissioners on statutory moderate‑income housing reporting (citing HB 68) and said the city must select at least three of five strategies for its five‑year general plan; staff provided AMI numbers and examples of possible approaches including use of city land, ADU tracking, deed restrictions and landlord programs.

Staff explained state reporting requirements under HB 68, clarified that moderate income housing is defined at 80% AMI and reviewed five strategies the city will report on — including using city property, preserving units, enabling ADUs and tracking units in form‑based areas — with proposed timelines for implementation.

Council asked how the new fast‑track permit will ensure affordability; the nominee said the charter adopts the state HDFC definition and that HPD should provide letters of commitment and set AMI targets rather than the charter specifying maximum AMI.

Applicant representatives said the redevelopment will target affordability between 30% and 80% of AMI, are under consideration with DHCD for Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits and other subsidies, and have early state LIHTC approval for a portion of financing.

Holland City Council approved disposition of $51,000 escrowed from a 2023 sale to Dwelling Place to support construction and sale of townhomes and apartments; council discussed shifting the buyer income band up to 120% AMI for for‑sale townhomes while rental units retain lower AMI limits.