Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Windsor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development
Development Impact Fee Pilot Program
One year in, the pilot has collected $0 in discounted fees, but developers credit it with getting three projects (211 units) under construction — including a 106-unit project getting more than 50% off. Council members worry about paying for traffic and park impacts with $2.4 million less.
Windsor Creek School Site Negotiations End
The school district is moving toward declaring the Windsor Creek Elementary property surplus, with a notice of availability expected that starts a 60-day clock for the town to respond. A resident sharply criticized the school board's handling of the process.
Mobile home park closure moratorium extension
Windsor's four mobile home parks hold 43% of the town's affordable housing, mostly seniors on fixed incomes, and the park owner Harmony Communities has pushed big rent hikes and eviction notices. The moratorium extension buys 12 more months to modernize 30-year-old closure/conversion rules — but state law caps the moratorium at two years, so a permanent fix is needed before next September.
Clearwater Senior Living development agreement compliance
The big senior living project on 24.8 acres near Shiloh Road is three years into a ten-year agreement. Grading and parcel mapping are done, bond financing (up to $300 million) is moving, but buildings haven't started. Commissioners worry about making sure the promised affordable apartments and Shiloh Road buildings actually get built.
Parking Rules Near the SMART Station
State law AB 2097 already eliminated parking minimums within a half-mile of the station. The update will refine Windsor's parking code and revisit the 2020 parking study, including the Emily Rose lot.
Redwood Glen apartment project moving forward
The long-dormant Redwood Glen apartment complex has finally pulled building permits, helped by the town's unit-size-based impact fee pilot program.