County IDA members get a look at the proposed apartment complex.

Citing the lack of affordable housing in Chautauqua County, a developer wants to construct two apartment complexes in Dunkirk.

During the county Industrial Development Agency meeting, board members heard from officials with Regan Development Corp. to construct two housing units – one on Washington Avenue and the other on East Fourth Street. Included in the proposal is a childcare center and another portion would be available for veterans who are experiencing homelessness.

Kristine Morabito with the county IDA said one proposal calls for the purchase and demolition of 208-214 Washington Ave. as well as 220 Washington Ave. That appears to be where Paradis Fencing and Flag is located. The building has many boarded windows.

Morabito described them as “long vacant and limited activity buildings.”

This apartment complex would have 30 units.

The second apartment complex would be placed at 160-164 E. Fourth St. Morabito said a strip plaza would be partially torn down. That appears to be where Save-A-Lot and Family Dollar are located. She did not specify if any businesses would relocate as a result. Save-A-Lot has a street address of 166 E. Fourth St.

This apartment complex would have 48 units in it. There would also be a daycare center in it, which would be about 6,500 square feet.