6/7/2016 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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MIs. Ferreira,described their innovative project in Hyannis and west Barnstable which developed 12 units for senior housing on route 149 and 28 units of family housing adjacent to the YMCA on route 132. MIs. Ferreira noted the challenges of managing costs for two separate sites, such as plowing at two different locations, as well as providing management at both sites. MIs. Ferreira expressed concern that the Committee might be painted into a corner should the Town release an RFP requiring both sites to be developed as a single development. Ms. Ferreira stated that the Town would be able to outline their needs in their RFP and award based on their housing requirements. MIs. Ferreira pointed out that responding companies would determine whether or not the project would work with their goals. Ms. Ferreira used the example of their recent Dennis project where the Town showed their support of the project by offering the land for 1 and providing CPC finds, adding that there were no resentful neighbors to the project. Chairman Abbott detailed the VFW leased parcel being promoted by Selectman O'Hara for a nixed-use development. Selectman O'Hara stated that he had been working with the FDIC to assist with the engineering costs of theproject. Additional interest has since been expressed about the 5 acres site. Selectman O'Hara stated that an entire game plan would be developed for the site within the 80,000 square feet assigned to the VFW, Selectman O'Hara indicated his hope that the plans would include a hotel as well as commercial business, affordable and senior housing. Selectman O'Hara felt that it was a good site, with few abutters, Ms, Ferreira responded that she liked developments offering mixed housing to include home ownership, market rate and workforce housing. In reference to sewering, Selectman O'Hara. stated that the hotel could be a major player to assist with wastewater. In reference to the length of time for a project to be completed, MIs. Ferreira responded that tax credit projects could take up to 5 years, start to finish. Town support helps to make the process easier and offers a.stronger application for funding. Mr, Isbitz Noted that Governor Baker was supporting funding for affordable housing and that DHCD had funds to.support small projects. MIs, Ferreira also referenced accessory apartments as a way to increase affordable housing and recommended the Committee gain a better understanding of the bylaws to work toward creating more units. The Chair felt that it would not create a lot of units, not unlike the single homes built by Habitat for Humanity, Mfr. Isbitz referenced a Senate vote that would encourage accessory housing as a. means to keep seniors in their homes. The Chair noted that Mlashpee Commons would be adding 7 units of affordable housing with a lottery taking place xn June. There was also discussion regarding the need to control costs of affordable housing and 11s. Ferreira described a means by which their attorneys were paid in percentages based on the budget. Mfr. Isbitz inquired whether MIs. Ferreira was familiar with cottage housing as a possible design approach with different options. Chairman Abbott referenced the Mashpee sponsored cottage housing seminar developed with p p theap e Cod Commission and available as a link on the Affordable Housing Committee's web page. MIs. Ferreira responded that ultimately their goal was to increase affordable housing. Mr. Isbitz inquired about the p management agents that MIs. Ferreira had worked with and she listed MB Management, Federal Management and FO AH Communities, MIs. Ferreira indicated that FOA.H now managed most of their sites. OLD BUSINESS Selectman Liaison Update Selectman O'Hara reported that Wayne Taylor had been hired as the Assistant Town Manager and that he would be meeting with him. SelectmanO'Hara referenced cottage housing and inquired whether it was similar to the trailerp p l�a.rk, Mr. Isbitz responded that cottage housing would be deed restricted 50-100 years in order to be DHCD approved. There was discussion regarding water issues at the trailer park site. Selectman. O'Hara then expressed concern about Bill Hane 's cluster development subdivision of 13-14 homes on Blue astle e rasse Load, featuring 3-4 affordable homes, and suggested that the Planning Board and Torn Fudala wereoing pull uli the permit at last week's meeting. Chairman Abbott was unfamiliar with the 2 e i