6/28/2016 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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5 Cominunity Preservation Committee Minutes June 28, 2016 Habitat for Humanity - Orchard & Quinaquisset Community Housing Project: (continued) CPC member Larkin also stated the previous application for $100,000 of which the CPA funded $70,000 did not mention the request for solar panel funding and it did not request funding for road access to one of affordable homes. Mr. Larkin asked Mr. Brodie if this new request would fiend the access road to 132 Quinaquisset Road. Mr. Brodie responded by stating no. It was noted the total development cost for both homes is $480,000. Mr. Larkin indicated there is strong concern that a dangerous precedent would be set for all future boards, committees and officials if the funding was to be used for paving. It was noted the DPW Director stated that it is not permissible to use taxpayer funds to asphalt roads. Mr. Larkin indicated the CPC should know exactly what the $30,000 is intended to be used for. In support to Habitat's application CPC member Mary Waygan indicated that Habitat for Humanity is the main producer of affordable housing units in the Town of Mashpee. Ms. Waygan stated the $110,000 to be funded by the Town in total for this project is well under the total construction cost of$480,000 for the two affordable homes. It was noted the family selection for the two homes is anticipated to begin this fall. The houses are still under construction. Ms. Waygan also added the solar panels are making this housing more affordable. Ms. Waygan indicated this project is not providing a profit. As the solar portion of the project was debated Mr. Larkin asked about the other 13,000 residents in the town who do not have solar panels, and if they would come to the CPC to fund their solar panels. Mr. Larkin indicated this would also set a precedent by spending tax money for solar panels. In rebuttal Ms. Waygan explained this is a new technology and it is permissible for any non- profit to use the CPA as an avenue for solar panels. Mashpce is a green community. In support Ms. Waygan stated she was confident that town meeting will vote for the solar panels. Ms. Waygan suggested if there was such a concern about the support for the solar panels that it be placed on the warrant as two separate articles. However, it was agreed that one article would suffice. In closing, Mr. Brodie stated the $5,000 request per home is a fraction of the cost of the solar panels. The total installation per home is approximately $20,000 per house. The gap is $5,000 per home. Mrs. Buschenfeldt indicated she is strongly supportive of the application as presented. Motion made by Ms. Waygan to accept and recommend to the October 2016 Town Meeting, the application from Habitat for Humanity in the amount of$40,000 for construction and solar panels at 108 Orchard Road and 132 Quinaquisset Avenue. Funding shall derive from the 10% Affordable Housing Reserve for this project. Motion seconded by Mrs. Buschenfeldt. VOTE: 4-3. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Halpern, no Mrs. Buschenfeldt,yes Mr. Larkin, no Mr. Lord,yes Mr. Shaw,yes Ms. Waygan,yes Mrs. Sherman, no Opposed, (3)