4/6/2004 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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MASHPEE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE Minutes April 6, 2004 Present: J. Cahalane, J. Regan, Z. Elizenber y, L. Patrick, D. Battles, E. Smith I. Meeting Called to Order at 7:02 pm lI. a. Ron Peabody, Phil Miller and Steve Raleigh presented a 40B proposal for the south side of Route 130 (Main Street) the old Attaquin Hotel parcel. They reported that they have done seven other 40B projects, most are in the towns of Acton, Boston, Harvard and Dover Mass. They described a condominium form of home ownership. There are 20 free-standing units in the Falmouth project, and they are thinking of 28-30 units on 5.45 acres of the Attaquin parcel. Eligible owners will earn 70% of median income to qualify for the affordable units and those who earn 120% of median income will qualify for moderately -priced units. A lottery process will be implemented in Falmouth for those who qualify for the appropriate units and a similar process would be implemented in Mashpee. Jamie raised concerns about the density of the project, and asked about the cost of market rate units. Ron Peabody asked the committee if the proposed density is acceptable, will the proposed style of the units be acceptable as well. Zella responded that the style of housing being proposed is appealing. Members of the Committee did have concerns about the proposed density. The presenters were informed that the AHC would like them to return when their plans are more specific. b. McGregor & Associates Mary inquired about any changes to the draft of the action plan by AHC members. Most members of the committee offered suggestions to the draft — all were noted. The date for the public forum is June 12 from 2-4pm at Town Hall. The plan is to advertise the event in advance. Participants will be provided with handouts summarizing the Housing Action Plan. Residents will also be asked directly for their input about the housing issue in Mashpee. Jamie will contact service organizations about the forum, Zella will contact the churches in town, and Eric will contact the Mashpee schools. Alice, Eric, Deb'orah and Louise will schedule a meeting to strategize about getting the word out to residents about the meeting.