11/9/2004 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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MASHPEE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 9, 2004 Present: Deborah Battles, Zella Elizenberry, Jamie Regan, Alice Lopez, Eric Smith, and John Cahalane . Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Steve Giatrelis (ABKJJT LLC) presented a preliminary site plan for development of 43 acres at 588 Main Street to include: 120 apartment units spanning 5 buildings that are 3 -story, commercial and industrial units, and recreational space. He will pursue a 40B comprehensive permit. He is amenable to making 25% affordable plus 5 at the moderate rate. The Planning Board expressed their conceptual support for the project as well as the use of the Development Agreement process to streamline the permit process and circumvent Cape Cod Commission scrutiny and fees. Jamie R. requested the following information: A spreadsheet showing numbers at market rate, moderate rate, 25% affordable, and low income for Cape Cod, also, the height and square footage of the units. Poll realtors, Mashpee Housing Authority, Cape Cod Commission and Housing Assistance Corp. for data. There was concern about the 3 -story density. There seems to be a difference in opinion about whether there is a need for rental apartments. The developer would build the units on an as -needed basis rather than all at once. There will be a sewage treatment plant after the 3 d apartment building goes up. Jamie stated "think density" per acre. He expressed concern about traffic outflow and DCPC issues. Steve suggested that the Town retain the authority to determine how the 6 acres of recreational space is developed, i.e, a sports facility, a park, etc. They will be back for more input from the committee and to provide requested information. Please get info to Eric ahead of time to be distributed before the meeting. Comments have been incorporated into the Mashpee Affordable Housing Action Plan, and a Committee vote is necessary to approve it before it is turned over to the State House. Alice wants to make sure the minority population in Mashpee is covered under fair housing, similar to other target groups such as handicapped, elderly, veterans, and disabled. The plan can be modified and updated, it is a living document. McGregor has all the inputs if anyone wants clarification. Motion: John C. moved to accept the Housing Plan as published and presented this week. Jamie R. seconded. Unanimous. Monthly report from Deborah Battles on Mashpee Housing Authority projects: Nothing new or additional has happened since last month.