11/10/2015 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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10 Community Preservation Committee Minutes November 10, 2015 Review of CPA PEQjects Prosed for the Mair 2016 Town Meeting_ Phyllis Moniz Jordan Littleford: A uisition of 104 William Mingo Road & 60 Saddleback Road: (continued) The CPC has been aware that Ms. Littleford has attempted to sell the property over the years to other developers and realtors. At the time, the Town Planner had concerns with regards to frontage requirements. Ms. Littleford indicated she has 20', and an additional 20' is required for development. As an obstacle, the 20' road is considered an ancient way, and it would be necessary for a developer to install water at the site location. Ms. Littleford explained the land as it presently exists appears to be land locked. In accordance with the appraisal report, 104 William Mingo Road has 1,060 feet of frontage on William Mingo Road. There is additional frontage of 1,128 square feet along Great Hay Road. Frontage is unavailable for the parcel at 60 Saddleback Road. Ms. Littleford indicated the Town Conservation Department has placed an iron gate at the beginning of her property in the area of Quashnet and Saddleback. As a result of the gate, and inability to secure a key, Ms. Littleford cannot access the property. It was explained that gates are used in conservation areas to protect misuse of the property to deter ATV's, illegal trash disposal and unlawful use of the property. The area is monitored by the Land Stewards of the Town of Mashpee. The property is adjacent to the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. With respect to the ancient way located at the subject property, it is assumed that developers may have an interest in moving forward with a Chapter 40B project. Recently, the Town Planner was asked if he would support the purchase of the property, and the Town Planner replied absolutely. It was noted the acquisition of the subject parcel is contained in the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) under the category, Open Space, Conservation and Recreation. An ancient way is a venue to provide a method to support the development of the property as a 40B project. It was noted there is concern of very little affordable housing in the Town of Mashpce. With the scarcity of land for development and high cost of housing in the state, it is presumed a developer may have interest in this property. Discussion followed with respect to the activation of the Town's Affordable Housing Trust. This is an avenue for the Town to move forward with developmental opportunities, and to obtain funding from the Community Preservation Committee in support of affordable housing initiatives.