11/10/2015 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Community Preservation Committee Minutes November 10, 2015 Review of CPA Pr ' cts Proposed for jhg May 2016 Town Meetin . OgLm ay tiny Boat Ramp InVrovement Project: Edward A, Baker Boat Ramp at Pirates Cove Improvement Project; (continued) Upon review of the proposals, and if CPA funding is received, it was recommended the projects be listed under the same Request for Proposal bid process. This may represent a cost savings, and with May Special Town Meeting approval, CPA funding would be readily available to bring forth construction in the spring if the RFP was submitted early; subject to appropriation. Ms. Laurent was requested to review solar options for ice -eaters to keep the pilings in place during winter months. Phyllis Moniz J_ordan_Littleford: Acquisition of 194.WilliM Mingq Road & 60 Saddleback Road - $425,000: In September of 2013, the Community Preservation Committee received an application from Phyllis Moniz Jordan Littleford for the acquisition of 104 William Mingo and 60 Saddleback Road, Mashpee for the purposes of Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The asking price was $600,000. An appraisal of the subject property was conducted by the CPC. As of January 2014, the appraised value as developable land was $570,000. Phyllis Moniz Jordan Littleford was in attendance to review and request CPA funding for the acquisition of the identical subject parcels for the same purposes. Ms. Littleford indicated the acquisition would allow for the protection of a wide range habitat, including animals, plants and other vegetation. The property is level land, and connects with existing trails. Additional public benefit includes the ability for nature tours, walking, and other passive recreation activities to enhance the quality of life for Mashpee and its residents and visitors. The land borders the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. Ms. Littleford indicated that it is beneficial for the CPC to purchase this property which is situated in the vicinity of the Quashnet Valley Country Club. It was noted that previously the former Open Space Committee/Land Bank in conjunction with the Mashpee Water District expressed an interest in purchasing the property for water supply and protection purposes. To date, there is no interest from the Water District to acquire the site. The vacant land on William Mingo Road is consisted of 23.6 acres more or less. The Saddleback Road property is considered of .856 acres. The smaller parcel lies contiguous to the northwest of the main parcel. In accordance with the subject appraisal, the highest and best use of the site is for residential development in line with the makeup of the neighborhood and market trends.