11/16/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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11 Board of Selectmen Minutes November 16, 2015 NEW BUSINESS: Review aAn Approval of Affordable Housing&Planned Production Plan: (continued) Currently,the DHCD only recognized 298 units of affordable housing in Mashpee. This provides an affordability rate of 4.6%under Chapter 4011's 10%goal. The 10%target is 647 units. Although, every ten years in according to census,the target is raised. Implementation strategies include the recent adoption of an Affordable Accessory Apartment bylaw for inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory and the identification of zoning districts or residential areas where modifications could be considered for the purposes of creating more opportunities for multifamily housing development. Other initiatives include the utilization of town-owned properties for the development of"friendly"40B housing projects. The Town of Mashpee is currently looking at two tax-taxing properties referenced as 950 Falmouth Road and 209 Old Barnstable Road suitable for approximately 64 units of affordable housing. Additionally,Mashpee Commons is developing a 40B housing project on 60.7 acres to bring forth a total of 96 affordable units,and the Wampanoag Tribe has proposed a 52 unit Wampanoag Village housing project. Other initiatives include continued collaboration with the Mashpee Housing Authority which recently completed the 10 unit Great Coves Community project and with Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. Mr. Fudala indicated that when Mashpee achieves certification, Chapter 40B permits can be denied if they are not consistent with the town's local needs. The Town would also gain the ability to obtain points which would lead to assistance from DHCD. Discussion followed with respect to the pros and cons of the HHP document and plan that may have several unattainable goals. Bud Abbott, Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee indicated that a great deal of work went into the AHP. Assistance was provided by the Cape Cod Commission and the program adopts the CCC Regional Policy Plan goals for affordable housing and it supports the region's minimum performance standards. Mr. Abbott noted that 32 units may not be achieved,but what will be completed would greatly assist the affordable housing needs in the town, and allow for points to be obtained with DHCD for future assistance. The Board of Selectmen went back and forth in discussing this matter. There as a reluctance to adopt the plan,with a stretch of some proposals that seem unlikely to occur. It was agreed the Town should focus on what can be achieved to have a more diverse affordable housing stock in Mashpee and to take advantage of infrastructure that has been built especially in areas that require no transit. Workforce housing and economic opportunities for those in town were also given strong consideration.