4/3/2012 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Chairman Abbott recommended that an official motion be passed in order to endorse the two Articles regarding affordable housing that would be considered at Town Meeting, Ms. Egloff noted that Habitat for Humanity had already asked for the Affordable Housing Committee's support for their request of$75,000. Chairman Abbott reported that the Finance Committee supported the request but that the Board of Selectmen intended not to support the request. Ms. Egloff suggested that a motion had already been taken and the Chair stated that he would attend the meeting and express the support of the Affordable Housing Committee. Mr. Johnson indicated that he would abstain from voting since he was a member of the Land Acquisition Committee. Ms. Egloff expressed concern regarding a recent article in the newspaper that discussed a shooting at a Habitat for Humanity home, noting that it had nothing to do with affordable housing. Ms. Egloff inquired whether the BOS vote had anything to do with the newspaper article about the shooting. Selectman Sherman responded that it had nothing to do with the article, but only that the funds be utilized by Mashpee for affordable housing and that the vote was 3-2 to not to support the Warrant Article. Selectman Sherman reported that the Board of Selectmen voted not to support the Article because the funds should be utilized by Mashpee to develop affordable housing and that the Town had already given Habitat for Humanity the land. There was discussion about when the Community Preservation Act funds were received, noting that additional funds would likely be available soon. Ms. Egloff noted that limited funds had been utilized in the past and inquired about the amount of funds available. The Chair suggested that the funds totaled $350,000. The Chair reported that the Housing Authority's Warrant Article was seeking $300,000 over a three year time frame. Each year, $100,000 would be deposited into the revolving loan fund. The Board of Selectmen voted to support the request. The Committee had already endorsed the project with a motion. Mr. Johnson pointed out that the funds would be then committed over a three year time frame. The Chair reported that the Housing Authority would also be looking for a parcel of land to develop. It was agreed that the Chair would endorse both Articles at Town Meeting. Berkeley Johnson 2011 Memorandum Ms. Egloff referenced Action Items listed in Mr. Johnson's memorandum that had not yet been addressed. Ms. Egloff recommended reconsideration of the Action Items at the next meeting. Mr. Johnson will re-send a copy of the document to members of the Committee. Affordable Housing Brochure Mr. Johnson inquired about the Affordable Housing brochure. Selectman Sherman agreed to follow up with Selectman Richardson regarding the status of the brochure. NEW BUSINESS Information Regarding Burton Site Plan Chairman Abbott reported that Dick Burton, a developer hired by a Trust(headed by Attorney Dacey) that owned the land, had expressed interest in a project that would be half commercial and half residential. Mr. Burton wished to build a large retail store on the property, which was located adjacent to Lakeside Trailor Estates, and was the location of the park's well-heads. The Chair attempted to encourage Mr. Burton to consider something other than a large retail store. The development would include 83 homes, 25% of which would be affordable. Concern was expressed regarding the location of the wells. It was noted that feasibility for the project seemed to be limited. Ms. Egloff discussed the Board of Health's concerns regarding the area. It was emphasized that Mr. Burton had only 2