9/4/2012 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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received a response. The Chair noted that there was no hold on any of the available land at this point. Chairman Abbott announced that the deadline to be considered for CPC funds afthe May meeting was November 1, 2012. The Chair suggested talking with Ms. Botsford about the MHA requesting funds for a feasibility study on a second parcel of land. Ms. Egloff recommended that the AHC pursue a feasibility study for Old Barnstable Road, allowing the MHA to pursue funding of a study for 950 Falmouth Road. Mr, Johnson made a motion to ask for money for a feasibility study on Old Barnstable Road. Mr. Isbitz seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Chairman Abbott will communicate the Committee's request to Selectman Richardson so that the Town Manager can contact Laura Shufelt. Committee members recommended that the Chair be copied on all communications among the Town Manager, Selectman Richardson and Ms. Shufelt regarding the feasibility study, in order to keep the Committee informed. Habitat for Humanity The Chair attended the Russell Road event. Chairman Abbott reported that the family of five was very excited about the opportunity. The lottery for the other two properties located off of Rt. 130 in Mashpee was expected to take place by the end of the year. Mr. Johnson will be following up on the official Mashpee Habitat for Humanity affordable housing count. The State had on file less homes than have been built. It was suggested that the State may be missing the documentation necessary to include all of the Habitat affordable homes in the inventory. Motel Conversion Peter White, owner of Plaza del Sol, was in attendance at the meeting. Ms. Egloff agreed to find out more information about Provincetown's efforts to convert motels to affordable housing. Chairman Abbott mentioned to Ms. Botsford that the motel was for sale and inquired about the possibility of a motel conversion to affordable housing and asked to be included in any planned meeting. The meeting was expected to take place tomorrow and Mr. White stated that the meeting was an initial tour of the property. Mr. White reported that, as a result of an agreement with the Town, 9 of 19 motel units were allowed to be used for long term guests. The remaining units allowed stays up to 90 days, but would require a one day check out before returning. According to state law, 90 day guests must pay the room tax, but long term guests do not. Regarding the layout, Mr. White reported that, among the 9 units, there were 4-2 bedroom apartments and 6 rooms which could be converted to 3 townhouse apartments. There was also a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house on the property. With a total of 20 units, the cost would be $45,000 per unit ($900,000 asking price/closing costs)which would be one third of the cost of affordable housing units on Cape Cod. Mr. White did not think that a town-wide bylaw for motel conversion would be needed since there were only 3 motels located in Mashpee. Mr. White reported that the MHA could operate it as it existed, using the remaining units as emergency and/or transitional housing. Mr. White added that there were sources of funding available to the MHA to finance the motel. There was discussion about members of the AHC attending the tour and the need to communicate and collaborate with the MHA. Affordable Housing Brochure Ms, Egloff was searching for the brochure and will forward it to Selectman Richardson. 2