4/5/2011 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Other Business Discussion of the Draft Affordable Housing Plan,Bill Newton Mr. Newton reported that the draft was 90% complete with updated information using the 2009 census estimates and the 2010 census population figures. Mr. Newton stated that he was now ready to develop the Production Plan. Mr. Newton reported that his figure for year round housing totaled 6,118 units, resulting 'in a 10% affordable housing goal of approximately 612 units. Existing subsidized housing units in Mashpee totaled 224, both ownership and rental, -resulting in an additional need of 388 units. Mr. Newton noted that there had been discussion regarding whether or net all existing affordable housing units had been accounted for. Mr. Newton described his approach to the-Production Plan and indicated that that he was looking . - closely at the housing industry and agencies that have developed housing in Mashpee such Habitat for Humanity acid the Mashpee Housing Authority, and also the potential for accessory affordable apartments and friendly 40B units such as Asher's Path. Mr. Newton reported that 9 affordable housing units at Mashpee Commons had been approved and permitted and had not been included in the 224 count. Chairman Trebt inquired about the ownership of the units and Mr. Newton responded that the majority may be rentals but it was expected that some may be private ownership. Mr. Newton recommended that, after revievAng the data, he would recommend consideration of multi-family units which were not available but may be a necessity for young people and families to remain in town. The Chair inquired whether that would need to e addressed with the Zoning Bylaw and Mr. Newton confirmed that it did. Mr. Newton also noted that the accessory affordable apartments and multi-family units would need to be approved y the Planning Board. The Chair referenced the inclusionary zoning bylaw recommended in the original plan and Mr. Newton responded that it was again included in order to ensure that 10% of every housing project would be affordable. Mr. Newton suggested that a number of affordable i i units would likely be made available with the adoption of bylaw allowing affordable accessory apartments. Mr. Newton would be providing projections for the number of units expected to be made available through the Housing Authority and friendly 40B projects. Mr. Newton reported that the legislation provided a target of 0. 0%, which would result in the need to produce 3 1 units per year in Mashpee in order to show progress. i 'Inquired whether .Iir. Newton would be assessingthe specific creeds of Chairman Trehat q Mashpee and Mr. Newton responded that it had been his focus to compare Mashpee to surrounding communities, particularly a it related to rental units. Mr. Newton referenced the public opinion survey and the number of people choosing to leave the Cape due to limited job availability and housing options. Chairman Trebat recommended review of the census data that would confirm the loss of young people and its relation to the availability of affordable housing. i The Chair inquired whether data indicated that there was a need for rental housing for young people and Mr. Newton expressed his hope that the MAshpee Industrial Park could provide more job opportunities. 's interest i reviev n The Chir referenced the Committee's g the bylaws of other towns, such as. Dennis which was very comprehensive. Mr. Abbott noted that it was the closest fit to Mashpee. i The Chair stated that the bylawaddressed affordable Dousing development, identifying ways to encourage development, affordable housing apartments, such as accessory apartments, 4