5/9/2011 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Mr. Newton stated that he would revise the Production plan and encouraged Committee members to share with him any idem about groving affordable housing or other ideas based on past discussions. Mr. Newton noted that he planned to add the Mashpee Commons 40B project, which has been permitted. Mr. Newton was unsure whether or not the Mashpee Wampanoag project had been included and suggested that it was proposed but that it may not fret be approved. Ms. Egloff offered to contact the Tribal Council to inquire about the status of the project. The Chair summarized ed that the Committee will review the goals and objectives, along with the production plan. Mr. Johnson inquired whether any town had achieved its 10% goal in Massachusetts.. Mr. Newton responded that thea were towns that had met its goal but that Orleans, at %, was the Cape Cod town closest to meeting the goal. Mr. Newton directed Committee members to page 3 in order to discuss the goals and objectives. liar. Newton read Goal 1 which represents the need to meet the 10%goal. There was discussion regarding the use and meaning of"safe" and Mr. Newton indicated that it meant a safe home in a safe location. Ms. Egloff responded that affordable housing was already required to be of an equal standard to non- affordable housing. Mr. Abbott recommended removing "safe" and Mr. Johnson noted that Habitat for Humanity included use of `safe."' Mr. Newton suggested that "safe's should remain for the purposes of the Zoning Board of Appeals. FIs. Egloffcautioned against identifying specific locations in town as not safe. Mfr. Newton stated that a"safe" place would be the Mashpee Commons 40B because it would be removed from traffic, industrial and hazardous areas, would not be isolated and would provide sidewalks and would be accessible by walking. The Chair suggested that the issue of safety would be a zoning issue with the ZBA. Mr. Newton read the objectives associated with Goal 1. Where was discussion regarding the balance of affordable rental and ownership which Mr. Newton stated should be based on need. Chairman Trebat noted that a consultant would attend the next meeting to discuss a formalized needs analysis and recommended that the Committee be prepared to share their feedback with Bill about the draft at that time. Mr. Newton ton react Goal 2, suggesting that the current economy is impacting the availability of housing diversity. Mr. Newton ton shared the objectives with the Committee, highlighting the need to provide housing with access to services, address wastewater ater issues and ensure that zoning bylaws require an affordable housing component. Chairman Trebat stated that the Committee would be looping at the zoning bylaws s of local towns and Ms. Egloff recommended utilizing the Cape Cod Commission for assistance with strategic planning. Mr. Newton reviewed Goal 3 highlighting the meed to help vulnerable people in Mashpee and read the objectives. Mr. Newton recommended that town-owned property be considered to develop 40B Dousing, that them be further consideration of a revolving loan fund to assist individuals in Mashpee and to identify a way to shift motel use for affordable housing. Mr. Newton read the final goal and its objectives, suggesting that increased collaboration occur regarding friendly 40Bs and that the public be educated regarding 40B. Mr. Newton recommended that Mashpee become more involved in regional discussions about 40B. Chairman Trebat invited Committee members to be prepared to discuss their input at the next meeting. Mr. Newton stated that he was seeping the Committee's input and endorsemnt. Mr. Newton will revise the production plan and forward it to the members of the Committee prior to the June meeting. Ms. Egloff offered to compile the,comments of the Committee so that all members would-be aware of each member's input prior to the meeting. 2