5/9/2011 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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� � k Development Subcommittee Report There was discussion regarding the Open Meeting Lave requirements and the need to post agendas and maintain minutes in order to meet as a subcommittee. Chairman Trebat suggested that as the workload increases, additional meetings ofthe Development Subcommittee could be scheduled but for now would meet as part of the regular Affordable Housing meeting. Mr. Abbott suggested that the Affordable Housing Committee identify a property to research and one member of the Committee could then gather the necessary information) reporting back to the Comrnittee, rather than acting as a formal subcommittee. The Chair suggested that the development of an RFP and collaboration with a developer may require a greater level of management with meetings more often than one per month, in which ease, the Development Subcommittee could be activated. Mr. Abbott reported that there were 8-10 parcels available in Mas hp ee and that he met with Town Planner Torn Fudala to discuss 950 Falmouth Road. Mr. Abbott reported that there were 2 parcels totaling over 6 acres of land. However, Mr. Fudala stated that there were actually 3 parcels, the third of which totaled 7 acres with a developed road. The initial 2 parcels were tax taking land that was being protested by South,Cape Resorts. Selectman John Cahalane offered to further investigate the 2 parcels els but has suggested that the title may not be available for development. The 3rxI parcel, with 7.88 acres, would be available but has habitat limitations and is located behind 950 Falmouth Road. Ms. gloff inquired whether there would b e an-egress issue and Mr. Abbott responded that it would be a good parcel because the road was already in place. Due to the habitat restriction, 70% of the parcel could not be developed and Mr. Fudala has offered to investigate the type of building that could be developed on the remaining 30% of the land. Mr. Johnson inquired about the settlement of the suit and the Chair inquired about the availability of 950 Falmouth Road, and Mr. Abbott responded that the title was not free for the 2 front parcels. Mr. Abbott referenced other parcels to include 209 Olde Barnstable Road, 42 Meetinghouse Road and 147 Lovell's Lane. It was recommended that Committee members further research the properties. Chairman Trebat recommended investigating the lamer parcels and cited the meeting with the Affordable Frust Housing members who recommended pursuing larger projects. Mr. Abbott noted that larger parols include 572 Bates Road with 60 acres, but that 30 acres had been transferred to Conservation. IVIS. Egloff rated that the Committee must remember to considef affordable housing parameters, such as accessibility. Chairman Trebat recommended contacting Mr. Fudala to inquire about the availability of the 8 parcels. IVIS. Egloff referenced the importance of gathering all details to be prepared to discuss potential projects with the hoard of Selectmen. Mr. Abbott agreed to follow up with Mr. Fudala and will report his findings at the next meeting. There was discussion regarding how tax taking land was'transferred to Conservation. Mr. Johnson recommended discussing the land with the Ton prior to it being transferred to Conservation. IVIS. Egloff suggested the use of CPC funds by offering a project that could maintain conservation, create recreation and provide affordable housing, noting that conservation land could be transferred back to the Town and residents could serve as stewards of the land. The Chair agreed to speak with Selectman Richardson regarding the process of land being transferred to Conservation. Mr. Abbott will follow up with Mr. Fudala and allocate parcels for additional research to the Committee members. Review of Affordable Housing Bylaws in other Towns Assignments Mr. Abbott referenced 1Vlashpee's 142-page zoning bylaw document and reported that Dennis, with a 162-page document, had a Torn Bylaw Committee a to address changes to the bylaws. Mr. Abbott suggested that Committee members should be mindful that Mashpee may be different from the other tonins on Cape Cod. Committee members suggested reviewing all towns on Cape Cod to compare and 3