6/1/2010 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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i will be forwarded to the Committee. Ms. Proton noted that careful consideration is used to identify projects for funding as funds are also needed for the-Town payment and Closing Costs Program. Comprehensive Plan, Affordable Housing Element-Bill Newton, Asst. Town Planner copy ofthe second dry ofthe Affordable Housing plan has been emailed to all Committee members. Mr. Newton discussed a recent meeting at the Mousing Assistance Corporation and the petition initiative to strike Chapter 40B, Regarding the Affordable Housing element of the Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Newton noted that many of the statistics within the document are based on the 2000 census, making it difficult to properly analyze the needs and identify the actual affordable housing rate. The currant affordability rate in Mashpee is 4.7 7% and it is expected to change once the information from the recent census becomes available. Mr. Newton stated that there will continue to be a need for affordable rentals and assistance in purchasing homes. Mashpee Commons has been approved and permitted for a lame project that will include 96 affordable rental units, which has been delayed due to the economy. Should Mashpee Commons build the units over the next ]o years, Mashpee will still be approximately 323 affordable units short. The projected housing need over the next decade has been calculated to be 727 units, based on population, and approximately half should be affordable. Mr. Trebat questioned the Committee's role in the draft and the timeline for completion of the draft. Mr. Newton ton responded that the Committee should become familiar with the process, the affordability rate and the current availability of affordable wits. Mr.Newton recommended that the Committee speak with the Director ofMashpee's Housing Authority, as well as other professionals in the area of affordable housin . Mr. Newton also suggested that the Committee address affordable housing g barriers bY educating the public and acquiring funds from Community Preservation and implementing regional relationship to assist in meeting affordable housing goals. Mr. Newton recommended that the Committee review the document for missing information or any suggested changes, and sponsor public hearing about the document, before forwarding the document to Town Meeting with the Committees recommendation. I Mr. Trebat requested that Committee members review the document and share individual thoughts at the next meeting to develop a group consensus. 1r. Abbott suggested an updated inventory i i st b i included in the draft. Mr. Abbott Will contact Lefla Boxford at the Housing Authority to attend the next meeting. Ms. Egloffsuggested that the Ms. Boxford would be able to address critical issues such s barriers and demand. other recommended speakers include Mashpee Commons, Bob Murray of the Falmouth Housing Corporation and. aul Rinchauskas. FIs. Egloff recommended that speakers come prepared to discuss the ways in which they can assist the Committee with achieving its goals. Mr. Newton suggested that Committee members also become familiar with Mashp,ee's Zoning Board of Appeals since they control the 40B projects in town. fir. Trebat will be in contact vath the Chair o the ZA. Mr. Newton is available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Planning Department. Ms. Egloff suggested that Mr. Newton could be helpful with the math of affordable Dousing. Review of the Mashpee Affordable Housing Mission Statement and Brochure Ms. Egloff distributed copies of the mission statement and the brochure, suggesting that Committee members review the information over the next month and discuss updating the text at the next meeting. I