6/11/2013 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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CJ, There was also discussion regarding Mashpee Commons and their 92-96 urnits. Selectman Richardson indicated that he attended a meeting with Mashpee Commons and interest had leen expressed that Mashpee apply for a grant in partnership with Mashpee Commons to move forward with their affordable housing plans particularly as it would fulfill much of what the Mate was seeping. Selectman Richardson indicated that an easement would be needed from Mashpee Commons in order to apply for the grant. Mashpee Commons has continued to express interest in cottage housing. Chairman Abbott indicated that he would follow up with the Committee a regarding any additional details following the next sub-committee meeting. Discussion of 14 lots from'warrant The warrant to transfer land to conservation was defeated and conservation proponents had since expressed interest in working with the Affordable Housing Committee to W'Ork collaboratively toward identifying land for conservation. Mary waygan planned to attend a future meeting to further discuss t the issue. , Mr. Johnson inquired whether the Land Group had been convened and Selectman Richardson indicated that the meeting should occur in a week" time. Selectman Richardson confirmed that Mr. Johnson would be invited to attend and indicated that discussion needed to continue with the Town Planner to identify the best options for conservation, affordable housing and parcels that had already been identified for sewer. Ms. Egloff inquired about the list of 80 parcels and Selectman Richardson responded that the list had been reviewed a number of times and that the Land Committee would likely first review the 14 properties. Mr. Johnson recommended finding out the T'on's position when he attends the Land Committee meeting. Members of the Cottee include the Town Manager, Selectmen Cahalane and Richardson,the Town Planner and Mr. Johnson. NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Type of Housing to be Considered IVIS. Springer suggested.-that the greatest need for housing was for family and non-elderly single rentals. IVIS. Egloff referenced Cape Cod Yong Professionals and their effort to"Shape the Cape," recom end g that they be invited to spear to the Affordable Housing Committee at a future meeting to gain a better sense of their creeds. Ms. Springer offered to pull together more information about the housing needs of families and single,non-elderly residents. Ms. Springer will contact Young Professionals about attending a future meeting. Habitat Needs Chairman Abbott indicated that Habitat for Humanity would not be looping to develop additional parcels until late 2014 or 2015. Mr. Johnson added that Habitat currently had a full building schedule. The Chair stated that Habitat had expressed interest in three lots. OTHER BUSINESS AS REQUIRED Ms. Egloff recommended that Mr. Isbitz draft an editorial for the Enterprise regarding cottage housing. Mr. l bitz suggested providing a draft for the August meeting for feedback. Selectman Richardson offered his assistance. MEETING ADJOURNMENT The nexteeting y will be Jul 2, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 4 2