5/9/2006 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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i 3 i Community Preservation Committee Minutes May 9, 200 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Zella Eli enbc —Affordable HousingLEeasibilily Stud : (continued) It was noted that three possible sites 'n the Town of Mashpe were reviewed. Land owned by the Town at the intersection of Old Barnstable Road and Lowell Road was deemed the most suitable location. [upon receipt of thin , the engineering firmof Horsley Witten would conduct site analysis, survey, testing, site design and other studies. The architectural firm; Brown Lindquist is projected to work on site and unit design. Legal assistance would be provided by Wynn& Wynn. With respect to the above, it was noted the public bid process would prevail. It was noted the County Technical Assistance Program(TAI)provides funding for initiatives such a ; feasibility studies, site evaluation and legal studies. The deadline for this year's application is May 26, 2006. -Iowver,there are spending limitations. The Affordable Housing members indicated that they are seeking TAP grant funding assistance that is limited to $5,000 for additional project phases. It was not known if the Affordable Dousing Committee would reduce their funding request if the $5,000 were attained. Discussion followed With respect to the high cost to conduct the feasibility study. It was noted the feasibility study is a necessary component o planned housing that would allow for units to fit within the character of Mashpee realizing impacts such as traffic and schools. The nearly formed Mashpec Housing Authority Trust voted upon at Town Meeting and the potential use of available funding in the amount of $200,000 was discussed and will be f other reviewed at the next meeting. The issue of maintenance and the general renting of the proposed affordable units and facilities was considered. The Nlashpee Housing Authority was suggested as the entity to oversee the maintenance and management functions of the proposed new affordable housing development. Ms. Elizenberry was requested to remit to the Committee, copies of the Affordable Dousing and Planned Production Plan for addional review.