3/5/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 5, 2018 Tribal Housing Developrnent and affordable Housin Discussion followed with respect to the Tribe's Meetinghouse Road Affordable Housing Development project. Housing Director Shellie Tobey indicated a total of 42 units are planned at the 5 8 acre site location consisting of 8 duplexes (16 units), 13 Cape Cod style single family units and 13 ranch style units. In the initial design 52 units were considered. The Tribe is currently working on tax credits to develop these important housing units on Tribal land. It is anticipated the first phase of the project- constructing the duplexes would begin.in .lune for completion in December of this year. Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal members will be given first preference for housing. The process would follow with the availability of units by offering the housing to Native Americans, and then to the general public. It was noted throughout the Indian country, it is common to mix housing with thegeneral public. In the second phase of the project which has not been fully determined a community center would be constructed with a play area for children. Tribal businesses and governmental offices may also be situated on the property. It is expected the land would remain in Trust for the Tribe to continue with its land base. When asked of the Tribe's relationship with the Town of Mashpee as it relates to the Town's applicability, restriction and/or guidance with respect to development, it was disclosed that Tribal law adopts the Ma Building Code to standard. There is no legal requirement for the Tribe to adhere to enforcement of the Torn of Mashpee with respect to regulations, zoning requirements or bylaws. Therefore, the Tribe is not subject to local property tax, and would issue its own building permits. There was a question regarding density as it relates to the original 40B permit+ Meetinghouse Treatment Plant; From a wastewater planning perspective the Board 'Inquired regarding the potential for the Town to obtain capacity from the Meetinghouse Treatment plant for nearby areas, In response it was noted the possibility does exist, however, the project in phase 11 would most likely meet capacity. Environmental considerations were cited by the Board regarding wastewater flow, and the regulatory framework for-Title v systems as local and state permitting would not apply to the Tribe. It was disclosed the Tribal Council intends to develop the treatment plant to expanded capacity with the regulations that are in place. The project will operate very similar to the process conducted by the Town of Mashpee and to what is done elsewhere in the country. It was noted the Cape Cod Commission has adopted regulations in terms of wastewater mandates. With the development of the 40B project it is believed that a zero nitrogen increase is mandated by the Cape Cod Commission. This directive will be further reviewed by legal counsel representing the Tribe.