6/5/2018 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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with clear zoning to allow for higher density, mixed use developments. Mr. Lehrer added that, given construction costs and permitting, such developments were becoming costlier, making density, walkability, access, sustainability and transportation more desirable. Drafting a master plan that would identify Mashpee's priorities related to housing production, could help to identify the best grant partners such as Complete Streets, Seaport Economic Council, MassDOT and Land & Park Grant programs. Mr. Lehrer noted that,based on feedback from the community and a recent passing of a Complete Streets Policy, he would suggest seeking funding this year from Complete Streets, and MassWorks for affordable housing. Housing Choice designation also offered $2 million in technical assistance funding for projects such as visioning, planning or feasibility studies around certain parcels or projects. Mr. Lehrer also noted that the Housing Choice Grant had been created and would be available only to the 69 designated communities. Mr. Lehrer stated that the grant would open for applications at the end of the month, likely due in August or September. Mr. Abbott inquired whether any acquired funds would be provided to the Affordable Housing Trust and Mr. Lehrer responded that he was unsure but would find out and notify the Chair. Mr. Abbott noted that developers considering 950 Falmouth Road would be interested in knowing Mashpee's contribution and Mr. Lehrer responded that shovel ready projects would be the best candidate for grant funds. Mr. Lehrer noted that there was a waiver available for a town match. Mr. Lehrer indicated that he would be happy to return to the Committee as timelines and more information became available. Mr. Lehrer will be meeting with other departments to learn about other potential projects that could benefit from funding. Mr. Lehrer invited a member of the Affordable Housing Committee to join him at a meeting with David Quinn on Friday at 1:30 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS MHP"s Housing Institute-Scheduled for June 6 & 7 in Devens, MA. The Chair would be attending. Chairman Isbitz will share copies of information from the Institute with the Committee. Upper Cape Affordable Housing Peer Group-The meeting was a follow up to last fall's Cape Housing Institute and a collaborative exchange of ideas among the Upper Cape towns. The meeting will take place June 13, 9-11 a.m. at the Falmouth Public Library. The meeting was open to all municipal officials from the Upper Cape towns. Mr. Abbott will be attending. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Abbott forwarded a copy of the rental lottery information for senior housing located on Great Neck Road South. Ms. Waygan referenced the assisted living facility, noting that the Cape Cod Commission had required that 10% of the units be offered at an affordable rate but that they would not count toward Mashpee's affordable housing inventory. MEETING ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for July 10, 2018 4