9/11/2018 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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The Chair asked for a motion to reschedule the next meeting for October 16, with an option to also call a meeting on the 23"d if needed. MOTION: Mr. Willard made a motion to schedule meetings for the 16", and 23,d. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Mr. Terry asked to be recognized on behalf of South Cape and inquired whether there had been consideration to place the project on Lot C. The Chair responded that the feasibility study suggested that Lot C would not be environmentally feasible due to necessary DEP set asides or desirable, due to potential abutter. Mr. Terry inquired about whether the Committee had received feedback from the abutters and the Chair suggested that if Mr. Terry wished to present feedback from those abutters supporting the use of Parcel C, the Committee would reconsider it. Mr. Abbott reported that there were two neighbors who had been in contact with the Committee, adding that the feasibility study indicated that Lot C not be developed. The Chair confirmed that there were significant cost and environmental complications to use Lot C for development. Mr. Abbott also referenced the required DEP 70% set aside, adding that Lot C was the largest parcel. Mr. Terry asked for statistical figures on the parcels.and Committee members responded that the consultants made their recommendations based on their feasibility study which recommended development of Lots A and B, setting aside Lot C. Mr. Terry stated that South Cape was not in a position to go along with the development of Lots A and B and the Chair responded with his hope that South Cape would be involved in the development process and that there would be a way to mitigate South Cape's biggest concerns. Mr. Abbott suggested that it was possible that landscaping mitigation may be an option to resolve some issues. The Chair assured Mr. Terry that South Cape would be involved in the conversation. Mr. Terry inquired whether the Committee had considered how long a legal challenge would take in the process. The Chair responded that building permits would be extended in cases of lawsuits. Mr. Terry asked what the Committee had offered South Cape but the Chair responded that there was no project yet to discuss until a developer was identified through the RFP process. Mr. Terry referenced his involvement with various boards and committees in Mashpee and questioned whether the Affordable Housing Committee had fulfilled its obligations regarding the Opening Meeting Law, to which the Chair absolutely confirmed that Open Meeting Law requirements had been met. Mr. Terry suggested that it had already been determined not to use Parcel C and the Chair responded that the consultants advised that Parcel C be used as a set aside, which was discussed in the consultant's presentation. The Chair inquired whether Mr. Terry had received a copy of the feasibility study, adding that potential developers would be receiving a copy of the feasibility study with the RFP. Mr. Terry inquired whether, if the 70% set aside was wrong, would the Committee reconsider development on Parcel C, to which Committee members responded that they would consult with Horsley Witten. With further questioning from Mr. Terry, the Chair noted that crossing the river bed would create additional costs to the project, stating that calculations were likely made by the consultants as they drafted their report. The Chair offered to provide a copy of the feasibility study. Mr. Terry stated that the study was advisory and the Committee could do what they wanted and the Chair responded that the study would be incorporated into the RFP for developers to determine their own proposals for the site. Mr. Abbott noted that Lot C was set aside as open space due to the eastern side being located in the ground water protection area. Mr. Terry again stated that he wanted to 5