9/2/2014 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Mashpee Affordable Housing Committee Meeting Minutes September 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm Waquoit Meeting Room, Mashpee Town Hall Present: Chairman Walter Abbott, Berkeley Johnson, Allan Isbit , Marie Stone Absent: Kalliope Egloff CALL TO ORDER Chairman Abbott opened the meeting at 6:33 p.m. and the roll was called. MASELP E COMMONS PRESENTATION John Connell, 40B Project Manager, was present to discuss the first phase, made up of 4 sub- phases, of Mashpee Commons' -phase project. Mr. Connell shared views of the buildings located adjacent to,lobs Fishing Road, noting that the green would also be part of phase IA. Mr. Connell stated that financing was not available for `for sale' units so the permitted rental units had been moved to the first phase of development. Phase 1A Will consist of 52 units, 13 of which would be affordable units. Eight structures will be built along Market and Benefit Street. Even buildings would be located on the west and the odd numbered buildings would be located on the east. Mr. Connell stated that the location of affordable units had been selected, but not yet finalized, and that the design of some of the buildings was still in flux. Apartments will be on the 1 and 2a floors, but there would be no elevators. Mr. Connell noted that there would be a number of ADA compliant units and that they planned to exceed the 5% complex requirement. Mr- Isbit inquired about the 1 floor units and housing for older Americans, referencing a study focusing on the importance of accessibility. Mr. Connell responded that two buildings currently designed would feature zero step entry and one building would feature zero step entry and one visitable. Mr. Isbitz emphasized the importance of accessibility and inclusivity. Mr. Connell indicated that they were also challenged by pitch and grade issues, but that they were working on it. Mr. Isbit emphasized the cost effectiveness of establishing as many zero entry units as possible during the planning and design process. There was agreement from all parties that universal access was important and a benefit to the units. Chairman Abbott inquired about the bedroom size and fir. Connell indicted that it was not yet fixed but that 7 units would feature 1 bedroom at approximately 562 square feet, 6 grits with 2 bedrooms at approximately 880 square feet and 2 universal fully accessible units. Mr_ Isbit inquired about the number of visitable units and Mr. Connell responded that he would need to research the number of visitable units. It was anticipated that some units would be move-in ready for spring 2015. Mr. Connell noted that it was critical that 4 foundations be in the ground by the end of November. ember. Mr. Connell explained that their comprehensive permit was conceptual arra that, due to the size, they would be permitting in phases. In order to receive the permit, Mashpee Commons needs the approval of the ZBA before continuing to 1assHousing.