9/2/2014 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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ti The Chair inquired about parking and Mr. Connell responded that parking would be available on both sides of Market Street, off site, behind the buildings and along Jobs Fishing Road, There was discussion regarding parking and the slowing of traffic on Jobs Fishing. The Chair also inquired about the cost differences of the units and Mr. Connell responded that there would be a huge difference as the market rate would need to subsidize the 13 affordable units. There was discussion about the affordable housing units being designated, as well as discussion regarding funding. APPROVAL OF MMUTES-July 1, 2014 MOTION: Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes as dl*stributed. Mr. Isbit seconded the notion. All voted unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Habitat for Humanity Discussion Chairman Abbott indicted that Habitat for Humanity would be applying for CPA funds. Mr. Johnson added that title issues had been resolved. RFP & Sites IiscusinnMashpe Housing Authority letter mr. isbitz would be following up with the Town Manager. Chairman Abbott read a copy of the letter from the Mashpee Mousing Authority, addressed to the Board of Selectmen, regarding their pursuit for a feasibility study on 950 Falmouth Road. The letter stated that the parcel would not be feasible for a large development due to being identified as habitat for endangered species, reducing development to just one acre at each parcel. The Chair suggested that the information in the letter may not be accurate, noting that an RFP would be pursued for the parcels at 950 Falmouth Road and old Barnstable Road. Report on QUA & QVCA The Chair indicated that he had been ire contact with both Quashnet valley Estates and the Quashnet valley Condos to discuss their concerns. Regarding Quashnet valley Estates, residents seem to believe that a project would be developed at old Barnstable and have expressed interest in working cooperatively with the town. The Chair has recommended that the association reach out to the Board of Selectmen by letter. The Chair attended a meeting with the Quashnet valley Condo Association, who expressed concern about the project and have voted against it. The Chair provided information to the association and felt that he was able to address their questions. The association had also been seeking a sidewalk and the Chair recommended that they request it from the gown. Accessory Affordable Dousing Apartment Program Discussion was tabled NEW BUSINESS Site with Data Chairman Abbott recommended review of the website www.housi ,ria as an excellent resource and information. The site may be useful for updating the Mousing Production Plan. 2