10/23/2018 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Regarding Site Design, and pedestrian amenities and interconnections, Mr. Lehrer explained that it represented ways for people to move throughout the site, such as walking paths and site aesthetics, all of which needed to work together. Changed to "pedestrian amenities and connectivity that provide convenient and safe access for all tenants." Mr. Lehrer noted that the specifics were built out in the Advantageous and Highly Advantageous criteria, adding that the developers would understand the language. There was discussion regarding the incorporation of LEED recommendations, including the addition of potential charging stations in parking. Likewise, Infrastructure & Green Design would provide higher rating with LEED standards being met or exceeded. The Chair discussed a checklist developed for affordable housing by Enterprise Community Partners. It is called the Enterprise Green Building Certification and adopts many elements from LEEDS criteria. There was a discussion regarding accessibility and visitability. Mr. Abbott suggested adding ADA requirement but the Chair responded that it was the law and a building permit could not be issued without ADA compliance. Regarding References,the Chair suggested that five past projects would be sufficient for consideration. There was question regarding whether the property was legally addressed 950 Falmouth Road or Old Falmouth Road and Mr. Lehrer confirmed that he would look at the road layout further, noting that it was historically known as Old Falmouth and referenced as such by Horsley Witten. Ms. Shufelt was also looking into the legal name of the site. Regarding the Request for Proposals,the Chair clarified that proposals would be submitted to the Town Manager, who served as the Procurement Officer for the Town and as required by Chapter 30B, rather than Mr. Lehrer or the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Lehrer suggested that sealed bids also be submitted to the Chief Procurement Officer. Additional edits were offered to the document, including Mr. Lehrer's email address, as seen in the draft on file. Mr. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the two documents, as amended, to the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr.Willard seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. NEW BUSINESS None at this time. COMMUNICATIONS -Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Projects-The Chair reported that Elizabeth Wade, from Habitat,was seeking a signature on a letter of support from the Committee,to be submitted to the Board of Selectmen and DHCD Mr. Willard made a motion to authorize Chairman Isbitz to sign the appropriate letter of support. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. MEETING AAJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday,November 13, 2018 2