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ivorldng with you on what that should look like. Hope idly, )ve can have that conversation at the The Chair indicated that it seemed Mashpee Commons would have a presentation for the Planning Board. Where was consensus to schedule the presentation for September 6. Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee, Bud Abbott, was present to share with the Planning Board his committee's disappointment in Mashpee Commons' progress and the availability of only three affordable rental units. Mr. Fudala responded that Mashpee Commons was giving up on their 40B project and did not wish to provide 25% affordable housing. Mr. Abbott announced that their Committee would be meeting next Tuesday. The Chair recommended that the Committee identify Ma,shpee}s housing priorities, noting the possibility of coordinating a percentage of affordable units for an inclusionary zone with Mashpee Commons. The Chair provided examples of ways to encourage affordable housing. Mr. Abbott discussed two parcels of land that had been transferred to the Affordable Housing Frust, to complete a feasibility study and eventually release an RFP to develop either or both of the properties for affordable housing. Selectman Cotton was in attendance to learn more about the planning Board and Mashpee Commons. Mr. Fudala referenced an article in the Enterprise quoting Nk. Simon who described 11 ashpee's bylaw as "antiquated." Mr. Fudala stated that.11rlashpee's bylaw was as up-to-date as any bylaw in the State. Members of the planning Board would be reviewing the bylaw and Mr. Balzarini recommended reviewing the open Space Incentive Development on page 94. Mr. Fudala also referenced the Commercial Center bylaw, page 69. It was noted that Mashpee Commons was seeping to do more with open space, but without regulations. Mr. Fudala had been working with Mashpee Common planners to find a solution. Mr. Fudala confirmed that Mashpee Commons would support 10% affordable housing, but not %. C. Rowley June Billings-Invoices were received in the amounts of$627.50 for regular Board services and $95 for Southport services. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to pay Mr. Rowley$627.50 and 5 for Southport. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously.. Vouchers were signed by Board members. OLD BUSINESS Chairman'sReport-No update Report on Status of Greenway Project-The Chair sent an email to DPW but had not yet heard an update. Design Review Committee-No meeting. Community Preservation Committee- To update Environmental oversightCommittee-No meeting Historic District Commission-No meeting NMR Military Civilian Community Council-Update of NIT Joint Land Use Study-No update 2