04/23/2019 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Wampanoag Village-Ms. Stone reported that the lottery had begun selection for qualified candidates for housing. If the housing was not filled by Tribal members,the lottery would need to be open to all. It was suggested that Mashpee could apply to request credit for units, due to funds being provided by DHCD. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that he would follow up with Mr. Taylor regarding application to SHI for the addition of affordable units. Ms. Stone indicated that many applicants had not provided completed packets for consideration. Ms. Stone also noted that need was not a consideration in the lottery process, and expressed her preference that some units be set aside for chronically homeless or be prioritized based on need. Ms. Stone confirmed that Elders had been considered separate from other applicants. Ms. Stone indicated that some existing homeowners entered into the lottery, in an effort to pass along a home to their children. Ms. Stone also invited members of the Committee to a special ceremony and statue honoring her sister Alice, for her work in affordable housing. Located at the Community Government Center, the ceremony would take place on May 5 at 2 p.m. Habitat for Humanity-The Chair confirmed that the project had been submitted to SHI. It was expected that the wall raising would occur sometime this year. Main Street Village,Phase II No update 646 Barnstable Road/Armenian Church Site-Mr. Lehrer confirmed that the Armenian Church informed the CPC Committee that there were no longer interested in selling the property due to the appraisal, and the item could be withdrawn from the Warrant. It was noted that the appraisal was $180,000 and the application cited a sale price of$125,000. 243 Cotuit Road-The Chair reported that he had received a call from developer,Domingo Pena, requesting an opportunity to make a presentation at the May 7 meeting. The Chair shared with the developer the availability of funding from the Community Scale Housing Initiative, for projects of the size that would be proposed. Funds could reach$1.7 million for 11-20 units and $1.3 million for 5- 10 units, or$200,000 per unit. Mr. Pena had reported an initial assessment that the site could serve 13 units before reaching wastewater limitations. Ms. Stone inquired about the siting of the units on the parcel and noted that, as a resident of the neighborhood, she may need to recuse herself and inquired whether neighbors had been contacted. The Chair suggested first seeing the presentation before seeking feedback from neighbors. NEW BUSINESS Future Opportunities & Directions for the Committee-Mr. Abbott referenced two parcels that could be considered for future affordable housing sites. One site was owned by the Town and located behind Town Hall, which was currently land locked, although another parcel on Meetinghouse Road could provide access. The two parcels would total approximately 20 acres. Mr. Abbott also reported that a project had been previously considered for a parcel located behind the funeral home on Route 151, but the developer had encountered problems due to water issues with the trailer park. Mr. Lehrer stated that the parcel was 40 acres and that one proposal had been submitted to the Town, but was not a good concept, in his opinion. Mr. Lehrer added that the central portion of the site had been used for sand mining. Mr. Lehrer stated that he would be interested in reviewing a reasonable development of decent scale. Mr. Abbott stated that the area was now connected to Town water, removing the prior issue. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that he would keep the Committee informed of any reasonable affordable housing projects. 2