05/20/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT* 4-29=2019 Board of Selectmen MINUTES* 7 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 29, 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONSIDISCUSSION Paul Niedzwiecki: (continued) Economic development is not just business. It is residential, com�.mercial and professional. p Mashpee Commons is unique in terms of economic development and it is increasing the common wealth within the Mashpee community building upon existing assets. Mashpee Commons is a p Y desirablep lace to live and it is also a commercial center. To change the 1986 framework of the Mashpee Commons special permit to a more efficient type-of permit would address housing, infrastructure and open space needs. Mr. Niedzwiecki indicated if there is a fiscal deficit-in growth that is desired, Mashpee should . find the p right laces to invest in growth. It was agreed with more density, affordable housing g and workforce housing needs would be addressed. It is important to invest in comprehensive housing, and in rental housing as a regional,practical and functional need. For success, it was g g p suggested the categories be unrestrictive and split for workforce and affordable housing. It was also agreed there is no advantage to transient or seasonal rentals. It was noted that some of this is done by design and building units under the bell curve to accomplish diversity. Torn Feronti: Tom Feronti was in attendance on behalf of Mashpee Commons, LLP. It was noted that recently completed Mashpee Commons LLP a market study. The demand in the Town of Mashpee is 400 p units per year for the next five ears. This is a combination of ownership and rental, with p Y Y housingacross the e spectrum. Mashpee Commons LLP is hopeful to work with other g p developers to establish the models more quickly. To accomplish this task, collaboration is necessary. Mashpee Commons LLP has the land,the opportunity and the financing; triple bottom line. Board of Health member Brian Baumg aertel recommended that additional family entertainment, arks and da care be built into the planning process to attract younger families. It was noted p Y p g ty events that are free to visitors. This includes that Mashpee Commons plans many communi man activities for young families. And, to promote eco-tourism,the Mashpee Greenway y Y g project is planned with play areas across fromthe Library for family economic development. This includes trails and awa athover the Quashnet River. It was noted that internal p Y discussions are ongoing regarding the connection and access of green spaces. complimented Mashpee Commons LLP was for the many activities brought to the Town of p Mashpee. Further development would add more interest and improvement.