04/29/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 29, 2019 JOINT SESSION - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS PUBLIC COMMENT (continued) Jack McElhinney, Southworth Management Properties indicated he has been involved in the Willowbend community since the early 1990's. Willowbend is nearing the end of their development phase. A total of 300 units have been completed on 450 acres. This includes the golf course and conservation restricted property. Sales are being completed in the most recent developmental area. Of the total 45 units, 40 have been sold with a price range of$700,000 to $1.2 million. It is expected the remaining units will be sold within the next few months. Approximately 85% of the homes in Willowbend are second homes. There are very few year round residents which represents little impact to the school system. The last significant neighborhood will be comprised of 22 units on the north side of Sampsons Mill Road. Construction is anticipated to begin in the next few months. A five acre parcel is also expected to be developed. This lies in a central location around the golf course. With regards to wastewater,the treatment plant is currently operating in a 50-69% capacity. As a mitigation measure,the Cotuit Bay condominium is connected to the system. The treatment plant is in good shape, and if there is no detriment to the golf course and no cost to Willowbend, there is potential for the Town of Mashpee to use the golf course in the future as a recharge site. It was noted the treatment plant is buffered by the golf course. The nearest houses are situated approximately 100 yards away and are buffered by landscape features and mounds. There is a large field between Willowbend and the Tribal farm parcel that is well screened. There are no issues with odor. The leaching fields are beneath the driving range and Willowbend has not received any complaints or problems operating a wastewater treatment plant within the residential neighborhoods. Willowbend employs 160-180 staff members during the seasonal months. The year round staff encompasses 75 employees. Staff housing is always an issue. Over the years, Willowbend has acquired housing to accommodate the workforce. Presently, Willowbend has ownership of two duplexes on Quinaquisset Avenue and a few other houses which include a lodging home in Hyannis. Proponents of Willowbend would be open to negotiations for workforce housing development. Willowbend has contributed to the growth of Mashpee over the decades, and there has never been an issue with respect to responsiveness from the Town.