04/29/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 29, 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION Bonvie Homes: Ronald Bonvie, Local Developer: (continued) The second parcel recommended to be considered for development lies in the area of Sampsons Mill and Orchard Road. The property is comprised of 97 acres. To begin planning for the future, Mr. Bonvie offered to build housing to meet the needs of the community. It was noted this property is reduced in developable acreage by wetlands and power lines. With sound planning, the two parcels were recommended for housing development. Planning Board member Dennis Balzarini indicated it may not be wise to design a product if 70- 80% of the buyers are in the 55+ age group as the Town needs workforce housing for the average income/blue collar worker. Mary Waygan, Chair of the Planning Board stated that workforce housing is below 120% income and it is not seasonal housing. It is possible to petition for legislation to modify the law to allow workforce units to be considered as subsidized housing. There are units on Route 130 that have legal deed riders up to the 130% income threshold. It was noted the Town of Yarmouth has an agreement with Bonvie Homes to complete a Chapter 40B development that is under 80% of affordable housing. Lots within the condominium complex were given to the developer at zero cost, with roads in place and an existing treatment plant. With regards to the existing wastewater treatment plant which lies within 200' of the residential areas, there have been no complaints regarding odor, only operational issues. Tom Fudala,the former Town Planner offered comment on the two parcels of land recommended for future development. Mr. Fudala indicated the Community Health Center is situated on Commercial Street in the front portion of the property. The subject property was re- zoned to C-1 commercial to accommodate a hotel/motel which declined. It was then granted to the EDIC for reset use. A power line encompasses approximately one-half of the second parcel of discussion and the Town has a 99 year lease agreement with the VFW for use of a portion of this property. Mr. Fudala recommended property identified in the Local Comprehensive Plan on Meetinghouse Road behind the Mashpee Town Hall. This is unrestricted Town land that may be an ideal location for high density housing. To prepare for future development, the design of the collection system will incorporate additional bedroom capacity(200) for this project.