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Mashpee Commons would be seeking form based code as a development approach to allow a higher <br /> number units and regulate parking and building height with block by block controls, which would <br /> allow better wastewater treatment options and would be defined with a Cape Cod Commission <br /> Development Agreement. Mr. Johnson inquired whether a form based code had been accomplished <br /> elsewhere on Cape. The Chair responded that the Cape Cod Commission has encouraged towns on <br /> the Cape to consider this in their zoning bylaws. Ms. Stone inquired how the Town assessed whether <br /> to pursue one direction or the other and the Chair responded that all three parties would need to sign <br /> the Development Agreement. Ms. Stone inquired about environmental impacts with increased units <br /> and the Chair responded that, if the size was large enough,the increase could be supported by an <br /> advanced treatment system that would offer better nitrogen treatment. Ms. Stone suggested other <br /> impacts such as population and traffic and the Chair responded that there would be negotiations to <br /> consider these issues too, noting that wastewater was one of the concerns, along with affordable <br /> housing. The Chair noted that housing at Mashpee Commons could address the missing middle, but if <br /> they lacked subsidy,they may not be able to address the needs of low income or extremely low income <br /> households. The Chair agreed that the process would need to involve many individuals sitting around <br /> the table to develop a balanced and acceptable solution. Mr. Abbott noted that an article was <br /> anticipated in the The Enterprise regarding wastewater and potential use of the wastewater facility on <br /> Joint Base Cape Cod. There was discussion regarding the potential number of units that could be <br /> added. It was noted that, should the AHC not be formally invited to participate, meetings would be <br /> open to the public, and there would hopefully be opportunities for Committee members to express their <br /> views. There was discussion regarding Paul Niedzwiecke's role, formerly with the Cape Cod <br /> Commission, as a consultant for Mashpee Commons. <br /> Wampanoag Village-Ms. Stone reported that buildings were being constructed with their first <br /> target date at end of July and the first residents moving in at the end of August. Regarding tenant <br /> selection, Ms. Stone reported that there had been a selection, but tenants needed to requalify for the <br /> available units and an effort was being made to assist those who needed the housing most. The first <br /> phase of construction would provide 26 of the expected 42 units. Approximately 90 individuals <br /> applied for the lottery. Ms. Stone reported that more trees than expected had been removed due to <br /> utilities. Ms.'Stone wished to invite Cassie Jackson, a program assistant for the Housing Commission, <br /> to address the Committee and it was recommended that the Chair be notified in order to plan the <br /> agenda. Regarding Mashpee's Subsidized Housing Inventory, it was believed that the Town Planner <br /> would complete the appropriate paperwork to request that the units be added to the inventory. The <br /> Chair stated that he would follow up with Mr. Taylor,who had been a point of contact for Habitat for <br /> Humanity housing units. <br /> Habitat for Humanity-Mr. Abbott reported that he had attended the lottery for Degrass Road. <br /> Mr. Abbott reported that multiple towns were in attendance at the drawing, adding that there were 50 <br /> Mashpee applications for the one home,though many did not meet all qualifications, limiting the <br /> eligible candidates to 13. <br /> 950 Falmouth Road Progress Report-The Chair distributed the letter he drafted to be sent to <br /> POAH, addressing prior concerns expressed by Committee members at the last meeting. The Chair <br /> also contacted Julie Creamer, Senior Vice President for Acquisitions with POAH,to share with her the <br /> Committee's concerns. Ms. Creamer was aware of the sprinklers and anticipated the installation of <br /> solar panels prior to resident move-in. Community rooms were typically added to their buildings and <br /> would be further discussed with their architect and they were aware of concerns expressed about the <br /> building's appearance. <br /> 2 <br />