06/20/2019 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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5 Community Preservation Committee Minutes June 20, 2019 Catherine Laurent Director of Public Works Proposed Title: Ockway Bay Boat Ramp Improvement Project Phase IL• (continued) It was noted that previously shells were stored in the parking area at the Ockway Landing for the Shoestring Bay Oyster Reef Restoration project, a collaborative effort between the Town of Mashpee and Wampanoag Tribe. There was an issue with odor and it is hopeful the shells would not be stored within the parking/storage areas, at least not for a long term. Results of the aquaculture project should determine future plans. Motion made by Mr. Halpern to approve and recommend the continuation of the Ockway Bay Boat Ramp Improvement Project Phase II in the amount of$40,000 to the October 2019 Town Meeting. Funding would derive from the 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserve Account of the CPC. Motion seconded by Ms. Waygan. VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Gottlieb,yes Mrs. Thayer,yes Mr. Halpern,yes Mr. Larkin,yes Ms. Waygan,yes Mr. Harsch,yes Opposed, none Christine Marano Proposed Title: Acquisition of 12 Cypress Circle: Christine Marano was in attendance to discuss her application to fund property identified as 12 Cypress Circle, Mashpee as shown on Assessors Map 21, Parcel 33, land comprised of 1.2 acres for the siting of affordable housing. The lot has frontage on Cypress Circle and on Fox Hill Road. It also abuts the Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club. Mrs. Marano indicated she discussed the possibility of the Town of Mashpee purchasing the property for the development of affordable housing with Evan Lehrer, the Town Planner to address the critical need to increase the supply of affordable housing in Mashpee. Mrs. Marano recently had the wooded and vacant lot cleared and a percolation test was conducted. The cost to the homeowner for the land clearing was $3,000 and the cost of the percolation test was $5,000. The test results were deemed off the charts. The lot was noted to be one of the best as seen by the engineering firm to locate a 10 bedroom home or to construct 4 units if desired. When asked why Mrs. Marano has preference to sell the property to the Town versus the open market, Mrs. Marano indicated she would be required to reconstruct the road, and due to lack of funds the seller is unable to proceed with this option. Road construction is estimated to cost $24,000 and it is required to be completed before the release of the covenant. It was noted the property is subject to a covenant dated March 1, 1972 which prohibits the sale of the lot or the issuance of a building permit on the lot until said covenant is released by the Planning Board.