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4 <br /> Board of Selectmen/Affordable Housing Trust <br /> Minutes <br /> November 4, 2019 <br /> JOINT MEETING: AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (continued) <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Presentation Discussion and Approval of Revised Plans for the 950 Falmouth Road Affordable Housing <br /> Pro'ect. <br /> Members of the Affordable Housing Trust reviewed the revised proposal submitted by the Preservation <br /> of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH) and Housing Assistance Corporation(HAC) for the 950 Falmouth <br /> Road Affordable Housing project. <br /> The Affordable Housing Trust previously approved the POAH/HAC Plan with the condition the design <br /> be modified to bring forth a more pleasing architectural imagery. David Quinn, Assistant Director of <br /> Housing Development, Housing Assistance Corporation was in attendance with POAH representatives <br /> Cory Fellows and Megan Slavish to review the revised conceptual design. Evan Lehrer, the Town <br /> Planner was also in attendance for discussion purposes. <br /> There was positive response to the design modifications adhering to the request of the Board of <br /> Selectmen regarding architectural imagery while maintaining the intended program; 39 units; townhouses <br /> identified as Buildings A, B & C. One of which is modified for handicap accessibility. To minimize the <br /> footprint, all development is congregated on the north parcel. <br /> To maintain the Cape Cod style of the development a prominent design feature is higher sloped roofing. <br /> This new feature will alter the layout of the buildings internally. Chimney elements have also been <br /> integrated into the design to disguise ventilation units. <br /> Solar panels are planned to be installed on south facing roofs initially on Building A, and potentially on <br /> Building C. There are no plans for solar on Building B due to its location. However, Building B will <br /> contain an elevator to service all three levels. Building A will house a large community room to serve all <br /> of the buildings. The common area will open into an outdoor landscaped terrace. <br /> Design work is ongoing to configure actual interior layouts and more detailed engineering associated the <br /> buildings is forthcoming. Additional design work is also required for site amenities and other aspects of <br /> the plan. The design is also planned to preserve and to maintain existing buffers, and to incorporate <br /> ample trees and other plant material for added privacy and beautification. <br /> The Affordable Housing Trust was pleased with the outcome of the new design revision, and agreed to <br /> support the project if there is a slight alteration to the design features. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the revised plan and layout as submitted by <br /> POAH/HAC for the 950 Falmouth Road Affordable Housing project. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes <br /> Finance member Richardson,yes Opposed, none <br />