11/04/2019 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen/Affordable Housing Trust Minutes November 4, 2019 Selectman Weeden present. NEW BUSINESS Presentation, Discussion and Approval of Revised Plans for the 950 Falmouth Road Affordable Housing Projj ect: Members of the Affordable Housing Trust reviewed the revised proposal submitted by the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH) and Housing Assistance Corporation(HAC) for the 950 Falmouth Road Affordable Housing project. The Affordable Housing Trust previously approved the POAH/HAC Plan with the condition the design be modified to bring forth a more pleasing architectural imagery. David Quinn, Assistant Director of Housing Development, Housing Assistance Corporation was in attendance with POAH representatives Cory Fellows and Megan Slavish to review the revised conceptual design. Evan Lehrer, the Town Planner was also in attendance for discussion purposes. There was positive response to the design modifications adhering to the request of the Board of Selectmen regarding architectural imagery while maintaining the intended program; 39 units; townhouses identified as Buildings A, B & C. One of which is modified for handicap accessibility. To minimize the footprint, all development is congregated on the north parcel. To maintain the Cape Cod style of the development a prominent design feature is higher sloped roofing. This new feature will alter the layout of the buildings internally. Chimney elements have also been integrated into the design to disguise ventilation units. Solar panels are planned to be installed on south facing roofs initially on Building A, and potentially on Building C. There are no plans for solar on Building B due to its location. However, Building B will contain an elevator to service all three levels. Building A will house a large community room to serve all of the buildings. The common area will open into an outdoor landscaped terrace. Design work is ongoing to configure actual interior layouts and more detailed engineering associated the buildings is forthcoming. Additional design work is also required for site amenities and other aspects of the plan. The design is also planned to preserve and to maintain existing buffers, and to incorporate ample trees and other plant material for added privacy and beautification. The Affordable Housing Trust was pleased with the outcome of the new design revision, and agreed to support the project if there is a slight alteration to the design features.