3/10/2020 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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that the general survey work was being completed in preparation for engineering for the comprehensive permit. Mr. Johnson inquired about communications with SouthCape Village and Mr. Lehrer confirmed that they had expressed concerns to the Town Manager's office, and were notified about the survey crew. Great Hay Estates had requested in a letter to the Town Manager that parcel 94-7 be placed in conservation, but it was necessary for the parcel to be established as mitigation, with the necessary legal conservation restrictions. Mashpee Commons & Other Sites- Mr. Lehrer reported that there was a unanimous vote by the Cape Cod Commission to determine the proposed expansion's eligibility to enter in to the Development Agreement process. Mashpee Commons would have one year to submit an application to the Commission and Mashpee had been invited to serve as a party in the agreement. Mr. Abbott inquired about Mashpee Commons' plans and Mr. Lehrer responded that the details would be driven by the negotiation process. The Chair referenced 17 acres at Commercial Street intended for mixed use and a motion made by the Trust requesting that Town staff draft an RFP for the site, which could include affordable housing in some form, as well as a possible hotel. Discussion about development at New Seabury followed. The Chair was also inquiring further about the VFW site. Main Street Village-Mr. Lehrer reported that two units were for sale because the Town had not exercised its right of first refusal. There had been some discussion about acquiring the units, but the buyers have since received market rate offers for the units and every dollar received in excess of the maximum multiplier would be given to the Affordable Housing Trust and the seller would be notified that the deed restrictions had been met. Town Counsel and sellers' attorneys were finalizing the details and timeline for receipt of the excess funds. Mr. Abbott inquired whether Mashpee would lose credit for the units and Mr. Lehrer responded that, though he was unsure, it was possible. Mr. Abbott noted that there were 17 units credited for the site. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that units in 40B projects were 100% credited toward SHI but it was unclear about these units, noting that were a number of related variables. Mr. Johnson recommended that the Affordable Housing Trust consider purchasing homes to be rehabbed or used as mitigation and/or used for affordable homes, referencing efforts on Martha's Vineyard. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that the 1998 Comprehensive Plan recommended the purchase of homes to be sold as affordable units, and suggested consideration of an Inclusionary Bylaw allowing for contributions to the Trust in place of requiring affordable units, as has been done on Martha's Vineyard. The Chair noted that towns at buildout may have trouble identifying additional sites for affordable housing, as well as the challenge that additional single family homes could be used instead for seasonal housing. The Chair suggested inclusionary zoning for development projects of a particular size, which would include affordable housing. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that the only inclusionary zoning in Mashpee was the Cluster Subdivision Bylaw, which included a certain number of deed restricted affordable homes, depending upon the number of homes being built. It was noted that rentals were a significant need for Mashpee and Mr. Lehrer suggested considering tools, such as inclusionary zoning bylaws to create thresholds and incentivize affordable units, particularly as the Housing Production Plan was being updated. Wampanoag Village-Mr. Lehrer reported that it would be necessary for the Town to submit an application to the Commonwealth for their consideration to count Tribal affordable 2