9/15/2020 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Mashpee Affordable Housing Committee Meeting Minutes September 15,2020 at 6:30 pm Mashpee Town Hall-Waquoit Meeting Room Approved 10/6/20 Public Participation by Remote *Public Call in Number: (508)539-1449* Present: Allan Isbitz, Bruce Willard, Melinda Balser Absent: Noelle Pina CALL TO ORDER Chairman Isbitz called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. with a quorum and the roll was called. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 4,2020 \] MOTION: Mr. Willard made a motion for approval of the minutes for the last meeting on August 411. Ms. Balser seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Affordable Housing Projects in Development 950 Falmouth Road, Progress Report-Doug Dempsey confirmed that they were awaiting word from DHCD regarding their submission, noting that the 30-day review timeline had expired. Mr. Dempsey indicated that someone from POAH would be reaching out to DHCD staff regarding their Project Eligibility approval for the 950 Falmouth Road project, which is required to be in their submission to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Dempsey also reported that the due date for the 9%round of funding/pre application at DHCD is October 30. Horsley- Witten will be completing the site survey and finalizing the site plan over the next couple of weeks. Architectural drawings are complete and title issues are being addressed. Klein-Hornig, legal counsel for the project, intends to submit the Ch. 40B application to the ZBA by October 9 for ZBA consideration in early November. Upcoming meetings included the Water and Health Departments. Corey Fellows noted that they would be continuing to advance the project,while awaiting funding. There was discussion regarding the funding calendar and options. The Chair offered the support of the Committee to assist. Mr. Dempsey appreciated the assistance and noted concern regarding the expiration of the 30-day review time. David Quinn stated that, if there were no comments or issues raised, it was expected that the Project Eligibility Letter would be issued, after which the Town would be able to initiate the 40B process. Mr. Quinn added that there could be a backlog at DHCD,but an expression of support could be helpful. The Chair offered to follow up with the team to further discuss a letter of support. Mr. Quinn referenced the productive meeting they held with abutters in July, sharing typical concerns of traffic, extension of the road and structural appearance. Wampanoag Village, Phase I Development Status-The Chair reported that he had emailed the Tribe regarding an update about the project. The Chair noted that Mr. Lehrer was contacting the Tribe regarding potential eligibility of the units being added to Mashpee's