10/6/2020 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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higher density rentals should be emphasized. Also, recognition of the potential for evictions due to impacts from the pandemic should be another addition to consider. The Chair inquired whether members wished to review provided data sources to assist with the HPP update or provide feedback as he and Mr. Lehrer updated the Plan. Ms. Pina expressed interest in assisting and Ms. Baker offered to assist with action items, as needed. The Chair reported that he had been in contact with Tom Ferronti at Mashpee Commons, regarding their role in the Town's HPP and Chapter 40B project. Originally, 5% of their 392 unit project would have been affordable under Chapter 40B, however, Mashpee Commons has decided to instead pursue a Development Agreement through the Cape Cod Commission and Town of Mashpee. Since the process would take time, no changes to the Mashpee Commons section would be made for this update, but it was likely that results would be included in the next update. The Chair also referenced the Accessory Apartment Bylaw, as well as a section regarding responsibilities and action steps and roles, and the necessity for follow up, possibly through working groups to maintain a dialogue and ensure follow through. There was consensus from members that the issues considered seemed reasonable. Affordable Housing Projects in Development 950 Falmouth Road-The Chair reported that the developers had recently received their Project Eligibility Letter from DHCD, and were moving forward with the project. Mr. Lehrer believed that the project's application had been submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals, but would follow up to confirm. The Chair referenced an October 30 deadline for the Pre-Development Application for funding with DHCD,with a full application due in February. The Pre-Development Application would assist DHCD in identifying the most serious and approvable projects. The developers anticipated the likelihood that it may take two or three rounds of applications to acquire funding. Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod-Ms. Wade stated that the Mashpee builds were moving right along and anticipated completion in May/June 2021. It was noted that 21 Habitat for Humanity homes had been built in Mashpee. The Chair inquired about the number of sales by original home owners, and Ms. Wade confirmed that the majority continued to be owned by the original owners. The Chair inquired whether all homes continued to be affordable and Ms. Wade responded that she was unsure whether the earliest homes were still deeded affordable. Ms. Wade confirmed that more recent projects had been deed restricted affordable, in perpetuity. 243 Cotuit Road,Proposal for 13 Affordable Rental Units-As there had been no further action or update from the developer,the Chair wished to remove the item from the agenda. Wampanoag Village, Phase I Development Status-No update Mashpee Commons-As discussed in relation to the Housing Production Plan. NEW BUSINESS New Sites in Pre-Development 2