12/10/2019 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Chapter, Ms. Waygan stated that the Cape Cod Commission had been charged with assisting with the development of affordable housing and had recently updated their Local Comprehensive Plan guidelines, The Cape Cod Commission indicated that the Housing Production Plan could be used for the Housing Chapter in the LCP, so Ms. Waygan was present to inquire about the possibility. Chairman Isbitz indicated that there was a timing issue. The HPP was due next year, but the Chair had been advised by Phil DiMartino at DHCD that a minimal updated could be delivered, with data from the census added later. The Chair suggested that the update could be available July 2020, to be considered by the Planning Board, approved by the Town and forwarded to DHCD, Ms. Waygan, who works as the Affordable Housing Program Administrator for Yarmouth, provided a copy of their Zoning Bylaw, featuring inclusionary zoning, Ms. Waygan described inclusionary zoning options, not currently in Mashpee's Bylaw, recommending 10% which would provide one affordable unit for every 10 market rate units, plus a bonus unit. Mashpee's Cluster Subdivision Bylaw and Open Space Incentive Bylaw did require affordable housing with 10% of bedrooms. In Yarmouth,there was a provision to provide affordable housing on site or off site, or fee in lieu. Ms. Waygan did not recommend affordable lots. The Chair expressed concern about 10% as Mashpee had approximately 300 more units to build, with limited lots available for building. Mashpee was currently at 5.2% affordable, but if the 20 moval "I R.,Mashpee Commons units qL)pLoyed�bthe the but not�buil�clare r�qLnpye(l from the State Housing Inventory, it would reduces the percentage of affordable units in Mashx)ee rate to 4.9%. The Chair suggested a hi gher percentage 12% of to 15% would be hetpful in reaching Mashpee's 10% goal. Ms. Waygan referenced a density chart and the possibility of increasing the rate with more multifamily apartments bUildin_gs. dt4i-s-i-ty, Ms. Waygan also noted that the Cape Cod Commission's technical bulletin requiring affordable housing had been removed, so it was time for Mashpee to consider the matter further. Ms. Waygan stated that Yarmouth had received one cash payment, anticipated another cash payment and with 15 acres just sold, anticipated three affordable units. Ms. Waygan recommended providing flexibility for developers with options, Ms. Waygan added that the Planning Board would be reissuing their survey in preparation for the LCP. Proposed 2020 Meeting Schedule-There was clarification regarding the meeting schedule for 2020 and there was acceptance among Committee members MOTION: Mr. Willard made a motion to adopt this as their meeting schedule for 2020. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS ADDITIONAL TOPICS MEETING ADJOURNMENT