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'1 <br /> fi fo'W n o t Mash ve e Plannina Board <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 <br /> Mr. Cotton understands and that was a good response. Part two of his question was referencing a <br /> comment Mr. Chace made in a previous presentation about the first phase of the development being <br /> dedicated to housing, specifically affordable. What percent will that account for? <br /> Mr. Chace explained a component of affordable housing depends on tax credits and POAH, and <br /> Mashpee Commons gets in line and waits until they procure the necessary tax credits. They hold a few <br /> rounds throughout the year, it takes two or three rounds until you get it. Mashpee Commons would <br /> want to get that started up front, as it is a designated need, but it could come later in year two or three. <br /> There is also a specific building type that is a sweet spot in obtaining these credits. He believes <br /> affordable housing will be frontloaded, as it will be more than other units. How many units specifically <br /> built initially is unclear. Obviously they want to position themselves to facilitate the development. <br /> Discussions with workforce housing is another avenue, but doesn't come from subsidies. These will be <br /> mixed so it's a neighborhood not just made up of one thing, varied in use and type and height, that's <br /> what makes place making, and each time we want to add to collectively make it better. Lumber prices <br /> are out of control right now, nothing can really happen, timing is a big issue. They don't have <br /> permissions needed to be able to talk to developers. Affordable housing needs to be located next to <br /> services, retail, and employment and walkability is a big component especially for families with one <br /> automobile. It may very well be affordable housing on the North side of 151 and convenience to Stop <br /> and Shop. The transitional zone buildings tend to be modest, could be in the core as well. There needs <br /> to be discussions with builders and the cost of delivery is an issue. Where is easiest to develop and <br /> within proximity?The north side is also accessible to municipal buildings and schools. <br /> Mr. Cotton assumes affordable housing and higher density would fall into the pink area as displayed. <br /> Mr. Balzarini noted thresholds from other projects triggering a DRI, here they are looking at one project <br /> not phase 1, 2, or 3, shouldn't that kick off technical bulletins? He wants these studies to be completed <br /> as needed. <br /> Ms. Waygan included that in her list of wants from the Cape Cod Commission. <br /> Ms. Cox explained that the Cape Cod Commission Act has different types of applications. If you trigger <br /> a threshold you can go through the DRI process, with the DA, the Town has agreed and the CCC then <br /> approved. In lieu of a DRI, the Commission issues a DA authorizing this proposal, then no DRI review <br /> is required for something that has been approved under the DA. <br /> Ms. Waygan stated with a DRI there is mitigation. Sometimes under the DA, you don't want certain <br /> mitigation, you have more flexibility. Let's say you didn't want a traffic light somewhere, a DRI would <br /> require, but say you want more affordable housing, you can absolutely negotiate. <br /> Ms. Cox noted one of the reasons a DA makes sense, a DRI is only good 7 years. You do not want to <br /> permit as multiple, multiple DRIs. A Development Agreement looks more comprehensively and allows <br /> for more phased construction over longer periods. <br /> 8 <br />