10/06/2022 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Community Preservation Committee Minutes October 6, 2022 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearing-kPublic Informational Meet n mon the_Ngeds Possibilities and Resources of the Town of Mashp ee as the relate to Historic Preservation,Recreation,Affordable Housm and Open Space: (continued) Discussion followed with regards to the need for affordable housing and the different agencies that offer homes through the lottery process and others through sweat equity and other requirements. The Town of Mashpee is noted to have an Affordable Housing Trust(AHT). The Trust at present is committed to the 950 Falmouth Road affordable housing project. Upon receipt of an application the CPC is able to transfer funds to the AHT. The budget is currently in the $600,000 range with$300,000 dedicated to the 950 Falmouth Road project. With an Affordable Housing Trust in place a community is allowed to by-pass a vote of Town Meeting to expend AHT funds. The strategy to have funds readily available for housing needs is used by many communities. In reviewing the CPA Plan,the CPC may consider placing a cap on the amount of funds that could be allocated to the AHT through an application process. The 950 Falmouth Road Affordable Housing project is close to ground breaking, however,the planned development is currently in deficit by approximately $2 million. The Community Preservation Committee received several letters of comment regarding the public informational meeting that were read aloud into the record. (enclosures) Correspondence was received from Michaela Colombo dated October 6, 2022 regarding the need to dedicate resources to historic preservation, recreation, affordable (and workforce)housing and open space to benefit the quality of life in the Town of Mashpee. Marcia Macinnis remitted communication in a memo dated October 4,2022 suggesting CPA funds be used to hire a Workforce Housing Development Coordinator. The position would provide technical assistance, research, analysis and community outreach to facilitate workforce/affordable housing planning, permitting and funding. Yvonne Courtney offered comment in a memo dated October 4, 2022 in support of a community park where families and elders could enjoy a place to socialize in a garden atmosphere. Lastly, a comment was received from Paul Colombo dated October 6, 2022 requesting the CPC prioritize the acquisition of open space lands for the purpose of protecting environmentally sensitive areas.