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6 <br /> Mashpee Select Board-Affordable Housing Trust <br /> Minutes <br /> June 26, 2023 <br /> Town Planner Evan Lehrer: Discussion of„Affordable Housing Trust Mission Goals with <br /> ................ <br /> Consideration of the U date of the Housin Pro action P an: (continued) <br /> Thereafter, it is anticipated the Plan would meet filing deadlines by December 31,2023. An approved <br /> Plan at the state level will initiate grant funding opportunities. <br /> It was agreed the Affordable Housing Trust would assist in the update of the Housing Production Plan <br /> in consideration of existing conditions and future needs as well as community interests for submission <br /> to the Department of Housing and Community Development. <br /> A meeting to define goals and policies will be held in approximately one month. <br /> Discussion and Possible Vote to Authorize a Traffic 1Mpqqt Assessment for 209 Old Barnstable Road: <br /> ...........mmmv...........nuuw.rv�iiiiii......................nmm ..m.m..........wnwv..wf...rw.nww+w.w.ww�.w�awu�wwwwwww�iw......ii.iwuwwiii.miww�irowreiwwiwiwiwmmi�i�reaw�iiwiw�i�i� rrv.i.i.i.i.wwiiiiii.,i.W..,i,i,i,i,iiww.i.,in.Nw.,i,iiv�wuimr.iww�ww.......xw�a�awawi�iuiiiiiiiiiwnxn�reH.H.....x.x.x.x.x.w.........x.x.x.x.x.x.........www. <br /> Evan Lehrer updated the Affordable Housing Trust on 209 told Barnstable Road, a Town owned site <br /> suitable for affordable housing. After surveying residencies in the three communities abutting the site, <br /> the majority of residents do not support an affordable housing project at this location. Ivey issues of <br /> concern include safety and security, impacts to traffic, unsafe roads, too small of a site with clustered <br /> affordable stock in this area and water and severing concerns. <br /> Mr. Lehrer recommended the Select Board vote to authorize a traffic impact assessment study to better <br /> understand the traffic impacts that would be created or exacerbated by a 48-bedroom affordable <br /> housing development. Mr. Lehrer further added that it is important to propose solutions to mitigate the <br /> impacts by making recommendations intended to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety. <br /> As the Trust discussed this nutter, it was conveyed the feasibility work has been completed. The Town <br /> is in a housing crisis, and the availability of sustainable year-round housing is worsening. <br /> Opportunities are limited and relatively finite. Mr. Lehrer has indicated that utilizing Town-owned <br /> land is one of the most attainable goals of meeting Mashpee's needs. It is critical to define the next <br /> steps of engagement. with the understanding of traffic conditions,mitigation options would be <br /> identified. <br /> Discussion followed with respect to the complaints and concerns of the neighborhood voicing their <br /> opinions during public comment. It was agreed there are heavy vehicles traversing this area, and there <br /> is a potential need for sidewalks. -wastewater would-be evaluated, most'li e'ly to require denitrification. <br /> A study of native species habitat would follow in normal course of review. The road has challenges <br /> with vehicles driving at a high rate of speed where children would reside. The proximity to the <br /> Mashpee River is also a priority of concern. <br /> The 48-bedroom count is the maximum density the site can sustain on the 33-acre lot. In comparison, <br /> the LeClair Village affordable housing project currently underway at 950 Falmouth Road is comprised <br /> of three separate parcels. One for mitigation, one for septic and the other for 39 units of affordable <br /> housing on 2.9 acres. <br /> 6 <br />