5/16/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Timothy Dorsey inquired about 3000 people being placed in Mashpee affordable housing and the Chair responded that the Board was unsure of the number of housing units being proposed by Mashpee Commons. It was believed that there would be at least 500 homes. If reviewed by the Cape Cod Commission as a DRI, at least 10% of the units would be affordable. Mr. Dorsey referenced the Health Department's charge for rentals, likely for the septic systems, and whether Mashpee Commons would be exempt. The Chair responded that Mashpee Commons had their own wastewater facility but it was likely that if the Health Department had to inspect the.site, there would'be a fee. Mr. Dorsey inquired whether the Town of Mashpee would be responsible for the infrastructure associated with Mashpee Commons. The Chair responded that the project would fall under the jurisdiction of the Cape Cod Commission so that, if there were impacts, the development would be required to mitigate those impacts. The Chair suggested the public consider attending the June 20 meeting with the Cape Cod Commission for more information. Mr. Weeden noted that Mashpee Commons would be responsible for all roadways within their layout. Mr. Lehrer lidded that the cost burden for housing was an outcome due to the lack of diversity and stock of housing, and due to the focus on single family detached homes. Mr. Lehrer stated that the Mashpee Commons proposal would develop a diversity of housing, providing units across the spectrum to accommodate a variety of incomes. Yvonne Courtney referenced the issue of affordable housing and inquired about the Board's view on what would be considered an affordable rental. Mr. Lehrer responded that it was not yet known what the affordable rent would be at Mashpee Commons since it was not yet developed. Mr. Balzarini responded that he had heard that affordable rent was $1,200. Mr. Lehrer stated that a two-bedroom apartment currently rented for$2,000 per month. Ms. Courtney expressed concern that the price of the new units would be higher than existing. Mr. Lehrer suggested that supply and demand should allow for the cost of rent to go down. Chairman Waygan stated that, a two-bedroom unit renting for$950+ utilities has been identified as a home affordable (low moderate income)to the work force here on Cape Cod. The Chair would be discussing with Mashpee Commons the need to serve low and extremely low income families and to fairly house residents yearround. Ms. Courtney inquired whether the housing would be available to local residents or was it intended for residents outside of Mashpee and suggested that the Town should be focused on providing housing to the people who live in Mashpee, Mr. Lehrer suggested that the reason for the influx of seasonal homeowners was due to the lack of diversity in housing, adding that smaller units were less attractive to seasonal owners. The Chair encouraged the public to attend future meetings. OLD BUSINESS Mashpee Commons by Design-As discussed above BOARD MENIBER UPDATES Chairman's Report-Update on Ockway Highlands Subdivision-Mr. Lehrer reported that Mr. Dorsey had contacted his office regarding roadway conditions, the lack of progress of work happening in the area and.impacts to the neighborhood. Mr. Lehrer met with Mr. Dorsey on his property to review the vegetative buffer required between the lot lines, which Mr. Dorsey indicated had been removed. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that his tree line was extremely thin. Mr. Lehrer also met with the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and developer Jacques Morin for a better understanding about why development had stopped. At that time, Mr. Morin provided a three week window to initiate work, the end date being the end of this week. Mr. Lehrer planned to allow Mr. Morin the full three weeks before discussing the issue with him further. Chairman Waygan suggested inviting Mr. Morin to attend the meeting on June 6. Mr. Lehrer requested that he instead follow up 4