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Mr. Lehrer did not understand the value of passing something that would not be utilized. Mr. <br /> Lehrer suggested that if 15% affordable and 1:1 open space was not reasonable,.what would be <br /> the next conversation. Mr. Balzarini suggested that it was up to the developer to return with <br /> suggestions. Mr. Lehrer suggested that as progress was being made on the code, it would cycle <br /> back to the beginning. Mr. Balzarini disagreed stating that they were trying to get things moving <br /> and that the Planning Board liked the concept of the pictures, but nothing beyond that, and <br /> suggested that the developer communicate what they did not like. Mr. Lehrer stated that the <br /> Planning Board was pulling a lot from a developer who did not have a tool to offer much, <br /> particularly when they stated that 15% affordable housing was too much to request. The Chair <br /> responded that 15%was not unreasonable, developers often responded in that manner regarding <br /> affordable housing or open space, adding that requesting 5-story buildings or 100 units per acre <br /> may not be affordable for the Town. <br /> Mr. Balzarini stated they were repeating themselves and recommended Mashpee Commons <br /> return to the next meeting. Chairman Waygan read emails she sent to Mr. Lehrer and Mr. <br /> Preston regarding items she was requesting to include: a list of parcels and their ownership <br /> under consideration for the proposal, summary table of zoning bylaws of Cape municipalities & <br /> FBC communities regarding height, density and affordable housing, visioning maps from initial <br /> meetings, fiscal impact analysis and Special Permits to date of the property. Mr. Lehrer would <br /> provide permits digitally. <br /> Yvonne Courtney stated that very good points were made this evening, particularly points made <br /> by Mr. Rowley regarding the legal aspects of the proposal, as well as the issues of affordable <br /> housing and open space. Although she understood the financial constraints noted by Mashpee <br /> Commons, Ms. Courtney saw the impasse and agreed that it was a waste of time if it was not <br /> addressed. Ms. Courtney was in agreement that Mashpee residents would be looking for <br /> affordable housing when they attended Town Meeting and encouraged there to be a meeting of <br /> the minds to work it out. Mr. Preston responded that Mashpee Commons was committed to <br /> affordable housing, noting that they tried 40B, and stating that they were considering the whole <br /> spectrum of affordability, trying to determine how to make it work. Without knowing what they <br /> could build, it would be hard for Mashpee Commons to consider a 15% affordable housing and <br /> 1:1 open space requirement. The Chair suggested that the visioning map would be helpful for <br /> their consideration. <br /> The next scheduled meeting is August 1. The Board took a break at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened at <br /> 10:03 p.m. <br /> Review of Zoning Warrant Articles Submitted by Town Planner-Chairman Waygan <br /> suggested that the items be placed individually on the next agenda. Next year, the Chair would <br /> like the Planning Board to review Warrant Articles before they were submitted to the Board of <br /> Selectmen. The Chair suggested that October Town Meeting may be too soon to consider <br /> additional density with the Accessory Dwelling Unit(ADU) proposed Article with Mashpee <br /> Commons also on the Warrant. <br /> State Housing& Zoning Reform Bills-The Chair reported that she and Mr. Lehrer <br /> attended an affordable housing roundtable regarding the Housing Choice Initiative as well as <br /> 15 <br />