10/17/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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The Chair confirmed that the Planning Board would receive a copy of a set of plans provided to the Building Department and any modifications or changes. The Chair inquired whether Mr. Weeden had received a plan regarding the archeologically sensitive area. Mr. Weeden responded that he had been in contact with Mass Historical Commission who forwarded a study completed in the area. Mr. Weeden was satisfied. There was consensus from Board members regarding the Conditions. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to approve Modification#35 as presented. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. A recess was taken at 7:20 and the meeting reconvened at 7:22 p.m. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT The Chair inquired whether the Board would like her to invite speakers Leslie Richardson from the Cape Cod Commission and Dr. Brian Howes ofUMass Dartmouth. The Chair suggested starting the meeting at 6 p.m. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Weeden confirmed that there was a draft of the Regional Policy Plan available for review on the website. The next Public Hearing would be October 24 in Yarmouth at the Realtor's Association. Public comments were due by mid-November. Mr. Weeden reported that, in addition to the 24`h, meetings would be held in Sandwich, October 11 and in Truro, October 17. Community Preservation Committee-Board members received copies of the memo from Chairman Gottlieb, regarding CPA funding. Chairman Waygan outlined the funding as 10% to Affordable Housing, 10%to Open Space and 10%to Historic Preservation. The remaining 70% could be used in all areas as well as for Recreation. The Chair suggested that she would draft a memo based on tonight's discussion and vote on it November 7 to submit at the next CPC meeting on November 8, Applications were due November 1. The Chair stated that Mashpee's goal for year round affordable housing was 10% and the Town was currently at 5.2% and recommended that there was still a need for affordable housing. Board members agreed. Mr. Balzarini referenced affordable housing needs and Mashpee Commons and inquired how to meet the goal if market rate housing continued to be developed. The Chair responded that the rate was set based on census results. Mr. Lehrer stated that Chapter 40B was a tool to develop affordable housing because although 25%was deed restricted affordable, all units were counted toward the Tow's affordable housing rate. The Chair noted that there was a list of land identified to complete the Wildlife Refuge and agreed to locate the list for further consideration to develop Open Space, Mr. Balzarini suggested a project honoring the Attaquin Hotel, possibly a center, incorporating Tribal members and cooking and gardening lessons. Mr. Lehrer stated that the site of the Attaquin Hotel was an essential historic resource for the Town. Mr. Lehrer expressed a commitment and enthusiasm to advocate for a reconstruction that would honor the hotel. Mr. Weeden referenced the Mary Potter property in the Historic District that may be for sale by the family, and suggested that Mashpee consider purchasing and restoring the property to be registered historically and potentially used for affordable housing. Mr. Weeden added that there was another property, the Walter Mingo house a cranberry bog owner on Great Neck Road North, and a location where Tribal members worked. It was Mr. Weeden's opinion that the two properties would be valuable resources and excellent candidates for CPC and additional funding, such as from the Cape Cod Commission mitigation funds. 3