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The Chair and Mr. Phelan attended the Affordable Housing meeting on December 10. The Chair <br /> noted that the Housing Production Plan would be used for the Affordable Housing chapter, <br /> adding that she provided the Committee with Yarmouth's Affordable Housing Chapter in the <br /> Bylaw. The Chair also discussed with them about inclusionary zoning and the 10%trigger and <br /> options to provide an affordable unit on site, or off site or providing a cash payment in lieu of an <br /> affordable unit. The Chair hoped that inclusionary zoning would be added to the Housing <br /> Production Plan. The Chair also discussed local action units which would not limit profit for the <br /> developer, and discussed details regarding Yarmouth's affordable housing efforts. The Chair <br /> also discussed Yarmouth's Regional Ready Renter to assist developers with the affordable <br /> housing lottery process. <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> The Chair reported that the next meeting would be held January 15 and confirmed that <br /> Board members had been in receipt of Conflict of Interest Receipts to be submitted to Human <br /> Resources. <br /> BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES <br /> Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Callahan reported that hearings would being on January 9 <br /> for the Cape Cod Hospital expansion. The Chair added that Mashpee Commons submitted a <br /> NOI to apply for a Development Agreement with the Cape Cod Commission. The Chair asked <br /> that the matter be added to the next agenda for further discussion. <br /> Community Preservation Committee-The Chair stated that the Board of Selectmen <br /> were drafting a Warrant Article to reduce the property surcharge to 2%, and add a WIIF 2% <br /> surcharge on the property tax. There was also discussion about funding improvements to Santuit <br /> Pond and Santuit River through CPA funds. A funding round was expected to be reopened to be <br /> considered at May Town Meeting. <br /> Design Review Committee-Mr. Callahan reported that the second building at 73 <br /> Mercantile Way had been approved and included an eco-friendly wash station. <br /> Plan Review-Mr. Lehrer reported that Plan Review had also approved the 73 Mercantile <br /> Way project and also updates to Mashpee Neck Marina to demolish a structure and add <br /> additional slips and parking. <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee-No meeting <br /> Greenway Project & Quashnet Footbridge-Mr. Rowley was awaiting word from Ms. <br /> Laurent regarding additional details about drainage collection and discharge. <br /> Historic District Commission-No meeting <br /> Military Civilian Advisory Council-Mr. Phelan reported that he would be attending a <br /> meeting in January. <br /> Stormwater Task Force-No update <br /> UPDATES FROM TOWN PLANNER <br /> Solar Energy Systems Zoning Proposal-Mr. Lehrer reported that he received a call <br /> from the attorney of Bill Haney, owner of 40 acres on multiple parcels off of Route 151, <br /> regarding a potential solar array project. Mr. Lehrer informed him that the Planning Board was <br /> working on developing new regulations, but the attorney responded that they could wait until <br /> May, but not October. The Chair asked if Mr. Lehrer could draft a memo to the Board of <br /> Selectmen requesting a place holder for the May Warrant. <br /> 3 <br />