03/03/2021 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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should they want to watch the webinar. Ms. Waygan stated that she was curious to know if the ADU Bylaw would need to be updated. Mr. Lehrer said this would not be necessary. He stated that if we had not updated our ADU Bylaw so recently and had waited until this town meeting, a simple majority vote would only be needed. He further stated that from this point forward that for any zoning proposals that would have an impact on the density of housing units,the town meeting threshold would move from a super majority to a simple majority vote. He offered his notes on this subject which he indicated would include who and how the threshold is determined. He also provided an example that was used to achieve consistency. He stated that the zoning act through this update no longer uses the term"cluster subdivision or cluster development." Mr. Lehrer said he believed the new term that is referred to is now called"open space development." He noted that it would not be necessary to update our terminology to be consistent with this language. He indicated through the updates it was made clear that the housing choice provisions are in place to stimulate production of a diverse housing stock throughout the Commonwealth. He elaborated that the importance of any zoning or rezoning amendments still remains a local decision. Despite any changes in thresholds,there are no mandates in place for the town to take action. He reported that if the Town was in a position and wanted to explore zoning changes to produce housing this would now be an easier process to do so. A few additional notable points made by Mr. Lehrer included: - There now exists an opportunity for revenue sharing for high-density housing and multi- family housing projects that may have a regional impact. He provided an example for housing that may be in a split zone between two towns or if a project might have an impact on another nearby community,there is now a way for these communities to share in the revenue generated from the development. - There is also a new bonding requirement relative to appeals. This new development is meant to discourage or frivolous appeals. The state has now required any appeal on a housing project subject to the Housing Choice Provisions to post a$50,000 bond to begin the appeal process - The thresholds for special permits for projects that produce housing has also been reduced to a simple majority so instead of a 4-5 vote, a 3-4 vote would only be needed. Any future potential zoning changes that may have an impact on housing supply would be subject to the same threshold. Mr. Lehrer reported next on who determines the threshold. Upon submission of an application,the project proponent would include a written narrative describing the project and would specify to the special permit granting authority the threshold that they believe they are subject to. He further explained for zoning changes, either the petitioner or the Planning Board if it is a Planning Board initiative, would after conferring with Town Counsel include in its report to Town Meeting a determination of the threshold that they feel should be applicable to the Town Meeting Vote. An affirmative vote on the article would affirm the threshold. He closed by saying these were the major changes relative directly to the Town of Mashpee. He will provide this information in writing to the Board. Community One Stop for Growth Mr. Lehrer reported that the Commonwealth is offering a program to make funding available to municipalities referred to as Community One Stop for Growth. This new streamlined program 6