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1°soul,�r. <br /> 9orwn of ashpee�7 U�3111F1�' TCanninA Board <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 <br /> Discussion of motel conversion zoning bylaw for seasonal workforce housing. <br /> Mr. Lehrer meant to discuss this at the Affordable Housing Committee joint meeting, but he forgot. <br /> Willowbend has interest in purchasing the Santuit Inn for purposes of housing their seasonal workforce. <br /> They are not proposing alterations to the building, it's been indicated to him, the potential for expanding <br /> that facility to house more workers and create common spaces etc. If there is an opportunity in the <br /> future to expand to create more of a living space, it would probably require some sort of zoning change. <br /> There is a massive need for year round workforce but significant challenges for seasonal. If a zoning <br /> solution is necessary for the future he wants to have that conversation with the Board. <br /> Mr. McElhinney reiterated a real issue with seasonal help. Willowbend has 100 seasonal employees, <br /> they need housing for about 70 of those. At this time they own several small houses around Mashpee, <br /> around the property, then a 13 unit/room boarding house on Sea Street in Hyannis. This property the <br /> Santuit Inn, came on the market, seems a good fit as it is physically contiguous to the property. Many <br /> employees are college students and international without cars, being close to work would be ideal. No <br /> immediate plans to do anything, they continue to operate as is. Down the road they would be interested <br /> in starting a dialogue with the Planning Board or other powers on expanding, more need or for other <br /> employers in the area. He already had inquiries from other employers about extra rooms. It's a need in <br /> Mashpee, there isn't any specific bylaw provision at the moment, they would like to participate and be a <br /> part of that dialogue. <br /> Mr. Balzarini thinks it's a great idea. <br /> Mr. Callahan asked how many units are at the Santuit Inn. <br /> Mr. McElhinney stated there are 21 rooms and one apartment, which is slightly bigger. It would be nice <br /> to have a common area for cooking. There are no plans to change anything for this summer. <br /> Mr. Phelan asked if they anticipate occupying this summer as is. It will need significant upgrades. <br /> Mr. McElhinney acknowledged it needs work, they will be doing that after the winter. Yes they plan to <br /> occupy the units this summer. <br /> Mr. Lehrer asked if it's on septic. <br /> Mr. McElhinney stated it is, but there is talk about them connecting up to the water treatment plant. The <br /> Sewer Commission will be taking over the Willowbend plant. There is a lot of excess capacity. For <br /> example, at peak flows during the 41h of July weekend, might hit 75,000-80,000 gallons a day, and it <br /> has capacity for 130,000 gallons per day. Our projects are pretty built out, it would make sense for the <br /> Town, given the challenges, to tap that additional capacity. There were also discussions about using <br /> some golf course fairways as leaching areas. It's been 4-5 years since that discussion, but seems like a <br /> good fit, technology allows discharge into growing zone of the turf so the nitrogen is still being <br /> absorbed. The Willowbend community views it as a win. Homeowners don't want the responsibility of <br /> running a plant, and upkeep. <br /> 9 <br />