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*REVISED DRAFT* SELECT BOARD MINUTES JUNE 24, 2024 9 ' Select Board Minutes June 24, 2024 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS CONVENE JOINT MEETING WITH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST _ww w �. _... _ ... ......_ _ ......ss--._�' Discussion and Al rovwal of the Following! with Re yard to 12wwC ress Circle, Offer to Purchase 107 000: Execution of the uitclaim Deeds continued The Affordable Housing Trust reviewed the Offer to Purchase 12 Cypress Circle, Mashpee referenced on Assessors Map as 21-33-0, a site comprised of 1.2 acres more or less of vacant land from Christine A. Marano and Vincent F. Marano for the sum of$107,000. Evan Lehrer,Town Planner recommended approval of the site for the purpose of affordable housing. Currently, two contractors have expressed an interest in developing the parcel. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Offer of Purchase in the amount of$107,000 for the acquisition of 12 Cypress Circle, authorizing the execution of the Quitclaim Deed. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 8-0.Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Richard Klein,yes Allan Isbitz,yes Gary Schuman,yes Opposed, none Pre-----_ionwwand Discussion of 209 Old Barnstable Road Tran-------tation Im pact Assessment: Vanasse& Associates: The traffic study for the prospective affordable housing project at 209 Old Barnstable Road was presented by Jeff Dirk of Vanasse & Associates, Inc. Evan Lehrer, Town Planner was also in attendance. After engagement with the area property owners off-site interventions are proposed to address most of the concerns of the neighborhood. This would include safety improvements along Old Barnstable Road before and after the 90-degree curve at the intersection of the Country Club such as reflective chevron markings, the installation of radar speed feedback signs and the installation or replacement of curve warning signs. Additionally,a sidewalk extension, and in the golf cart/pedestrian crossing areas,the installation of new signage and the consideration for rapid flashing beacons are proposed over three crossings in the project area. The discussions opened to solicit comment. Erika Adams of the Quashnet Valley Condominiums stated the intersection of Old Barnstable Road and 151 is horrible,not to mention the Rotary deemed one of the worst in the country. Ms. Adams stated there is no need for more density in this area. Although there is a need for subsidized housing or affordable housing,Ms. Adams said she does not want to pay for this. Quashnet resident David Mills indicated that many residents are in attendance to hear the contents of the study. Mr. Mills asked if the study would be available online. In response it was noted the Transportation Impact Assessment would be available on the Town's website,the Police Departments webpage on the community engagement link and hard copies would be made available for public review through the Office of the Town Manager/Select Board.