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➢ Discuss the proposed land being offered by Otis Air Force Base <br /> o Summary: The discussion focused on key action items related to regional <br /> housing initiates and land management strategies at Otis Air Force Base. Mr. <br /> Weeden commented on following up with Mass Development Group regarding <br /> their role with the Cape Cod Commission. Additionally, outreach will be initiated <br /> with Bourne Town Planner Jennifer Copeland to explore surplus land <br /> opportunities, and potential contact with Mark Forest, Chair of the Barnstable <br /> County Commissioners, will be considered to discuss the master plan for the base <br /> land. <br /> Additional Discussion <br /> o The Cape Cod Commission agreed to present at a future meeting,pending the <br /> appointment of additional board members <br /> o The initial outreach to Mass Development Group has been made,but no response <br /> yet. <br /> o The committee aims to be part of the master planning process for any surplus land <br /> on the base. <br /> ➢ Discuss proposed town properties for affordable housing <br /> o Summary: Participants focused on enhancing the town's approach to affordable <br /> housing through potential developments. Ms. Peters was tasked with researching <br /> the Operation Tiny Home organization and options for establishing a tiny home <br /> village. At the same time, Ms. Waygan will compile acreage information for town <br /> properties to aid in evaluation. Additionally, the group discussed seeking legal <br /> counsel to rectify a scrivener's error in the deed of the 108 Commercial Street <br /> property. Ms. Waygan was assigned to assess the VFW site for its viability as a <br /> tiny home development, taking into account existing wetland constraints. This <br /> meeting emphasized collaboration and strategic planning to address local housing <br /> needs. <br /> Discussion Breakdown <br /> • Items: <br /> 1. Review of town-owned properties for affordable housing development <br /> 2. Housing Production Plan(HPP): Examination of the HPP, specifically the <br /> list of town-owned parcels with development potential. <br /> 3. Feasibility Studies: Updates on feasibility studies for various sites, <br /> including 209 Old Barnstable Road and the VFW site. <br /> 4. Tiny Home Village Proposal: Discussion initiated by Ms. Peters regarding <br /> the potential for tiny home village to support young residents. <br /> • Strategic Discussions: <br /> 2 <br />