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o Committee members expressed skepticism about enforceability and legal <br /> justification for limiting traffic,but acknowledged the need to explore options. <br /> o Noted that 350 new homes have been built off Old Barnstable Road since 2017, <br /> exacerbating congestion. <br /> Wastewater Treatment and Sewer Ti-In Feasibility <br /> o Explored the possibility of tying the development into the Quashnet School <br /> wastewater treatment plant; previous studies deemed it not viable, but the reasons <br /> (capacity, cost, or distance)remain unclear. <br /> o Past experiences in other towns showed high sewer costs for residents when <br /> affordable housing tied into school treatment plants due to an insufficient user <br /> base. <br /> o Action item raised to clarify technical and financial feasibility for a smaller <br /> project size. <br /> Environmental Constraints and Alternative Solutions <br /> o Site constraints include endangered species (priority box turtle) and limited space <br /> for on-site wastewater treatment. <br /> o Discussion of alternative, sustainable waste management solutions (e.g., self- <br /> sustaining solar homes with in-house waste collections). <br /> ➢ Tiny Homes <br /> o Ms. Peters received an article with interesting information, suggesting to be <br /> discussed in a future meeting. <br /> o The group was encouraged to consider and discuss possible locations for tiny <br /> home dwellings, emphasizing the need for collective input. <br /> o Tiny homes were positioned as one of several potential solutions for housing <br /> needs, not the sole answer, and could benefit both young and older people. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> ➢ Housing Production Plan <br /> o Timeline and Public Comment Process <br /> ■ Outlined aggressive timeline for HPP adoption„ with key dates: public <br /> comment period started (May 2025 draft online),joint workshop with <br /> Planning Board(5/21, 5:30 PM), Select Board update (5/19), working <br /> group meetings (5/28 and 6/11), committee meeting (6/3), Planning Board <br /> vote (6/18), Select Board vote (6/23), and state submission (post-6/23). <br /> ■ Emphasized integration and coordination among committees, Planning <br /> Board, Select Board, and public comment. <br /> ■ The public can comment via dedicated email or at scheduled meetings; <br /> two opportunities for each committee/board for public input <br /> o Committee Roles and Working Group Formation <br /> ■ Requested appointment of a committee liaison to the HPP working group <br /> (liaison from each committee/board, consultant, and staff) <br /> ■ Confirmed Mr. Sparkes as liaison, Ms. Geoffrion as alternative; Planning <br /> Board liaison is Ms. Waygan, Select Board liaison pending. <br /> 4 <br />