08/05/2025 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes (3)

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rental units, subject to change and based on studies and parking requirements. At least 25% of the units will be affordable as required by Ch. 40B and he is exploring options for workforce housing and possible additional alternatives with state/local input. Mr. Bonvie hopes to submit the application within 2-3 months but timing depends on clarification of"Safe Harbor" status and process complexity. He is seeping clarity on whether the town is in Safe Harbor and needs to understand who manages Safe Harbor (state vs local) and implications for further applications. Mr. Bonvie said there is a strong argument for urgent housing needs, especially workforce, citing off-Cape commuting and resulting stresses on the community and economy. He highlighted the local demographic shifts and challenges to retaining young, skilled tradespeople, high costs and workforce shortages in the construction/maintenance sectors due to lack of local affordable housing. He urges moving away from NIMBY attitudes. Mr. Bonvie anticipates the need for an advanced septic solution due to the lack of sewer. The system will need to be state of the art with low nitrogen levels. He expects to navigate the flow neutral bylaw and is confident obstacles can be managed. He advocates for higher density and creative use of land (ADUs). He commented that legacy 1 unit/l acre zoning is environmentally and economically inefficient. 2. 20 Jobs Fishing Road project—Does the AHC wish to invite Mashpee Commons Director of Planning and Construction to September 2nd meeting to review the 20 Mashpee Road development, and discuss next phases and timelines? The Members expressed support of inviting representatives of the Mashpee Commons expansion project to attend a future meeting. Mr. Sparkes will follow up PUBLIC COMMENT [The public is encouraged to contribute comments on any topic covered during this meeting or on any other housing matters in general that are of concern to the Town of Mashpee.] Michael Perldns asked for the status and affordable count for the Jobs Fishing Road projects. Mashpee Commons is buiding a 54 unit 40B project(underway) and the On Common project is 65 units, Ch. 40B, not yet underway. Both projects are 40B so 25% of the units count towards the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) goal. The Committee voiced concern that for unclear reasons the LeClair Village project does not currently count towards Safe Harbor, The reason is not understood and this was flagged for further clarification.