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Minutes of the April 11 , 2019 Meeting
Members Present : Lisa Forhan, Diane Pansire, Ralph Marotti, Sarah Robinson, Ned Chatelam,
Vanessa Greene
Guests Present : Jill Scalise (Housing Coordinator), Donna Kalinick (Asst Town Administrator),
Peter Freeman (Freeman Law Group), Bill Marsh and Susan Ladue (Eastward Companies),
Laura Usher (Council on Aging Board Member and Liaison)
1 . Call to Order: Meeting called to order.
2 . Minutest The minutes were approved as submitted .
3 . COA Workshop : Jill Scalise introduced Laura Usher from the Council on Aging. Ms .
Scalise discussed the upcoming Homes for Lifetime Planning Series being planned by the
Council on Aging. The first session will be on Wednesday, June 19 and will cover home
safety and modification.
4 . Eastward Companies Proposed 40B Rental Housing Project Follow-upt Peter
Freeman from Freeman Law Group and Bill Marsh and Susan Ladue from Eastward
Company presented on a proposed 40B Rental Housing Project, bringing answers to the
questions raised at the March 14 meeting. Ms . Ladue noted that they were still
researching the requirements for the number of 3 bedrooms apartments but that the
development would meet the required guidelines whether it is 10% of the affordable units
only or 10% of the market units as well . Mr. Freeman noted that the answer would
depend on interpretation of an Interagency Agreement that addressed this requirement.
Ms . Ladue addressed the view from 6A, view from the abutter, affordable rental rates,
Vesper Pond Road accessibility, light shielding, building heights, interior of affordable
units, energy efficiency and sustainability, accessibility, and the project timetable . The
Partnership asked for clarification on year-round rental market rates noting that the
proposed rents seemed high and may not be conducive to workforce housing. The
Partnership also discussed oversight of the complex — including whether there would be
an on-site manager and how the company would ensure the units were used for year
round rentals only.
Donna Kalinick noted that she had sent the Interagency Agreement being referred to by
Mr. Freeman to the partnership and that they had received guidance on the requirements
from MHP . Mr. Freeman underscored that they had pledged publically to follow
appropriate requirements and his hope is that a LIP recommendation would not be
delayed due to waiting for clarification over the next couple of weeks. Donna provided
additional background to the Partnership related to onsite management, the role of the
Cape Cod Commission, and current proposed traffic considerations .
Jill Scalise inquired about outreach to date to Orleans — some outreach had already
occurred and Mr. Marsh noted that they would be proactive about soliciting input from
all affected parties . Mr. Marsh also noted that he had been reached out to for comment by
a local newspaper but felt it was premature at this point. Ms . Scalise also inquired about
the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 accessibility.
The Partnership voted to recommend consideration of the project to the Select Board as a
LIP project and that further recommendations , as discussed, would be included in the
letter for consideration.
5 . Updates from Housing Coordinator: Jill Scalise discussed the upcoming MCI Program
meeting and asked that the Affordable Housing Trust be invited to the Housing
Partnership meeting on July 11 for further discussion of this program . Ms . Scalise
provided an overview of housing related items on the warrant for the upcoming town
meeting . She also provided updates on the Millstone Road parcel , the Habitat for
Humanity project, and recent activity on Accessory Dwelling Units.
6 . Items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair: Ms. Kalinick suggested that 40B
training open to the public may be very useful in the future and should be discussed
further with the Affordable Housing Trust,
Meeting adjourned . Next meeting May 9 , 2419 6 : 00 PM .
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa L . Greene