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Home My Public Portal About10.20.22 Housing Partnership PacketThursday, October 27 from 5-6:30 PM Brewster Ladies Library, Rt. 6A, Brewster All Are Welcome Community Housing Forum with Information on Brewster's newly approved Housing Production Plan Sponsored by the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust & Housing Partnership Housing Resource Fair Meet with outreach workers from various housing agencies that will have both information on available housing help and who can guide you through the application process. Participating agencies include: • Brewster Housing Authority • Housing Assistance Corporation with information on Rental Assistance and ADUs • The Resource Inc. (TRI) CDBG with info on Housing Rehab and Child Care Assistance • Cape Housing & ADU Resource Center - Homeless Prevention Council and Community Development Partnership • Cape Light Compact • Information on the Brewster Affordable Home Buy Down Program • WeCan • Lower Cape Outreach Council • Brewster Housing Partnership and Council on Aging • Brewster Affordable Housing Trust with Trust Guidelines Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTATION The table below outlines the potential responsible parties for each strategy, as well as possible time frames for select strategies. The final two columns on the right indicate whether the strategy follows a recommendation from the 2017 Housing Production Plan, and whether the strategy is connected to DHCD guidelines for Housing Production Plans (as outlined in Table 23 of this HPP). Implementation Table Implementation Strategies POTENTIAL Responsible Entities POTENTIAL Time Frame TBD Follow-up to 2017 HPP Strategy # Meets DHCD Guidelines for HPP Strategies Lead Support Regulatory Reform #1 Reevaluate the existing ADU and ACDU bylaws and other references to accessory apartments; explore amendments to streamline these provisions and improve their efficacy. Planning Building BHP HC SB Early (discussed) #1 ✓ #2 Amend zoning to clearly allow mixed uses that include housing in business-zoned areas. Planning BHP, SB HC, TA TBD #2 ✓ #3 Reevaluate the existing multifamily dwelling bylaw (Section 179-34) and consider changes and other regulatory measures to facilitate multi-unit residential development. Planning HC, TA SB TBD #5 ✓ #4 Explore measures to require or encourage the inclusion of affordable units in residential development over a certain number of units. Planning HC, TA SB TBD #4 ✓ #5 Allow and incentivize the adaptive reuse of existing buildings for the creation of affordable and mixed income housing. Planning Building TA, SB HC ZBA TBD #6 ✓ #6 Utilizing the findings of the ongoing Integrated Water Resource Management Plan, continue to identify appropriate wastewater treatment systems to enable the creation of denser housing development that can support the inclusion of affordable units. Interdepartmental: Health TA, SB, Planning Natural Resources HC TBD -- Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 2 Implementation Table Implementation Strategies POTENTIAL Responsible Entities POTENTIAL Time Frame TBD Follow-up to 2017 HPP Strategy # Meets DHCD Guidelines for HPP Strategies Lead Support Funding & Assets #7 Continue to work with nearby communities on the Cape by pooling CPA funds and other resources to construct affordable housing in suitable locations throughout the region and meet regional housing needs. CPC TA HC SB BHP BAHT Ongoing #9 ✓ #8 Develop a five-year financial plan for the BAHT and determine whether additional funding streams should be explored. BAHT & Finance (FT) Team & SB HC CPC First (In process) #7 & #8 #9 Based upon the BAHT five-year financial plan, explore other funding opportunities to support housing initiatives at a range of income levels. BAHT, CPC, FT, SB, TA & HC After #8 #7 #10 Explore local property tax incentives for the creation of affordable housing, such as offering a reduction of property taxes to an owner renting an affordable unit. SB TA Finance Assessor HC BAHT TBD #8 #11 Develop criteria for assessing a property’s suitability for the creation of affordable and attainable housing. Planning HC BAHT Building Health Cons Comm, Open Space TA, SB First #15 ✓ #12 Inventory existing Town-owned land using the criteria developed to determine suitability for housing; develop and issue an RFP for the development of affordable and attainable housing on properties identified as suitable for housing development. Planning HC TA BAHT Cons Comm Assessor SB Open Space After #11 #15 ✓ #13 If deemed necessary based upon the findings of the Town- owned land inventory, develop and issue an RFP for the acquisition of privately held land for the creation of affordable and attainable housing. BAHT TA HC Planning SB After #12 -- ✓ 3 Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 Implementation Table Implementation Strategies POTENTIAL Responsible Entities POTENTIAL Time Frame TBD Follow-up to 2017 HPP Strategy # Meets DHCD Guidelines for HPP Strategies Lead Support Education & Advocacy #14 Develop a collaborative housing education plan that connects to the Town’s Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP). BAHT BHP HC Vision BHA COA Early (In process) #13 & #16 #15 Continue to ensure regular participation by staff and members of Town bodies in available trainings on housing-related issues including fair housing, local and regional housing needs, comprehensive permit administration, and other relevant topics. HC BAHT BHP Planning CPC ZBA SB Finance Ongoing #13 Local Policy & Planning Strategies #16 Continue to make good use of 40B, including the Local Initiative Program (LIP), as a vehicle for creating affordable housing. BHP BAHT HC, TA SB ZBA CPC Ongoing (Brewster Woods, Habitat) #14 ✓ #17 Encourage public/private partnerships to facilitate the collaborative production of affordable housing to meet a range of community needs. BAHT BHP HC TA SB Planning CPC TBD -- ✓ #18 Continue to monitor the impacts of short-term rentals on the availability of year-round rental units; review and consider changes to local policies accordingly. SB Finance TA BAHT HC Ongoing -- #19 Increase housing staff capacity to ensure continued and consistent collaboration with the Building, Conservation, Health, and Planning Departments. TA Finance HC Interdepartmental: Building Planning TBD #12 Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 4 Implementation Table Implementation Strategies POTENTIAL Responsible Entities POTENTIAL Time Frame TBD Follow-up to 2017 HPP Strategy # Meets DHCD Guidelines for HPP Strategies Lead Support Community Resources & Local Support #20 Continue the CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program to enable income-eligible homeowners to make critical home repairs. HC TA Finance Building SB Ongoing -- #21 Evaluate current CPC-funded housing initiatives and consider adjusting to meet current needs. BAHT CPC, SB HC BHP Early/ Ongoing (Discussed) -- #22 Explore other opportunities for direct support for eligible households, including partnerships with local non-profits and housing assistance providers. HC BHP BAHT COA CPC BHA TBD -- Notations: BAHT- Brewster Affordable Housing Trust FT- Finance Team BHA- Brewster Housing Authority HC- Housing Coordinator BHP- Brewster Housing Partnership SB- Select Board COA- Council on Aging TA- Town Administration CPC- Community Preservation Committee ZBA- Zoning Board of Appeals Cons Comm- Conservation Committee Brewster Housing Coordinator Update September 2022 Jill Scalise Ongoing Activities/ Projects 1. Community Outreach and Education (Housing Production Plan (HPP) Strategy #14)  Responded to email and phone requests for information and assistance, 55 total requests for housing information (33) or assistance (22). Reviewed and worked on housing pages for new Town website.  Met with representatives from the Housing Partnership & Trust to plan a Community Housing Forum for Thursday October 27th 5-6:30PM at Brewster Ladies Library. Outreach to local organizations to participate. 2. Brewster Affordable Housing Trust (BAHT) (HPP assorted strategies, Select Board (SB) Strategic Plan H-1)  Trust met & addressed items throughout update.  Housing Trust Guidelines approved. 3. Community Housing Parcel off Millstone (SB Strategic Plan H-4, HPP Strategies #12 & 16)  Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) & Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) received a Project Eligibility Letter (PEL) from the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) for the Low- Income Housing Tax Credit Program.  Met with POAH & HAC about next steps including holding a Community Outreach Session in October. 4. Redevelop Existing Properties for Affordable Housing (HPP Strategy #5)  Serenity at Brewster (55+ rental housing, 27 affordable units): Leasing continued for both market rate and affordable units. 5.Comprehensive Permit Projects (HPP Strategy #16)  Brewster Woods (30 affordable rental units): Construction delays continue. Met with POAH about construction schedule, opening date, and communication with folks on the lottery wait list.  Habitat for Humanity Red Top Road (2 affordable homes): The Community Preservation Committee amended the award letter to allow the veteran’s preference home to be eligible at 80% Area Median Income. Regulatory Agreement approved by Select Board. Appropriate Town fees also waived by the Select Board. 6. Preservation of Housing and Related Support of Brewster Residents (SB H-3, HPP Strategy #20)  Regional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program continues, running smoothly.  HAC facilitated over $26,000 of rent & mortgage assistance for Brewster residents this quarter, additionally 2 households were approved for an ongoing Brewster rental assistance subsidy. 7. Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) (HPP Strategy #21 & 22)  Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the administration and oversight of preservation work and affordable resale of the 212 Yankee Drive approved by the Housing Trust & went out to bid. Response received.  Continued coordinated follow-up on several SHI homes of concern. 8. Housing Production Plan (HPP) (Select Board Strategic Plan Goal H-2)  Approved plan shared with the Partnership and Trust. Partnership discussed priorities moving forward. 9.Collaboration (HPP Strategy #7)  Provided information for Local Comprehensive Plan & presented at the CPC Annual Public Hearing.  Participated in HOME Consortium, HOME American Rescue Plan focus group, & Lower Cape Peer Group. Upcoming Activities/ Highlights  Millstone Affordable Housing Community Virtual Information Session October 13th at 5PM by Zoom.  Community Housing Forum will be held Thursday October 27th 5-6:30PM at Brewster Ladies Library. Personnel  Participated in Housing Partnership & Housing Trust meetings. Also worked with: Assessor’s, Building, Council on Aging, Fire, Health, Planning, Public Works, and Town Administration.  Attended MHP’s multi-session Housing training & AARP’s Livable Communities webinar.  Thanks to Asst. Town Administrator Donna Kalinick for her involvement and guidance. BREWSTER HOUSING PARTNERSHIP QUARTERLY PROJECT STATUS REPORT Developer: Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. Quarter Ending Date: September 30, 2022 Project Title: Red Top Road Community Housing (26 Red Top Road) now known as Phoebe Way Project Representative Contact Name: Beth Hardy Wade, Director of Land Acquisition & Project Development Address: 411 Main St., Suite 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA. 02675 Telephone Number: 508-362-3559 x 24 Email: land@habitatcapecod.org Deeds/Agreements: o Comp Permit: Recorded on 1/24/2022: BK 34849 PG 19. Subdivision Plan: PB 694 PG 44.o Deed recorded: 2/28/2022: BK 34935 PG 265.o Regulatory Agreement: Signed and pending return from DHCD for Registry recording.o RNUF/DHCD/SHI approval: Submitted by Jill Scalise on 5/26/2022.o Deed to Habitat buyer: Project Status: Permitting: Brewster’s ZBA closed our hearing on 10/12/2021. The ZBA CP Decision (#21-25) was filed with Brewster’s Town Clerk on 12/10/2021. The appeal period expired with no appeal on 12/30/2021. The CP Decision was recorded on 1/24/2022. Infrastructure: 0% Complete: Habitat met with Brewster Administration, Building Department and Water Department representatives on 9/9/2022. It was a very productive meeting, and all agreed once the permits are approved the infrastructure will be set to begin. Building permit applications have been submitted and will soon be subjected to the Building Department’s review process. Construction: 0% Complete: Our tentative plan for Wall-raisings remains for July 2023, with a 12-month construction period. Volunteers: Fundraising: Private fundraising continues in its outreach to foundations, private individuals, and faith- based & community organizations. To date, we have secured two home-sponsorship pledges, Peter Soule has pledged $50,000; and Mr. Ed Ebert and friends have raised over $70,000 in funds to support the Veteran’s home to be built in honor and memory of longtime Habitat volunteer, Bob Harding. CPC approved a $100k grant. Update: We completed our FHLBB grant and submitted it at the end of July. The response from FHLBB is due in December 2022. Homeowners: A date for family applications has not been determined. Marketing for the applications generally occurs 5 or 6 months prior to wall raising. Events/Press: https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2021/04/09/brewster-needed-more- affordable-housing-elizabeth-finch-had-land/7125875002/ Project Timeline/Schedule: We believe we will begin some infrastructure this fall (late 2022). Cont. page 2 Issues/Concerns/Additional Comments: • Public safety officials requested that the new subdivision become a named street. On 5/18/2022, Brewster Fire Chief Moran approved the name of Phoebe Way for what was formerly 26 Red Top Road. Street numbers will be assigned soon. For now, in documents, we are using assessor assigned identifiers for the parcels. Lot A is 15-76 Phoebe Way, Lot B is 15-77 Phoebe Way, and the existing home (Mrs. Finch) is 15-2 Phoebe Way. • Update: Special thanks to the CPC for the recent approval of an amendment to our award/agreement. We look forward to offering our homes as follows – Vet preference home at or below 80% AMI and one home at or below 60% AMI. • Update: In the spirit of housing partnership, on 9/25/2022 the Brewster Selectboard granted fee waivers for building and other permits. And on 10/5/2022 Brewster Board of Health granted fee waivers for associated permits. We are most grateful! Barnstable County HOME-ARP Allocation Plan A plan for funding HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES in Barnstable County COMMUNITY SURVEY La encuesta está disponible en español. Pesquisa está disponível em português. Visit tinyurl.com/HOME-ARP-General-Public or scan the QR code to the left. Open thru Monday 10/24/2022 Eastham Town Hall: Planning & Economic Development Department Eastham Public Library Harwich Council on Aging Harwich Public Library Mashpee Council on Aging Orleans Council on Aging Orleans Housing Authority Town Hall: Housing Office Snow Library Homeless Prevention Council Paper copies are also available at the following locations: Provincetown Provincetown Public Library Town Hall: Human Services Department Sandwich Council on Aging Wellfleet Council on Aging Yarmouth Council on Aging Town Hall: Department of Community Development Barnstable Barnstable County Complex Barnstable Housing Authority Wheldon Library Cotuit Library Osterville Village Library Town Hall: Housing & Community Development Homeless not Hopeless St. Joseph’s Shelter Brewster Town Hall -Housing Office Brewster Ladies' Library Chatham Town Hall: Town Manager’s Office Dennis Council on Aging 8 AM | NOVEMBER 3 Cape Codder Resort, Hyannis hpccsummit.org # S A VETHELOC A L S Whether you’re a renter concerned about where you’ll live next year, a small business owner struggling with staffing, or a municipal official looking for solutions, Housing to Protect Cape Cod has solutions and tools for you. Join us at the official launch when we’ll unveil a vision and movement to solve the Cape's housing crisis. Speakers will include local business leaders and workers along with keynote speaker Tim Cornwell, an expert on market-based housing development strategy. A principal of the Concord Group, Cornwell is a nationally respected economist. This in-person event will take place starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132), Hyannis. A limited number of slots are available for an Advocacy 101 training at 11:45 a.m., following the summit. OFFICIAL LAUNCH AND SUMMIT SCAN TOREGISTERSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Brewster Housing Partnership Minutes of the 9/15/2022 Meeting Members Present: Diane Pansire, Steve Seaver, Ralph Marotti, Sarah Robinson, Absent: Jillian Douglass, Vanessa Green, Lisa Forhan Guests Present: Jill Scalise (Housing Coordinator), Cindy B 1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order 2. Declaration of a quorum: a quorum was declared with four members present 3. Meeting Participation Statement: Diane Pansire read the meeting participation statement 4. Recording Statement: Diane Pansire read the recording statement 5. Community Housing Forum is October 27th from 5-6:30 pm. Ralph, Jillian and Jill met 3 times with housing trust. We are planning to set up 11 tables incl Cape Light, Lower Cape Outreach, Council on Aging, Housing Production Plan, Tri, HAC, CFP and the buydown program. Maggie, Jillian Jill Madalyn and Ralph are the subcommittees, and they will contact the groups to make sure everything is all set. The subcommittee will meet 1 more time to finalize the details of the event. Brief introduction to the Housing Production Plan then people can move to the various tables for additional information. There will be assistance in filling out applications as well as obtaining information. The Housing Partnership shall have members who will assist in whatever way is necessary. 6. Housing Production plan has been approved by the state. -Implementation strategies from the HPP for Housing Partnership: Regulatory Reform around ADU and ACDU with the Planning Board Funding and Assets: work with other communities in the region around affordable housing Education and Advocacy: Development of a collaborative education plan i.e. housing forum Continue to ensure regular participation in training and housing related issues. Local Policy: Continue to work on 40B project i.e., Millstone Road; Continue outreach and advocacy. Community Resources and Local Support: Continue education on housing rehab programs and evaluate current CPC funded housing initiatives. 7. Update on Millstone Affordable Housing 8. Housing Updates, including Housing Coordinator: Ongoing Activities/ Projects Ongoing Activities/ Projects 1. Community Outreach and Education (Housing Production Plan (HPP) Strategy #14)  Responded to email and phone requests for information and assistance, 68 total requests for housing information (38) or assistance (30). 2. Brewster Affordable Housing Trust (BAHT) (HPP assorted strategies, Select Board (SB) Strategic Plan H-1)  Trust met & addressed items throughout update.  Worked on the Housing Trust Guidelines, draft sent to legal counsel for review.  Working with the Housing Partnership, a Community Housing Forum is scheduled for Thursday October 27th 5-6:30PM at Brewster Ladies Library. 3. Community Housing Parcel off Millstone (SB Strategic Plan H-4, HPP Strategies #12 & 16)  The Select Board approved and executed a Land Disposition Agreement for the Millstone parcel with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) & Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC).  The Select Board also sent a letter of support for POAH & HAC’s Millstone Community Rental Housing Project Eligibility Application for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. 4. Redevelop Existing Properties for Affordable Housing (HPP Strategy #5)  Serenity at Brewster (55+ rental housing, 27 affordable units): Tours were available and the Town and DHCD were thanked for their efforts during a well-attended grand opening ceremony. Leasing began for both market rate and affordable units.  Had an informative tour of housing on the Bay Parcel by Ed Barber and presented to the Bay Parcel Committee Meeting about the Town Housing Plan as well as a preliminary exploration of potential housing uses on the Bay Parcel. 5. Comprehensive Permit Projects (HPP Strategy #16)  Brewster Woods (30 affordable rental units): Affordable housing lottery was held August 2nd with 125 eligible applications from a total pool of 241 households. Construction delays continue.  Habitat for Humanity Red Top Road (2 affordable homes): Regulatory Agreement sent to legal counsel. 6. Preservation of Housing and Related Support of Brewster Residents (SB H-3, HPP Strategy #20)  Regional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program continues. Website announcement about housing rehab and childcare funding. 7. Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) (HPP Strategy #21 & 22)  Buy-down award of $30,000 to assist with the affordable resale purchase of 50 James Burr Road.  Began work on 212 Yankee Drive RFQ to preserve the property, restore to use, and resell to an eligible homebuyer. Legal counsel guidance. Site visit with James Jones from DPW & Donna Kalinick.  Gave tour of Brewster affordable housing to Rieko Hayashi from DHCD.  Continued coordinated follow-up on several SHI homes of concern. 8. Housing Production Plan (HPP) (Select Board Strategic Plan Goal H-2)  With one small clarification, 2022 HPP was approved by DHCD. 9.Collaboration (HPP Strategy #7)  Attended HOME Consortium meeting and One Cape Summit and participated in a focus group for regional housing market study update. Upcoming Activities/ Highlights  Community Housing Forum will be held Thursday October 27th 5-6:30PM at Brewster Ladies Library. Personnel  Participated in Bay Parcel, Housing Partnership & Housing Trust meetings. Attended community outreach task force and ARPA information session. Also worked with: Assessor’s, Building, Council on Aging, Fire, Health, Natural Resources, Planning, Public Works, and Town Administration. 9. Sea Camps Tour: September 22 from 2-3:30 10. For Your Information/Correspondence: none 11. Matters not reasonably anticipated 12. Minutes of the Sept 15th meeting 13. Next Meeting October 20, 2022