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Housing

A collection of 13 issues

"Site Plan Review" of 320 Unit Complex | April 17, 2025

This meeting was a "Site Plan Review" regarding a 320 unit residential development at 35 Wilkins Lane. This is in five principal buildings, garages and a leasing office/clubhouse on 15 acres rezoned in 2021. A consequence of the rezoning meant no public comment and no Town Council action required.

Housing Production Plan Community Meeting | April 7, 2025

This meeting focused on Barnstable's Housing Production Plan (HPP), its strategies to address affordable housing needs and sought public input for its refresh. Public comment is open through May 1, 2025 through the town website (under "Housing" then "Housing Production Plan.")

Ad Hoc Committee to Assess and Recommend Strategies for Housing Creation | March 28, 2025

The main focus is finalizing a report to present to the Town Council.

Community Preservation Committee | March 17, 2025

The meeting focused on housing updates and discussing letters of intent for community preservation funds.

SPECIAL REPORT

Two New Massachusetts Housing Reports and Recommendations. One speaks to the Cape's specific housing needs and challenges. The other calls for calls for statewide solutions including on zoning, parking, funding, and wastewater, among other items.

Affordable Housing Growth & Development Trust Fund Board | March 7, 2025

The meeting covered various aspects of affordable housing development, including reviewing reports, establishing minimum qualifications for agents, cost certifications and planning for future funding.

Ad Hoc Committee to Assess and Recommend Strategies for Housing | Feb. 24, 2025

The meeting focuses on assessing and recommending strategies for increasing housing creation, particularly affordable housing, within the town. The discussion heavily involves addressing the housing crisis and its impact on the community.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund | Feb. 7, 2025

The meeting focused on reviewing and approving several requests related to affordable housing projects, including reconsideration of a denied mortgage, a property transfer, a new application, and a transfer of interest in a property.

Ad Hoc Committee on Housing Strategies | Jan 29, 2025

This meeting focuses on assessing and recommending strategies to increase housing creation, specifically affordable housing, within the town. The discussion heavily involves exploring various avenues to address the town's housing shortage and affordability crisis.

Local Comprehensive Plan | Jan 23, 2025

The committee reviewed and discussed the draft of Barnstable's Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP), including future land use maps and an action plan. The meeting also focused on plans for further public input and the meeting schedule.