PROVINCETOWN LOCAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
Tuesday, February 22, 2000 Meeting Minutes
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Provincetown, MA 02657.
ATTENDANCE: Michael Bunn(MB), Scott Campbell(SC), Tim Hazel(TH)
PUBLIC: Jim Buckingham representing Miriam Collinson
Tim Hazel re-sworn in by Town Clerk. Meeting called to order at 4:15pm.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Jim
Buckingham appeared before the partnership seeking advise and suggestions on
how to best develop the 2.35 acres of land on Race Road between the DPW garage
and the transfer station entrance. He described his failed attempts at
constructing a Laundromat and car wash on the property, making reference to the
well that is on the property. He seemed interested in working with the PLHP in
order to develop affordable housing or to sell the property for that purpose.
Jim did not present any formal proposal, but seemed to be looking for a way to
develop the land amidst Provincetown’s currently restrictive development
climate. Jim also made reference to building a communications antenna on the
site. MB discussed possibility of purchasing the property with land bank funds,
also possible commercial uses using existing well water. Possibility of sewage
treatment plant being built on adjacent lot was also discussed. TH suggested
the land might be more suitable as an Open Space purchase. MB suggested that
the group discuss the options and invite Jim to return to a future meeting.
Group discussed the possibility of the Mass Housing Partnership, technical
assistance grant as a way of doing a feasibility study. MB motioned to pass the
issue on to Town Hall staff for guidance. Motion seconded by TH. 3 in favor. Motion
Passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion
of 30 Creek Road and possible transfer of property to Housing Authority. After
discussing the current run-off situation which is causing the property to be
unbuildable/wetlands TH moved in light
of questions raised by feasibility study done by Mass Housing Partnership on
behalf of the Provincetown Housing Authority that the PLHP remove the 30 Creek
Hill article from the ATM 2000 warrant. Motion was seconded by MB. 3 in favor. Motion
passed.
Next discussed was the transfer of property at Fritz’s way to Habitat for Humanity and the apparent support of Warren Alexander.
Discussion of Growth Management Bylaw and its proposed
reduction of development and effects of such on Affordable Housing production.
It was agreed that the new by-law would reduce the production of said housing.
However, MB moved that the PLHP support the current Growth Management By-law as
presented at the February 24, 2000 Public Hearing. Motion was seconded by TH. 3 in favor. Motion passed.
MB reported that he had met with the Open Space Committee and that they had pledged their support and willingness to work together regarding the proposal allowing 10% of Land Bank funds to be used for Affordable Housing. 10% of these funds would equal $312,000. A letter from Open Space Chair Celine Gandolfo is forthcoming to Ed Allard of Cape Cod Commission showing support. This would enable the Commission’s TAP to continue.
Membership and our needs for 2 more members were discussed. It was agreed that filing these empty positions should be a priority for all members.
It was also suggested that the PLHP attempt to schedule a special meeting to discuss a number of issues that will become more important as affordable housing projects continue to come on line in the future. Those topics included:
MB moved to adjourn at 5:30pm, TH seconded motion. 3 in
favor. Motion passed.
Next Meeting, Tuesday March 14th, 2000 at 4pm.
Minutes submitted by Scott Campbell, Acting Clerk