HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - AHSC - 02/13/2017 Cohasset Affordable Housing Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2017
Wilcutt Commons
91 Sohier Street, Cohasset MA 02025
Attendees: Paul Kierce
Peter Hobson
Diane Danielson
Rob Jeffers
Bridget Bearden
Jack Creighton
Not in Attendance: David Drinan
Susan Reagan
Donna McGee
7:07p meeting called to order by Diane Danielson.
After review of the January meeting minutes, a motion to approve was
made by Rob Jeffers, and seconded by Paul Kierce. Jack Creighton abstained
from otherwise unanimous vote.
Review of Zoning Bylaw Amendment to be presented at Town Hall
Meeting by Clark Brewer. The Committee will communicate suggested changes
to the Planning Board.
Discussion of affordable housing approaches, including neighboring
towns, land leases, and research findings.
Research Findings: The Committee confirmed that Sunrise Assisted Living
does not count as dwellings because the units do not have their own kitchen
areas. As of February 13, 2017 the Town of Cohasset counted 3,249 dwellings, of
which 308 are deeded affordable according to the state, which is down from a
recorded 310 two months ago. However, in the 2015 U.S. Census estimate was
2,967 dwellings. It is the committee's understanding that state census
determines the total number of dwellings for the 10%test under 40B
regulations. The Committee reaffirmed a priority to work with the town to verify
the process for submitting information to the state on current housing stock.
The Committee will gather information on any plans underway for
residential developments to have a more informed perspective during creation
of an Affordable Housing plan. A project timeline for a plan will be created by
June 30, 2017.
The Committee received notice that David Drinan will be resigning from
his role due to relocation. The planning board will be nominating a replacement
to be approved by the selectman.
Motion to adjourn by Rob Jeffers at 8:43 pm seconded by Jack Creighton,
vote was unanimous.