HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - AHSC - 08/29/2017 Cohasset Affordable Housing Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 29, 2017
Wilcutt Commons
91 Sohier Street, Cohasset MA 02025
Attendees: Paul Kierce
Peter Hobson
Bridget Bearden
Clark Brewer
Jack Creighton
Diane Danielson
Rob Jeffers
Not in Attendance: Donna McGee
Susan Reagan
7:07p meeting called to order by Diane Danielson.
After review of the May meeting minutes, a motion to made by Jack
Creighton, and seconded by Peter Hobson. Vote was unanimous, and Clark
Brewer abstained.
Clark Brewer, appointed by the Planning Board, is joining the Affordable
Housing Steering Committee to replace David Drinan as the representative of the
planning board.
Discussion of reports from master planning committee. The affordable
housing committee aims to complete a housing production plan (HPP) in the
next year, which may require the expertise from an outside consultant.
Considering this, a motion was made by Clark Brewer to request funds sufficient
for no less than 20 hours to retain a housing expert for preliminary consultation
on creating a housing production plan and potential development plans. Diane
Danielson called a vote, seconded by Rob Jeffers. Vote was unanimous.
Discussion of accessory dwellings and other potential projects including
senior housing, Music Circus, and other ideas. An idea was proposed to change
language in zoning bylaws in Section 15 related to accessory dwellings. The
proposed changes would remove the requirements noted in 15.2.6 and 15.2.13,
that respectively keep the existing exterior appearance and appearance as single
family unit.
Next meeting will be held on September 24. A motion to adjourn was
made by Rob Jeffers seconded by Clark Brewer, vote unanimous. Meeting
adjourned at 8:32p.