11/16/2017 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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10 Community Preservation Committee Minutes November 16, 2017 Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Warren Brodie, Jeff Brown Scattered Site Mashpee Community Housing purchase/pre-development/construction- (3) Homes: 56 DeGrass Road, 341 Great Neck Road North_L: (continued) There was a question as to why only 2 houses would be situated on a 43,560 square foot lot. The question remained unanswered but it may have to do with the driveway and access to the site as well as requirements to maintain a certain percentage of open space land. In terms of Title V, six bedrooms on one acre may be the limit, It was noted the DeGrass site takes into consideration the open space reserve. An additional question was asked regarding the use of alternative septic systems. Mr. Brodie indicated alternative septic systems are expensive, and require ongoing monitoring costs. This is not practical for affordable housing. It was noted the application for affordable housing is quite rigorous requiring sweat equity hours, education, budget counseling, and workshops. Habitat also seeks donations from neighbors to engage the community and to actively address the need for affordable housing in town. A letter of authorization was presented to the Board of Selectmen at their last meeting. The project application included a letter of support from Tom Fudala, the Town Planner. Mr. Fudala indicated the one acre Great Neck Road North property does not conform to current zoning requirements and construction of the two houses would need approval of a Comprehensive Permit by the ZBA. The resulting density although not conforming to current requirements is actually less than that of 15 lots to the north, so it should not be disruptive to the character of the area. It was noted the Planning Board is very pleased with the project including the DeGrass lot.