8/24/2016 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2016 Chairman Furbush said that there are only four Board members and told Mr. Brooks that if he decided to continue with the hearing, that all four members would have to vote positive in order for the application to pass. He suggested that the hearing be continued until September 28, 2016. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to accept the continuance until September 28, 2016. Mr. Gould seconded. All were in favor to accept the continuance. OTHER BUSINESS Mashpee Commons: To discuss the project construction progress as stated in the Comprehensive Permit, Section IV. Decision and Conditions, sub -section 8.j Board Member, Ron Bonvie stepped down from this discussion. Mr. Feronti approached the Board and said under the Comprehensive Permit, Mashpee Commons is required to give an update of the construction progress. The construction on the buildings started in March. They received their final approval from Mass Housing in January, and pulled their first permit in March. He said there are currently three (3) buildings under construction. He pointed out on the approved site plan that there are eight (8) buildings that make up Phase I A of the residential expansion. In those eight buildings, 14,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, 52 units, and 13 are affordable within those 52 units. The units are spread amongst the eight buildings as are the affordable units. There are currently three buildings under construction; building 40, 41, and 42. Building 40 is a modular building, and was the first foundation that was poured in 2014 to preserve the permit. There are eight units in that building. The modular boxes were delivered and the plan is to secure the boxes next week. These boxes are ready to be set on Wednesday, August 31. There are ten (10) boxes plus a roof, so over the span of two to three days, that building will be set. There is a lot of interior work required due to the design, and all the kitchens have to be installed after the fact because they were on bare walls. The goal for completion is December 1 st. Out of the eight units, two are affordable. Building 41 was the first building that was initially started. This building is a "stick -built" building, and the target for completion is mid-October with occupancy November 1". There are eight, one bedroom units in this building and four commercial spaces on the ground floor. Out of the eight units, two of them are affordable units. This is a traditional construction project, the siding and drywall are done, and the kitchen should be done within the next week. 2