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i <br /> The Tri-Town Circle parcel was located off of Falmouth/SandwichRoad near the.entrance to the <br /> base. W. Dickenson noted that the parcel was small and treed. Habitat would again limit tree <br /> removal. An abutter to the property has reported that some flooding ofthe parcel has occurred, <br /> but that it was not wetlands. Habitat will be looping into the issue further while following <br /> through with the application process. <br /> Regarding the house plans, a porch will cross over half ofthe house and the front will feature <br /> clapboards, shutters, painted trim and asphalt roof shingles. Cedar shingles would be placed on <br /> the remaining three sides. All three buildings would be quality built and provide affordable <br /> housing for three families. Parcels will be sold deed restricted and will be affordable in <br /> perpetuity. lis. Egloff inquired whether or not the deed would revert or remain affordable in the <br /> case of a foreclosure and lir. Dickenson confirmed that the hone would remain affordable <br /> despite foreclosure. Additionally, Habitat would have the right to purchase a hone that entered <br /> foreclosure, but of the 74 Habitat homes, only one has entered foreclosure. Mr. Dickinson noted <br /> that, once permitted,these homes would total 17 Habitat for Humanity homes in l l shpee. Mr. <br /> Johnson complimented Habitat for the quality of the home constructed on Fox Hill Road. <br /> Mr. Abbott inquired about the corner lot on Tri-Town Road and Mr. Dickenson responded that <br /> the owner was the individual who notified Habitat about the potential for flooding. ibis. Egjoff <br /> inquired whether the flooding was due to base runoff and Mr. Dickenson enson confirmed that it was. <br /> Catherine Laurent has indicated that it has been an ongoing issue with the base to address the <br /> problem. Chairman T rebt noted that the Tri-Town parcel was fairly small and inquired how it <br /> compared with the neighborhood and Mr. Dickenson responded that it was comparable to other <br /> lots in the neighborhood. lir. Dickenson added that Habitat for Humanity ori ed hard to match <br /> the lot sire and architecture of the neighborhood. Mr. Dickenson also referenced the parcel <br /> located on 1 ionornoscoy Island that was 10,000 square feet with three properties nearby that <br /> were only 8,000 square feet. <br /> Mr. White inquired whether the homes would be built LIED certified alongside other green <br /> efforts and Mr. Dickenson responded that Habitat built LEER certified homes but did not get <br /> thein certified due to the expense. Mr. Dickenson added that Habitat pursued a hertz rating of <br /> less than 70. Mr. Abbott noted that the Town owned three additional parcels on Tri-Town, two <br /> of which were unbuildable and one that was too close to wetlands. Mr. Dickenson stated that <br /> Habitat would not attempt to build at the location unless they were totally comfortable with the <br /> land. <br /> Mr. Johnson made a motion to support the project and have the Chair write a short letter <br /> in support of Habitat Mr. Abbott seconded the motion. All voted unanfrnously. <br /> Committee members voiced their unanimous support for the Chair to sign the application. The <br /> Chair signed the DHCD project application and will draft a short letter of support. Chairman <br /> T rebat requested co of the application for the records. l res. glof recommended the addition <br /> q copy <br /> of a rain garden to assist in absorbing the runoff. It was announced that the next Habitat for <br /> Humanity dedication would be at 19 Lakewood Drive on April.10 at 3 p.m. <br /> 2 <br />