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Ms. Egloff questioned a recent project in wellfleet that required a change in siting due to <br /> neighbors' objections and whether abutters require more notice for town donated parcels. Mr. <br /> Brody described the particulars of the access roads, noting that a building permit was in hand <br /> when a change was made to the access road, which did not legally require a notice of change. <br /> Mr. Brody stated that the zoning setbacks had been met. Ms. Egloff questioned the parameters <br /> for communication with the mutters when affordable housing is being built, particularly as <br /> projects are considered for l lashpee. Mr. Johnson suggested that, as a good neighbor, it might <br /> e beneficial to maintain open communication.with abutters. <br /> Committee members discussed other Habitat projects, including property located on Russell <br /> Road on Monomoscoy Island. John and Cindy Wet wished to sell an 11,000 square foot lot to <br /> Habitat for Humanity from a 5 1,000 square foot lot. Habitat applied to the Community <br /> Preservation Committee for funds to purchase the land and help build the home. There were <br /> questions about the validity of the request and the application was denied. M=. West then <br /> reduced the land cost to $25,000 and Habitat has since applied for a grant to purchase the lot. <br /> Mr. Brody noted that a neighbor has expressed some concern due to a driveway encroaching on <br /> land court property. <br /> fir. Brody distributed bylaws from Bourne, Bennis and Yarmouth that address non-conforming <br /> lots that do not require 40B where the Planning Board serves as the special permit authority. 11th. <br /> Brody added that it has been used when municipalities acquire tax-taking land and makes it <br /> immediately available for development. lir. Johnson suggested that CPC money cannot be used <br /> to acquire land. Ms. Egloff believed that property or building purchases could utilize CPC funds. <br /> Mr. Richardson noted that 10%of CPC funds have been set aside for affordable Dousing. <br /> Ms. Egloffquestioned the availability of the Habitat for Humanity volunteer mailing list, <br /> suggesting that local volunteers might be interested in participating in the Affordable Housing <br /> Committee. Ms. Egloff'questioned whether Habitat might advertise the availability of positions <br /> on Mashpee's Affordable Housing Committee in their newsletter. Mr. Brody recommended <br /> contacting the Executive Director, Vickie Goldsmith. <br /> Ms. Egloff questioned whether Habitat had researched the value of affordable housing to <br /> communities on Cape Cod. Mr. Brody responded that they have studied the gap between income <br /> and affordability and found that it is highest on Cape Cod compared to the rest of Massachusetts. <br /> Ms. Egloff expressed concern about peoples' negative attitudes toward affordable housing. Mr. <br /> Brody noted that Habitat is keenly aware of the needs for affordable housing. Committee <br /> members agreed about the importance of education and outreach. Mr. Abbott noted the loss o <br /> young people who are unable to afford homes on the Cape. <br /> 1r. Abbott questioned the type of deed restrictions attached to the Habitat homes. Mr. Brod} <br /> responded that the type of deed is dictated by the Department of Community Dousing and <br /> Development resulting in an affordable parcel in perpetuity, despite any foreclosure proceedings. <br /> Mr. Johnson questioned owners selling their homes and Mr. Broder noted that Habitat's <br /> mortgages are zero interest so all monies paid are returned in the equity. Mr. Abbott questioned <br /> how the cost of the homes are determined and Mr. Brody responded that the cast, $124,800, is <br /> carefully determined and covers the costs incurred by Habitat for Humanity and can include <br />