1/12/2010 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Community Preservation Committee Minutes January 12, 2010 Discussion ofticles: aca Properties: (continued) As per his memorandum,, Mr. Tem requested the Town of Mashpee make its intentions known regarding its interest in conducting negotiations for the purchase of the subject property. Mr. Ferry indicated the cost is presently negotiable to meet a sensible and rationale price for the Town. Habitat for Hum —26 Russell Road: Correspondence was received from Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod dated January 12,20 10 relative to their application for CPA funding for the purchase of land located at 26 Russell Road, The project application also includes CPA funding to assist in-the construction of the affordable home. At the last meeting there were questions regarding the property.with respect t square footage as it pertains zoning requirements and also regarding the Chapter 40B permitting process. The lot as It is Presently configured is non-conforming and the layout as presented to the CPC Committee has not been approved to date by the'Planni g Board. Under the provisions of Chapter 40B,the lot would not be designated as buildable without the approval of numerous variances. Donald Dickinson in his memorandum indicated he met with the owner of the subject parcel,John west and with Worn Fudala,,the Town Planner to address the Committee's concerns. As noted in the correspondence,the perndtti g process would require NIr. Nest to meet with the Planing Board to request an AIq (Approval Not Required)designation. Habitat would then seep a Comprehensive Pennit � under the conditions of Chapter 40B to allow the building of the affordable home on the newly created ATR parcel. The parcel which contains Mr. west's residence would remain in excess of 40,000 sq. ft., the area required by zoning to remain.buildable. The purchase and sale agreement between Habitat for Hui ani y.and John West is pending the CPA award and all permitting to allow the building of the affordable home at the Russell Road location.