1/4/2011 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Community Preservation Committee Minutes January 4,2011 David Hines, and his spouse, abutters of the subject parcel were M* attendance to voice their objection to the project proposal. lir. Hines, in his opinion stated the lot is only 10,000 square feet and is an abuse of a o . As an abutter, lir. Hines indicated that he was not notified of the intent of Habitat to construct ars affordable home on the subject property. Mr. Hines added he was informed of the objective while reading the local newspaper. When asked of potential opposition with respect to the feelings of the neighborhood, Ir. Mines stated that area neighbors are opposed to the project-proposal. 111r. Dines asked why Habitat would have the right to install a Title v septic system when he was required to install a de-nitrification septic system. Upon review,the Committee expressed their support to Habitat for Humanity and the many successful projects completed in Mashpee and on Cape Cod. In support of affordable housing, it was noted the Board of Appeals may stipulate conditions on the comprehensive permit. Although. Habitat has a reputable character as leaders on the Cape in affordable dousing, several Committee members felt the undersized lot has too much controversy to grant support of the CPA project using Town funds. Motion made by Ms.way an to approve and recommend to the May 2011 Special Town pectin ,the CPA Application in the amount of $25,000 to assist Habitat for Humanity in the construction of an affordable home on 12 Russell Road,llashpee stipulating that a comprehensive permit has been obtained from the Zoni