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Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by adding a new section § 174-17.1 to read as follows: §174-17.1 Raze and Replace: No pre-existing, non-conforming single or two family dwelling structure shall be razed and replaced on any lot unless a Special Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals authorizes such action. For purposes of this section, "razed and replaced" shall be defined as the voluntary removal of one hundred percent (100%) of all pre-existing structural materials and mechanical systems of a structure or structures, exclusive of foundations, and the replacement of those materials and systems with new materials and systems in furtherance of the creation of housing. Such a Special Permit may be granted only if the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that any changes, extensions or alterations of the pre-existing non-conformities are not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than those non-conformities existing prior to the razing of the existing structure and that there is adequate land area on the lot to provide sufficient parking. In no case shall any new non-conformities be created with respect to any replacement structure without the issuance of a Variance or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals Explanation: This article will clarify the authority of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the procedure to review and regulate the razing and replacement of pre-existing non-conforming dwelling structures under the Zoning Bylaws. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 17 by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 17 by a vote of 4-0-1. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion to indefinitely postponed passes at 8:04 PM. Article 18 To see if the Town will vote pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 40 to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase an 80 percent low income restriction on a real property identified as 37 Center Street, (Mashpee Assessors Map 36, Parcel 47D) using general funds, Community Preservation Act, donations, and/or other sources of revenue, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to prepare and execute such agreements, deeds, and other instruments necessary to effect such transfer upon such terms and conditions as the Selectmen shall deem to be in the interest of the Town, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Petition 21