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There were no additional comments from Planning Board members. Mr. Lehrer pointed out the BOS <br /> suggested changes, in consultation with Town Counsel, including the expansion of the term "Property <br /> Owner." <br /> The Chair invited the Public to comment. <br /> Elana Doyle, Sunset Strip, supported the adjustments to the ADU, referencing the issues of housing in <br /> Mashpee and the need for more units. Ms. Doyle added that there was a lack of housing production at <br /> affordable prices and creative options were necessary. Ms. Doyle suggested that ADUs could add <br /> units without changing the look of the Town as well as provide an income stream, allow older adults to <br /> age in place and allow younger families to remain on Cape. Ms. Doyle asked that the community <br /> support the Articles. <br /> Jewell Blake, Great Neck Road South, inquired whether it was required that the main home be <br /> occupied by the owner. Mr. Lehrer responded that the principal dwelling unit should not be occupied <br /> by anyone other than the property owner as listed on the deed. <br /> Terri Ronhock, Sunset Circle, commended the Board and Town Planner for bringing the matter <br /> forward and appreciated allowing the public to be involved during the workshop. Ms. Ronhock felt the <br /> changes would be a win-win for the residents of Mashpee by providing increased housing units, and <br /> recommended supporting the changes at Town Meeting. <br /> Lauren Kenzer, Riverview Ave., stated that she was a housing advocate and referenced the Cape Cod <br /> Commission's 2008 report regarding affordable housing strategies. Ms. Kenzer shared experiences <br /> regarding the opportunity to provide housing for aging parents through an ADU. Ms. Kenzer inquired <br /> whether the owner could move in to the ADU in order to rent the home, but Mr. Lehrer stated that the <br /> owner of the home needed to remain in the principal dwelling unit. Ms. Kenzer suggested that <br /> Mashpee consider allowing the owner to live in the apartment or the home, to allow for aging in place. <br /> Ms. Kenzer shared her support for the ADU changes and the ways in which it could benefit the <br /> community, also suggesting the possibility of Mashpee offering loans to assist homeowners creating an <br /> ADU. <br /> Lisa Prento, Veterans Lane, thanked the Board for their work, stating that, as a realtor, faced with <br /> illegal apartments, the ADU bylaw changes would create a more level playing field and supported the <br /> changes as written. <br /> Katie Martin, former Mashpee resident, supported the ADU Bylaw changes, referencing the shortage <br /> and high prices of rentals on Cape, and the benefit of allowing homeowners to create an ADU by right. <br /> In addition, Ms. Mai-tin referenced the lack of affordable housing options and the benefit of adding <br /> rental stock and creating a revenue stream for homeowners. Ms. Martin emphasized the need to evolve <br /> with the needs of the Town's people, while noting that density would promote growth while preserving <br /> raw land and encouraged the passing of these bylaw changes. <br /> 2 <br />