11/18/2020 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASIIPEE, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES November 18,2020 Mr. Furbush announced to all the applicants the terrific job they are doing for the Town. He is in favor of the project but has some issues and concerns that need to be discussed. He read the Planning Board Memo dated November 4, 2020 submitted by Chairman, Jack Phelan. Mr.Furbush mentioned the waivers that were requested in the application.His first concern was the parking situation. He said that 39 rental units, and 68 bedrooms there are only 46 parking spaces. There's no overnight parking permitted in Mashpee, and public transportation is not the same as in larger cities. He thought that there was not enough parking for family or friends, and what would be the plan if there's a snow storm event.He believes there should be 59 parking spaces, which is 1.5%. Cory Fellows with POAH commented that he agrees with Jonathan that affordable housing residents deserving basically all the same amenities and features for their homes including parking. He mentioned that this site has some hidden challenges given the proximity of the wetlands, and setbacks to fit within the scope. He said that he will certainly work with his team to reconfigure this parking concern. Jonathan thought that there was a parcel located at the entrance that could be reviewed to possible provide overflow parking. Jonathan reviewed the waiver requested from the Planning Board as mentioned in their memo regarding §174-23, and the other conditions listed. No member of the applicant's team could respond, and were not aware of this request prior to the meeting. There was no meeting with the Design Review or Plan Review Committees. Cory Fellows will review these comments with his team and provide a series of responses, and any other comments requiring follow up. Jonathan read an email dated Thursday, July 16, 2020 from Deputy Jack Phelan; "Ellen; thanks, I like the plan. I will talk to my fire prevention officer, but I do not see any outstanding fire department related issues." Jonathan read an email fi•om Catherine Laurent, DPW Director dated Friday, November 13, 2020 into the record. Jonathan received a letter from Chairperson, Allan Isbitz,Affordable Housing Committee dated Wednesday, November 18, 2020 that was noted for the record. Jonathan read a letter in the record dated November 18, 2020 from Fire Chief, Thomas C. Rullo, referencing the South Cape Resort letter of concerns. 12