02/11/2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES • FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Both sites have access to electrical service and town water and will be serviced by individual septic systems and will adhere to all State and local health regulations. Preliminary plans for the house to be built are under Exhibit B along with the required tabulations showing lot size, lot coverage, and open space, etc. The homes will be 3 - bedrooms, one and one half bath homes with a full basement and ranch design to be easily adaptable for disabled members if needed. The applications were indorsed by the Board of Selectmen and the Affordable Housing Committee as shown under Exhibit C. Both of the homes will meet or exceed the DHCD and LIP standards in terms of square footage, and other features. In addition to approval by the subsidizing agency, Habitat for Humanity is required to demonstrate that the development is consistent with local needs. It is simply a function of the percentage of affordable housing in the Town, and as of December 25, 2014, Mashpee had 298 affordable housing units out of its 6,473 year round units or 4.6%, which is shown in Exhibit C. The homes will be affordable to very -low income households earning at or less than 65% of area median income and Habitat will pre -qualify candidates according to its established criteria and conduct a lottery. Exhibit E in the submittal titled; Preliminary Project Pro Forma basically describes the costs of the material for construction of the two homes. Mr. Brodie concluded his discussion stating he anticipates to meet the goal to have 100 homes built on Cape Cod. Mr. Bonvie asked if an applicant can make a single lot affordable under 40B. The Board • was concerned of a developer making a single lot 40B, unless the lot is 100% affordable. Mr. Brodie confirmed that these proposed lots are 100% affordable. Mr. Mendoza asked if there was a licensed contractor assigned to these homes. Mr. Brodie said not yet, but he will have a contractor assigned when applying for the building permit. Habitat provides qualified licensed contractors and workers compensation insurance. Mr. Blaisdell addressed the waivers that are listed in the submittal under Exhibit D for 108 Orchard Road as follows: A cash performance bond is required by the Board under § 174-23 of $1,600. Under §174-28, a licensed surveyor will certify that the plan presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals is compliant under the 40B. Under §150-3, a bond would be required to the Board as advised by the DPW for $2,000 per property. This would cover any potential damage to the Town road from the construction of the cub cut for each house. Mr. Blaisdell read the comments submitted by the Building Department as noted below that apply to 108 Orchard Road: • Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, that there be placed language in the deed(s), that they shall maintain their affordability if sold in perpetuity. The • language should be reviewed by town council first and once approved, then a Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued.