02/09/2011 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONNG BOARD OF APPEALS February 9, 2011 Minutes • John and Cynthia West 26 Russell Road February 2, 2011 To Korn it May Concern: My husband anal'I ore property owners on Monomoscoy Road in Mashpee. I would like to voice my support for the project Mr. John West is attempting to get approved at the corner of Monomoscoy and Russell Road. I feel as though a Habitat for Humanities home at that location would be o positive addition to our community. Sincerely, Connie Goulet The Board opened the meeting to public comment. Mr. Daniel Bohnenberger said that he recently built his home on a pre-existing, non- conforming lot on Riverside Road. He said that he did not feel the proposal was appropriate for Monomoscoy Island. Ms. Marie Brako of 24 Hamblin Road said that she is a financial supporter of Habitat for • Humanity. She expressed concern with the impact that construction would have on the endangered species in the area. Ms. Brako said that she is sensitive to affordable housing needs, but feels that this proposal is not appropriate for the area. She said that the area is isolated in the winter and suggested that another area would be more conducive to `integration'. She also mentioned the flood plain. Mr. Nelson said that Monomoscoy Road is in a price category far different from what Habitat for Humanity normally develops. He said that no one can judge as to whether or not the affordable housing family will fit in with their neighbors. He said that the flood plain does not preclude anyone from building on a lot. Mr. Walter Abbott from the Affordable Housing Committee said the committee is in support of the proposal. The committee forwarded the following letter to the ZBA: Februaoy 9, 2011 Jonathan Furbush, Acting Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Mashpee 16 Great Neck Road Mashpee, MA 02649 • Subject: Habitat for Humanity Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit Application 24 Russell Road, Mashpee 13