06/09/2010 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Minutes Board of Appeals June 9, 2010 This is a residential neighborhood and even though the Motel is probably grandfathered in, to now start to allow permanent residence in 9 of the 19 Units is not consistent with • the area. Will the permanent residences grow to 18? The residents who live in the area have a vested interest in taking care of their property. I find it hard to believe that those residing in these 9 Units would put forth any effort to maintain the current quality of life in the neighborhood. Morton Brand 19 Windsor Point Mashpee Mr. Nelson asked Attorney Mills and Mr. White to inspect the plan and made reference to the retaining wall. Mr. Nelson said that people from the motel are accessing private property to enter and depart the subject property. He said that he would be unable to approve the Petition with the current traffic flow. Mr. White said that he has never had a problem with traffic flow. He also said that he has an agreement with a neighbor for the right to access his property. Attorney Mills said that he will find out who owns the abutting property and will provide the Board with secure permission. Mr. Nelson said that he wants a plan showing grant of an easement. Mr. Sonic questioned why the lot was numbered the way it was and whether or not the lots were owned contiguously. Attorney Mills said that the lots were never owned in common ownership. • Mr. Nelson opened the discussion to the audience for comments from anyone in opposition to the proposal. Ms. Janice Mills of Ryan's Way said that when she arrived in Mashpee, the motel was very upscale and accommodated very famous people from New York City during the summer. She said that these guests frequented the restaurant that she was involved with. Ms. Mills said that she was also very involved with the Cape Cod Baseball League and that parents of players would stay at the Plaza del Sol motel. She said that she finds the "combination of being a motel and low income housing really aren't compatible." Ms. Mills said that the "whole dynamic of the area has changed with the use of the motel" and that she was troubled by the motel being changed to year-round use with units that are not .equipped for year-round use. She questioned the adequacy of kitchen facilities that are provided. Ms. Mills mentioned that she is on the School Committee and that she worries about the children being brought up there. She said that there is no playground and expressed concern with child safety at the pool area. Ms. Mills said that she has heard stories of children who do not live in the area being dropped off and getting on the school bus, which puts an even greater burden on Town resources. She said that she realizes that affordable housing is a real problem. Ms. Mills suggested that Mr. White's talents would be better used by being on the Affordable Housing Committee instead of a profit-making organization. 0