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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals <br />Minutes <br />August 4, 2010 <br />Mr. Mark Nelson said that a feasibility study was conducted and the site is within the <br />. drinking water Zone U Bioretention area for two of the wells, Title V, which governs <br />wastewater for on-site disposal, allows 440 gallons per day per acre in those areas. If <br />extra treatment is provided, 660 gallons per day per acre is allowed. This will not address <br />the estimated 2,000 gallons per day with connection of the existing buildings and the <br />proposed buildings on the property. For this to be viable, the Petitioner requires an <br />easement from the Town within the Zone II that would restrict discharges of nitrogen on <br />an additional 1 %: acres of land in order to allow the 40 bedrooms to be built. The <br />Petitioner is currently discussing the nitrogen easement with the Town. <br />There are ongoing discussions with the Town for installation of a pump station for the <br />existing and proposed homes on the subject property with a connecting line to the High <br />School wastewater treatment plant to discharge the effluent there. Mr. Mark Nelson said <br />that the Petitioner will pay for the connection, as well as an annual operation and <br />maintenance fee. That figure is based on what the units can afford and what the budget <br />can sustain. <br />Mr. Mark Nelson said that he High School treatment system is designed for 18,000 <br />gallons a day, but only gets 2,000 to 3,000 gallons of effluent per day while school is in <br />session. Mr. Nelson said that the system is oversized and requires a large amount of <br />carbon and food source for the bacteria to break down the ammonia in the effluent, which <br />this residential project would provide. If the Breezy Acres' project is connected with the <br />High School, it would provide a more steady flow rate, more efficient operation of the <br />. system and reduction of chemical treatment costs. The Housing Authority factors in the <br />monthly cost by determining the yield it will receive. Mr. Nelson said that costs will <br />range from $600 to $700 per unit annually, which is not a typical cost for a sewer bill on <br />Cape Cod, and particularly not for affordable housing units. <br />Mr. Fenuccio said that three different building types are proposed. Variations on the <br />material palette and colors will provide diversity. Plans call for forced hot water heating <br />systems. No air conditioning will be provided in an effort to minimize construction costs. <br />Full basements will maximize resident storage within each unit. Energy -star rated doors <br />and windows will be installed. <br />Attorney Andrew L. Singer stated that the Petitioner is seeking the following: <br />1. Housing Assistance Corporation is seeking a Comprehensive Permit for <br />development of Breezy Acres Phase H. <br />2. Mashpee Housing Authority requests a Modification of a 1987 Comprehensive <br />Permit (SP -87-06-060) to allow for development of Breezy Acres Phase II on a <br />surplus portion of the subject property. <br />Attorney Singer said that the Mashpee Housing Authority owns the subject property and <br />manages Breezy Acres Phase I. He said that the Housing Assistance Corporation will <br />lease Breezy Acres U and will develop the new units. After construction is completed, <br />