12/13/2006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. 562 Cotuit Road 3 SP-06-85 6. The subject property, which is located in a developed residential neighborhood, is of approximately the same size and possesses similar physical characteristics as abutting developed parcels of land. The physical characteristics of the subject property pose no significant constraint upon the development of the single family residential structure, as proposed. 7. Given the size and scale of the proposed residential structure to be developed on the subject property, the availability of necessary utilities and other infrastructure to service the subject residence, and the nature of the existing housing in the general vicinity of the subject property, the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the local and the regional need for development of low income and affordable housing outweighs the Town's interest in strict adherence to the minimum lot size and minimum lot frontage requirements for the subject property. 8. The applicant for the comprehensive permit, Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc., has established a strong development background and an extensive track record for successful affordable housing projects on Cape Cod. CONDITIONS 1. The applicant shall remove the existing shed located on the property prior to construction of the proposed residential structure. 2. The applicant shall apply to, and receive approval from, the Mashpee Board of Health for the septic system to service the proposed residence. Based upon the aboved Findings and subject to the Conditions set forth herein, the Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the Applicant has met the criteria necessary for the granting of a Comprehensive Permit in accordance with the provisions of