12/13/2006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Maslipee Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 4 December 13. 2006 • Tim Wentz, Martin Archiilect Chuck Reservic Bob Fitzgerald, Sewer Design. Attornev Kirrane informs the Board that this process has started 2 years ago and the applicants have gone through all the other town boards. The proposed project is eligible under the rcquiremcnts of the Local Initiative Program; subject to final program review and approval. The proposed project appears financially feasible'in the context of the Mashpee housing market. 'file project has been endorsed by the \gashpee Board of Selectmen which fulfills the requirement under 760 CMR 46.00. An on site inspection has been done by DHCD. Comments were received and will be adhered to from the Planning Department, Fire Department and the Board of Flealth. Laura Shufelt comments to the Board on her portion of the project. The developers feel this is a unique proposal whereby they wanted to provide rental units as well as ownership opportunities. This also works well in the local initiative program '['here are subsidy programs and the site eligibility letter has been granted. The project meets 4 of the S smart growth issues as well. %ella Elizenberry asks about the financial ability to finish the project to build out. There is also a commercial portion of the project that.Ms. Elizenberry suggests perhaps a corner store type of retail would really benefit that part oftown since there is nothing very close to that area for sundries and such. Mr. Giatrelis believes that is a good idea as well. The Board informs the applicant that they • would need to go to the Planning Board for the subdividing of the lots regarding the commercial aspect of the plan. %ella Elizenberry also discusses the lottery agents and how they really want to keep a closer watch on things to get the home owners into their homes in a timely fashion. Tim Wentz makes his presentation to the board on the architect portion of the proposal. He presents the layouts of the apartments both affordable and market rate. They will be build in phases and both types will be intermingled. Condo fees will apply and take cure of the common areas. There are two sizes of apartments all two bedroom units. ']here are 242 parking spots that will be made available to residents. The Board has a general discussion with Mr. Giatrelis and Attorney Kirrane on the proposal. %BA's attorney for the project Jason Talennan was unable to be attend tonight's hearing so they wanted to make this an initial presentation only. It is discussed that the Town's Engineering Consultant Charles Rowley will be brought on board as well. "file Board and applicant agree to continue this hearing until January 10, 2007. All agree. So moved.