08/10/2005 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes • 1 August 10, 2005 TOWN OF MASHPEE Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — Wednesday, August 10, 2005 The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mashpee Town Hall. Board Members Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry, Marshall Brem and Evano Cunha were present along with alternate members Jonathan Furbush., James Reiffarth and Eric Dublirer. Board member Frederick Borgeson was absent. Mr. Nelson brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Littleford-Jordan has asked for an informal discussion with the Board to see how they should go about getting the land that they have (23 acres) and a roadway that has been partially taken by the town - how should they resolve this matter? They have spoken with the Town Planner and he suggested that they come to the ZBA. After a few moments of reviewing the subdivision plan the Board is of the opinion that they need to • obtain legal counsel to secure.their best interests. There is a lot of research that needs to finished be done and roads that need to be either built or and a presentation needs to be given to the board so they can then determine what the appropriate action would be. Mrs. Jordan tells the Board that they live in Maryland and it is difficult for them to do this. Ms. Elizenberry tells them that this would be the best way to go and the rest of the Board agrees. Southside Realtv Trust - McShane Construction Request for Minor Modification for Main Street Village to change two "Quadplex" buildings originally on lot #9 to four duplex buildings of similar floor plan, size and layout. Attorney Kevin Kirrane presents his clients interest in this informal request by McShane Construction. The Board previously granted a comprehensive permit as well as a modification of the comprehensive permit in 2004. They were given the permit for 16 detached units and on 2 lots 8 attached units. (two 4 unit two story buildings) (aka "quadplexes") They are asking to change these quadplexes over to single story duplexes. Attorney Kirrane says there will be no floor plan changes and it will still remain the same number of units. The reason is because of marketing — they feel the duplexes will basically sell better. Zella Elizenberry mentions that the presentation that was given to the affordable housing committee was far different than what is being presented this evening. Mr. Kirrane was not present at that meeting and does not know what was • presented as his client is not here tonight. Furthermore, Ms. Elizenberry asks if the lottery winners for these houses were informed of these proposed changes? Attorney Kirrane does not know. Mr. Nelson mentions that he feels they should have a say in this since they put in for a certain type of building and now the builder wants to change it without their consent or approval. Mr. Kirrane concedes that it would have been