07/30/2003 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED MODIFICATION . 1. The proposed modification is described on the plans David Thulin, dated June 7, 2003. In basic terms, the change in the plans reflect the combination of Lots 1 and 2, as shown on the originally permitted plans, into a single lot, labeled Lot 1 on the revised plans. The change is due to an oversight on the part of the applicant with respect to drainage onto the sight from adjacent properties. 2. The Applicant also proposes the elimination of a"moderate" income unit due to the required reduction in the total number of units. Under the original permit, said moderate income unit, which was in addition to the three required affordable units, was to be restricted to sale to households earning no more than 110% of the area median income. 111. FINDINGS 1. The Board finds that the unforeseen drainage system requires the elimination of the twelfth unit. 2. The Board finds that it is vital to the Town's needs to maintain a moderate income unit. The Board also finds that the price of such moderate income unit must be increased to ensure the economic viability of the project. • 3. The Board finds that the report of Charles Rowley, dated July 21, 2003, attached hereto, provides certain additional recommendations that should be implemented by the Applicant when preparing the final plans for construction. IV. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Upon Motion of Robert Nelson, seconded by Zella Elizenbeny, the Board hereby grants the Applicant a modification to the "Comprehensive Permit" for the Meetinghouse Hill, as shown on the Plans, dated August 15, 2003, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall retain the moderate income unit, in addition to the three affordable units. However, the price of the moderate income unit be increased such that it shall be restricted, in perpetuity, for sale to households earning no more than one hundred and thirty (130%) percent of the median household income for the area, as may be determined by reference to statistics compiled by the Department of Housing and Community Development or the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development or the successor agencies thereto. The Applicant has noted its agreement with the imposition of this condition. 2. The location of the affordable and moderate income units shall be at the discretion of the Applicant, provided that none of three affordable units shall be on abutting •