02/14/2001 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

Home Browse Search

Mashpee Zoning Minutes—February 14, 2001 5 Board of Appeals Ms. Dulce Bryan, an abutter, said that she attended the Cape Cod Commission' meeting in October or November of last year. She asked for a copy of the Decision. Ms. Bryan ! said that the proposal would be "ruining your two-acre zoning" and"crowds your schools and crowds your roads" and that it "destroys the whole intent of zoning". She currently has her abutting property for sale. Mr. Paul Avrett, an abutter, agreed with Ms. Bryan's comments. He said that there is already a lot of traffic in the area and that constructing 28 more homes in the area would only add to the congestion. j Mr. Wheeler said that in order to develop the cluster subdivision and reduce the j minimum required size of the lots,the Petitioner would donate open space to the Town. Mr. Hersey said that this subdivision is grandfathered and is not subject to the two-acre zoning requirement. Ms. Shirley Nurse Peters, an abutter, also objected to the proposal. She questioned if the j Petitioner was unaware of the Growth Management By-law when he petitioned the Cape Cod Commission with the proposal. She said that the Petitioner should have done his homework prior to his Petition and should not now be asking for relief due to financial hardship. Ms. Peters said that the threat of constructing 132 affordable housing units versus constructing 28 homes is like putting a"gun to your head". Mr. Guerrera said that he would be in favor of continuing the Petition in order to peruse the Cape Cod Commission Decision. The other Board members agreed and stated that the proposal would have a big impact on the Town and that they would need more time before rendering a decision. Ms. Elizenberry asked for a copy of the traffic study. Mr. Cronin said that he would make sure that the Board received copies of all relevant material. i' Mr. Avrett questioned the proposed septic system. Mr. Hersey said that Title V denitrification septic systems would be installed. Mr. Regan said that the Board of Health would be able to provide the abutters more information on the proposed septic systems. ,I Mr. Regan suggested to the abutters that they keep in mind that many cluster subdivisions exist in Town that are significantly more dense than the proposed Lowell Road subdivision. He recommended that the abutters drive through the Quashnet Valley and Seabrook Village neighborhoods. Mr. Cronin said that the Petitioner has to install several monitoring wells to check the nitrogen loading percentages. He also said that the cluster zoning would create open space in the rear of the property. Mr. Borgeson moved to continue the Petition until March 28, 2001. Mr. Guerrera seconded. All agreed. The Board also made plans to conduct an on-site visit.