07/12/2023 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES JULY 12, 2023 The Board had concerns with the proposed space similar to being dorm room designs. The Community Health Center will be the sole tenant and is responsible for the folks that will reside in this space. Ms. Sangeleer had concerns if the Community Health Center decided to vacate the space. She would like a condition that Mashpee Commons returns to this Board if the space is changed or the tenants vacate the space. Mr. Furbush liked the idea of the proposal, but had concerns not knowing if it was allowed. He wanted to know if the Town Planner would have any comments. Tom Feronti mentioned that the original Special Permit was granted by the Zoning Board, not the Planning Board. This concept is a new idea to repurpose unused office space and redesign units to become residential space. Mr. Reidy asked if Mashpee Commons maintains the space and has control over the business entity with the Community Health Center. Tom Feronti said that Mashpee Commons has their own employees who maintain the buildings.There are seventy seven(77)other apartments within the Mashpee Commons. Mashpee Commons is responsible for maintaining the buildings, and is the sole business entity of all the buildings within Mashpee Commons. Mr. Reidy was satisfied and believes it's a great idea. Mr. Morris believes this is an allowed use under the Special Permit. There will be building code requirements that Mashpee Commons will have to adhere to. Mr.Feronti explained that the permitting process will be reviewed by the individual departments, i.e., Fire Department, Health Department, and Building Department. Mr. Morris can submit the permit application to the Town Planner during the permitting process for his review. Ms. Sangeleer read the Board of Health comments dated July 7, 2023; "Facility is private sewer treatment. No comments". Conservation Department dated July 11,2023; "Property is not within wetlands jurisdiction". There were no other department comments submitted. Tom Feronti said that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the sole granting authority who decides to reallocate the spaces under the existing Special Permit. Mr. Ganzenmuller commented that there is a need for residential housing to accommodate folks in Town, and agrees that Mashpee Commons has the right to repurpose their spaces under the Special Permit. 8