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move elsewhere. Ms. Dunn stated that, when purchasing a property,the owner was investing their <br /> hearts and funds and should be able to improve-their home adding that it should be a conversation <br /> among zoning, inspectors and the Town, not neighbors. Ms. Dunn expressed her opinion that the <br /> Town had done a nice job developing the Mashpee. Finally,Ms. Dunn suggested that residents <br /> impacted by the Article, should it not be passed, should be grandfathered because their investment <br /> would be harmed. <br /> Christina Thomas, Shore Drive, referenced 132 Shore Drive West, stating its location in New Seabury <br /> and noting that the development had their own regulations. Ms. Thomas stated that she had a 70 year <br /> old home she wanted to replace because she was constricted by the 50%flood zone regulations. <br /> Scott Goldstein, member of the ZBA, clarified that the intent of the Article was to better clarify the <br /> wording in order to continue to approve projects as they had in the past. Mr. Goldstein confirmed that <br /> they had never awarded a variance to allow a home closer to the lot line beyond its existing location. <br /> The Chair noted that concern had been expressed regarding the addition of a second floor and Mr. <br /> Goldstein responded that it would be within regulated height restrictions. Mr. Goldstein further stated <br /> that the Article impacted the entire Town, which represented 901/o of the homes in Mashpee. The <br /> intent was not to increase the size of the home. Mr. Cummings stated that a second floor increased the <br /> square footage of the home but Mr. Goldstein pointed out that it did not impact the lot coverage. Mr. <br /> Cummings inquired about impacts to the septic and Mr. Goldstein responded that the advantage to <br /> tearing down the home would ensure that a new Title V septic system would be installed, an <br /> improvement over possible cess pools. Additionally, new construction would require improvements to <br /> address runoff issues. <br /> The Chair acknowledged Alexander Joyce, land use planner for Bourne, to speak,who encouraged <br /> tabling the Articles to allow greater public debate and the Planning Board and Town Planner to review <br /> the Bylaws. Mr. Joyce stated that Zoning was intended to eliminate non-conforming structures and <br /> uses, or make it more applicable to zoning. Mr. Joyce stated that he had,drafted a memorandum to the <br /> Board regarding Article 18 and the Chair stated that he could submit it during discussion of Article 18. <br /> It was Mr. Joyce's opinion that the Articles were all interwoven, adding that he had done lengthy <br /> research on Raze and Replace Articles, which required certain criteria to be met. Mr. Joyce <br /> recommended that Mashpee review other Cape Bylaws. <br /> Lena McCarthy, Shore Drive, stated that she had been a condominium owner since 1984, and a <br /> summer resident for 53 years. Ms. McCarthy referenced her long time membership of Milford's <br /> Planning Board, and commended the Planning Board for their work and efforts. Ms. McCarthy felt <br /> that Raze and Replace would be acceptable provided all regulations were appropriately applied but <br /> questioned whether a new Zoning Bylaw was necessary. It was Ms.McCarthy's opinion that a <br /> homeowner should be allowed to make improvements as long as they complied with regulations, <br /> including not exceeding a 35 foot height restriction. Ms. McCarthy shared pictures of large homes <br /> located within the flood zone, noting that she could understand the frustration of abutters when they <br /> see such large homes being built. Ms.McCarthy asked that the Planning Board vote unfavorably <br /> toward the Article until there could be more conversations with neighborhoods, suggesting the <br /> development of a Committee to investigate the matter further. Mr. Balzarini responded that there were <br /> homeowners who were waiting to build their homes town wide. <br /> Kevin Dunne, registered voter living at Greenswood Circle, noted that there were a number Mashpee <br /> homeowners speaking that were not registered voters. The Chair stated that she had not inquired about <br /> speakers' voting status. Mr. Dunne stated that he was interested in the economic impact of decisions <br /> 7 <br />