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Case 1:19-cv-12333 Document 1-4 Filed 11/13/1.9 Page 22 of 43 <br /> responded that a Demolition Permit from the Building Department could allow for the removal of one <br /> bedroom. <br /> There were no additional comments from Planning Board members. Mr.Lehrer pointed out the BOS <br /> suggested changes, in consultation with Town Counsel,including the expansion of the term"Property <br /> Owner." <br /> The Chair invited the Public to-comment. <br /> Elana Doyle, Sunset Strip,supported the adjustments to the ADU,referencing the issues of housing in <br /> Mashpee and the need for more units. Ms.Doyle added that there was a lack of housing production at <br /> affordable prices and creative options were necessary. Ms.Doyle suggested that ADUs could,add <br /> units without changing the look of the Town as well as provide an income stream,allow older adults to <br /> age in place and allow younger families to remain on Cape, Ms.Doyle asked that the community <br /> support the Articles. <br /> Jewell Blake, Great Neck Road South,inquired whether it was required that the train home be <br /> occupied by the owner. Mr, Lehrer responded that the principal dwelling unit should not be occupied <br /> by anyone other than the property owner as listed on the deed. <br /> Terri Ronhock,Sunset Circle,commended the Board and Town Planner for bringing the matter <br /> forward and appreciated allowing the public to be involved during the workshop. Ms.Ronhock felt the <br /> changes would be a win-win for the residents of Mashpee by providing increased housing units,and <br /> recommended supporting the changes at Town Meeting. <br /> Lauren Kenzer,Riverview Ave.,stated that she was a housing advocate and referenced the Cape Cod <br /> Commission's 2008 report regarding affordable_housing strategies. Ms.kenzer shared experiences <br /> regarding the opportunity to'provide housing for aging parents through an ADU. Mg.Kenzer inquired <br /> whether the owner could move in to-the ADU in order to rent the home,but Mr.Lehrer stated that the <br /> owner of the home needed to remain in the principal dwelling unit. Ms.Kenzer suggested that <br /> Mashpee consider allowing the owner to live in the apartment or the home, to allow for aging in place. <br /> Ms.Kenzer shared her support for the ADU changes and the ways in which it could benefit the <br /> community, also suggesting the possibility of Mashpee offering loans to assist homeowners creating an <br /> ADU. <br /> Lisa Prento, Veterans Lane,thanked the Board for their work,stating that, as a realtor,faced with <br /> illegal apartments,the ADU bylaw changes would create a more level playing field and supported the <br /> changes as written. <br /> Katie Martin,former Mashpee resident,supported the ADU Bylaw changes,referencing the shortage <br /> and high_prices of rentals on Cape, and the benefit of allowing homeowners to create an ADU by right. <br /> In addition,Ms.Martin referenced the lack of affordable housing options and the benefit of adding <br /> rental stock and creating a revenue stream for homeowners. Ms.Martin emphasized the need to evolve <br /> with the needs of the Town's people,while noting that density would promote growth-while preserving <br /> raw land and encouraged the passing of these bylaw changes. <br /> 2 <br />