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Case 1:19-cv-12333 Document 1-4 Filed 11/13/19 Page 23 of 43 <br /> Stephanie Simpson works with the elderly and.emphasized the need for those homeowners to remain . <br /> in their homes,with a little extra help,rather than entering into a care facility. The bylaw changes <br /> would also allow for younger families to remain in-the community. Ms. Simpson added that a focus <br /> needed to be on year round residents rather than second home owners. <br /> Elaine Sweeney, Clover Lane, offered her support for the bylaw changes'and thanked the Board for <br /> their work. Working in Human Resources,Ms: Sweeney had seen the challenge of identifying housing <br /> to fill positions,noting that short term rentals and,affordable housing options were needed on the Cape. <br /> Ms. Sweeney.wished to maintain the character of Mashpee,but to be able to offer more housing <br /> options, and shared her support of the bylaw changes. <br /> Robert Maffei,Nicolettas Way and Taurus Drive,noted that he chose Mashpee to raise his family and <br /> to start his business,expressing his support for the ADU bylaw changes. Mx.Maffei stated that it was <br /> challenging to recruit workers with the housing shortage here on the Cape. Mr.Maffei stated that his <br /> company had acquired housing in an effort to assist with recruiting employees. <br /> Michael Ronhock, Sunset Circle, stated his support for the ADU bylaw changes and inquired about <br /> height restrictions for ADUs: Mr. Lehrer responded that the building height maximum was 35 feet, <br /> with no plans to expand the height requirements at the next Town Meeting. <br /> Sharon DeFrancisco, Scituate Road, inquired whether there was a maximum number of people allowed <br /> to rent an ADU. The Chair stated that Board of Health Regulations addressed the matter and Mr. <br /> Lehrer confirmed that Zoning did not address the allowable number of people. The Chair referenced <br /> the OSID definition and Mr.Lehrer responded that there was a limit of two people,but he proposed to <br /> have that struck from the definition since it would eliminate families. <br /> Mr.Lehrer noted that First Citizens Federal Credit Union had established a loan program for the <br /> construction costs associated with building of an ADU. The Chair announced that an email was <br /> received from Noelle Pina supporting the ADU bylaw changes. <br /> There was-no additional comment. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Callahan seconded <br /> the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to recommend this Article 26 to Town Meeting. Mr. <br /> Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Phelan made a imotion to accept Article 27 to present to Town Meeting and <br /> recommend Town Meeting passage. Mr.Balzarini seconded the motion. All.voted unanimously. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a.motion to recommend Article 28 to Town Meeting. Mr. <br /> Callahan seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> 3 <br />