01/11/2006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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FINAL VERSION provisions of 760 CMR 31.03, as maybe amended, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. Similarly, after completion of the project,the Jobs and Whiting Homeowner's Association shall retain a Neighborhood Architect on an as-needed basis to oversee modifications to structures and otherwise perform the functions hereunder. Any change in the Neighborhood. Architect by the Homeowner's Association requires the Zoning Board's prior approval, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. The Trust, any successor project proponent and/or the Homeowner's Association shall promptly remove and replace the Neighborhood Architect if said architect is not fulfilling his duties nuclei-the Rules, the Code or the Comprehensive Permit. The Office of the Neighborhood Architect will be available to assist you as you go through the design approval process. By meeting with the Neighborhood Architect early in the process,the applicant can receive valuable suggestions that help avoid costly changes later. The Office of the Neighborhood Architect meets as necessary. The applicant shotild check with the Neighborhood Architect's Office to request a meeting with the Neighborhood Architect and to get the cutoff date and other applicable,procedures for applications. Applicants must submit two (2) complete sets of plans and applications by the cutoff date to give the staff time for review. An additional set of Plans must also be submitted to both the Mashpee Building Inspector and the Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals. You and your architect do not need to appear at the meeting during which your application will be reviewed. SubMit t1V0 (2) copies of all regztii°ed documents and draivings to: .Jobs and TV17itings Neighborhood, Attention. Office of the Neighborhood Architect, at. xxxxxx, Massachusetts xxa:xx All documents shall include the name "Jobs and Whitings Neighborhood," lot number, lot street address, building type, owners'names, and the date. As further described in these materials,there are several stages of review ai d approval At each stage,an application can be approved, approved with stipulations and conditions, or denied. Tile Office of the Neighborhood Architect will make every effort to notify the applicant of its decision in a reasonable time.However, a delay in reviewing an application shall not be deemed consent to construction. All decisions of the Neighborhood Architect are binding upon the applicant. There is no appellate process for unfavorable decisions although reapplication is permitted. Denials and conditional approvals shall contain a written statement by the Neighborhood Architect explaining the rationale for such decision. In reapplying, an Applicant should address each reason set forth by the neighborhood Architect, preferably with plan modifications. 17OUR RESPONSIBILITIES The Applicant is responsible for ensuring that Construction Conforms to all Massachusetts building codes, applicable local bylaws and regulations, and other governmental approvals, laws and regulations. In addition, all owners of buildings within Jobs and Whitings' are encouraged to comply with the standards established by two voluntary building codes: the Sustainability . Guidelines established by the Greeii Building Coalition,Inc. for environmentally sensitive design. and practice, and the Fortified Home Guidelines established by the Institute for Business &Home Safety(IBHS)to provide disaster-resistant features. Both of these guidelines have been adopted as part of the Jobs and Whitings Design Code. Each of these codes is subject to amendment or 2