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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 24, 2006 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: MALTee Housing Authority: Senior Housing Modification-Asher's Path: Leila Botsford, Mashpee Housing Authority was in attendance to discuss. her memorandum of July 13,2006 relative to the housing authority's development of senior housing at property located at the corner of Asher's Path and Falmouth Road/Route 28. It was disclosed the Housing Authority met with the Board of Selectmen in January 2002 regarding this matter. An informal agreement was made requesting that a 100' buffer zone be maintained in its natural state around the perimeter of the property with the exception of the entrances. Correspondence was received from the Design Review Committee with respect to this regard. The Design Review at their meeting of duly 13, 2006 requested the 100' buffer zone be reduced to 75' long Falmouth Road/Route 28 and to 50' for the rest of the property. An exception would be made to the entrance to allow some areas to remain as green grass for recreational purposes and to clear and landscape the area in front of the building to offer more visibility. The front clearing would be selectively pruned to maintain approximately 15' of vegetation in its natural state. Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Bob Nelson was in attendance and presented plans of the Asher's path comprehensive permit application for discussion purposes. It was noted the ZBA is supportive of the buffer zone reduction to allow for additional landscape, increased recreational use and additional on-site parking. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Design Review Committee to reduce the Senior Housing Development buffer zone as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Cook. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.