HomeMy WebLinkAbout5240 1121 Route 28 B Memo Community Housing Committee 06.10.26
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1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1275, Fax (508) 398-2365 TTD# (508) 398-2231
TO: Sean Igoe, Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: John Barr, Chair, Community Housing Committee
Mary Waygan, Affordable Housing/CDBG Program Administrator
SUBJECT: Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc.
Application for Ch 40B Comprehensive Permit Local Initiative Program
1121B Route 28, South Yarmouth, Appeals #: 5240
DATE: June 10, 2026
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On June 8, 2026, at their regular meeting, the Community Housing Committee voted to
recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals approve the affordable neighborhood at 1121B
Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA as proposed by Habitat for Humanity. This is an important
project which greatly benefits Yarmouth by bringing six (6) new, high quality affordable homes
to our community.
We are pleased to report that the proposal meets the following housing goal set by the Town’s
Housing Production Plan (HPP):
• Build new affordable, sustainable dwelling units to reach the minimum 10% goal for
affordable housing as set forth in MGL. Chapter 40B while maintaining the quality of life
for all residents.
Furthermore, the project embraces a priority strategy set by HPP by creating affordable housing
using a Friendly 40B under the state’s Local Initiative Program (LIP). LIP gives towns greater
flexibility and control over proposed affordable housing, and Habitat made critical improvements
to the proposal based upon our comments. For example, Habitat agreed to provide one-bedroom
homes to serve our smaller households. They also provided a shed for each home, superior
architecture for the unit facing Route 28, enhanced landscaping, and provided a safe walkway
from the neighborhood to Route 28 in support of our vision for a walkable economic corridor.
We hope these comments are helpful to the Zoning Board of Appeals in reviewing this project.
Please let us know if you would like any additional information.
JB/mew
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