HomeMy WebLinkAbout5240 1121 Route 28 B Memo Affordable Housing Trust 06.16.26
T O W N O F Y A R M O U T H
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: Robert L. Whritenour, Jr., Chair, Affordable Housing Trust
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 16, 2026
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On June 16, 2026, at their regular meeting, the Affordable Housing Trust 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.
Habitat first brought this proposal to the Affordable Housing Trust in 2022 in response to a
Request for Proposal (RFP) for the creation of new affordable housing. The Trust rated the
proposal highly advantageous to the Town for its project approach and proposed conditions.
The Trust awarded $489,000 to Habitat for the acquisition of the property which occurred in
2023. The project is subject to a grant agreement between the Trust and Habitat, and we are
pleased to report the development currently before the Zoning Board of Appeals is in compliance
with the grant agreement, including the requirements for local preference, affordability, limit on
the number of units, and architecture and site design. The project’s timing was modified to
match the schedule for the installation of wastewater infrastructure along Route 28.
Habitat and the Affordable Housing Trust have been working collaboratively on this important
project for four years. Town departments have provided technical assistance throughout the due
diligence period, and Habitat has incorporated our comments. The Trust fully supports this
project.
Please let us know if you should have any questions regarding this matter.
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