HomeMy WebLinkAbout5240 1121 Route 28 B Decision Draft Received at Hearing 09.24.26RECEIVED
AT HEARING
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
YARMOUTH BOARD OF APPEALS R" a �' a4
COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT DECISION
Petition # 5240
FOR
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CAPE COD, INC.
For Property Located at 1121-B Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA
FILED WITH TOWN CLERK:
HEARING DATES: June 25, 2026; August 13, 2026; September 24, 2026
PETITIONER: Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. (HHCC)
PROPERTY: H 21-B Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA
Map & Parcel: 50.108.1
Zoning District: B2
Book & Page: 36039i224
MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING: Sean Igoe, Chair; Dick Martin, Vice -Chair; Barbara
Murphy, Anthony Panebianco, Richard Scali (alternate).
Notice of the hearing has been given by sending notice thereof to the Petitioner and all those owners of
property as required by law, and to the public by posting notice of the hearing and publishing in The
Cape Cod Times, the hearing opened and held on the dates stated above.
I. Procedural History
On June 2, 2026 Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Inc. ("Applicant") with attorney, Marian Rose as
representative, applied for a Comprehensive Permit from the Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals
("Board") pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40B, §§20-23, to subdivide the property at
1121-B Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA (Assessor's Map 50, Parcel 108.1) (hereinafter, the "Property")
into six lots. Each of the six lots will contain an affordable deed -restricted, single-family home and will
be serviced by a private road, hereinafter "Uncle Charlie's Way" with a cul-de-sac. The Property is
located in the B2 Zoning District.
Prior to the submission of the application for a Comprehensive Permit, the Applicant entered a grant
agreement with the Town of Yarmouth Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and secured a grant to aid in
the purchase of the Property in return for the construction of affordable single-family homes on the
Property. On October 29, 2024, the Applicant engaged in a Site Plan Review (hereinafter "SPR"),
pursuant to Bylaw Section 103.3, attended by representatives of the Building, Planning, Community
Development, Conservation, Engineering, Fire, and Water & Wastewater departments. The Applicant
revised the original plan based on comments received from the Town Staff and Committees at SPR.
Revisions included added architectural features to Buildings 4 and 5 where the sides of the building were
oriented towards the cul-de-sac frontage. As part of feedback from SPR, the timing of the construction
of the homes was delayed so that the homes will be connected to Town sewer upon completion. The
plans were also revised to show a 15' sewer easement subsequent to SPR based on later Town
department requests. The extent of the Applicant's responsiveness to SPR comments can be seen in the
annotated SPR comment sheet which is part of the application.
A duly advertised public hearing of the Zoning Board ofAppeals (hereinafter, the "Board") was opened on June
25, 2026. Town Departments were notified of the proposed project and were invited to make further
comments. The public hearing was continued to August 13, 2026, and September 24, 2026, where the
Board voted to close the public hearing and deliberated as further described below.
H. Submittals
The Board received various plans, reports and correspondence listed below, all of which are
incorporated into the Board's record for this decision. In addition, abutters and members of
the public offered comments both verbally and in writing and those comments are part of the
record.
1. 1121 Route 28 #B — Abutters List
2. ANR Plan dividing 1121 Rt. 28 into 1121 and 1121-B dated 8.16.2023 and recorded in the
Barnstable Registry of Deeds as Plan Book 702, Page 27.
3. Application Cape Cod Commission Note — 06/03/2026
4. Cape Cod Commission Receipt — 06/16/2026
5. Quitclaim Deed into HHCC recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 36039, Page
224
6. Memorandum in Support —Affordable Housing Committee — 06/16/2026
7. Memorandum in Support - Community Housing Committee — 06/10/2026
8. Memorandum in Support— Planning Board — 06/18/2026
9. Letter of Opposition from William R. Gardner dated 6/24/2026
10. Letter of Opposition from David and Mary Krapf dated 6/23/2026
11. Letter of Opposition from James Delaney dated 6/24/2026
12. Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. Site Plan Set, Ch.4013 Comprehensive Permit Application
for Uncle Charlies Path Subdivision as prepared by Robert Reedy and dated 5/26/2026: revised
7.28.2026 and 9/xx/2026 by JM O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.;
13. Architectural Plan Set for I -BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Lot #3, 1121 B Route
28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024, pp 1-14, and prepared and stamped by Kurt E. Raber,
Catalyst Architecture/Interiors Inc.
14. Architectural Plan Set for 2-BR Ranch for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Lot #4, 1121 B Route
28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024 and revised 1.13.2025, pp 1-14, and prepared and stamped by
Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst Architecture/Interiors Inc.
15. Architectural Plan Set for 3-1311 Ranch for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Lot #5, 1121 B Route
28 S. Yannouth, MA dated 7.10.2024 and revised 1.13.2025, pp 1-12, and prepared and stamped by
Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst Architecture/Interiors Inc.
16. Architectural Plan Set for 3-BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Lot #7, 1121 B Route
28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024, pp 1-14, and prepared and stamped by Kurt E. Raber,
Catalyst Architecture/Interiors Inc.
l7. Architectural Plan Set for 3-BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Lot #8, 1121 B Route
28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024 and revised 1.13.2025, pp. 1-14, and prepared and stamped by
Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst Architecture/Interiors Inc.
18. Architectural Plan Set for l-BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Lot 96, 1121 B Route
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28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 5.28.2026, pp. 1-8, and prepared and stamped by Leslie E. Schneeberger,
Schneeberger Collective, Inc.
19. Owner Authorization 05126/2026
20. EOHLC Project Eligibility Letter - 03/ 1812026
21. Project Narrative from Attorney Marian Rose - 05'29'2026
22. Project Narrative from Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. 06.'02;'2026
23, Property Card
24. Site Plan Review Comments and Responses-10.29.2024
25. Annotated Site Plan Review Comment Sheet showing post-SPR revisions to plans
dated 5'2512026
26. Site Plan -Lot 1 improvements, prepared and stamped by JM O'Reilly & Associates,
Inc. dated 8.4.2023
27. Definitive Subdivision Plan prepared and stamped by JM O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
dated 5.26.2026;
28. Stormwater Management Report - 04/24.+2026
29. Stormwater Operations & Maintenance Manual - 04!24.'2026
30. Summary of Reasoning from Attorney Marian Rose - 06!1812026
31. Correspondence to the Board from Attorney Marian Rose dated 7130/2026.
32. Transportation Summary 05!0712026
33. Vision Map
34. Waivers Requested 05;'2112026; as revised T28;`2026
35. Photo of Pine Harbor Sample Shed Design
36. Declaration of Protective Covenants, Restrictions, Easements, Rights and Reservations
for Willett Way, Falmouth as recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book
31690, Page 39 (2018);
37. Declaration of Trust Establishing the Willett Way Homeowners Association as
recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds, in Book 36283, Page 64 (2024).
III. The Hearines
The public hearing opened on June 25, 2026, with board members Sean Igoe, Chairman; Dick Martin;
John Mantoni and Barbara Murphy present in -person; and Anthony Panebianco present via Zoom. After
the first hearing, Mr. Mantoni withdrew from the Board and alternate, Richard Scalli, replaced him as a
voting member after fulfilling Mullins rule requirements. After missing the August 13, 2026, hearing,
Member Barbara Murphy also fulfilled Mullins rule requirements to continue as a voting member
(confirm).
The Board received information from multiple sources. Speaking in favor of the Petition were Marian
Rose, attorney for HHCC; Bob Reedy, Engineer & Surveyor of John O'Reilly & Associates; Noreen
Browne, Director of Land Acquisition of HHCC; and Dan Allen, Director of Construction of HHCC.
Abutter Joel Stevens of Wood Road spoke during the hearing.
Chairman Igoe read into record Letters of Opposition: 1.) William and Joyce Gardiner of Wood Road; 2.)
James Delaney of Wood Road; and 3.) David and Mary Krapf of Wood Road. Chairman Igoe also read
into record Memos of support: 1.) Affordable Housing Trust; 2.) Community Housing Committee; and
3.) Planning Board.
Those in opposition of the project were concerned about the street safety of Wood Road. Applicants
responded noting the increase in traffic is so limited a nature than it does not trigger the need for traffic
studies, given that at peak hours, traffic generated will be no more than six (6) trips per hour or, on
average, one additional trip every ten (10) minutes at either weekday or weekend peak periods.
Board concerns included the orientation of Buildings 4 and 5, the need to retain as many mature
perimeter trees as possible and the need to maintain the appearance of the Property with specific
concerns regarding trash collection, maintenance of common spaces, and materials and design.
The hearing was continued to August 13, 2026. In response to Board requests, the Applicant presented
revised plans to reorient buildings 4 and 5, performed an inventory of perimeter trees and provided an
updated landscape plan where trees to be retained are noted; responded to limited concerns re stormwater
noted by the Engineering department; and provided sample Homeowner's Association documents used
in the Willett Way development in Falmouth, MA to illustrate how future homeowners will assume the
power and responsibility to maintain both their private homes and common areas. No public comment
was offered.
The hearing was continued to September 24, 2026, so that the Board could review a draft decision and
the final revised site plans. At the September 24, 2026, hearing, the Board voted to close the public
hearing by a (confirm - unanimous roll call vote?) and made the findings and determinations below:
IV. FINDINGS of FACT
1. The Board finds that the Applicant submitted a complete application with the following information:
a. It is a "non-profit organization" as that term is used in G.L. c. 40B s.21 and 760 CMR 56.04
(I)(a);
b. Evidence of a subsidy as indicated by letter from the Executive Office of Housing & Livable
Communities (EOHLC) dated March 18, 2026, to the Town of Yarmouth Board of Selectmen
and Habitat for Humanity confirming the approval of the proposed development's application
for project eligibility under the Local Initiative Program (LIP);
c. The Applicant alleges "control of site" known as l 121-B Rt 28, South Yarmouth, MA — Map
40 Parcel 108.1 by virtue of ownership shown by Deed Book 36039, Page 224, as recorded in
the Barnstable Registry of Deeds;
d. As of September 30, 2026, the Town of Yarmouth's subsidized housing inventory is 4.93%
where 10% is the state goal. The Board finds that the Town of Yarmouth has not achieved
the statutory minimum set for the in MGL ch. 40B, s. 20 or 760 CMR 31.04, nor is affordable
housing located on sites comprising one and one-half percent or more of the total land area
zoned for residential, commercial or industrial use;
e. The Board finds that the proposed development was reviewed by the following municipal
officers or departments:
Building Department
Community Development Department
Planning Board
Engineering Department
Conservation Department
Health Department
Fire Department
Water and Wastewater Department
Cape Cod Commission
Board of Selectmen
Affordable Housing Trust
Community Housing Committee
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f. The Board finds that the Property is zoned B-2 and consists of 43,563 s.f. The Property will
be divided into lots ranging from 4,228 sf to 6,273sf with an average square footage of 5,551
sf. and an affordable, single-family home will be constructed on each lot.
g. The Board finds that the six (6) dwelling units will be serviced by the Town's public water
supply and town sewer;
h. The Applicant has prepared a subdivision plan, dated 5.26.2026 and prepared by JM O'Reilly
& Associates which is a part of the record and the Board finds that the plan is suitable for
endorsement by the Board and recording at the Barnstable Registry of Deeds. The Board
shall endorse the plan after finding that it is consistent and within acceptable limits with the
preliminary plan presented for the division of the land and that all applicable conditions have
been met.
The Board further finds that the development as proposed does not appear to endanger public
health, public safety or the environment, provided that the development satisfies all of the
conditions set forth below;
The Board further finds that the impact to traffic on Wood Road as a result of this
development will be minimal and not impactful on public safety;
The Board finds that as proposed the development is consistent with local needs.
The Board finds that the Application has complied with all rules and regulations of the /Town
as they pertain to the application for a Comprehensive Permit;
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40B Regulations and the CMR 760 56.00 Regulations, the Zoning Board of
Appeals of Yarmouth after public hearing and findings of fact, hereby grants, with a vote,
Comprehensive Permit #5240 to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc to subdivide the Property known as
Map 50, Parcel 108.1 (1121-B, Rt. 28) into six (6) lots and to construct one dwelling structure and related
improvements on each of the six lots as shown on the submitted plans. The development will be
constructed and maintained, with all associated infrastructure and improvements based and contingent on
the following conditions:
VI.
1. The development shall be constructed as represented to this Board and as shown on the preliminary plans
as submitted to the file and revised where noted and dated as follows:
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. Site Plan Set, Ch.40B Comprehensive Permit Application for
Uncle Charlies Path Subdivision as prepared by Robert Reedy and dated 5/26/2026: revised 7.28.2026
and 9/xx/2026 by JM O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.; the Stormwater Management Report— 04/24/2026;
and the Stormwater Operations & Maintenance Manual — 04/24/2026
2. The dwelling units shall be constructed in conformance with the elevations and floor plans as revised and
submitted to the file and entitled and dated as follows:
a. Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. Site Plan Set, Ch.4013 Comprehensive
Permit Application for Uncle Charlie's Path Subdivision as prepared by Robert
Reedy and dated 5/26/2026: revised 7.28.2026 and 9lxx/2026 by JM O'Reilly &
Associates, Inc.;
b. Architectural Plan Set for I -BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod,
Lot #3, 1121 B Route 28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024, pp 1-14, and
prepared and stamped by Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst Architecture/Interiors Inc.
c. Architectural Plan Set for 2-BR Ranch for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod,
Lot #4, 1121 B Route 28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024 and revised
1.13.2025, pp 1-14, and prepared and stamped by Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst
Architecture/Interiors Inc.
d. Architectural Plan Set for 3-BR Ranch for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod,
Lot 95, 1121 B Route 28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024 and revised
1.13.2025, pp 1-12, and prepared and stamped by Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst
Architecture/Interiors Inc.
e. Architectural Plan Set for 3-BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod,
Lot #7, 1121 B Route 28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024, pp 1-14, and
prepared and stamped by Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst Architecture/interiors Inc.
f. Architectural Plan Set for 3-BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod,
Lot #8, 1121 B Route 28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 7.10.2024 and revised
1.13.2025, pp. 1-14, and prepared and stamped by Kurt E. Raber, Catalyst
Architecture/Interiors Inc.
g. Architectural Plan Set for 1-BR Cape for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod,
Lot #6, 1121 B Route 28 S. Yarmouth, MA dated 5.28.2026, pp. 1-8, and
prepared and stamped by Leslie E. Schneeberger, Schneeberger Collective, Inc.
The initial provided landscaping material shall be in conformance with the revised Landscape Plan
dated 7/28/2026 as part of the Uncle Charlie's Subdivision plan set by J.M. O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Applicant will make every reasonable effort to retain mature perimeter trees noted in the revised
landscape plan and will (check w Habitat) plant trees to replace any meant to be retained should they
perish during construction.
4. The Applicant shall prepare a Declaration of Protective Covenants, Restrictions, Rights and
Reservations for the Project establishing the Uncle Charlie's Way Homeowner's Association Trust and
shall record such documents prior to the first unit conveyance to the eligible and qualified buyers.
All six units shall be affordable units under Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
("EOHLC) Local Initiative Program. Upon initial sale to eligible and qualified households Applicant
shall record an EOHLC Local Initiative Program Affordable Housing Deed Rider. All units shall be for
sale as a single-family unit. Ownership and Re -sale shall be as outlined in the EOHLC Local Initiative
Program Affordable Housing Deed Rider.
To the extent allowable by law, 70 % of the affordable units, in this case 4 (four) shall be Local
Preference units. Upon approval by the EOHLC, current residents of the Town of Yarmouth, municipal
employees of the Town of Yarmouth, Employees of businesses in the Town of Yarmouth and
households with children attending Yarmouth schools, and veterans or veteran families will be given a
preference in the initial lottery. The local preference shall be implemented by HHCC as the Lottery
Agent to the extent allowed by law;
7. The project shall comply with all Local Initiative Program requirements and any conditions the
EOHLC, in its role as Subsidizing Agency, may require as part of Final Approval under 760 CMR
56.04.
8. A Regulatory Agreement pursuant to the Local Initiative Program and consistent with the terms of this
Comprehensive Permit, in form and content approved by the Town of Yarmouth, shall be executed by
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the Subsidizing Agency, the Town of Yarmouth, and the Applicant. Said Agreement shall be recorded at
the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits.
9. The Applicant shall prepare an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP), prepared in
accordance with Section III of the 40B Guidelines and approved by the EOHLC prior to the
commencement of marketing of the units. A copy of this plan will be provided to the Yarmouth
Department of Community Development prior to The Lottery.
10. Prior to the issuance of any permits for the development, this Comprehensive Permit shall be recorded at
Barnstable Registry of Deeds. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to the Zoning Board
of Appeals file.
11. The applicant shall assure that the plantings to be installed pursuant to the schedule of plants set forth in
the landscape plan referenced above will be maintained by the applicant until the sale of all units. Future
maintenance of the plantings will be the responsibility of the property owners and Homeowners
Association.
12. The development shall be limited to six (6) dwelling units consisting of three three (3) bedroom units,
one two (2) bedroom unit, and two one (1) bedroom units for a total of thirteen (13) bedrooms.
13. This community will be 100% Affordable. All six homes will be deed restricted, will remain affordable
in perpetuity, and will be eligible for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). All homes
will be sold to low-income households earning at or below 80% of AM[ with some targeted to incomes
at or below 60% of AMI, should incomes at that level apply for a home. The units will provide
ownership opportunities according to the following breakdown:
Single Family
# of
# of
Gross
Estimated
Proposed Maximum Sales Price
Homeownership
Units
Baths
SF
HOA Fee
Based on 2025 income limits
Type of Unit
To be adjusted to reflect income
limits at the time of the Lottery
A. LIP Units
One -bedroom - Cape
2
1
784
$60
$209,200 (60%)
$252,750 (80%)
Two -bedroom - Ranch
1
1
1,080
$60
$233,400 (60%)
$285,500 (80%)
Three -bedroom — Ranch
1
1.5
1,298
$60
$262,600 (60%)
$320,250 (80%)
Three -bedroom - Cape
2
2
1200
$60
$262,600 (60%)
$320,250 (80%)
Total LIP Units
6
B. Market Units
N/A
Total Market Units
0
7
Total Units in Project
Final Sales price to be determined at the time of marketing and are subject to change.
14. The initial sale price of the homes will be determined in accordance with HUD income guidelines as
published annually. Income limits will be adjusted for household size and will follow the price
calculations approved by EOHLC. All marketing follows the Affirmative Fair Marketing Guidelines
and qualified applicants will be entered into a Lottery. All marketing, applications and the Lottery
Program will be approved in advance by EOHLC.
15. Prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall enter into a Monitoring
Agreement approved as to form by the Board's legal counsel. Such Agreement(s) shall be consistent
with the terms of this Decision. Ails costs associated with monitoring shall be borne by the Applicant
until the sale of the last affordable unit, and thereafter by the owners the affordable units.
16. This Comprehensive Permit shall be master permit which shall subsume all local permits and
approvals normally issued by local boards. All local boards shall issue all necessary permits and
approvals after reviewing such plans only to ensure that they are consistent with the Comprehensive
Permit and applicable state and federal laws.
17. This Comprehensive Permit shall not be transferred to a person or entity other than the Applicant
without the written approval of this Board.
VII. WAIVERS
The Board grants the following waivers:
Town of Yarmouth Zonine Bylaw
Section 203.5 Dimensional Requirements
The property is within the Business B2 Zone. The following waivers relate to lot size, setbacks, lot width,
frontage, shape factor and site coverage:
Lot 3
Dimensional Requirement
Required
Proposed
Waiver
Required?
Waiver
granted
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 ft2
5,949 ft'
yes
14,051 ft2
Minimum Frontage
125 ft
84.34 ft
yes
40.66 ft
Minimum Lot Width
125 ft
77.83 ft
yes
47.17 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Front Yard
+25 ft
7.9 ft
yes
* 17.3 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Side Yards
+25 ft
20.9 ft
yes
*4.3 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Rear Yard
+n/a
---
no
---
Maximum Building Coverage
25%
13.4%
no
---
Maximum Shape Factor
22
16.30
no
---
Lot 4
Dimensional Requirement
Required
Proposed
Waiver
Required?
Waiver
granted
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 ft2
6,326 ft2
yes
t3,674 ft'
Minimum Frontage
125 ft
51.01 ft
yes
73.99 ft
Minimum Lot Width
125 ft
51.11 ft
yes
73.89 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Front Yard
30 ft
29.9 ft
Xes
*0.3 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Side Yards
25 ft
11.2 ft
yes
* 14.0 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Rear Yard
20 ft
24.7 ft
no
---
Maximum Building Coverage
25%
17.3%
no
---
Maximum Shape Factor 1
22
17.06
no
---
Lot 5
Dimensional Requirement
Required
Proposed
Waiver
Required?
Waiver
ranted
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 ft2
5,824 ft2
yes
14,176 ft2
Minimum Frontage
125 ft
62.13 ft
yes
62.87 ft
Minimum Lot Width
125 ft
61.06 ft
yes
63.94 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Front Yard
30 ft
21.1 ft
yes
*9.1 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Side Yards
25 ft
6.3 ft
yes
* 18.9 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Rear Yard
20 ft
20.9 ft
no
---
Maximum Building Coverage
25%
23.0%
no
---
Maximum Shape Factor
1 22
18.36
no
---
Lot 6
Dimensional Requirement
Required
Proposed
Waiver
Required?
Waiver
granted
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 ft2
6,273 ft2
yes
13,727 ft'
Minimum Frontage
125 ft
108.62 ft
yes
16.38 ft
Minimum Lot Width
125 ft
89.21 ft
yes
35.79 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Front Yard
30 ft
12.3 ft
yes
* 17.9 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Side Yards
25 ft
16.7 ft
yes
*8.5 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Rear Yard
20 ft
n/a
no
---
Maximum Building Coverage
25%
18.2%
no
---
Maximum Shape Factor
22
24.26
yes
2.26
Lot 7
Dimensional Requirement
Required
Proposed
Waiver
R
Waiver
granted
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 ft2
4,708 ft2
yes
15,292 ft2
Minimum Frontage
125 ft
39.83 ft
yes
85.17 ft
Minimum Lot Width
125 ft
34.25 ft
yes
90.75 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Front Yard
30 ft
16.9 ft
yes
* 13.3 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Side Yards
25 ft
8.4 ft
yes
* 16.8 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Rear Yard
20 ft
n/a
no
---
Maximum Building Coverage
25%
16.9%
no
---
Maximum Shape Factor
22
19.97
no
---
Lot 8
Dimensional Requirement
Required
Proposed
Waiver
R
Waiver
granted
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 ft2
4,228 ftz
yes
15,772 ftZ
Minimum Frontage
125 ft
128.24 ft
no
---
Minimum Lot Width
125 ft
41.37 ft
yes
83.63 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Front Yard
+25 ft
14.4 ft
yes
* 10.8 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Side Yards
+25 ft
5.4 ft
yes
* 19.8 ft
Minimum Setbacks - Rear Yard
+n/a
---
no
---
Maximum Building Coverage
25%
18.9%
no
---
Maximum Shape Factor
22
15.09
no
---
'Per Section 203.5(X): Comer lots are considered to have two front yard setbacks and two side yard setbacks The front yard setback for comer
lots may be reduced to 25 feet to accommodate parking in the rear or side of the building.
*Building setback variance requests add an additional 0.2 feet to the proposed setbacks, to allow a margin for insubstantial changes during
construction.
Section 203.5.E Shed Dimensional Requirements
Waive the requirements of this section. Sheds for Lots 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 are within 6' of side property lines.
Sheds on Lots 4 and 5 and Lots 7 and 8 are within 12' of each other. Sheds on Lots 6, 7 and 8 are within
the front yard setback. No sheds are within 6' of rear property lines or exterior property lines.
Section 301.4.9 Parking Buffer Zones
Waive the requirements of this section. Due to the density of the proposed development, the buffer zones
described in this section would significantly limit the usable space and parking area for each lot. See
Landscape Plan for proposed plantings and buffer areas.
Section 303.4.1.6 Residential Construction Site Sign
Waive the requirements of this section. Instead, Habitat for Humanity requests that Section 303.4.1.7
Commercial Construction Site Sign regulations be applied for any and all temporary construction
signage identifying the Habitat build, donors, and other Habitat programs.
Section 304 Stormwater Management
Waive the requirements of this section. Stormwater management systems designed to meet Town
stormwater regulations to the maximum extent feasible, given the site's constraints. Total site disturbance
is approximately 42,000 SF.
Section 412 Affordable Housing
Waive the requirements of this section. Habitat for Humanity will seek approval of a conventional MGL
Ch. 40B approval through the Zoning Board instead of using this bylaw to pursue a Planning Board
Special Permit.
Town of Yarmouth Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Section 4.2.1(i) Property Lines at Street Intersections
Waive the requirements of this section. Property lines at the intersection of Wood Road and the proposed
way are rounded with a radius of 20 feet.
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Section 4.2.2 Street Width
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires Lanes to be 40 feet wide. Proposed way is 36 feet
wide.
Section 4.2.5 Typical Street Cross Section
Waive the portion of this section requiring water utilities to be 6' from the edge of the road layout.
Proposed water main is 3' from edge of road layout, so as to maintain 5' separation distance from
drainage structures.
Section 4.2.6(b) Dead-end Streets
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires a turn -around having an outside roadway diameter
of at least 80 feet, and a property line diameter of at least 100 feet. Proposed turn -around has outside
roadway diameter of 70 feet, and property line diameter of 86 feet.
Section 4.3.1 Easement Size
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires 20-foot-wide utility and drainage easements and
100% drainage reserve capacity. Proposed sewer and access easement is 15 feet wide, which is sufficient
width to install and maintain sewer infrastructure. Drainage components are located within the proposed
way.
Section 4.4.4 Drainage Leaching Location
Waive the portion of this section requiring leaching to be placed outside the road layout. Due to the
density of the proposed affordable housing subdivision, leaching is proposed within the road layout.
Section 5.1.6 Pavement Width
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires 20-foot-wide Lanes, exclusive of berms. The
proposed way is 18 feet wide, exclusive of berms.
Section 5.4.2(a)Storm Drainage System - Piping
Waive the provision that all drainage piping shall be concrete or corrugated aluminum. High -Density
Polyethylene 12" ADS piping is proposed, which meets H-25 highway traffic loading with 12" minimum
cover.
Section 5.4.2(b) Storm Drainage System - Structures
Waive the portion of this regulation that requires minimum of 5.5' inside diameter drainage structures be
utilized. 4.0' inside diameter catch basins are proposed (Proposed leach pits have 6.0' inside diameter and
therefore meet the regulation). Also waive the portion of the provision which requires all drainage
component chimney heights to be less than 2.0'. The proposed leaching facility will have chimney heights
of approximately 5', in order to have the required depth to receive stormwater flow from the adjacent
catch basins at the roadway low point. All other portions of this provision have been met.
Section 5.5.1 Monuments
Waive the requirements of this section. Monuments to be installed at selected roadway and lot corners to
provide sufficient boundary information for future surveyors to retrace the boundary lines. Proposed
monument locations to be identified on definitive plan.
Section 5.5.5 Planting
Waive the requirements of this section. Due to density of the proposed affordable housing subdivision,
there is not sufficient space for shade trees along the right-of-way. Proposed plantings, including trees to
be planted and retained are identified on the Landscape Plan.
Town of Yarmouth Conservation Commission Stormwater Regulation
Waive the requirements of this section. Stormwater management systems designed to meet Town
stormwater regulations to the maximum extent feasible, given the site's constraints. Total site disturbance
is approximately 42,000 SF.
Section 203.5.EShed Dimensional Requirements
Waive the requirements of this section. Sheds for Lots 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 are within 6' of side property lines.
Sheds on Lots 4 and 5 and Lots 7 and 8 are within 12' of each other. Sheds on Lots 6, 7 and 8 are within
the front yard setback. No sheds are within 6' of rear property lines or exterior property lines.
Section 301.4.9 Parking Buffer Zones
Waive the requirements of this section. Due to the density of the proposed development, the buffer zones
described in this section would significantly limit the usable space and parking area for each lot. See
Landscape Plan for proposed plantings and buffer areas.
Section 303.4.1.6 Residential Construction Site Sign
Waive the requirements of this section. Instead, Habitat for Humanity requests that Section 303.4.1.7
Commercial Construction Site Sign regulations be applied for any and all temporary construction
signage identifying the Habitat build, donors, and other Habitat programs.
Section 304 Stormwater Management
Waive the requirements of this section. Stormwater management systems designed to meet Town
stormwater regulations to the maximum extent feasible, given the site's constraints. Total site disturbance
is approximately 42,000 SF.
Section 412 Affordable Housing
Waive the requirements of this section. Habitat for Humanity will seek approval of a conventional MGL
Ch. 40B approval through the Zoning Board instead of using this bylaw to pursue a Planning Board
Special Permit.
Town of Yarmouth Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Section 4.2.1(i) Property Lines at Street Intersections
Waive the requirements of this section. Property lines at the intersection of Wood Road and the proposed
way are rounded with a radius of 20 feet.
Section 4.2.2 Street Width
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires Lanes to be 40 feet wide. Proposed way is 36 feet
wide.
Section 4.2.5 Typical Street Cross Section
Waive the portion of this section requiring water utilities to be 6' from the edge of the road layout.
Proposed water main is 3' from edge of road layout, so as to maintain 5' separation distance from
drainage structures.
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Section 4.2.6(b) Dead-end Streets
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires a turn -around having an outside roadway diameter
of at least 80 feet, and a property line diameter of at least 100 feet. Proposed turn -around has outside
roadway diameter of 70 feet, and property line diameter of 86 feet.
Section 4.3.1 Easement Size
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires 20-foot-wide utility and drainage easements and
100% drainage reserve capacity. Proposed sewer and access easement is 10 feet wide, which is sufficient
width to install and maintain sewer infrastructure. Drainage components are located within the proposed
way.
Section 4.4.4 Drainage Leaching Location
Waive the portion of this section requiring leaching to be placed outside the road layout. Due to the
density of the proposed affordable housing subdivision, leaching is proposed within the road layout.
Section 5.1.6 Pavement Width
Waive the requirements of this section, which requires 20-foot-wide Lanes, exclusive of berms. The
proposed way is 18 feet wide, exclusive of berms.
Section 5.4.2(a)Storm Drainage System - Piping
Waive the provision that all drainage piping shall be concrete or corrugated aluminum. High -Density
Polyethylene 12" ADS piping is proposed, which meets H-25 highway traffic loading with 12" minimum
cover.
Section 5.4.2(b) Storm Drainage System - Structures
Waive the portion of this regulation that requires minimum of 5.5' inside diameter drainage structures be
utilized. 4.0' inside diameter catch basins are proposed (Proposed leach pits have 6.0' inside diameter
and therefore meet the regulation). Also waive the portion of the provision which requires all drainage
component chimney heights to be less than 2.0'. The proposed leaching facility will have chimney heights
of approximately 5', in order to have the required depth to receive stormwater flow from the adjacent
catch basins at the roadway low point. All other portions of this provision have been met.
Section 5.5.1 Monuments
Waive the requirements of this section. Monuments to be installed at selected roadway and lot corners to
provide sufficient boundary information for future surveyors to retrace the boundary lines. Proposed
monument locations to be identified on definitive plan.
Section 5.5.5 Planting
Waive the requirements of this section. Due to density of the proposed affordable housing subdivision,
there is not sufficient space for shade trees along the right-of-way. Proposed plantings, including trees are
identified on the Landscape Plan.
Town of Yarmouth Conservation Commission Stormwater Re nlations
Waive the requirements of this section. Stormwater management systems are designed to meet Town
stormwater regulations to the maximum extent feasible, given the site's constraints. Total site disturbance
is approximately 42,000 SF.
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Approval•
No permit shall be issued until 20 days from the filing of this decision with the Town Clerk.
This decision must be recorded at the Registry of Deeds and a copy forwarded to the Board of
Appeals. Appeals from this decision shall be made pursuant to MGL c. 40A, section 17 and
must be filed within 20 day after the tiling of this notice/decision with the Town Clerk. As
provided by the provisions of said c. 40B ss 20-23, or otherwise, this Comprehensive Permit
shall lapse if time use hereof is not commenced and continued.
Sean Igoe, Chair
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