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TOWN OF YARMOUTH
1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
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TO: Sean I eVenour,
ing Board of Appeals
FROM: Robe . � Chair, Affordable Housing Trust
SUBJECT: 1121 B Route 28, S. Yarmouth Appeals#: 5240
Ch 40B Comprehensive Permit Decision Irrigation Condition
DATE: October 30, 2026
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On behalf of the Affordable Housing Trust, I am writing to the Zoning Board of Appeals in response
to a letter the Trust received from Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. The letter is regarding the
recent Ch4013 Comprehensive Permit issued for the six (6) affordable homes at 1121 B Rt 28, South
Yarmouth. It is our understanding that Habitat does not accept the permit's condition requiring
irrigation in the development.
The Trust discussed this matter on October 27, 2026, and support Habitat's request that the irrigation
condition be removed from the Ch 40B decision. We would rather that the Board entertain an
alternative condition to address its concerns.
As you know, the Trust created the opportunity for this development by assisting Habitat to purchase
the property. Since 2022, the Trust has met with Habitat multiple times to review the development
plans and are satisfied with the proposed site design, fencing, and landscaping. Considering the
choice of native and drought -resistant landscaping for this development, the added cost of irrigation
to the project and future low-income homeowners, the prolonged drought in Yarmouth, and the
current water conservation efforts by the Town, the Trust finds the irrigation condition is
inconsistent with local concerns and Town efforts, and request that the condition is removed.
We have contacted Town Counsel to gauge if is there is an alternate condition which would address
concerns regarding the overall appearance and upkeep of the development and be in line with local
concerns and efforts.
i understand with expedited action, the Zoning Board of Appeals can reconsider the condition.
Hopefully this matter will be placed on an upcoming agenda for discussion.