Zoning Board Requires Design Changes for Affordable Housing Project in Falmouth
What happened
The Zoning Board of Appeals was unsatisfied with the initial design of the apartment portion of the Locustfield Woods project, which is located on Locustfield Road. The board required the project team to strive for a more Cape Cod-style design in future hearings. Architect Ben Wan presented updated designs for the rental portion of the project, which includes 40 rental apartments and six owner-occupied homes priced affordably.
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Why it matters
The project, which was selected after a Town Meeting vote to allow affordable housing, faces delays due to zoning requirements. The board also outlined outstanding issues regarding impacts on neighbors and pedestrian safety, which affects the construction timeline and scope of the affordable housing supply.
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Who's involved
- Ben WanArchitect who presented updated designs for the rental portion of the project
- Barnstable CountyCounty that oversees regional planning and land use for the site
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Barnstable CountySpeculative
The county might face increased administrative costs related to the extended review and modification of the land use plan.