HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Comment from Rep. Diggs in support
August 31, 2022
Barnstable Zoning Board of Appeals
367 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Planning and Development, 3rd Floor
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing to express my support in David and Diane Munsell building a house on their lot
located at 3077 Main St reet in Barnstable Village. Please reference appeals #2022-043 and
#2022-044.
Massachusetts, and Cape Cod especially, is experiencing a housing crisis. As a member of the
Massachusetts General Court ’s Joint Committee on Housing, I am greatly informed about this
issue, and I understand that the best way for us to solve this crisis is to build our way out of it . It
is imperative that we develop more residential housing in the region and the Commonwealth, and
that starts with the construction of new homes like the one The Munsells seek to build . The
dearth of housing bottlenecks our state and our communities, holding us back from achieving our
full potential. I urge you to process as quickly as possible development projects like The
Munsell’s home and other new residential construction to help add ress this significant problem.
The Munsells have been positive contributors to our village since they originally moved here in
2012. They have served their community on boards and have volunteered to both work and fund
community events. As active members in the village, I trust that their new home will be built in
good taste and well maintained. In fact, I know that they enjoy the charming historic looks of
homes along Massachusetts Route 6A in Barnstable and wish for their new house to comport
with the aesthetic.
With the addition of another home in the village, we also have the opportunity to welcome
another family into our community. Since the Munsells will be downsizing, their current home at
3074 Main St reet will be perfect for a growing family. New families contribute to the enrichment
and re-enlivening of our community, so I hope you will exercise every effort to greenlight this
new development and others like it .
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or wish to discuss further, please
reach out to me at my office.
Sincerely,
Kip A. Diggs