Massachusetts Appeals Court August 24, 2007, No. 07-P-107 (Mellendick v. Zoning Board of Appeals)

Kafker, J.

The three parcels of land in question are located on Chappaquiddick Island in Edgartown (town). At issue are special permits awarded by the town’s zoning board of appeals (board) to the individual defendants pursuant to a provision of the town’s zoning by-law, art. XI, § 11.20 (hereinafter § 11.20), entitled “Substandard Lots as Affordable Homesites.