5/24/2017 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES MAY 24,200 62 Riverside Road: Petitioner, Scott Thorp requests a Written Finding under § 174-17 of the Zoning Bylaws to allow for construction of an attached garage with a bedroom above on property located in an R-3 Zoning District, Map 119 Parcel 136, Mashpee, MA. (Owner of Record: Barbara Reed), 62 Riverside Road: Petitioner, Scott Thorp requests a Variance of the front, rear, side and lot coverage under § 174-31 of the Zoning Bylaws to allow for construction of an attached garage with a bedroom above on property located in an R-3 Zoning District, Map 119 Parcel 136, Mashpee, MA. (Owner of Record: Barbara Reed). Mr. Scott Thorp represented himself for the garage project. He submitted the petition application while in the process of purchasing the home and wanted to meet the filing deadline. He provided the Board with the plot plan of his property that depicts the existing and proposed project which consists of a 23 ft. by 24 ft. two bay garage with a bedroom above. The Board had a discussion regarding the lot coverage being over the 20% requirement. They suggested that the applicant try and reduce the lot coverage by possibly removing the shed. The Board is trying to set a precedence for future applications and keep the lot coverage below 20%. Mr. Mendoza mentioned to the Board that when the building permit is submitted to the Building Department, the as -built foundation plan should show the lot coverage. Chairman Furbush read the Conservation, DPW, Board of Health comments into the record. Mr. Bonvie read the Inspection Department comments into the record. Ms. Evelyn Lynch, an abutter located at 60 Riverside Road wanted to know if the structure will be going closer to her property. Mr. Bonvie pointed out that the garage will be moving further away. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to approve the Written Finding for Scott Thorp at 62 Riverside Road to allow for construction of an attached garage, Owner of Record is Scott Thorp. 1n issuing the Written Finding the Board finds that the garage project complies and meets all criteria for Chapter 40A Section 6, and is not more detrimental to the neighborhood. A new site plan needs to be submitted prior to issuance of a Building Permit that clearly depicts 20% lot coverage or less by removing the shed or any other structure. Also referencing Board of Health, DPW, and Inspection Department continents read into the record. Mr. Blaisdell seconded, yes, Mr. Furbush, yes, Mr. DeBarros, yes, and Mr. Pittsley, yes. All were in favor of the attached garage project. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to issue a Variance to Scott Thorp for the front yard setback in the amount of 22.2 ft. along Clamshell Lane, the requirement is 40, and the plan as shown is 17.5. Also issuing relief for the existing structure in the amount 1.5 ft. for the side yard of the Southwest corner. The Board is not issuing relief for lot coverage. 2