8/9/2017 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASUPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2017 Mr. Geoffrey Bright, with Synergy Home Improvement represented the homeowner for the proposed garage and addition project. He supplied the Board with a site plan and stated that the project does not meet the current zoning setbacks or lot coverage. He also handed out letters from the abutters. The homeowners are proposing to construct a two -car garage with a bedroom suite above and they would like to increase the living space for their family. Chairman Furbush asked if there is a hardship and wanted to know the reason the proposed structure is encroaching on the side line. Mr. Furbush said that he does not see a hardship and that the applicants would need to meet the requirements of a Variance for the Board to consider issuing relief. Mr. Bonvie said that the Board looks very closely at lot coverage and has set a goal to remain within the 20% lot coverage requirement, unless the proposed project is being lowered from a greater amount. For example; if an existing dwelling lot coverage is at 22% and lowering it to 20.55% that would be a different conversation. The Board's goal is 20%. The Building Commissioner referred to the 4.9 ft. sideline setback depicted on the plan, and informed the applicant that under the Building Code the structure has to have a rated wall; no windows, no doors, and that is per the Mass State building code. You would have to go into Boston to the Building Code Appeals Board. Mr. Furbush asked Mr. Gould and Mr. Pittsley their opinion and they believed the building �,va.s too close to the sideline setback. Mr. Furbush asked the applicant if he would like to ask for a continuance of this hearing to the next scheduled hearing date. Mr. Bright said; yes, and he will consult with his client and discuss reducing the building size and lot coverage, and he will return with a revised plan. There were no comments read into the record and no further comments from the Board or audience. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to accept the applicant's request to continue the Written Finding and the Variance case until the next hearing dated Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Mr. Gould seconded, yes. All were in favor to continue the hearing. 118 Echo Road: Petitioner, Robert J. Bortolotti requests a Special Permit under §174-25 F (13) to allow for a contractor stock yard for earth materials and related equipment on property located in an I-1 Zoning District, Map 19 Parcel 9, Mashpee, MA. (Owners of Record: L. David Scott and William J. Scott). 2