3/23/2016 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MARCH 23, 2016 MINUTES 23 Cordwood Road: Applicant requesting discussion of recently approved Variance for extending the existing garage. On March 9, 2016, the Board heard the petition of Mr. Mullen, on behalf of the owner, to add an addition to a free standing garage, which was approved, with conditions. Mr. Mullen, was now before the Board to see if the removal of the garage was in-line with the approval granted at the original hearing or would he need to re -apply. Mr. Mullen said he is requesting a couple of options, either to keep one wall of the structure and demo the remaining walls and roof, or raise the existing structure, remove the existing cinderblock foundation, and install a new cement foundation. He wanted to know his options. Mr. Mendoza said he had a previous discussion with Mr. Mullen who wanted to know if he could raze the existing structure, but that was not what he presented to the Board. Mr. Mendoza said there was a chance that he would have to re -apply to the Zoning Board. Mr. Mendoza spoke to the Board of Health, and asked them if the proximity of the structure would be too close to the septic and leaching field if the entire structure was razed and moved to make the lot more conforming to Zoning. He was told that as long as the structure is re -built 10 feet away from the septic system, and the new wall that faces the leaching field has a rubber membrane attached. This option would not require a formal meeting with the Board of Health and can be approved by an agent in the Board of Health office. Mr. Mendoza said this would be a better option because it would meet the Zoning setbacks. The Board told Mr. Mullen it would be a good idea to install the plantings and keep the abutters happy. The Board questioned whether a raze and replace project required Zoning Board approval. Mr. Mendoza said not if the project conforms to the required setbacks and the lot becomes conforming. Mr. Mullen said he will have Cape & Islands reconfigure the plan and will see the Board of Health. If Mr. Mullen decides to demo the structure, and does not move it then it's considered a modification, and will need to refile with the Zoning Board. They said if he decides to move it toward the property line so it's within 15 feet, he does not need to reapply to the Zoning Board but requires Board of Health approval.