9/28/2016 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 CONTINUED ,HEARINGS 8.6 Uncle Percys Road: Owner, Roger Brooks requests a Written Finding under § 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of an addition and new deck on property located in an R-3 Zoning District, and the Popponesset Overlay District, (Map 117 Parcel 181), Mashpee, MA. (Continued from August 24, 2016 hearings at the request of the applicant). Chairman Furbush announced the four regular Board members and Associate Brad Pittsley were sitting in on this hearing. Mr. Brooks returned to present his revised plans and calculations to the Board for his bedroom addition project. His existing lot coverage is 22.9%, and he is reducing it to 22.1% without the steps on the deck. His house plan depicted the 129 sq. ft. new addition, and the existing foundation to remain. He asked if the stairs coming off the deck are included in lot coverage. He said that the stairs on the deck would make the lot coverage 22.6%. Chairman Furbush read the Board of Health comments into the record dated August 22, 2016. Mr. Brooks said that an inspection was done. He said that the existing foundation is a slab above grade. The new addition will be built on sonotubes, so there will be no basement or crawl space closer to the septic system. Chairman Furbush asked if the shed was remaining. The Board had a conversation regarding the position of the shed and would like it moved to comply with the zoning requirements to be 5 ft. from the property line. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to issue a Written Finding. He conditioned this motion to include; the proposed site plan that needs to depict the proposed lot coverage as 22.6%, instead of 22.1 %, and should include a revision date on the site plan. Conditioned on the Board of Health comments that there is no foundation, and that the applicant can utilize the use of a "diamond pier" foundation that is not considered a full foundation. The shed shall be moved prior to occupancy to meet the existing zoning by law regulations which is 5 ft. off the property line. Mr. Pittsley seconded. All were in favor of the new bedroom addition. 16 Papnomett Road: Owner, Kathleen J. MacRoberts requests a Special Permit under §174-45.4 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of an accessory apartment on property located in an R-5 Zoning District, (Map 61 Parcel 46), Mashpee, MA. (Continued from September 14, 2016 hearings at the request of the Board). Mr. Joe Butler, returned to represent the homeowner who is requesting to build an in-law apartment on the left side of the existing home for her parents. The septic will be upgraded to a four bedroom, with a full basement attached through to the existing home. Chairman Furbush told the applicant that he and Mr. Blaisdell, met with Town Counsel to discuss the particulars of the accessory apartment bylaw. There were two specific questions that were brought to the Board's attention at the last hearing. R