2/26/1997 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes Wednesday, February 26, 1997 The Mashpee Board of Appeals held a meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. at the Mashpee Town HaII. Board Members present were Edward M. Govoni, Chairman; James E. Regan III, Vice-Chairman; Cheryl A. Hawver, Clerk and Associate Members Richard T. Guerrera and Michael A. Makunas. Associate Members Robert G. Nelson and James M. Dorgan were absent. Asst. Building Inspector Russell Wheeler was in attendance. Town of MashDee - Harbormaster's Facilities -Requests a Variance from Sections 174-31 and 174-32 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to vary the front and side setback requirements and allow access from an unpaved road to a proposed Harbormaster's Building to be constructed on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 88 Seconsett Island Road (Map 119, Block 100)Mashpee, MA. Members sitting: J, Regan, C. Hawver, M. Makunas E. Govoni stepped down for this hearing since he is an Assistant Harbormaster. Engineer David Sanicki represented the applicant. He explained that the variances were necessary to locate the building away from the wetland areas of a small lot. The building is not a public facility and will be used by the Harbormaster and Shellfish Warden only. Mr. Sanicki explained that lot coverage is 20%. Perry Ellis, Harbormaster, said the structure is more of a garage and workshop and he will still maintain an office at the D.P.W. building. Conservation has approved the plans. Mr. Makunas moved to grant a Variance of 10 feet to allow a S foot sideline setback on the Northwest side and a Variance of 4 feet to allow a front setback of 36 feet. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. Irene Real Trust -Requests a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to vary the minimum lot frontage requirements in a cluster subdivision to allow construction of a single family dwelling on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 24 East Way(Map 89, Block 76) Mashpee, MA. (Owner of record: Midtown Realty Co.) Members sitting: E. Govoni, J. Regan, C. Hawver Mr, Regan announced that this was a Chapter 112 hearing since taxes are due on the property. Engineer John Slavinsky represented the applicant and explained that the subject lot ran from East Way to River Road but that the owner wanted the house to have access from East Way which is paved, The lot has 20' frontage on East Way but requires 60' on a curve. The lot is part of the Sandalwood cluster development and the proposed house location meets all of the zoning requirements on setbacks. There was a discussion of the status of River Road. Comments were received from an abutter, John Moriarty,