1/22/1997 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - January 22, 1997 3, D.S. Trust/Susan Fort TRS. -Requests a Variance from Section 174-2519 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to exceed the 70 foot dock length limit to allow for a 102 foot dock in an R-3 zoning district at 78 Spoondrift Way(Map 112, Block 43)Mashpee, MA. D.S. Trust/ Susan Fort TRS. -Requests a Special Permit under Section 174-25.1.9 of the Zoning By-laws for the construction of a pier, ramp and float on property located in an R- 3 zoning district at 78 Spoondrift Way(Map 112, Block 43)Mashpee, MA, Members sitting: E. Govoni, J. Regan, C. Hawver Engineer David Sanicki represented the applicant and reviewed plans for a proposed dock which has been approved by Conservation. He explained that Conservation has asked for some additional erosion control which is not involved in the application before the Board. The Harbormaster has approved the location. Ms. Hawver moved to grant the 32' Variance to allow for a 102' dock. Mr. Regan seconded. All agreed. Ms. Hawver moved to grant the Special permit under Section 174- 25.1.9. Mr. Regan seconded, All agreed. Howard Glaser-Requests a Variance from Sections 174-31 and 174-33 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to vary the front and side setback requirements and to allow construction of a single family home 36.5 feet from the edge of the wetlands on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 1 Tide Run (Map 126, Block 45)Mashpee, MA. (Owner of record: Christopher Burden TR.) Members sitting: E. Govoni, J. Regan, C. Hawver Mr, Regan stated that this was a Chapter 112 hearing since taxes were owed on the property. Engineer Michael Grotzke represented the applicant and presented a plan of the lot with the layout of the proposed house. The plan also delineated the possible location of a house which would not require a variance. He explained that the Conservation Commission had approved the location of the house 35' from the wetlands instead of the 50' of the By-law. The applicant was also requesting a 5' variance in the sideline setback. Mr. Govoni said that the Board had received 50 letters in opposition to the application. He read a letter from the Director of Public Works opposing the granting of the front setback. He also read a letter from the Little Neck Bay Association opposing the application. Mr. Grotzke noted that the Little Neck Bay Association had misunderstood the dimensions of the Variances requested.