10/23/1996 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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TOWN OF MASHPEE BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes - Wednesday, October 23, 1996 The Mashpee Board of Appeals held a meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at 7:30 P.M. at the Carol H. Jacobson Senior Center. Board Members present and acting throughout were Edward M. Govoni, Chairman; James E. Regan III, Vice-Chairman; Cheryl A. Hawver, Clerk, and Associate Members Robert G. Nelson, Richard T. Guerrera and James M. Dorgan. Building Inspector William F. Hauck and Assistant Building Inspector Russell Wheeler were in attendance. Paul E. and Ann T. Keon -Request a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws to allow the replacement of a pre-existing non-conforming dwelling with a new single family dwelling on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 136 Captain's Row (Map 96, Block 22) Mashpee, MA, Members sitting: E. Govoni, J. Regan, C. Hawver Engineer Jack Landers-Cauley represented the applicant and explained that the owner wishes to demolish an existing seasonal cottage and replace it with a new year-round house with a garage. He stated that the new structure will comply with the zoning setback requirements and comply with the Title V septic regulations and that it has been approved by the Conservation Commission. Mr. Landers-Cauley explained that the owner plans a four bedroom house and will be required to install a denitrification septic system. Mr. Regan asked about a shed which was encroaching on the lot line, Mrs. Keon explained it was on property owned by her sister. No comments were received from abutters. Mr. Regan moved to grant the Special Permit. Mr. Govoni seconded and stated that the Goldhirsh v. McNear case allowed the expansion of a non-conforming structure if it is not more detrimental to the neighborhood. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. Plymouth Savings Bank- (Agent: Amidon & Co., Inc.) -Requests a Special Permit under Sections 174-51.1) and 174-55.13 of the Zoning By-laws to allow one sign affixed to the building to exceed 20 square feet. The proposed sign is 28 square feet. The property is located in a C-1 zoning district at 675 Falmouth Road (Map 81, Block 36) Mashpee, MA. Plymouth Savings Bank Members sitting: E. Govoni, J. Regan, C. Hawver Doug Amidon represented the Bank and explained that the sign will be placed on the gable end of the bank. He said it would be a 28 square foot carved wood sign and had been approved by Design Review, Ann Tanney, a resident of Deer Crossing Condominiums, asked about size of sign and Mary McCormack, a resident of Deer Crossing, expressed concern on the size of the signs at the Italian Market and at the Tru Value hardware store. Mr. Govoni explained that the