4/22/1992 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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TOWN OF MASHPEE Board of Appeals Minutes Wednesday, April 22, 1992 The Mashpee Board of Appeals held a meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. at the Mashpee Town Hall. Board members present and acting throughout were Michael A. Makunas, Cheryl A. Hawver, John J. Friel and Edward M. Govoni. Mr. Makunas called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. James E. & Priscilla Ann Griffin - Request a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to vary the setback requirements in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 70 Summersea Road (Map 105, Block 37) Mashpee, MA. James E. & Priscilla Ann Griffin -- Request a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to expand a non-conforming dwelling with a second-floor room in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 70 Summersea Road (Map 105, Block 37) Mashpee, MA. Members sitting: M. Makunas, C. Hawver, J. Friel Realtor Joan Muse represented the applicant. An abutter to the property, John Goncar, asked for the definition of a nonconforming dwelling. Mr. Makunas explained that properties which do not meet current zoning are considered non-conforming. Ms. Muse explained that the entire village of Summersea was thought to be in the original New Seabury Special Permit area under cluster zoning without the setback requirements. In 1988 when the Master Plan was submitted to the Town many properties were found to be outside of the permit area. This property, as well as that of the abutters, is not in the Special Permit area. She explained that Variances will be required on many properties in order to obtain clear title. Mr. Makunas asked for an explanation on the Special Permit request and Ms. Muse explained that the buyer of the property would like to add a second-floor bedroom to a ranch house. Ms. Muse explained that the property is well below street level and the bedroom would require the addition, of a dormer. Bruce Devlin, architect, explained that a 20' x 16' area would be raised at the center of the roof. Mr. Friel moved to grant the request for a Variance. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. Mr. Friel moved to grant the request for a Special Permit. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed.