4/22/1992 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - April 22, 1992 2. Alfred & Susan C. Welch - Request a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to expand a non-conforming structure with the addition of a garage in an R-5 zoning district on property located at 55 Sunset Circle (Map 64, Block 23) Mashpee, MA. Alfred & Susan C. Welch - Request a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to vary the setback requirements in an R-5 zoning district on property located at 55 Sunset Circle (Map 64, Block 23) Mashpee, MA. Members sitting: M. Makunas, C. Hawver, J. Friel Dave Sanicki of Cape & Islands Engineering represented the applicants. He informed the Board that the applicant wishes to build a garage and there has been a zoning change since the house was purchased. The current zoning requires 25' side line setbacks making it impossible to place the garage. He stated that the topography of the lot allows only one area for building. Mr. Makunas asked that the record show that he and Mr. Govoni live in the neighborhood but are not abutters. Mr. Philaris, a direct abutter, asked what the height of the proposed structure would be. Mr. Sanicki presented a sketch and stated that height would be 17.3' , standard height for a garage. No living space was planned over the garage. Mr. Philaris stated he would like some landscaping done between the garage and the lot line. Mr. Edward Carrier, an abutter, said he was sure owner would landscape and he felt it would be an improvement in the neighborhood. Mr. Sanicki suggested that permit could require landscaping on the southerly side of garage. Realtor Joan Muse stated that she had built the house and that a mistake had been made in the foundation placement and she said she had spoken to the owner and he would agree to landscaping. Mr. Makunas asked that the sketch of garage be made a part of the decision. Mr. Friel moved to grant the Special Permit subject to the condition that appropriate landscaping be installed adjacent to the garage. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. Mr. Friel moved to grant the Variance allowing a 10.1 ' sideline setback. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. James „ izansky - Request a modification of SP--91-44 filed with the Town Clerk o .._ September 10, 1991 to permit an increase in lot coverage and building height in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 119 Shore Drive (Map 117, Block 334) Mashpee, MA. (Owner of record: Rosetta Krizansky) . Members sitting: M. Makunas, C. Hawver, E. Govoni