4/22/1992 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - April 22, 1992 3 . Attorney Michael Dunning represented the applicant. He stated that the applicants had received a Special Permit to remove a seasonal cottage and replace it with a year-round home. He said the architect had some modifications in the plans which he reviewed with the Building Inspector. He said the changes resulted in the lot coverage increasing from 19.6% of the lot to 19.9% and the height went from 34' to 34'11". Both of those are within the allowable limits of the zoning by-laws and a building permit was issued. Mr. Dunning said that the structure as built had been approved and modified by the Building Inspector. fie asked for the modification based on plans submitted. He stated that what was built is not substantially more detrimental to the area that the original proposal. Joseph Ferrara, the architect, confirmed Mr. Dunning's statement that he had met on several occasions with the Building Inspector to review the changes. Mr. Makunas explained that the original drawings were part of the original Special Permit and any modifications should have been requested from the Board of Appeals and not the Building Inspector. Mr. Ferrara explained that they had changed the ridge direction to try to incorporate the chimney in the building to make the design more in a cape style. Mr. Makunas noted that 18 letters had been received in favor of the application and one letter opposed. Mr. Makunas asked what was actual increase in square footage and Mr. Ferrara replied that it was 25 sf. Mr. Dunning stated that he regrets that the applicants did not return to the Board of Appeals but that they had acted in good faith. There was discussion of comments from the Town Planner on the height measured from the original grade and Mr. Dunning stated that engineers had been retained to certify the height. Mr. Makunas stated that he would like to review the plans with the Building Inspector. Ms. Hawver moved to take the application under advisement. Mr. Govoni seconded. All agreed. Mr. Makunas said the public hearing was closed on this matter. Mr. Dunning asked if there was dramatic divergence in opinion that he have the opportunity to address it and Mr. Makunas agreed. Doris P. Salzer: Requests a Special Permit under Section 174-25.I.9 of the Zoning By-laws for an existing pier, ramp and floats on Popponesset Crekk in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 76 Spoondrift Way (Map 112, Block 42) Mashpee, Ma. Members sitting: M. Makunas, C. Hawver, J. Friel Engineer John Slavinsky represented the applicant. He presented plans of a dock built in 1969 with an Army Corps of Engineers permit but did not have a Chapter 91 license. In order to file with the Conservation Commission a Special Permit is needed from the Board of Appeals. Mr. Friel moved to grant the Special Permit. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed.