5/22/1991 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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TOWN OF MASHPEE Board of Appeals Wednesday, May 22, 1991 The Mashpee Board of Appeals held a meeting at 7:30 P.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 1991 at the Mashpee Town Hall. Board Members present and acting throughout were Michael A. Makunas, Acting Chairman; William J. Hanrahan, Clerk and Associate Members Edward M. Govoni, John J. Friel and B. Thomas Christian. Building Inspector Douglas Boyd was in attendance. Robert P. Carvalho - Requests a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to vary the front setback requirement in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 38 Driftwood Circle (Map 125, Block 194) Mashpee, MA. Members sitting: M. Makunas, W. Hanrahan, E. Govoni Architect Elizabeth Chapman represented the applicant. She explained that the shape of the lot required the owner to build an undersized garage and was requesting that 4' wing walls and overhang be added resulting in a front setback of 36'4". There were no abutters present. Mr. Makunas noted that the plans did not have an original signature and requested that a signed plan be received before the Decision was filed. Mr. Hanrahan moved to grant the Variance based on the hardship of the shape of thst lot. Mr. :'ovoni seconded. All agreed. Richard M. Cushner - Requests a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to replace an existing non-conforming seasonal dock with a permanent dock in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 22 Samoset Road (Map 125, Block 65) Mashpee, Ma. (Owner of record: Richard M. and Estelle G. Cushner) . Members sitting: M. Makunas, j Hanrahan, J. Friel Attorney Gary Nichols represented the applicant. He presented plans for the replacement of a seasonal dock with a permanent structure. Mr. Hanrahan read a memo from Conservation stating their concerns with damage to shellfish beds and stating that Conservation had not requested the change from a seasonal dock. Paul Somerville, Shellfish Constable, stated that the present pier has not bben removed for the past three years and said that the use of this pier had caused substantial damage to the shellfish. Mr. Govoni questioned if the use of a ramp and float would improve the situation and Mr. Somerville replied that less damage would be done with the dock further out in the water. Dr. Kushner said the original pier was to be 125' long but it was shortened due to complaints from neighbors. Mr. Makunas stated that the plans were incorrect and did not show accurate documentation. Dr. Kushner said he would have the drawings corrected.