8/14/2018 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 14, 201.8 The final sentence of Bylaw §174-17.1 states in no case shall any new non-conformities be created with respect to any replacement structure without the issuance of a Variance or take any action related thereto. If the new bylaw does not pass,there will continue to be very few raze and replace projects in Mashpee. One can only imagine the amount of tax revenue that the Town will not generate, and the jobs lost in the trades. This effects most architects, developers, builders, electricians,plumbers, and framers. Mr. Furbush announced that he will take public comments from Town residents after the Board members speak. Board Member, Scott Goldstein read the entire proposed Bylaw §174-17.1 into the record, and will be submitted for Town Meeting. Mr. Goldstein announced that he has been a resident and a builder with the Town over 25 years. He said 90% of his work is located in the New Seabury and the Popponesset area and he is very familiar with most properties in this area. He said since he has been a Board Member, the Zoning Board is very strict with the 20% lot coverage requirement. He has been hearing from folks of the misconception that this bylaw change will allow builders to build larger homes on these lots; this is not the case. He said he joined the Board so he could protect the homeowner and the builder equally. He said the purpose of this new bylaw is to "clean up" the wording so the Board can continue to accept raze and replace applications on most lots. He is hoping to get the support from the residents of the Town to approve this new bylaw. He continued to say that there is not much industry in the Town, and if the new bylaw does not pass, it will effect a lot of people who are in business for themselves, whether working in construction, building, maintenance, painting, landscaping, who make a living on new home construction. He also pointed out that the new bylaw will increase the tax revenue for the Town. He said that the current bylaw is outdated and does not follow the current building code standards. Mr. Furbush interjected and said a new bylaw was passed at the last Town meeting that allows 25% lot coverage for the lots under 10,000 sq. ft. which are mostly small cottages. But the key is that no applicants are allowed to go over 20% lot coverage. Board Member, Mr. Gould commented that bylaws are living documents and need to be updated to address the realities of life. Mr. Carl DeLorme, a resident and builder in Town spoke and agrees with what Scott Goldstein said; that it's important to protect both the residents and builders of the Town. The new bylaw will afford the residents and builders the opportunity and level of protection that is necessary to live and work in Town. 2