4/22/2020 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES APRIL 22,2020 Attorney, Andrew Singer and Sean Riley with Coastal Engineering were present. At the last hearing,the Board requested a revised site plan depict that there was no increase in lot coverage. Mr. Singer said he provided a revised site plan dated April 7`"with the requested revisions. He said that the Conservation Commission approved the project, and Mr. Riley spoke to the Health Agent and discussed some concerns. Mr. Singer requested that the Board would impose a condition that prior to construction that the Health Agent has signed off on the upgrades to the septic system. The site plan depicted the decrease in lot coverage from 37.5% reduced to 33.5% lot coverage. Sharon read the Board of Health comments into the record dated April 10, 2020. Mr. Furbush asked the applicant if he had a discussion with the Health Agent. Mr. Singer said he has not been able to connect, but asked if the Board could impose a condition as he mentioned earlier. Mr. Bonvie asked if the applicant needed to seek relief from the Board of the 50 ft. setback from the wetlands. Mr. Blaisdell read the Conservation comments dated April 10, 2020 stating that the Commission approved the project. Mr. Riley with Coastal Engineering mentioned that the septic tank is further away from the 50 ft. buffer. He said that when he spoke to the Health Agent there was no variance required. His concerns were the retaining wall and the depth of the retaining wall that would impact the stone around the soil absorption system.He said he provided a plan that depicts a footing that keeps the retaining wall above the soil absorption system,and addressed the issue of the septic and trench box. He has tried to connect with the Health Agent to discuss further concerns but requested that the Board condition upon his approval. Mr. Bonvie asked if any of the site work within 50 ft. of the resource area. Mr. Singer said that he believes the pavilion is approximately 100 ft. away. The work that is being performed within the 50 ft. is the removal of the existing deck and replacement of the patio. Charlie commented that he doesn't see an issue. There were no more comments from the Board or audience. Mr.Bonvie made a motion to approve the application for 78 Popponesset Island Road with the following conditions; 1. The Board has determined that the applicant meets all the conditions of a Written Finding under Mass General Law 40A Section 6. 2. Site Plan:Proposed Site Improvements,78 Popponesset Island Road, Scale:I"=20 ft.,Drawing File: C19358-C.dwg,Date: 02-07-2020,Drawn by: MJB/DAV,Check by: SMR, C2.1.1, Revision dates: 02-27-2020 Add drywell note for pavilion drainage, 04-07-2020 Remove &replace front stoop &update site coverage table. Prepared by: Coastal Engineering Co., 260 Cranberry Hwy. Orleans, MA. Signed by: Sean M. Riley, Civil Professional Engineering,No. 46715. 2