08/25/2021 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING Owners, David W. Nichols and Debra L. Nichols 164 Ninigret Avenue (Map 65 Parcel 85) Mashpee, MA 02649 FINDING-2021-49 Changes, extensions or alterations of non-conforming single- or two-family dwelling structures which do not meet the applicable dimensional requirements as set forth above, and changes, extensions or alterations of all other non-conforming structures, or non- conforming uses, may not be made unless there is a written Finding by the Zoning Board of Appeals that such change, extension or alteration shall: • not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming structure or use to the neighborhood, • and, that there is adequate land area to provide sufficient parking and setbacks as may be required. Although said Finding shall not constitute a Special Permit as defined by the General laws and this By-law, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall follow the procedures specified in the General Laws for Special Permits in processing requests for such Findings. Per Town Counsel: Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws for a Finding of Fact Cannot involve a Variance in the Decision/Finding of Fact. No such thing as "use variance". The Decision must be rendered in two separate statements/decisions if a Variance or Special Permit is involved along with a Written Finding. SPECIFIC WRITTEN FINDINGS The Board determined that: 1. The proposal will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non- conforming structure or use to the neighborhood. 2. The proposal will be an improvement to the lot and is similar in size and character to other existing structures in the neighborhood. 3. The proposed additions, based upon the plans submitted to the Board, will be consistent with applicable State and Town statues, regulations, bylaws and plans, complies with the dimensional requirements applicable to the lot under current provisions of §174-31 (Land Space Requirements Table Footnotes) #18 of the Popponesset Overly District, or for lots which have been developed pursuant to §174-21,complies with such requirements as were applicable to initial construction of the dwelling under provisions of§174-21 Nonconforming lots. 3