08/26/2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 26, 2015 • MEETING MINUTES 51 Waterline South Drive: Owner, George M. Locamo requests a Written Finding under § 174-17 of the Zoning Bylaws to allow -for construction of a 4 ft. wide deck extension and an 8' x 12' screened porch addition on property located in an R-3 Zoning District (Little Neck Bay Overlay). Assessors Map 120 Parcel 145, Mashpee, MA. Attorney; Kevin Kirrane represented the applicant for a very modest addition to an existing deck at 51 Waterline Drive. The plan depicts an existing non -conforming deck structure being set closer to the side line that is currently allowed, and the lot is also non -conforming. There are some non -conforming accessory buildings, a shed on one side and a shed on the other side of the property which are both within the 50 ft. setback requirements from the adjacent wetland resource areas. The plot plan depicts the proposed 4 ft. wide addition to the existing deck, and at the end of that deck is a proposed rectangular shaped screened -in porch. A portion of that screened porch is located over the existing deck, and is not increasing the side yard non -conformity. The overall square footage of the new construction is 296 square feet, 70 feet of that is situated over the existing deck. The total additional lot coverage that is being proposed is 226 square feet. The project is located in the Little Neck Bay cluster development which allows 30% lot coverage. In this particular case, the lot coverage is 23.6% with the additional 226 feet of • lot coverage, the figure will increase to 25%, and is well within the allowed requirement. Therefore will not create a condition that is substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than what currently exists. This project was approved by the Conservation Commission, and included in the narrative is a letter of approval letter from the Little Neck Bay Association. Mr. Forbush read the Inspection Department comments into the record; "the area is zoned R3 and is in the Pre -contact Archaeology Sensitivity area — listed as "High Sensitivity". Seeking a Written Finding under Article V §174-17 regarding a determination from the Board if the extension of the deck and the addition of a screen porch would increase the non -conforming nature of the home." Mr. John Power, an abutter located at 47 Waterline Drive approached the Board stating he is concerned that the addition is too close to the property line. Mr. Gary Locamo, homeowner stated he provided a tremendous amount of landscaping surrounding his property for privacy. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to issue a Written Finding to Mr. Locamo. The Board has determined that the applicant meets all the conditions of a Written Finding under Mass General Law 40A Section 6. Plot Plan prepared by Cape & Islands Engineering, Owner of Record: Locamo Family Residence Trust c/o Gary M. Locamo, 339 Marlborough St., • Boston, MA. Applicant: Gary M. Locamo, 339 Marlborough St., Boston, MA