09/09/2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A VARIANCE London L. Wilmot 24 Shipwreck Drive (Map 76 Parcel 56) Mashpee,MA 02649 V-2015-36 Mr. Furbush read the DPW Comments into the record; "The rear property line for the above abuts the Mashpee River Woodlands, a 255 acre conservation property. Properties adjacent to the Woodlands are at risk for potential spread of wildfires. A fire break maintained by the Town is located along the rear property line to assist firefighters with attacking a wild land fire. The DPW and Fire Department recommend that the property owner maintain a cleared area between the property line and the proposed garage/existing house as an additional wildfire management measure." Mr. Robert Dias, DPW Supervisor for the Town of Mashpee commented that there's a 20 foot buffer behind the parcel, and a 100 foot clearance from the woodlands so if there's a fire it won't spread to adjacent homes. The fire department has access through Simons Narrows Road from Mashpee Neck Road. Mr. Furbush stated that a revised site plan needs to be submitted with the existing and proposed conditions, specifically depicting the garage variance of 3.8 feet. The Board of Health will approve and sign-off on the septic plan when submitted to their department. GENERAL CRITERIA: The subject property located at 24 Shipwreck Drive is approximately 10,454 square feet. There were no abutters present. VARIANCE CRITERIA: Chapter 40A: Section 10. Variances: The authority specifically finds that owing to circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape, or topography of such land or structures and especially affecting such land or structures but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located, 1) a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance or by-law would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner or appellant, and that 2) desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of such ordinance or by-law. t 1 2