10/28/2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

Home Browse Search

Town c�, f 1ashpee N 16 Great Nck !kwd Aorth Alasilpee, Alassachttsetts 02649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING FINDING-2015-41 Alan George Hatt and Bk#: 29064 Janet Lynn Hatt, Trustees of The Page#: 325 Dudley Duck 2014 Realty Trust 18 East Road (Map 1 Parcel 7) Mashpee, MA 02649 A Petition was filed on October 1, 2015 by Alan Hatt requesting a Written Finding under Article V §174-17 to allow for construction of a deck and stairs on property located in an R-5 Zoning District, at 18 East Road, (Map 1 Parcel 7), Mashpee, MA. Notice was duly given to abutters in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. Notice was given by publication in The Mashpee Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Mashpee, on October 9, 2015 and October 16, 2015 a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A §6 and the Town of Mashpee Zoning By-laws. This hearing was scheduled for October 28, 2015 but was continued to November 18, 2015 because there was no quorum. Public Hearings were held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at which time the following members of the Board of Appeals were present and acting on this hearing; Chairman, Jonathan Furbush, Vice Chairman, William Blaisdell, Board Members, Richard Jodka, Dom DeBarros, and Associate Member, Scott Goldstein. Mr. Alan Hatt represented himself and stated he meets all the setback requirements except for the 40 feet in the front. He's requesting 3 ft. from the front setback. Mr. Furbush stated the project does not require relief from the front because the closest distance from the back street is 22.2 ft., and the plan depicts 26.1 feet. Mr. Blaisdell stated the project is not more detrimental to the neighborhood than what currently exists. Mr. Furbush read the Conservation Comments into the record; "property is not within wetlands jurisdiction." And the Board of Health comments into the record; "owner and builder have been in to discuss the project with the Board of Health. The plans have been revised to accommodate the septic tank. No further comments."