10/28/2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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j Town of Nlashpee 16 Ga'at _ff ck Ppad A'oa t lashpce, Nlassachusetts 02649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING FINDING-2015-38 Christine S. Bader Book #: 25749 48 James Circle Page: 88, 89 #50913 (Map 71 Parcel 34) Mashpee, MA 02649 A Petition was filed on August 26, 2015 by, Christine S. Bader requesting a Written Finding under Article V § 174-17 and § 174-20 to replace an existing carport and rebuild into a single -car garage, with deck above on property located in an R-5 Zoning District, at 48 James Circle, (Map 71 Parcel 34), 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. Ms. Jean Bowden representing the petitioners who currently have a building permit for some minor remodeling. The Written Finding application is to convert the existing carport into an attached garage. The lot coverage will be reduced from 24.3% to 19.9% by removing the hot tub, shed and a portion of the decks. Mr. Furbush asked if the deck above the garage will remain. Mr. Goldstein asked if the new garage will be in the exact same footprint. Mr. Goldstein said the garage does not increase the lot coverage, and because it's a pre-existing structure, you do not have to remove the decking. The applicant cannot return to the Board for any future changes. Mr. Furbush read the Board of Health comments into the record; "Septic inspection required prior to issuance of building permit".