02/12/2014 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FEBRUARY 12, 2014 • MINUTES The typography of Redwood Circle drastically drops about 20 feet to the Mashpee River. As a result, the concrete paved driveway has encountered significant problems over the years from flowing water down the driveway and has created a great deal of rot causing the concrete floor to crack as well as cracking the foundation of the dwelling. The new renovations will consist of installing drainage equipment that will cure the runoff issues and provide a solution. The Conservation Commission approved the proposal because of the action being taken to deal with water runoff, and will also eliminate the condition of runoff toward the Mashpee River. Mr. Kirrane stated the Board is familiar with an alteration or change of a pre-existing non- conforming structure, and must detennine whether or not the proposed is substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than what currently exists. The entire new footprint being added to the site is approximately 261 square feet. When the Markowski's bought the property, the basement area had already been improved so there is a significant storage problem in the dwelling and the addition of the garage will help create needed storage space. The proposal does not create a condition that is more substantially detrimental to the neighborhood than what currently exists, will provide positive results to the conditions of the site, and will have adequate parking. Mr. Reiffarth read the Board of Health comments into the record; "The proposed room • over the garage is considered a bedroom. The septic is large enough for four bedrooms and the property is not in Zone II. A septic inspection is required to be perfonned prior to building permit sign -off by Board of Health." Associate Board Member, Scott Goldstein stated he spoke to Glen Harrington, Health Agent regarding the plot plan depicting the deck placed partially over the septic tank. This is acceptable as long as it's not placed over covers. Keep in mind the footings cannot be built over the tank. Mr. Jodka read a letter into the record received by David and Karen Wolf, 37 Redwood Circle stating they support the project. Mr. Blaisdell read a letter into the record received by Gloria and Steven Stewart, 42 Redwood Circle stating they support the project. Mr. Goldstein read a letter into the record received by Robert J. Bortolotti, 39 Redwood Circle stating he is not in favor of the project. Mr. Kirrane commented on Mr. Bortolotti's letter and pointed out that there is a substantial distance between his structure and the Markowski's structure they are improving and the garage addition. There will be no impact on Mr. Bortolotti's view. •