08/27/2014 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 27, 2014 • MINUTES The property is in an R-3 Zoning District which requires a minimum of 40,000 square feet and 150 feet of frontage. The setback criteria requires a minimum of 15 feet on the sides and rear, 40 feet on the front, and 50 feet from the wetland resource areas. The proposed addition will be situated 16.1 feet from the southerly property line which is conforming. The addition will become non -conforming at 32.7 feet from Popponesset Island Road, and the minimum is 40 feet. There is also an application for variance relief due to the proximity of the dwelling to the street. There is a slight increase over the 20% lot coverage requirement. The interpretation has always been that increasing anything on a non -conforming structure would require applying for finding, but questions arise whether to include variance relief to fixture applications if creating a new non -conformity. Mr. Forbush asked about the garage addition. Mr. Kirrane stated there will be additional living space, and requesting a 528 square feet addition on the other side of the building. Jonathan asked about the two proposed egress stairs, one in front close to street and the proposed egress stairs. Michael Moskowitz, the homeowner, approached the Board and explained the proposed egress stairs will be off the deck, and the new egress stairs in the front are for the first floor addition. Jonathan read the Board of Health letter into the record, dated August 26, 2014, addressed • to Thomas Bunker, BSS Design. "On August 7, 2014, the Mashpee Board of Health approved the variance relief with the condition; a septic inspection shall be performed and submitted to the Board of Health prior to issuance of the Building Permit." Jonathan read the Building Commissioner's comments into the record; "146 Popponesset Island Rd- Requesting a Variance. Proposed bulk head is short 3 feet of the required 15 foot side setback from the south property line". Jonathan read Stephen Mone, Harbormaster comments into the record; "The Harbormaster requires that the dock/floats including 10A floats must be updated to black hard plastic encapsulated block flotation and all the foam/Styrofoam be removed and disposed of properly. This will help eliminate the issue of storm bourn debris on our bays, lakes and rivers. Also that the street address must be permanently and clearly displayed with minimum of 3" block letters with contrasting color at end of pier/piling for emergency purposes, and in addition to the owners address be permanently affixed on all floats and ramps with 3" block letters with contrasting color. Otherwise, The Harbormaster has no issue with this plan." Bill Blaisdell read Conservation Comments into the record, dated August 7, 2014 from Andrew McManus; "No application submitted to Conservation Dept. Any increase in living space may require modifications to existing septic system. Construction impacts of addition may also trigger a permit requirement. (Please note: This application was • approved on August 14, 2014, per Andrew McManus). 2