04/24/2013 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 24, 2013 • MINUTES Mr. Cusick stated he is requesting permission under the two petitions to raze and replace a 2.5 story home on new foundation proposed square footage of 1,489 square feet. The front and back setbacks are within the statute and looking for relief on side setbacks. The lot is 50 feet wide by 160 feet deep. He stated he knows the Board is familiar with the neighborhood and the lots are long and narrow and is not uncommon to have 10 foot side setbacks as indicated on the site plan. So other than looking for some relief, which is customary in this neighborhood of the 10 foot side setbacks everything else is within regulations of the Town Bylaws. Prior to the meeting, he had shown his plans to his abutting neighbors on each side and they voiced no objection. Mr. Cusick also reviewed the plans over the phone with Mr. Paul Dardano, who is the spokesman of the Rock Island Association Neighborhood. He indicated that he was going to present a letter to the Board and would be read into the meeting. Mr. Furbush mentioned the footprint looks about the same, but asked Mr. Cusick if he was extending the dwelling a little closer to Pine Avenue. Mr. Furbush also asked if the deck was being replaced. Mr. Cusick said he is not reconstructing a deck in the back. He mentioned with the addition, the square footage of the foundation would make up for the square footage that is lost with a deck. • Bringing the foundation forward is still complying within the 40 foot setback. He mentioned his foundation is 30 feet by 48 feet and is virtually identical to the existing house next door at 14 Pine Avenue. Mr. Furbush asked if there will be dry wells installed to catch the roof rain water runoff. Mr. Cusick said; "Yes, once he selects a builder he is installing a very inclusive system and is similar to others in the neighborhood." Mr. Cusick mentioned he is familiar with two areas in the neighborhood that have issues with rain water runoff; on the comer of Pine Avenue and Shore Road that was recently renovated with drainage sewer covers and funded by the Association. The other is the corner of Rock Island Road and Cross Street. Mr. Cusick stated although the neighborhood does have some issues with drainage, his property and his abutters do not have any issues with drainage on Pine Avenue. Mr. Furbush suggested he install dry wells off the down spots. Mr. Cusick said he has no problem with this request. Mr. Bonvie mentioned that the grading actually depicts the water would be flowing toward the street. The 22 grade right in front of the home and the street is 20 which is fine but would overload the condition that exists in the street. • Mr. Cusick mentioned the property does slope back-to-front but over 160 feet and is not a significant slope. 2