06/27/2012 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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r . �aioi—a�. OtdSPt�)(�s fd�4(�t'��d#.St�t.S 0.264f) MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING FINDING-2012-27 Francis X. and Lorraine A. O'Brien, Trustees Certificate of Title: 179080 11 Bearse Road Plan#11408-I Mashpee,MA 02649 Map 117 Parcel 316 A Petition was filed on May 4, 2012 by Francis X. and Lorraine A. O'Brien, Trustees, requesting a Written Finding under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws and under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 6 regarding changes, extensions or alterations of a pre-existing, non-conforming structure or use to allow for construction of a 24x26-foot garage on property located in an R-3 zoning district within the Popponesset Overlay District at 11 Bearse Road(Map 117 Parcel 316) 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 June 8, and June 15, 2012, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Public Hearings were held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on June 27, 2012. The following members of the Board were present and acting throughout: Board Members Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell, James Reiffarth, Ronald S. Bonvie and Judith M. Horton. The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A §9 and the Town of Mashpee Zoning By-laws. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien represented their Petition. The pre-existing, non- conforming dwelling on the property does not meet the front setback requirements. Plans call for construction of a detached 24x26-foot garage. Mr. O'Brien and Mrs. O'Brien said that the garage will provide much needed storage and protection for their vehicles from inclement weather. Lot coverage with the proposal will increase from 15.60% to 20.41%. The proposal will not encroach into the front, side or rear setback requirements. The Board of Health memo dated June 24, 2012 limits the area above garage for storage only;no additional habitable space in the garage shall be permitted. No comments were received from abutters. General Findings: The subject property is located at 11 Bearse Road and consists of 13,000 square feet of land.