08/08/2012 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES • AUGUST 8, 2012 role in water filtration, habitat and as a buffer for weather. Pockets of trees allow birds to migrate across the towns and maintain the "Cape"feel of the area. We must look back and take seriously the good reasons why these zoning laws were put in place originally. We are against granting zoning exception at 172 Waterway. Sincerely, The Aronow Family Living on John's Pond for more than 50 years Attorney Kirrane countered that the proposal is not substantially more detrimental because the area is changing in character and the proposal is consistent with many projects that have received ZBA approval over the last few years. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to grant a Special Permit to allow for demolition and replacement of the dwelling on the subject property. This Decision is conditioned upon compliance with: • BSS Design Engineering & Surveying plan entitled Plot Plan Proposed House at 172 Waterway New Seabury, Mashpee, Massachusetts Prepared for Peter & Linda Connly, Date: June 27, 2012. Revisions: Aug 2, 2012, Aug 7, 2012. • Building plans with revisions that reflect changes on the site plan will be submitted to the ZBA office. • • Conservation Commission Order of Conditions issued on July 23, 2012. • Board of Health order restricting proposal to four bedrooms. Mr. Blaisdell seconded the motion. Votes: Ms. Horton, yes. Mr. Reiffarth, yes. Mr. Forbush, yes. Mr. Blaisdell, yes. Mr. Bonvie, yes. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Bonvie made a motion to grant a Written Finding to allow for construction of the new dwelling. Findings: 1) Proposal will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non -conforming structure because: • the new dwelling will be an improvement and will conform to current building code requirements; • it is comparable in size and character to other structures in the neighborhood; • installation of environmentally -friendly landscaping rather than lawn improves the site conditions and impact on surrounding properties, neighborhood, and wetlands. 2) There are sufficient parking and setbacks as may be required. This Decision is conditioned upon compliance with: • BSS Design Engineering & Surveying plan entitled Plot Plan Proposed House at 172 Waterway New Seabury, Mashpee, Massachusetts Prepared for Peter & • Linda Connly, Date: June 27, 2012. Revisions: Aug 2, 2012, Aug 7, 2012. G1