09/12/2012 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES • SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 sheds, move the third shed so that it will be located one foot from the driveway, and relocate the fence to his property. The Petitioner shall submit revised plans to the ZBA office. Ms. Mary Hallinan of 10 Metacom Road sent a letter in approval of the proposal. Board of Health comments: "In Zone Il. No heat may service the three -season room." The Conservation Commission approved the project and issued a negative determination on a Request for Determination of Applicability on July 13, 2012. Mr. Blaisdell made a motion to approve the Written Finding, subject to submission of a revised plan showing removal of two sheds, relocation of the large shed currently in the right of way to the subject property one foot from the driveway and relocation of the fence so that is completely on the Petitioner's property. The revised plan shall also include the total proposed lot coverage calculations. Ms. Horton seconded the motion. Votes: Mr. DeBarros, yes. Mr. Dorsey, yes. Mr. Furbush, yes. Mr. Blaisdell, yes. Ms. Horton, yes. Vote was unanimous. On September 17, 2012, the ZBA office received revised plans dated September 14, 2012 from Cape & Islands Engineering. Nathan Kalowski, Trustee: Requests a Written Finding under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of an addition to a pre-existing, non- conforming dwelling located on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 35 Waterline South Drive (Map 120 Parcel 15 1) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Board Members Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell, Judith M. Horton and Associate Members John M. Dorsey and Domingo K. DeBarros. Mr. and Mrs. Kalowski attended the meeting. Mr. Kalowski stated that he bought the house in May 2000 and would like to increase the living area to accommodate his growing family. Plans call for addition of an 11x13 -foot bedroom with a bath located behind the garage. The addition would be accessed from the existing sunroom. One of the existing bedrooms will be converted into office or playroom space. Existing lot coverage is 23.73% of upland area. Proposal will increase lot coverage to 26.22% of upland area. Mr. Kalowski said that the proposed addition is not luxurious and represents a practical size given the expense of remodeling. The Board expressed concern with the proposed increase in lot coverage. Mr. Furbush asked if the Petitioner would consider removing the garage or part of the existing large deck to reduce lot coverage. Mr. Kalowski stated that part of the enjoyment of the summer home is use of the deck. Mrs. Kalowski said that the Petition would not pose an adverse impact on other neighbors or on their views. Mr. Kalowski asked what kind of Variance relief that the Board would be agreeable to. Mr. Furbush said that he would be •' very comfortable with anything just under 24% lot coverage. He commented that the subject dwelling is very large and is quite nice. Mr. Kalowski challenged the Board to 1.