10/10/2012 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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'k�,SU55ry . - 4, Town, c��f lashpee 16 G'ivat A'ck load Aorth �Qy"', Mashpee,Massachusetts 02649, MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING FINDING-2012-47 Jennifer J. and Robert R. Blackburn, Jr. Registry of Deeds Title Reference: 46 Meadow Haven Drive Book: 20942 Page: 303 Map 47 Parcel 46 Mashpee, MA 02649 A Petition was filed on September 10, 2012 by Jennifer J. and Robert R. Blackburn, Jr. requesting a Written Finding under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 6 and Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws regarding continuance, extensions or alterations to allow for construction of additions to a non-conforming, single-family dwelling structure on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 46 Meadow Haven Drive (Map 47 Parcel 46)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 September 21, and September 28, 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 October 10, 2012. The following members of the Board were present and acting throughout: Board Members Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell, Ronald S. Bonvie, James Reiffarth, 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. Robert Blackburn, Jr. represented his Petition and stated that he and his wife would like to expand the living space of their dwelling to accommodate their growing family. Plans call for construction of an 8x14-foot addition to the garage with two finished bedrooms above the garage. He submitted diagrams of the proposal, which will not encroach any further into the sideline setback of the abutting property. The closest corner of the existing garage to the side setback is currently 23 feet. Proposed lot coverage will be 10.7% of the 18,000 square-foot parcel. Due to the presence of an abandoned bog behind the subject property, Conservation Agent Andrew McManus has scheduled a site visit on Friday, October 12, 2012 to determine if the proposal is within Conservation jurisdiction. The Board of Health requires a septic inspection prior to issuance of a building permit.