10/10/2012 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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`down. o f Mashpee 16 0-cat ck bepad-A1 rlh Mashpee,Massachusetts 0?649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING FINDING-2012-49 Susan C. and Richard L. Arkuszewski, Trustees, Document: 934,027 26 Pinecrest Avenue Certificate of Title: 170128 Map 40 Parcel 174 Subdivision Plan: 29883-B (Sheet 4) Mashpee, MA 02649 A Petition was filed on September 13, 2012 by Susan C. and Richard L. Arkuszewski, Trustees, 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 an addition to a non-conforming, single-family dwelling structure on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 26 Pinecrest Avenue (Map 49 Parcel 174) 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. Ms. Jean Bowden of Capizzi Home Improvement represented the Petitioners, who also attended the meeting. Ms. Bowden stated that plans call for construction of an 8x24- foot addition to the side of the small 960-square foot dwelling. Mrs. Arkuszewski said that the existing fireplace will be removed to allow for the proposal. The addition will increase the size of the kitchen/dining/living room area. Mrs. Arluszewski said that she intends to use the addition as a great room to accommodate her growing family. She said that she also owns the undeveloped abutting lot on the side where the proposed addition will be constructed. Lot coverage will increase from 8.5% to 10.2%. No bedrooms will be added. The Board of Health is requiring a septic inspection prior to issuance of building permit. No comments were received from abutters.