10/24/2012 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Town qf Nlashpee Alashpc-e,Nassachusetts 02649 j S?11i1F CV• MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING FINDING-2012-53 William F. and Rebecca A. Power Certificate of Title: 196209 6 Deans Hollow Road Land Court Lot: 3 (Block G) Map 117 Parcel 72 Plan: 11409-L Mashpee, MA 02649 A Petition was filed on September 14, 2012 by William F. and Rebecca A. Power requesting a Written Finding under M.G.L. Chapter 40A §6 and §174-17 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of a single-family dwelling on property located in an R-3 zoning district within the Popponesset Overlay District at 6 Deans Hollow Road (Map 117 Parcel 72)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 October 5, and October 12, 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 24, 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. Attorney Kevin M. Kirrane and John Slavinsky from Cape & Islands Engineering represented the Petitions. Architect Timothy Luff also attended the meeting. Attorney Kirrane submitted photos of the dwelling which was constructed in the 1950's. Assessed value of the subject parcel of land is over$600,000, while the dwelling is only assessed at $45,000. The existing non-conforming structure does not conform to the sideline setback requirements. Plans call for demolition of the existing structure to be replaced with construction of a new dwelling that conforms to the side setback requirements. The new dwelling will also conform to the height requirements of the Popponesset Overlay District. Attorney Kirrane said that the proposal will add substantial value to the property and will be an enhancement to the neighborhood. The Conservation Commission has approved extensive installation of environmentally-friendly landscaping on the subject property as well as on the abutting i( property. An Order of Conditions was issued on September 10, 2012. '.... f4 The Board of Health is limiting the proposal to three bedrooms.