01/26/2011 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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40 Toi vn of]Ylashpee 16 Grew JW cal; IkoadJVbrth nAa� �U 0{�[ I<,t�� F,I I�4y1 p(iy Jiirsetts 02649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEI'S:- DECISION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT SP-11-02 `11 FEB -2 P 1 :39 Ronald and Cheryl Bloom Assessor's Map 100 Parcel 17 176 Daniel's Island Road Registry of Deeds Title Reference: Mashpee, MA 02649 Certificate Number: 187488 Lot 38 Plan 11408tSheet 1 A Petition was filed on December 28, 2010 by Ronald and Cheryl Bloom for a Special Permit under Section 174-25.I(9) of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of a pier, ramp and float that will extend across a total of more than 70 feet of coastal beach, coastal bank, salt marsh or bordering vegetated wetlands on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 176 Daniels Island Road(Map 100 Parcel 17)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 January 7, and January 14, 2011, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. A Public Hearing was held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on January 26, 2011. The following Board members were present and acting throughout: Board Members Robert G. Nelson, Jonathan D. Furbush, James Reiffarth, and John M. Dorsey and Associate Board Member Peter R. Hinden. 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. Michael Borselli, an engineer from Falmouth Engineering, represented the Petition. He stated that the homeowners wish to construct a private, recreational pier, ramp and float on the subject property. The proposal will be constructed of timber and pile-supported by 10-inch diameter pilings that will be spaced 18 feet on center with a four-foot wide walkway. This will be elevated above the salt marsh to provide for public access underneath in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 91. This will also allow for adequate sunlight penetration under and around the structure to prevent shading of the salt marsh. Fifty-percent sunlight-penetration decking material will also be used. Plans call for a 16-foot long ramp with an 8x20-foot float. Mr. Borselli said that the length of the structure is necessary due to the shallow water depth in that area. The proposal has received Conservation Commission and Shellfish approval. The Board expressed concern with safety issues since the parcel has not yet been developed. The Board discussed stipulating that construction of the dwelling on the property shall be constructed prior to issuance of the building permit for the pier, ramp s and float. Mr. Borselli said that would not present a problem for the Petitioner. Mr. Joseph Colasuonno, a direct abutter at 27 Sand Dollar Lane, said that he is not opposed to the proposal. He did express concern about the difficult navigation through