04/13/2011 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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/tUlS�y Town of Nashpee �y. 16 Great Jl�eck I�aacl JVordz Nlasfapee,A,lassachweas 02649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A VARIANCE V-11-08 Jeffrey T. and Christine J. Dennis Assessor's Map 1 Parcel 13 19 Park Road Book: 24907 Page: 284 Mashpee, MA 02649 A Petition was filed on March 1, 2011 by Jeffrey T. and Christine J. Dennis of Sandwich, Massachusetts for a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws to vary the front, side and lot coverage requirements to allow for construction of a deck onto an existing home on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 19 Park Road (Map 1 Parcel 13) 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 March 25, and April 1, 2011, 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 April 13, and April 27, 2011. The following members of the Board were present and acting throughout: Board Members Robert G. Nelson, Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell and James Reiffarth. The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A §10 and the Town of.Mashpee Zoning By-laws. At the April 13, 2011 Public Hearings, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, represented their Petition. They said that they purchased the home in October 2010 as a rental property. The proposal calls for addition of a deck to the home. Mrs. Dennis said that other homes in the area have decks similar to her proposal. She said the deck would enhance the value, appeal and living space of the home with a view of the water. Mr. Hinden asked if they would consider addition of a patio rather than a deck. Mrs. Dennis said that cars parked in the neighboring driveways block the view to the water from ground level of a patio. Letters in approval of the proposal were sent by direct abutters Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tucci of 17 Park Road and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newton of 18 East Road. Several of the Board members said that they visited the site and expressed concern with the crowded neighborhood and close proximity of the homes to one another. The Board also stated that lot coverage of 27%was excessive. After some discussion the Board suggested decreasing the size of the deck and removing the existing shed in order to reduce the lot coverage. The Board voted to continue the hearing until April 27, 2011 to allow the Petitioner an opportunity to submit a revised plan with the above-referenced changes.