10/13/2010 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS Minutes October 13; 2010 detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of such ordinance or by-law." Attorney Kirrane said that the Petitioner would incur substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, due to the shape, topography and soil conditions of the subject property. He said that relief may be granted without nullifying or derogating from the By-laws. Mr. Borselli clarified the traffic flow in response to the Board's questions. Mr. Muise stated that studies of the volume of traffic flow reveal that 80% to 90% of bank transactions take place inside the lobby, with only 10% to .20% volume created by drive- through customers. Mr. Almeida said that, based on factors and historical experience With other branches on the Cape, the proposed number of parking spaces is ample for this proposal. Mr. Nelson said that he did not feel that the Petitioner had established the criteria necessary for grant of a Variance from the. accessway requirements. Attorney Kirrane said that moving the driveway ten feet would require moving the parking area back into the hill. He said that concerns were raised at the Design and Plan Review Committee meetings that traffic, particularly emergency vehicles, traveling in an easterly direction would not have enough time to react to traffic due to the elevation of the road and the hill. Attorney Kirrane said that moving the driveway and building the parking lot into the hill would further impede visibility. • Mr. Rowley offered several suggestions on parking locations. A lengthy discussion ensued about parking, handicap parking and the retaining wall. Mr. Nelson said that the cost of grading would be less than the cost of installing a retaining wall. Mr. Snell said that the Petitioner really did not want to install a large retaining wall and that grading would require some landscaping and plantings. Mr. Furbush asked Mr. Rowley'to comment on the proposed entry/exit.curb radius of 10 feet. Mr. Rowley said that 20 feet makes it much easier to tum out onto Job's Fishing Road and easier to stay in lane. The Petitioner believes that retaining a narrow 10 -foot width of the entry/exit way will slow traffic. Attorney Kirrane said that the current owner of the property is opposed to widening the entry way.to 20 feet. Mr. Rowley suggested incorporating swales which would allow runoff water a chance to filter into the soil, grass and vegetation for nitrogen uptake. Catch basins and leaching pits can be used in -conjunction with the swales. Mr. Nelson referred to the drainage leaching pit easement and said that the Petitioner will need to obtain a written easement from the owner. Mr. Muise said that the Petitioner would like to install footings and foundations before the frost and spend the remainder of the winter working inside.. Mr. Rowley assured the Board that he would be able to meet with Mr. Borselli and work out revisions for • submission of a new plan within the next two weeks. 1H