03/25/2009 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning • Board of Appeals Minutes 5 March 25, 2009 He feels these condos are not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. He suggests the ZBA is pretending there is a hardship when there truly is not. You cant create a hardship — this is simply a technique for marketing. John Dorsey asks if there would be any less of a hardship at 35 feet? The applicant is currently before the planning board with 40 units. Attorney McElhinney reiterates that they are here for a height variance only — not to discuss the whole project. That is not the responsibility of the ZBA at this time. Nicolia Mastriocde of 27 Cranberry Ridne Road: He is extremely opposed to the project and feels it seems much closer than the 300 feet that they say it is. Would you want it in your back yard? Robert Nelson tells the abutters to please stick to the variance issue at hand and tells them its about astethics. . Chris Tufts 7 Savanah Path : He asks about Mr. Bornstein's buildings? Are they 35 and under as well? The heights seem a lot higher than that. Attorney McElihinney informs them that the pitch of the roof has already been changed. Scott Dravis — 83 Sampsons Mill Road: He is abutting the other condos and is approximately 1,000 feet from them. He tells the.board that the property was originally zoned for 13 single family homes not 48 condo units. There will be a huge overload of traffic if these are built and will over power the infrastructure of the town. He believes this is excessive and they should stay with the height restrictions. John Dorsey asks about a financial hardship. Mr. Nelson • informs them that Town Counsel has informed him that "financial" is not to be considered a hardship.