05/14/2008 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes • 3 May 14, 2008 Sitting: Robert Nelson, Jonathan Furbush; Jack Dorsey and Peter Hinden. Martin Finch represented himself on this application for a variance in order to build a deck. They are seeking side and front variance relief in order to build a front deck. George Lambros, Builder for applicant is also present. Mr. Nelson right away asks what the hardship is for this request. Mr. Finch tells the Board that the grading on the property is so bad they cannot walk outside without a deck. The Board mentions that they already have one deck and if they cannot possibly extend the side deck instead of building a new one. Mr. Finch states that the double deck is more stable and looks better. The Board and the applicant debate on some suggestions and alternatives instead of building another deck. Robert Nelson mentions the average setback rule and says it would not apply because applicant would be going out to far. Mr. Furbush suggests building a smaller deck of 6 feet instead of the 8 foot one proposed. Mr. Finch is agreeable to that, however, Mr. Nelson would not vote in a positive manner and feels this is not a hardship, since he already has one deck. Mr. Lambros asks the board why they just granted the previous applicant a deck and not them? Did they present a hardship? Mr. Nelson states that they did not need nearly the variance request this applicant is looking for and they do not have a deck to begin with. Further discussion ensues and there is a split feeling amongst the board. There must be at least 4 positive votes to carry the motion. Jonathan Furbush makes a motion to grant the variance. William Blaisdell seconds the motion. Jack Dorsey votes yes. Mr. Nelson votes no. Mr. Reiffarth votes no. The Motion is • denied. Town of Mashnec: Requests a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws to vary the setback requirements and building height in order to build the new library on property located in a C -I zoning district at 64 Steeple Street (Map 74 Parcel 31) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Robert Nelson, Jonathan Furbush, Peter Hinden, James Reiffarth and William Blaisdell. Richard Pomroy of South Easton, MA, Project Manager for the new library represents the Town on the variance requests for the building. There are currently 5 variances being applied to the ZBA for, 4 for setback and one for building height. The proposed library will be a two story building and contain approximately 20,800 square feet. This building will have the capacity to hold 380 occupants which is the build out projection for the next 20 years. The bidding will commence in July and they anticipate building to begin in October. Mr. Pomroy estimates the job should be complete in approximately 16 months. Mashpee Commons gifted the land to the Town with the provision that they maintain design authority and review rights in order to align the character of the municipal building with that of the proposed post office which is going to be built directly next door, as well as the local flavor Mashpee Commons has built over the past • twenty years. The buildings will share a common walkway and parking, thus offering convenience to residents and ease some of the parking burden. The parking proposes double rows and Ms. Laurent, Director of DPW states that the Town will accommodate the 9 %z foot size parking dimensions required by the town by-laws. The height of the