08/13/2008 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals Robert Dobson 2 V-08-37 the shed 10 feet off the lot line. Actually, the applicant would like it pushed 5 feet closer to the lot line thus requesting a 10 foot variance on the side and a 5 foot variance in the rear. Mr. Nelson mentions that the lot coverage is tight and asks whether or not the engineer included the existing shed? Mr. Warburton says that everything is included. The neighbors are fine with the shed since there are a lot of shrubs being planted. On the plan,the actual shed will be moved closer to the lot line that what is shown. Mr. Nelson says this is acceptable if Mr. Warburton signs the plans and shows exactly how far the shed will be placed. Applicant is asking the shed to be 5 feet off the lot line instead of the 10 feet they initially requested. Jonathan Furbush makes a motion to grant a 10 foot variance on the northwesterly side and a 5 foot variance on the southwesterly side. Robert Nelson seconds the motion. GENERAL FINDINGS 1. that the subject property is located at 11 Squaws Lane and contains 8,550 square feet. SPECIFIC FINDINGS The Board determined that: h. a literal enforcement of the By-laws would involve substantial hardship to the petitioner. 2. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of the by-law. In view of the foregoing, the Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals found that the Petitioner met the criteria necessary for the granting of a Variance. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on August 13, 2008 to grant a 10 foot variance on the northwesterly side and a 5 foot variance on the southerwesterly side. Reference plans from Sweetser Engineering of South Dennis, MA., dated July 5, 2008 as amended by signature of applicant's representative, Brian Warburton.