12/10/2008 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Hoopers Landing One, LLC 2 Board of Appeals SP-08-51 2 Aesthetically speaking,this new dwelling will be an overall positive influence on the neighborhood. The Board reviews the plans with Attorney Schilling and Mr. Slavinsky and some basic discussion ensues. The Board is satisfied with the overall request and Mr. Reiffarth moves to grant the Special Permit. GENERAL FINDINGS 1. that the subject property is located at 7 Popponesset Island Road and contains 18,030 square feet. SPECIAL PERMIT CRITERIA Section 174-17 of the Mashpee Zoning By-laws and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, Chapter 6, require a finding that the extension, alteration or change shall not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non-conforming use. SPECIFIC FINDINGS 1. that there is adequate land area to provide sufficient parking. 2. the proposed construction will not increase the non-conforming nature of the structure,the changes will not result in a structure or use which is more detrimental to the neighborhood than the prior non-conforming structure and its use. 3. that the immediate neighborhood consists of single-family homes of similar size. Many have been improved with additions or reconstruction. 4. that installation of a new denitrification system would be an improvement on the property. In view of the foregoing, the Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals found that the applicant met the criteria necessary for the granting of a Special Permit. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on December 10, 2008 to grant a Special Permit. The Special Permit is conditioned upon compliance with plans from Cape & Islands Engineering, dated September 15, 2008, revised October 9, 2008, revised October 20, 2008 and revised October 22, 2008.