01/10/2007 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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rowry lown of Mashpice 16 Great NV ck !�oacl e,Voi-th Mashpee, Nla,ssachusetts 02649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision for a Special Permit Re: Kathleen Girelli 32 Highview Avenue Map 49 Parcel 124 SP-07-02 A Petition was filed on December 11, 2007 for a Special Permit under Section 174-45.4 of the Zoning By-laws to legalize an accessory apartment on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 32 Highview Avenue (Map 49 Parcel 124) Mashpee, MA. Notice was duly given to abutters in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. Notice was given by publication in The Mashpee Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Mashpee, December 22, 2006, and December 29, 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. A Public Hearing was held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at which time the following members of the Zoning Board of Appeals were present and acting throughout: Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry, Marshall Brem, Jonathan Furbush and Frederick Borgeson. The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 9 and the Town of Mashpee Zoning By-laws. Kathleen Girelli represents herself at this hearing. She is seeking to legalize an existing accessoary apartment that is currently in her basement. The Board reviews the floor plans and pictures she has submitted and reminds the applicant that dwelling must be owner occupied and shall not be granted in perpetuity. She has completed the Plan Review Process as well. The Board of Health has allowed up to 4 bedrooms in the dwelling. There still needs to be an inspection by the Building hlspector. Marshall Brem makes a motion to grant the special permit. GENERAL FINDINGS 1. that the subject pot is located at 32 Highview Avenue and contains 11,850 square feet.