07/25/2007 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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�t Ui1'Iy a lown v 16 Great SA koa(l M)rt{z Y�auL Lu ,�7E;E, �IaSSaCI'tLLSettS 02649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision for a Variance RE: Eleanor DeMartino 72 Clover Lane Map 117 Parcel 123 V-07-47 A Petition was filed on June 22, 2007 for a Variance from the setback requirements from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws to build a bathroom and laundry room on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 72 Clover Lane (Map 117 Parcel 123) 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, on July 6, 2007 and July 13, 2007, 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, July 25, 2007 and continued until August 8, 2007, at which time the following members of the Zoning Board of Appeals were present and acting throughout: Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry, Jonathan Furbush, James Reiffarth and George Bolton. The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 10 and the Town of Mashpee Zoning By-laws. Shawn Gilfoy,the builder for the applicant represents Ms. DeMartino from this continued hearing on July 25, 2007. Mr. Gilfoy was asked to amend his plot plan by showing where the septic system is and what the lot coverage will be when the expansion/addition is complete. The lot coverage proposed will be at 14.5% well under the 20% maximum coverage allowed. The Board asks why the addition cannot be done out towards the back of the house. Mr. Gilfoy tells then it is very costly move the hulkhead and there is an existing outside shower in the back that was just built. There is