08/22/2007 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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y BOARD OF APPEALS � e 16 Cheat,,Aeck load JNot tl2 Decision for a Variance Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 RE: Gail Lopes 27 Melissa Avenue Map 21 Parcel 13A&B V-07-54 A Petition was filed on August 1, 2007 for a Variance from Section 174-32 of the Zoning By-laws to seek relief from the requirement that a common driveway be paved on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 27 Melissa Avenue (Map 21 Block 13 A&B) 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 August 10, 2007 and August 17, 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, August 22, 2007 at which time the following members of the Zoning Board -it and acting throughout: Zella Elizenberry, Robert Nelson, of Appeals were prese Jonathan Furbush, George Bolton and James Reiffarth.. 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. Gail Lopes represents herself at this hearing. She has been before the Board recently and obtained a variance for the lot size which was granted. Now she was told she needed to come back to the ZBA for the paving of the common driveway. Fire Chief George Baker has submmited a letter in support stating that the widening of the approach of the driveway is acceptable and has the shape of"T" and adequate room for turning and fire apparatus. The Board agrees with the Fire Chief. Jonathan Furbush makes a motion to grant the Variance that relieves them of the burden of paving the driveway. Robert Nelson seconds the motion. All agree. So moved. Reference plans from J.E. Launders Cauley of West Falmouth, MA, dated August 10, 2007.