11/28/2007 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals I Minutes November 28, 2007 TOWN OF MASHPEE Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — Wednesday, November 28, 2007 The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. at the Mashpee Town Hall. Board Members Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry, Jonathan Furbush, James Reiffarth and George Bolton. Alternate member William Blaisdell was absent. Robert Nelson opens the hearing at 7:00 p.m. Zella Elizenberry reads the continuances. EXECUTIVE SESSION - A roll call vote was taken to go into Executive Session — All Members agree — The ZBA went into Executive Session at 7:00 and resumed the regular Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Vernon Lawrence: Requests a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws to seek relief from the setback requirements in order to build a detached 24' x 28' garage on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 160 Timberlane Drive (Map 22 Parcel 8C) • Mashpee, MA. Sitting: In the absence of William Blaisdell, Robert Nelson will replace him since lie was present at this hearing but not sitting. In addition to Mr. Nelson, sitting is Zella Elizenberry, James Reiffarth, Jonathan Forbush and George Bolton. Mr. Lawrence's variance petition was continued from November 14, 2007 at which time he was asked to reduce the size of the garage and/or move it further back from the lot line so as to decrease the variance request. Abutter Janet Walsh of 166 Timberlane Drive had extreme opposition to this proposed garage and felt it was far too close to her property, would be detrimental to the ability to sell her property and felt the garage in general was too big for the lot and the neighborhood. Mr. Lawrence presents the new plans to the Board and has done what the Board requested. He pushed the garage to 15.3 feet off the lot line by moving it forward and closer to the house. The garage still remains at 28' x 24'. The Board reviews the plans and shows Ms. Walsh the new plans as well. She is still not happy with the size of the garage and does not want the variance granted. The Board thanks her for her input. Mr. Forbush asks Mr. Lawrence what type of landscaping will be put between the neighbors house and his? He plans to put in arbovities which will provide privacy. Mr. Nelson asks the Building Inspector if 4 feet between the building is allowable — Mr. Stevens says that is fine. Mr. Nelson also indicates that the lot coverage is 14% and is well under the 20% allowable maximum. The Board discusses that the lot is difficult and the topography provides a problem for the applicant as far as where to • place the garage as well. They discuss the height of the building to be 18'6, there will be no second floor, no plumbing and no basement. Jonathan Forbush moves to grant 9.7 foot variance on the northersly side, a 10.6 foot variance from Timberlane Drive and a