10/25/2006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals Carlos Nascimento 2 V-06-75 looking for just under 15 feet on the northwesterly side for the variance request. There is some opposition from abutters John Ellis of 5 Autumn Drive and Tom Perry of 6 Autumn Drive. They feel strongly that the proposed garage is too close to the side line for a lot just over 10,000 square feet. They discuss the parking dangers since the existing driveway is such a steep hill and feel a two car garage is too over -powering for the lot and the neighborhood. They discuss other areas to put the garage however, Mr. LaLiberte mentions there is the septic system to consider. They discuss going to* a one car garage however this is not what his customer is looking for. The Board tends to agree with the abutters and is also not happy with the parking situation. After much discussion regarding parking and lack thereof, the Mr. Nelson asks for a vote. Zella Elizenberry wishes to abstain from the voting. The Board votes 4-1 to deny the motion. GENERAL FINDINGS the property is.located at 15 Attaquin Drive and contains 10,560 square feet. VARIANCE CRITERIA Section 10 of Chapter 40A requires that the permit granting authority determine that there are circumstances relating to the shape and topography which affect this lot and not the district in which it is located and that a literal enforcement of the By-laws would involve hardship to the petitioner. SPECIFIC FINDINGS 1. The Board determined that the parking for the accessory apartment was not sufficient. 2. The variance request for sideyard relief was opposed by two abutters and thus the garage and dwelling above was deemed too large for the lot and neighborhood.