07/13/2005 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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y lF gOtt'Iy 6 ']own of c MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 16 Great��'�`A �oad�Ni)r lh Ib'Iashpee, Mossachuscus W2649 Decision for a Variance RE: Sharon Blakeman 11 Santuit Pond Road Map 17 Block 10 V-05-78 A Petition was filed on June 1, 2005 by Sharon Blakeman for a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws to seek relief from the setback requirements to build a farmer's porch on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 11 Santuit Pond Road (Map 17 Block 10) 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 June 24, 2005 and July 1, 2005, 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 13, 2005, at which time the following members of the Zoning Board of Appeals were present and acting throughout: Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry, Marshall Brem, Evano Cunha 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. Sharon Blakeman represents herself at this hearing. She is seeking a variance from the front yard setback in order to build a farmer's porch on her home. She is burdened with two frontages since this is a corner lot and the topography in the rear of the lot is difficult. The Board feels this would be an improvement to the home and the area. The Board moves to grant the frontage variance. 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