10/13/2004 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 1 October 13, 2004 TOWN OF MASHPEE Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals held Public Hearings on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at the Mashpee Town Hall. Board Members James Regan, Robert Nelson and Zella Elizenberry were present along with Associate Member Frederick Borgeson. Marshall Brem and Richard Guerrera were absent. Mr. Regan brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Nelson read the continuances for various reasons. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Rev. Indenture of Trust of Fried Freida D. Ramaswamy, Trustee: Requests a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws in order to alter a pre- existing non-conforming structure to build an addition on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 18 Cross Tree Way (Map 112 Parcel 22) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: James Regan, Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry and Frederick Borgeson. Michael Grotzke of the Phoenix Group represented the petitioner along with Architect Tom O'Neil. They are seeking a special permit in order to alter a pre-existing non- conforming structure. The Board reviews the site plan and the architectural plans. Mr. O'Neil explains to the Board that he has designed the new structure to fit in with the neighborhood. The New Seabury Architectural Review Committee feels this will be a big improvement to the neighborhood. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Regan discuss the fact that the proposed dwelling will not meet the current setback requirements. Mr. Grotzke told the Board that in discussing this project with Russ Wheeler, the former building inspector, it was decided that they would pursue this with only a special permit and not a variance since this exists as a non-conforming structure. The existing lot coverage is 22% and the proposed lot coverage is 26%. Since this matter is grand fathered, the Board is not overly concerned with the lot coverage since it is a relatively small lot and the surrounding houses are similar in coverage. The Board feels this will be an improvement to the area. Zella Elizenberry moves to grant the Special Permit. Frederick Borgeson seconds the motion. All agree. So moved. Reference site plans from The Phoenix Group, dated August 20. 2004, revised September 6, 2004 and revised September 16, 2004 as prepared for 18 Crosstree Way.