01/09/2002 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Minutes—January 9, 2002 7 Board of Appeals Patrick Williamson—Requests a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws to vary the side setback requirements to allow for construction of an in-law apartment to an existing dwelling on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 713 Old Barnstable Road (Map 78 Parcel 70) Mashpee, MA. im Sitting: James E. Regan I1I, Frederick R. Borgeson and Marshall A. Brem. Attorney Jeremy Carter represented nted the Petition and stated that plans call for removal of one of the existing bedrooms and relocation of it to the in-law apartment. The Petitioner plans to move his mother into the home. Mr. Williamson and his mother attended the meeting. A memo from the Board of Health dictates that the subject dwelling shall be restricted to a 3-bedroom home. Mr. Brem asked the nature of the hardship to justify granting of any Variance relief. Mr. Williamson said that the hardship was a financial consideration. Mr. Brem said that the Board can't grant Variance relief based purely on financial reasons. Mr. Nelson said that the addition could be moved over 1.7 feet and eliminate the need for Variance relief. Mr. Regan said that the location of the dwelling and an existing bulkhead and the sloping topography of the subject property dictate the location of the addition. Mr. Williamson said that he took great care in designing the addition and is only asking for a minimal amount of Variance relief. No comments were received from abutters. Mr. Brem moved to grant the Special Permit, subject to findings for in-law apartment and Atlantic Design Engineers, LLC plan entitled `Job Number 2191. Building Permit Plan of 713 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA, October 22, 2001, Prepared for Patrick and Jackie Williamson, 713 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA.' Mr. Borgeson seconded. All agreed. t Mr. Brem moved to grant a Variance of 1.7 feet, subject to findings, criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, tapered, sloping topography. Mr. Borgeson seconded. All agreed. J. Robert Casey, Trustee—Requests a Special Permit under Section 174-25-19 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of a pier, ramp and float on Shoestring Bay on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 5 Mute Swan Circle (Map 84 Parcel 37) Mashpee, MA. t f J. Robert Casey. Trustee—Requests a Variance from Section 174-25.I.9 of the Zoning By-laws to exceed the 70-foot total length limit to allow for construction of a pier, ramp and float on Shoestring Bay on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 5 Mute Swan Circle (Map 84 Parcel 37) Mashpee, MA.