03/27/2002 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Minutes—March 27, 2002 6 Board of Appeals Mr. Brem questioned who would be responsible for policing the situation. Mr. Sanicki said that the Conservation Commission and the Harbormaster addressed this question at the Conservation hearings. Mr. Sanicki noted that the policing of the situation is really `a fisherman's friend type thing' and that if there are problems,Yp g p , people should feel free to call the Police Department. Mr. Sanicki said that he is not sure of the specifics of how the Town's Harbormaster plans to enforce rules for use of the dock. Mr. Brem said that he was under the impression that a house had to be present on a property before construction of a dock was permitted. Mr. Sanicki replied that the subject property is a Ill i i 1 Town-owned piece of property, on a Town landing, a Town project and a Town facility for the general public. 1 IN �� ilii, III Mr. Brem said that he lived in a gated community with a dock and that he encountered A 11 problems on the weekend when people would tie up their boats at the dock and prevented other boaters from docking. The Board went into a lengthy discussion on the possible problems regarding abuse of the dock and how rules would be enforced. Ms. Elizenberry said that the Board does not have the responsibility to render decisions about policing, ii it but that the Board should be sensitive to the effect that decisions have on the Town and j its residents. She suggested that the Board continue the Petitions until the Harbormaster � I could be present at the hearing. Messrs. Guerrera and Brem agreed with her suggestion. � Mr. Sanicki said that the Harbormaster is a Town employee and that the Conservation II Commission has approved the project. Mr. Borgeson concluded the discussion by saying that he had no problem with the proposal. He stated those problems with parking and docking may arise; however, those issues do not come under the scope and authority of the Board. Mr. Borgeson said that the Board has jurisdiction to grant or deny a request for a Special Permit or a Variance, but does not have the authority to guarantee or enforce use of a particular structure. I I I I I'i II' Mr. James J. Priestly of 73 Neshobe Road said that he was in favor of the proposal and III that other boaters are gentlemanly and wait for each other patiently to load and unload their boats. u Mr. Brem move d to grant a Special Permit, subject to findings for docks 1 —6 and Cape & Islands Engineering plan entitled `Proposed Ramps & Floats Located at Ockway Bay � I Landing Prepared for Town of Mashpee Harbormaster, Date: Feb.5, 2002, Map 104 Parcel 79, 664 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA'. Mr. Borgeson seconded. All iIl i agreed. Ili; i Mr. Brem moved to grant a Variance of 6 feet, subject to findings for docks 1 —6 and Cape & Islands Engineering plan entitled `Proposed Ramps & Floats Located at Ockway Bay Landing Prepared for Town of Mashpee Harbormaster, Date: Feb.5, 2002, Map 104 Parcel 79, 664 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA'. Mr. Borgeson seconded. All agreed. li I sl I' i I � I',