04/12/2000 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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n Its Mashpee Zoning Minutes—April 12, 2000 3 ±a ". Board of Appeals , Ms. Raymond stated that the Conservation Commission has been consulted throughout `;1 the entire design phase in order to create an environmentally sensitive project. Ms. +� Raymond said that the proposal meets and exceeds all standards as set forth in Mashpee's Wetland Protection By-laws. A denitrification septic system, a 50-foot,no-touch buffer between the edge of the salt marsh and the proposed construction and the location of the modest-sized dwelling as far " away from the salt marsh as possible are proposed. Loam, seeding and low-maintenance indigenous species for landscaping would be installed to minimize nitrogen loading to " Hamblin's Pond. The Board asked for the lot coverage. Ms. Raymond said that the proposed dwelling would be 1700 square feet on a 1.1-acre lot. Conservation Commission hearings are F4 scheduled for April 13, 2000. Ms. Raymond further stated that she has documents to prove that Mr. Codair is not the owner of record. 1 Mr. Regan stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals cannot render a decision until after the applicant receives Conservation Commission approval. Mr. Borgeson stated that he visited the site that it is situated at the very entrance to the island and that the site is very environmentally sensitive. Mr. Guerrera confirmed that the Conservation Commission .P« must give its approval prior to the ZBA. Mr. Borgeson said that he visited the site and said that he could not find any evidence of an engineering survey or stakes. Mr. Paul Lalito, Director of Ecological Services at LEC, addressed the Board. He stated that the area for the proposed foundation was excavated. Mr. Lalito said that the project p . y` ! was designed with the assistance of Bob Sherman, Conservation Commission Agent. Mr. Lalito expressed confidence in receiving approval from the Conservation Commission tomorrow. Mr. Brem asked for the exact Variance figures being requested. Mr. Brem questioned the amount of the Variance from the street. Ms. Raymond replied that no Variance from the street is being requested. Mr.Nelson said that if a Town layout does exist,then the 1 `« right-of-way line from the street must be established to enable the Board to calculate if and when it grants any other Variances. Mr. Regan said that a letter from an attorney would not suffice to establish ownership of the lot. Mr. Regan said that he has been familiar with the ownership disputes on Monomoscoy Road for over 20 years.Mr. Regan suggested that the Board continue the ' hearing until the applicant submits proper documentation of ownership,payment of back 's taxes and approval from the Conservation Commission. No comments were received from abutters. yaw 4 wlpll" tow �