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+ll�f pi. <br /> Mashpee Zoning Minutes—August 9, 2000 2 , <br /> Board of Appeals <br /> Attorney Mills explained that the Petitioner is requesting that the Board of Appeals make <br /> written findings consistent with the provisions pertaining to Special Permits that the <br /> proposed use is not more detrimental to the community than the current use. <br /> Attorney Mills submitted photos of the subject properties, a motel with a pre-existing, <br /> non-conforming use.New Seabury proposes to purchase the properties to house its <br /> summer help. The reason for the change in use is that a motel only allows for individuals y, <br /> to stay in a room for up to 29 days. Attorney Mills said that although the Petitioner could <br /> buy the properties and move its employees from one room to another room every 29 <br /> days,the Petitioner wants to avoid giving the wrong impression about its intent. The . .., <br /> change under the State Building codes from an R-1 use group to an R-2 use group would „ <br /> allow individuals to stay in a room for more than 29 days at a time.New Seabury plans to rh <br /> house New Seabury, Popponessett Inn and Country Club employees on the subject y, <br /> properties. 4� a+� <br /> !''N <br /> Attorney Mills reiterated that"because this is a non-conforming use and this is any,°„SII <br /> alteration of the use that has been in existence... it is not a Special Permit that we're '°'' <br /> asking for, but the Board does have to make written findings that what we're asking for fA�, <br /> isn't any more detrimental to the community than is currently there.”Attorney Mills said <br /> that this is the only change that the Petitioner is requesting. <br /> Plans are for an office manager to stay on the premises and to be responsible for <br /> overseeing the entire operation. Attorney Mills did not have an exact figure for the total 1 , <br /> number of units. He also explained that he has been unable to find any plans for the <br /> original motel and has requested from the Board a waiver of plans. He said that all of <br /> Route 130 was zoned as a commercial district until approximately 15 years ago. <br /> 4 <br /> vl,91r <br /> Attorney Mills introduced Mr. Vetter, General Manager of New Seabury Properties, and w <br /> Mr. Burke, a manager of a division of American Real Estate Partners of New York. They <br /> attended the meeting as representatives of American Real Estate Partners. Attorney Mills IJ <br /> said that Mr. Vetter is in the hospitality business and has operated many resorts. r'�. IF 4 <br /> Attorney Mills said that Building Commissioner William F. Hauck and Deputy Fire r <br /> Chief Sheldon Hamblin have been informed of the proposal and have visited the <br /> properties. r <br /> Mr. Wheeler expressed concern with the proposal and stated that one of the subject <br /> buildings is in violation of Town Zoning By-laws because,it is currently housing three <br /> families. He said that he is looking into the matter. N�E <br /> � l6Pp* A <br /> i�p19+N1. <br /> Mr. Borgeson referred to the motel owner's previous Appeal before the Board and lip <br /> questioned if the current Petitioner is attempting to combine the properties into one <br /> parcel. Mr. Brem said that the owner also wanted to change the use to a year-round use. , <br /> Attorney Mills stated that New Seabury Properties is neither requesting permission to <br /> combine any of the parcels nor permission to operate on a year-round basis. <br /> Ns[. <br /> 4 <br />