08/23/2000 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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fig.. TOWN OF MASFIPEE Minutes—Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday,August 23, 2000 d The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on Wednesday, August 23,2000, at 7:30 P.M. at the Mashpee Town Hall. Board Members present were Chairman `,Oil, Edward M. Govoni,Vice Chairman James E. Regan III, Clerk Robert G.Nelson, and Associate Members Richard T. Guerrera, Zella E. Elizenberry and Marshall A. Brem. *Wo"Ili "o Associate Member Frederick R. Borgeson was not present. Building Inspector Russell W. i i0��, lip Wheeler attended the meeting. CONTINUED HEARINGS y. New Seabury Properties, LLC—Request a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws to modify a pre-existing,non-conforming use to remain a seasonal use on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 66, 72 and 78 Main Street(Map 47 " y %I 6 Block 8, Block 9 and Block 10) Mashpee, MA. Owner of record: Charles P. and Barbara B. Soliz, Trustees of Soliz Realty Trust. Continued from August 9, 2000 Public �ar.,,ax(t' {';• Hearings. Sitting: James E. Regan III, Zella E. Elizenberry and Marshall A. Brem. Mr. Govoni stepped down and left the room. Attorney Robert F. Mills represented the Petition and requested a Withdrawal of a portion �'�� ii, of the application regarding a Written finding on the property located at 78 Main Street, " Map 47 Block 10. Ms. Elizenberry moved to accept the request. Mr. Brem seconded. , All agreed. Attorney Mills stated that the Petitioner has attempted to satisfy concerns expressed by the Board and Mr.Peters since the last ZBA meeting held on August 9, 2000. Attorney Mills referred to the letter dated August 21, 2000 from the Stratford Ponds Condominium Trust expressing opposition to the proposed use of the motel as a "dormitory residence" for New Seabury employees. He said that the motel would not be used as a dormitory in the traditional sense of a college dormitory. Attorney Mills clarified that the State Building Code dictates that any room that is occupied for more than 29 days is no longer considered a motel room. Under the State Building Code,the '�'16.. room would be considered part of a rooming house or a dormitory. The New Seabury employees would be staying at the motel for more than 29 consecutive days. The Petitioner has the option of moving its employees from one room to another every 29 r� days or requesting from the ZBA a change in use from an R-1 to an R-2 use. ,,,i1 Shuttle buses for New Seabury employees would be provided between the Popponesset Inn and the motel. Attorney Mills said that many New Seabury employees are currently staying at the motel. 4 • IIQ