05/09/2001 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Minutes—May 9,2001 5 Board of Appeals Mr. Borgeson moved to Deny With Prejudice the Appeal of the Building Commissioner's Decision to issue a Building Permit. Mr. Govoni seconded. All agreed. j George M. Locarno. Trustee—Requests a Special Permit under Section 174-25.A.8 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for conversion of an existing dwelling to accommodate not more than two families on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 51 Waterline j Drive South(Map 120 Block 145)Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Edward M. Govoni, Richard T. Guerrera and Zella E. Elizenberry. Mr. Locarno did not attend the meeting. Plans and/or photos were never submitted to the Board or to the Town Clerk for public record.Mr. Locarno informed the ZBA office that he was not going to attend the meeting and that he did not care what the Board did because he has an occupancy permit. Mr. Govoni read a letter from the Little Neck Bay Association in opposition to the proposal because "this request is not permitted under the Village Declaration". The Board also received a fax from Mr. George Darcy, an abutter at 57 Waterline Drive South, in opposition to the proposal. Mr. Cramer, a neighbor; said that he was under the impression that homeowners in Little j Neck Bay were not permitted to have more than one kitchen or an in-law apartment. Mr. Govoni agreed and moved to Deny With Prejudice the Petition for a Special Permit. Ms.Elizenberry seconded. All agreed. The Board informed Mr. Cramer that the Building Commissioner would be informed of the Board's decision and is responsible as the Zoning Enforcement Officer to ensure that Mr. Locarno is in compliance with the By-laws. Michael D. &Amy T. Crowe-Request a Special Permit under Section 174-25.A.8 f of the Zoning By-laws to allow for an in-law apartment in an existing home on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 75 Cayuga Avenue(Map 58 Block 13)Mashpee,MA. Sitting: Zella E. Elizenberry, Frederick R. Borgeson and Marshall A. Brem. Mr. Regan stepped down and left the room. I Mr. Michael Crowe represented his Petition and submitted photos of his home. Section 174-25.A.8 reads "Conversion of an existing dwelling to accommodate not more than two families,provided that there is not external evidence of occupancy by more than one family and further provided that each dwelling unit resulting from such conversion shall have not less than seven hundred fifty square feet of habitable floor space". The photos and house plans indicate that the Petitioner meets the qualifications. Mr. Crowe said that the basement consists of 850 square feet and the upstairs consists of approximately 1200 square feet. i �I �I