05/09/2001 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Mashpee Zoning 2 Board of Appeals James B. &Margaret M. Reiffarth SP-01-50 I I SPECIAL PERMIT CRITERIA Section 174-17 of the Mashpee Zoning By-laws and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Chapter 6,require a finding that the extension, alteration or change shall not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non-conforming use. I SPECIFIC FINDINGS The Board determined that: 1. the changes between the proposed construction and the prior one will result in an increase in lot coverage to 12%, but would be under the allowed 20%. 2. there is adequate land area to provide sufficient parking. I. 3. while the proposed construction will increase the non-conforming nature of the structure, the changes will not result in a structure or use which is more detrimental to the neighborhood than the prior non-conforming structure and its use. 4. the immediate neighborhood consists of single-family homes of similar size; many of which have been improved with additions or reconstruction. 5. due to the long, rectangular shape of the lot,there is no other location for the construction. 6. replacement of the old dwelling with a new single-family home would be an improvement to the subject property and to the neighborhood. 7. the proposal would conform to the flood plain requirements. In view of the foregoing,the Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals found that the Petitioner met the criteria necessary for the granting of a Special Permit. Upon motion . j duly made and seconded,the Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on May 9, 2001 to grant a Special Permit. The Special Permit is conditioned upon compliance with Cape& Islands plan entitled"Proposed Site Plan Located in Mashpee, Mass.,Prepared for James Reiffarth, Date: Mar. 20, 2001". i