05/23/2001 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Minutes—May 23, 2001 2 Board of Appeals Mr. Christe Kondochriste, a neighbor, reviewed the plans and expressed concern that the proposal would interfere with his mooring. Mr. Reall said that the proposal would be about 40 feet from his mooring. Mr. Brad Caf-yn asked for a copy of the agreement between the Petitioner and Mr. Siegfried in writing. Attorney Wightman said that he would supply a copy to the Board and that Mr. Caf-yn could receive a copy from the Board. Mr. Brem asked about the swing of the boat and its interference with the existing moorings in the area. Ms. Carolyn Anderson asked how many boats would be moored at the proposed dock. Mr. Regan said that it would only be two boats. Attorney Wightman also said that the agreement also places other restrictions regarding size and type of the boats to be docked there. Mr. Blythe said that 28-foot boats with"water only exhaust"would be allowed. Mr. Caf-yn referred to the letter sent by his mother, Ms. Nancy Caf-yn, in opposition to the proposal. Mr. Gary Eynation said that he is concerned about the safety of children in the area. Mr. Regan asked if Mr. Eynation had any suggestions. Mr. Eynation said that he had no ideas to offer to the Board. Mr. Regan asked if a gate would be a good idea. Mr. Blythe replied that anyone accessing the beach has to walk across his land and that he hasn't gated it for 30 years. Mr. Blythe said that the dock could not be gated because the dock is not raised and goes right into the beach. He said that a 20-foot high chain link fence would amount to "visual pollution". Mr. Eynation said that Mr. Blythe has been very gracious and allowed people permission to walk on his land in order to get to the beach. Mr. Caf-yn said that he has "nothing against Fred; Fred's always been a good neighbor". Mr. Caffyn said that he and his mother,Nancy,have major concerns about the safety of children playing in the area. He said that the area is referred to as Fiddler's Cove because the children go and play with the fiddler crabs. Mr. Caffyn said that the area is away from the major channel and is shallow. He also said that there are a lot of minnows, -- clams and eel grass in the area. Mr. Borgeson asked if Mr. Blythe owned the land down to the shoreline. Mr. Blythe replied that he did own the land and that it is recorded at Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. Mr. Regan referred to a letter from Town Counsel that was stamped as a private document and not for public record.