07/22/1998 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Board of Appeals Gregory and Mary Hunt V-98-88 2. FINDINGS General I. the subject property is located at 15 Harbor Ridge Drive and contains 67,734 square feet fronting on Ockway Bay. 2. the length of the proposed pier, ramp and float does not comply with the provisions of the Bylaws and the applicant requires a Variance to exceed 70 feet in length. Variance Criteria Section 10 of Chapter 40A requires that the permit granting authority determine that there are circumstances relating to the shape and topography which affect this lot and not the district in which it is located and that a literal enforcement of the By-laws would result in hardship to the Applicant. Specific Findings I. the subject property fronts on Ockway Bay and is substantially impacted by the extensive marshlands and shallow water. 2. the shape and topography of the lot prevent the placement of the dock in any other location, 3. the unusual topography affects this lot and not the district in which it is located. 4. the proposed 132 foot pier, ramp and float will be an improvement to the property and result in less impact on the marshland environment. 5. the proposed plans have been approved by the Harbormaster and Shellfish Constable and are pending before the Conservation Commission. In view of the foregoing, the Mashpee Board of Appeals found that the applicant met the criteria necessary for the granting of a Variance. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Board of Appeals voted unanimously on July 22, 1998 to grant the Variance to allow a pier length of 132 feet. The permit is conditioned upon compliance with plans of the BSC Group dated May 18, 1998.