09/23/1998 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Board of Appeals Robert Eastwood SP-98-123 2 FINDINGS General 1. the subject property is located at 87 Hoophole Road and consists of four acres. Special Permit Criteria Section 174-17 of the Mashpec Zoning By-laws and Massachusetts General Law 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. Specific Findings 1. the proposed construction will be in the middle of the lot and will conform to the setback requirements. 2. the proposed construction will be farther from the wetlands than the existing structure. 3. there is adequate land area to provide sufficient parking. 4. the proposed 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. In view of the foregoing, the Mashpee Board of Appeals found that the applicant met the criteria necessary for the granting of a Special Permit. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Appeals voted unanimously on September 23, 1998 to grant the Special Permit with the following conditions: I. the road be upgraded to minimal standards of an impervious surface to ensure access for fire-fighting apparatus and safety vehicles and equipment. 2. the road be widened to a minimum width of 14 feet and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet six inches. 3. the road shall be maintained for these standards in perpetuity. 4. the house be constructed farther away from John's Pond. 5. a Title V septic system be installed. 6. a full set of plans with dimensions of the proposed construction be submitted. The permit is conditioned upon compliance with plans of I E. Landers-Cauley, PE. to be submitted for approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals,