02/22/1995 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Board of Appeals Mashpee High School Building Committee V-95-18 2. A. 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 involve hardship to the petitioner. B. Findings: 1. the subject property is located at 500 Old Barnstable Road and contains 183,000 square feet. 2. there is adequate land area to accommodate the high school and adjacent parking areas 3. the building has been designed for the shape and topography of the lot and the extra height will not be a detriment to the area. The auditorium and academic areas on the second floor require the additional height in order to accommodate the high point of their sloping roofs. 4. the size of the parking spaces is consistent with recent Variances granted for shopping centers and is adequate for the site. The proposed size will reduce the overall site development and project costs. 5. the Board determined that desirable relief may be granted without derogating from the intent or purpose of the Zoning By-laws and without detriment to the public good. 6. the shape and topography affect this lot and not the zoning district in which it is located. 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 voted unanimously to grant the Variance allowing an increase in building height from 35' to 40' and a reduction in the size of the parking spaces from 9' x 20' to 9' x 18'. The Variance is referenced by plans of Symmes Maini dated January 5, 1995. This Decision is issued by the Mashpee Board of Appeals pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40A, Section 10 and Section 174-31 of the Mashpee Zoning By-laws.