05/24/1995 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Board of Appeals Walter S. Wightman SP-95-38 2. Findings: a. General 1. the subject property is located at 419 Monomoscoy Road (Mashpee Assessor's Map 124, Block 58) and consists of 16,300 square feet fronting on Little River. 2. the immediate neighborhood consists of single family homes many of which have a dock on Little River. 3. the proposed dock will be accessory to an existing dwelling and is a permissible use within the R-3 zoning district upon grant of a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals. 4. the length of the proposed pier, ramp and float does not comply with the provisions of the By-laws and the applicant has been granted a Variance to exceed 70 feet and allow for a 99 foot pier, ramp and float. b. Special Permit Criteria: Sections 174-25.I.9 states that the Board must find that the structure will not unduly interfere with the free passage of travel by water or land or cause or contribute to the substantial disruption or degradation on the marine or coastal environment. C. Specific Findings: 1. the proposal has been approved by the Harbormaster and the Shellfish Constable whose responsibilities include safety on the water and protection of the marine environment. 2. the proposal has been approved by the Conservation Commission whose responsibilities are to address impacts on the coastal environment. 3. the use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the By-laws . 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 to grant the Special Permit for a 99 foot dock. The permit is referenced by plans of Holmes and McGrath Inc. revised April 18, 1995. The Permit provides for the repair and maintenance of the structure in perpetuity.