10/12/1994 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Board of Appeals Robert Caggiula - SP-94-70 2 . Findings : a. General : 1 . the proposed dock will be accessory to a dwelling situated on a 1 . 78 acre lot on John' s Pond. The parcel is situated in the R-5 zoning district, and an accessory pier is a permissible use within that District upon grant of a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals . 2 . the length of the proposed pier , ramp and float complies with the provisions of the by-laws . b . Special Permit Criteria : Section 174-25 . 1 . 9 states that the Board must find that the structure will not unduly interfere with free passage of travel by water of land or cause or contribute to the substantial disruption or degradation, through direct or indirect impacts , including uses allowed by said structure , on the marine or coastal environment . c . Specific Findings : 1 . the proposal has been submitted to and approved by the Mashpee Conservation Commission whose primary responsibility is to address impacts of such uses and structures on the marine and coastal environment . 2 . the applicants have been sensitive to the protection of shellfish resources to ensure minimal impact on wetlands resource areas . 3 . the relocation of the dock is an improvement from the original plans . 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 October 12 , 1994 to grant the Special Permit . The Permit is referenced by plans of Cape and Islands Engineering revised September 6 , 1994 .