09/22/1993 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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"l Board of Appeals. Minutes - September 22, 1993 3. Louis and Ethelleen Antunes - Request a Variance from Section 174-32 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of a single family residence on a roadway of permeable material in an R-3 zoning district on properties located at 10 Antunes Avenue (Map 69, Block 178) and 11 Antunes Avenue (Map 69, Block 179) Mashpee, MA. Members sitting: J. Friel, M. Makunas, C. Hawver Mrs. Antunes explained that the gravel road has been constructed with four drains and that the Planning Board has released the covenant on the road. Mrs. Antunes stated that the road would have to be paved when a third house was built. Mr. Friel said he had received a call from the Fire Chief who is opposed to the application. Chief Baker thought the road might not be passable and there was no water on the street. Mr. Makunas explained that this by-law was designed to protect homeowners from developers who might not complete the work and that fire engines could travel on dirt roads. Mr. Hauck • explained that the road was wide enough for two engines to pass and was constructed according to Town road specifications. Mr. Makunas reviewed the hardship requirements and Mrs Friel explained that the hardships had been imposed by the Town. Selectman Jacobson commented that Chief .Baker had said that if the road is plowable it would not be a problem. Mr. Friel noted that a letter had been received from Chief Baker objecting to the variance. Mr. Makunas moved to grant two variances for Map 69 Block 179 and Map 69 Block 178. Mr. Friel seconded. All agreed. New Applications - There was discussion of applications for the October meeting. Mr. Hauck said he had discussed one application with the Cape Cod Commission and believed it would have to be referred for a Determination if it was a D.R.I. Mr. Friel moved to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. Elinor Walsh 11