06/14/2023 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

Home Browse Search

MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2023 The requested use is for the marina owner, and family, or an employee and his family, and office use that is an accessory for the marina only. There are no other uses proposed. This project was presented to Site Plan Review Committee, and it was unanimously recommended by the Committee. The Fire Department had no issues with the storage of boats,and were adamant that the Department could handle any issue that may occur at the facility. The Harbormaster commented that this is a first class facility, and no issues. The Board of Health commented that the current system cannot be driven on, so the septic system will be upgraded to an I/A System. The Health Department wanted the applicant to continue to use the bathroom trailers as it is currently to not overload the resident septic system. The Plan Review Committee suggested that Mr. Ed Pesce, Engineering Consultant review the project on behalf of the Board. Mr. Dibb had several calls and discussions with Mr. Pesce and there were just three minor items. Mr. Pesce wanted to see the water quality calculations, the height of the light poles on the plans,and if the adjacent property were to be developed that those light poles would have guards to screen the undeveloped land. Chairman Furbush asked when the marina was first developed. Mr.Tim Leedham,Owner of the marina and the subject property on Mashpee Neck Road addressed the Board. Mr. Leedham said that he believes the marina was first developed in 1971 by the former owners of the residential property on Mashpee Neck Road. Mr. Leedham said that the marina had been through a few ownerships. He purchased the marina property in December 2001, and has renovated the marina over the past 20 years between 2007 and 2019. The Board approved the boat slip expansion back in 2020. There are a total of 154 slips, and he is not asking to expand the dock slips, or expand the marina. Mr. Leedham said that he wants to accommodate his customers during the peak seasons. He believes that his proposal will not add traffic to the community but will reduce the amount of traffic on Mashpee Neck Road and will avoid vehicles shuttling people to and from the marina. Chairman Furbush asked if there is fuel available for the marina customers. Mr. Leedham said; yes, it is located next to the launch ramp. The fuel is available for the marina customers as well as anyone from the area that stops by to re-fuel their boats with gasoline. There is no diesel available. Chairman Furbush asked the process to capture fuel spills because some facilities require a tight tank to capture any fuel or hazard spills.Mr.Leedham said that there are certain regulations that an attendant be at the fuel area, and he has never had an issue. Mr. Bonvie mentioned he spoke to Mr. Pesce regarding any potential spillage issues on a gravel driveway at the proposed driveway of the residence. His concerns are the drainage and possible spillage,as well as maintenance of a rain garden collection area.He said he is relying on the engineering provided by Mr. Pesce. Mr. Bonvie mentioned that there has not been any final approvals provided by Mr. Pesce. The Board of Health and the Fire Department has supplied there comments and conditions, but as one member,he is waiting on Mr. Pesce. Mr. Reidy read the comments submitted by Mr. Pesce at 4:53 pm on June 13, 2023 into the record. 6