10/11/2023 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 2023 NEW HEARINGS 9 Woodland Avenue: Owners, Richard N. and Theresa G. Monroe request a Written Finding under §174-17 of the Zoning Bylaws to allow for a deck reconstruction, a three season porch addition, and extension over an existing garage to a pre-existing, non -conforming structure on property located an R-5 Zoning District, Map 49 Parcel 98, Mashpee, MA. The homeowners presented their application to re -construct the existing deck with a three season porch. Also present was Tom Griffin, Contractor for the project. The deck was originally built at an angle and does not meet their current needs. They provided the Board their site plan depicting the extent of the work, and the building plans. Mr. Reidy read an email dated October 11, 2023 from Catherine Laurent, DPW Director; "RE: 9 Woodland Avenue. DPW is requesting that a condition of any approval be imposed requiring that the property owner install drywells on their existing dwelling as well as any addition to contain storm water runoff on their property. After receiving a complaint this summer from the adjacent property owner (264 Hooppole Road) about flooding in his back yard, DPW investigated and found evidence of storm water runoff .from 9 Woodland Ave flowing down the applicants' driveways, along the backside of the road berm, and into the neighbor's backyard. Attached is a photo taken last week showing the "ravine" created in one of the driveways by the storm water from their roof downspout. " Mr. Reidy read an email dated October 4, 2023 from Jeanne Siwik, a direct abutter who is in favor of the project. Mr. Ganzenmuller read the Board of Health comments dated October 6, 2023 into the record; "No comment, no increase in habitable space. " Conservation Department comments into the record; "No wetlands jurisdiction. " Mr. Bonvie polled the Board for comments. Mr. Goldstein wanted to address the comments from the DPW Director. Mr. Monroe stated that he has been a resident since 1974, and every couple of years he adds plain dirt on his property. He stated that the runoff is coming off Hooppole Road and travels across the neighbor's property, and this is from the restructuring of the road that was done years ago. He believes the road was not pitched correctly. Mr. Furbush asked Mr. Monroe if he had a conversation with the DPW Director. He said; no because he just received the email that morning the day of the meeting. Mr. Morris suggested that a dry well could be installed with the new roof and gutters. This house was built before building codes were in the State of Massachusetts. He stated that the Board can certain impose further investigation on this issue. 2