06/14/2023 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING Owners, Cindy L. True and Michael Woodcock 53 James Circle (Map 71 Parcel 43) Mashpee, MA 02649 FINDING-2023-33 §174-17. Continuance; Extensions; Alterations - Lawfully created structures or uses may be continued, although not conforming with the provisions of this chapter.Non-conforming single- or two-family dwelling structures may be changed,extended or altered if such change,extension or alteration complies with the dimensional requirements applicable to the lot under current provisions of§174-31 or,for lots which have been developed pursuant to§174-21,complies with such requirements as were applicable to initial construction of the dwelling under provisions of §174-21. Changes, extensions or alterations of non-conforming single- or two-family dwelling structures which do not meet the applicable dimensional requirements as set forth above, and changes, extensions or alterations of all other non-conforming structures, or non-conforming uses, may not be made unless there is a written Finding by the Zoning Board of Appeals that such change, extension or alteration shall: • not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming structure or use to the neighborhood, • and,that there is adequate land area to provide sufficient parking and setbacks as may be required. GENERAL FINDINGS The subject property located at 53 James Circle is contains a total of 10,881 square feet of land. The Board finds that no new conformities will be created by this project. The Board determined that: 1. The proposal will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming structure or use to the neighborhood. 2. The proposal will be an improvement to the lot and is similar in size and character to other existing structures in the neighborhood. 3. The proposed additions, based upon the plans submitted to the Board, will be consistent with applicable State and Town statues,regulations,bylaws and plans, complies with the dimensional requirements applicable to the lot under current provisions of§174-31 (Land Space Requirements Table Footnotes)#18 of the Popponesset Overly District, or for lots which have been developed pursuant to §174-21, complies with such requirements as were applicable to initial construction of the dwelling under provisions of §174-21 Nonconforming lots. 3