08/28/2024 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2024 The Building Commissioner suggested that a Written Finding application under §174-17 and §174-33 of the Zoning Bylaws was required because the house is pre-existing, nonconforming in the R-3 Zoning District. The pre-existing lot coverage is 32.8% and will reduce to 31.3%. The pre- existing nonconforming setback to the wetlands is 23 ft. and 19 ft. to the coastal bank,but will not affect the area of construction. Mr. Simoneau described the reconstruction inside the dwelling. There is an existing loft area with a spiral staircase that will be converted to a bedroom with a code compliant staircase, and will eliminate a first floor bedroom to accommodate that new room, but it will remain a three bedroom dwelling. The front deck will be extended slightly to enhance the mechanical room, and the rear deck will be extended slightly. The non-conformity will remain the same. The front setback will be a slight improvement from 21.2 ft. to 22.6 ft. Mr. Reidy read the Board of Health comments dated August 27, 2024 into the record; "To remain 3 bedroom. House already equipped with I/A septic. Mr. Reidy read the Conservation Department comments dated August 27, 2024 into the record; "Resource Area: Buffer to BVW, buffer to coastal bank, &LSCSF. Administrative Approval (AA) was issued due to the two (2)proposed additions to existing dwelling will be on existing piles and installation of drywells to control roof runoff with a work limit in place until AA is closed out. " Mr. Reidy read the Conservation Agent approval letter dated December 14, 2023 into the record. There were no comments from the Board. Mr. Morris asked if the building height will increase. Mr. Simoneau said; "yes"it will. Mr. Morris stated he will have to review the building permit plans. Chairman Bonvie asked the applicant if he is creating any new non-conformities. Mr. Simoneau said; "no". Mr.Furbush made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Blaisdell, seconded.All were in favor. Mr. Reidy made a motion that the Board issue a Written Finding to Owner, John T. Simoneau, Trustee under §174-17 and §174-33 of the Zoning Bylaws at 16 Taffrail Way with the following conditions: l. The Board has determined that the applicant meets all the conditions of a Written Finding under Mass General Law 40A Section 6. 2. Proposed Site Plan:Prepared for: John T. Simoneau, 16 Taffrail Way,Mashpee,MA. Sheet No.: 1 of 1, Date: December 12, 2023, Revised: 7/11/24: Remove Popponesset Overlay Note, Revised Regular Front Setback. Scale: 1" = 20', Prepared by: Cape & Islands Engineering, Stamped and signed by: Matthew Costa,No.: 52282. 9