10/09/2024 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2024 Mr.Furbush wants clarification regarding the private way, and the comment from the abutter letter regarding ownership of the road. Mr. Furbush agrees that this is not a zoning issue, but would like these comments addressed at the next meeting. Attorney Kirrane will address the Board's concerns at the next meeting are the following; a revised plan of the average existing grade, and will discuss with the Building Commissioner regarding lot coverage,the 50%coverage for the floor and whether it is considered a story above grade,revising the lot area and lot coverage with the State's statute and bylaw of the inland bank. He will reach out to the Board of Health regarding the fourth bedroom, and also the Ground Water Protection bylaw, and will discuss with the Sewer Commissioner. He will also reach out for comments from the Fire Department regarding access on the road. Attorney Kirrane asked if the Board agrees that a gravel driveway is considered pervious. The Board agreed that a gravel driveway is considered pervious. Chairman Bonvie had several conversations with engineers, and they all agree that gravel is pervious. Attorney Kirrane mentioned that the new home is modular construction, and will be constructed in one day. He will also discuss with the Builder the number of trees that will be removed. There was a comment regarding the lot not being buildable. This is not true. There is an existing house on the lot, and it is considered a buildable lot. He will provide the Board with clarification on the deed. It's an R-3 Zoning District and year-round houses are allowed. Chairman Bonvie asked for comments from the abutters. The abutter that resides at 6 Ned Besse Road spoke in opposition of the proposed dwelling. He had concerns regarding permitting. The abutter from 26 Melissa Avenue spoke in opposition of the new dwelling. He discussed his concerns with the road, and mentioned his engineer will be re-staking the road. He had a map that he believes is more accurate than the proposed survey of the lot. Chairman Bonvie asked Mr. Daniels for the documents and more information that he owns Ned Besse Road. Ms. Sangeleer mentioned that a house was razed and replaced on Melissa Avenue back in 2020, and there were no abutter concerns with that project. Mr. Daniels said that he was not opposed to that project and is a friend of the owner. Ms. Arlene Wilson is working with Mr. Daniels and had concerns with the site plan and the wetlands information depicted on the plan. The Board read her entire letter into the record dated October 4, 2024. 4