11/09/2022 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes (2)

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 9,2022 Mr. Luff mentioned that the landscape plan was approved by Conservation that shows a three quarter inch native pervious stone for the cobblestone edging. The Town Planner also mentioned his concerns regarding bringing fill onto the property. Attorney Kirrane said there will be no fill brought onto the property. The Town Planner also mentioned low impact design which deals with rain gardens or other infiltration systems. Attorney Kirrane mentioned that there will be 1700 sq. ft. of mitigation plantings, and therefore a rain garden is not appropriate for this project. Attorney Kirrane mentioned that the basement will remain non-habitable space. The owners will have to sign a non-conversion agreement as mentioned by the Building Commissioner. Mr.Luff said it will be a standard concreate pour with the smart vents one square foot of foundation footprint=one square foot of venting. Mr. Morris commented that no floor drains are allowed. The only use is for building access and limited storage because it's a crawl space. Chairman Furbush asked if the bulkhead along the water's edge was permitted. Attorney Kirrane said that he was not sure what was approved with the past owner, but Conservation approved the current owner's proposal. Mr. Luff said that he addressed the abutter's concerns. Chairman Furbush asked about the parking situation, and the height of the dwelling. Mr. Luff said that the homeowner did not want a circular driveway. Mr. Luff said that the ridge height is 34 ft. 1 inches. He will make sure that the construction documents that are turned into the Building Department will have the allowed building height dimensions along with the grading confirmed with the engineer. Ms. Sangeleer read the Conservation comments into the record, and the Board of Health comments; Septic plan design has adequate flow. Plan shows 3 bedroom house. Ms. Sangeleer read an abutter email into the record with questions regarding the new proposed construction. Attorney Kirrane addressed the parking concerns that a two-car garage will be constructed. The abutter asked about the retaining wall construction, the height, and the AC unit location. Attorney Kirrane said that the unit can be situated 5 ft. from the property line under 120 sq. ft. The wall will be constructed with a veneer stone. Mr. Luff said the front end of the wall will be 8-10 inches, and the back of the wall will be approximately 8 ft. Mr. Luff said that a fence will be constructed on top of the wall which will screen the AC units. Mr. Furbush asked if a permit is required for an 8 ft. wall. 2