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Mashpee Board of Appeals Minutes - January X24, 1990 Page 5. • Charles J. Viglas - (Owner of record: Charles J. and Jean D. Viglas) Request a Special Permit under Section 174-25.1.9 of the Zoning By-laws for an existing unlicensed pier, ramp and floats in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 71 Frog Pond Close (Map 90, Block 51) Mashpee, MA. Members sitting: C. Hawver, M. Makunas, J. Friel Jeffrey Ryther of Holmes and McGrath Engineering represented the Applicant. He explained that the Application was for the licensing of an existing landing, fixed pier and floats. He reviewed the locus and said that the water was shallow in the area and they were looking for a 2' depth at the end of the 8' x 12' float. Mr. Viglas said that the structures had existed for over two years. Mr. Ryther said the channel is 400' wide so that the structure does not affect navigation and that the height over the marsh is 4'1". Paul Somerville, Shellfish Constable, questioned if the Applicant needed a Variance due to the length of 150'. Mr. Makunas commented that the Assessor's records indicated that a dock was on the property in 1986. Mr. Viglas responded that his family had extended the original dock. Mr. Somerville questioned if the project had an Order of Conditions • from Conservation and Mr. Ryther replied that they were in the process of applying to Conservation. Mr. Somerville said that there was a soft shell clam resource area within 20' and he would prefer to see a permanent.structure to rise above it. He said the area has never been considered a significant quohog resource area. He recommended that the inside edge of the first float be at least 20' off of the edge of the saltmarsh. Mr. Viglas commented that he had thought it would be less impact on the environment to keep boats from churning up the silt nearer to the shore. Robert Sherman, Conservation Agent, said his Commission had concerns about the deterioration of the bank and these would be addressed in Conservation. Mr. Friel moved to grant a Special Permit for a 70' dock with plans to reflect the recommendations of the Shellfish Constable. Mr. Makunas seconded. All agreed. 1]