10/23/1991 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - October 23, 1991 18 , Stanley and Mindy S . Wachtenheim - Request a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to expand a non-conforming structure with the replacement of a house and garage in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 78 Popponesset Island Road ( Map 106, Block 30 ) Mashpee, MA . Stanle and Mindy S . Wachtenheim - Request a Variance ,from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By- laws for permission to vary the front set--back requirements in an R--3 zoning district on property located at 78 Popponesset Island Road ( Map 106, Block 30 ) Mashpee, MA. Members sitting : W. Hanrahan, M . Makunas, C. Hawver Attorney Kevin Kirrane represented the applicant and presented plans for the removal of an existing seasonal cottage and garage and the replacement with a new year-round home . He explained that he had met with the Conservation Agent and the house placement was designed to preserve the distance from the coastal bank . This has resulted in the necessity to move the structure closer to the street resulting in a 20 ' setback at one corner. The garage, the lot coverage and side- line setbacks comply with existing zoning . Mr . Kirrane stated that the upgrade of the property is consistent with the upgrade of other properties in the area and would be in harmony with the neighborhood . He stated that impact of the coastal bank on the lot creates a hardship in placement of any structures on the lot . No comments were received from abutters . Mr. Hanrahan moved to grant the Variance in front set-back stating that the hardship was the proximity to the coastal bank . Mr. Makunas seconded . All agreed . Mr. Hanrahan moved to grant the Special Permit , Ms . Hawver seconded . All agreed . Bonwood : Ron Bonvie explained that a site visit to Soutport on October 11 , 1991 had resulted in the memo from Elias McQuaid . Mr. Bonvie had not been notified of this visit . He said he has received several lists of work to be done , He has completed the requirements of the Fire Department and has corrected most of the .items on the Board of Health and Building Department lists . Elias McQuaid reviewed the list of violations and discussed which had been completed . He stated that a tremendous amount of time is being spent by him on Soutport . He said it was costing the Town money to keep an eye on this project . Ron Bonvie said he has received several lists of items to be corrected and these new items were not included . Mr . Boyd said this was the third time violations had been listed . Mr. Bonvie stated that there had been inconsistencies in the corrective procedures he was permitted .