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Report of the work of the Board could not be accomplished without the Board of A eals cooperation and input from many of the Town Boards, agents and departments. g p A total of 93 new applications were heard by the Board To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Appeals in calendar year 1992. The Board collected and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: $12,452.00 in application and abutters fees in 1992. The Board of Appeals is appointed by the Selectmen Meetings of the Board of Appeals are normally held on and consists of three sitting members plus Associate the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 Members as appointed from time to time.The Board acts p.m. at the Town Hall. The Board of Appeals meetings under the authority of Chapter 40A and 40B of the are always open to the public. Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning By-laws of the Town of Mashpee. Specifically,the Board of Appeals Respectfully submitted, has the following powers: John J. Friel, Chairman 1. To hear and decide Appeals of Decisions of the Michael A. Makunas, Vice Chairman Building Inspector(or Zoning Enforcement officer,if so Edward M. Govoni, Clerk designated) by any person aggrieved by reason of his or Cheryl A. Hawver, Associate Member her inability to obtain a permit or enforcement actions. Arnold D. Mindick, Associate Member Jamie Regan, Associate Member 2. To hear and decide applications for Special Permits Elinor K. Walsh, Board Secretary upon which the Board is empowered to act under the Town By-laws. 3. To hear and decide petitions for Variances as set forth under State statute and Town By-laws. Report of the PlanningDepartment 4. To hear and decide etitions for Com rehensive p p Permits relative to low and moderate income housing as set forth by Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: A unanimous vote of the three sitting Board members is required for grant of a Special Permit or Variance I am very pleased to submit to the Board of Selectmen under Chapter 40A. and to the good people of Mashpee my ninth Annual Report as your Town Planner.Although reduced staffing In the Spring of 1992 William J. Hanrahan and Cheryl continues to limit our ability to accomplish all that needs A. Hawver resigned as regular members of the Board. to be done, there is much to report for 1992. Associate Members John J.Friel and Edward M.Govoni were appointed to replace them. Ms. Hawver will The first quarter saw the initiation of work on our continue as an Associate Member. Both Mr. Hanrahan Local Comprehensive Plan, for which funding was and Ms.Hawver have been valued Members of the Board approved by the Cape Cod Commission in December, and have given many years of dedicated service to the 1991. Although we were without a secretary, volunteer Town. Shirley Ahlgren provided much-appreciated assistance in keeping the Department on track until March 9, when In April the Board welcomed Arnold D. Mindick and Myra Suchenicz began work as our new Administrative Jamie Regan who were also appointed Associate Secretary. Myra's strong computer background has Members. brought a new dimension to the Department which has served us well in the development of our computerized The Board would like to thank the Board of Selectmen database and Geographic Information System. for their decision to move the Board of Appeals office i from the Selectmen's Meeting Room to Conference The major project for the second quarter was the Room 2.The improved facilities have contributed to the development,- distribution and analysis of a public f increased efficiency of the office and improved service to opinion survey as the first step in our Comprehensive the citizens of Mashpee. The Board also appreciates the Plan process. Surveys were distributed at the May Town cooperation of the Assessor's Office in implementing our Meeting and elections, through students at our public recommendation to include Special Permit and Variance schools, in the Mashpee Messenger and at the sticker information on the Assessor's computer records. The office operated by the Town Clerk.Results of the survey -81--