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diagnosed with hepatitis. Both animals were treated 3. To hear and decide Petitions for Variances as and ultimately returned to their indigenous environ- set forth in Chapter 40A Section 10. The != F ment. Board may grant Variance relief from the fol- lowing: At this time I would like to thank all the Town's • setback requirements. boards, committees, departments, personnel and citi- • frontage requirements. r! zens for their continued support of this department. • land space requirements. • lot coverage requirements. a Respectfully Submitted, June M. Daley, The Board may grant a Variance only if it a finds that the following three Required Animal Control l Special Police Officer Findings" have been found in the affirma- tive: • that there are circumstances relating to the Report of the soil conditions,shape or topography which Zoning Board of Appeals affect the subject lot and not the district in which it is located. • that a literal enforcement of the By-laws To the Honorable Board of Selectmen would involve substantial hardship to the and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Petitioner. • that desirable relief may be granted with- out substantial detriment to the public The Zoning Board of Appeals is appointed by the p , Selectmen and acts under the authority of Chapters good and without nullifying or substan- 40A and 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and tially derogating from the intent or purpose the Zoning By-laws of the Town of Mashpee. The of the By-law. Zoning Board of Appeals has the following powers: 4. To hear and decide Appeals of a Decision of 1. To hear and decide Appeals in accordance the Building Commissioner in accordance with Chapter 40A Section 8 by any person with Chapter 40A Sections 13 and 14. aggrieved by reason of his inability to obtain a permit or enforcement action from any The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a total of . administrative officer, by the regional plan- 133 Petitions in calendar year 2001. Petition and abut- ning agency, or by any person including an ter fees in the amount of $27,911 were collected in officer or board of the city or town, or of an 2001. abutting city or town aggrieved by an order or decision of the inspector of buildings, or The Zoning Board of Appeals thanks the other other administrative official, in violation of Town Boards, Departments, Commissions and Agents for their outstanding cooperation. The Board espe- any provision of this chapter or any ordi- nance of By-law adopted thereunder. cially thanks Building Commissioner Russell W. Wheeler for his detailed review of Petitions, research 2. To hear and decide Petitions for Special of the Zoning By-laws and attendance at all ZBA Permits in Accordance with Chapter 40A meetings. Section 9. The Board may grant Special Permits to authorize specifically itemized Meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are uses after weighing the benefit or detriment held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each of a proposal. Special Permits allow for,but month at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. These meetings are not limited to,the following: are open to the public. • construction of piers, ramps and floats. • commercial development of a property. Respectfully submitted, • extension, alteration or change of a non- Edward M. Govoni, Chairman conforming structure. James E. Regan lIl, Vice Chairman • demolition of an existing structure (to Robert G. Nelson, Clerk allow for rebuild). Richard T. Guerrera,Associate Member • conversion of an existing dwelling to Zella E. Elizenberry,Associate Member accommodate an in-law apartment. Marshall A. Brem Associate Member • development within the Groundwater Frederick R. Borgeson,Associate Member Protection District. Cynthia Bartos,Administrative Secretary 86