08/27/2014 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A VARIANCE COTUIT SOLAR LLC 36 Savannas Path(Map 62 Parcel 68B) Mashpee, MA 02649 V-2014-35 The plot plan depicts a request for a 4 foot variance from the wetlands indicating the building will be situated 96 feet. The plan also includes a request for gravel parking on the south side of the barn instead of required pavement. The Board requested that a vegetative buffer be planted as indicated under the Bylaw Section 174-41 (K) and(L). The distance of the gate is 97 feet from the furthest southern corner of the property. Attorney Kirrane asked the Board that the plantings around the parking area does not require a full filing with the Conservation Commission. The intent would be to provide plantings within the 100 foot buffer zone. Mr. Bonvie stated the plantings would be required unless Conservation Commission requires a submission for a Notice of Intent. The Board determined that the building and proposed uses will not adversely affect public health and safety concerns, will not cause excessive demand on community facilities, will not adversely impact groundwater or surface water quality, wildlife habitat, traffic flow, traffic safety and will not otherwise be a detriment to the public good, the Town or the neighborhood. The Board issues this Variance based on the specific conditions listed and that coincide with the Special Permit(SP-2014-36). In view of the foregoing, the Board determined the Petitioner met the criteria for a Variance. Upon duly made and seconded at the Public Hearings dated December 10, 2014, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant a Variance under 174-31 and 174-41 of the Zoning Bylaws for setback relief requirements and the non-requirements to not pave eight (8) parking spaces at 36 Savannas Path, (Map 62 Parcel 68B), Mashpee, MA. Also making this motion would require the applicant or any future owners of the property who chooses to pave any of the eight (8) parking spaces, that a third drainage pit be required and an engineer would be required to review the location of that pit. Any change in use of the existing office and proposed warehouse would require applying to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review and approval. Referencing a set of site plans, (two sheets) prepared by CSN Engineering, PO Box 201, Brewster, MA, stamped by Linda J. Pinto,Revised 12/10/2014:Revised Gravel Parking,Added Spot Grades and Catch Basins, Removed Air Intake Pipe, Revised Barn Elevation, Lighting Note. Prepared for Conrad Geyser, Route 28, Cotuit, MA, Also referencing the"Narrative"prepared by Cotuit Solar, General project description:, Road Layout and Drainage Plans Approved by Planning Board". (Removed "Proposed Warehouse Structure"). p 2