06/08/2011 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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r° > yfIV, Q ryry p 16 al }�r,raar '`h,�(€`.ttftE;t. 'd:t s', .tt Fte e�;.t"�I`•ti 0�� .SJ MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT SP-2011-19 Robert D. and Grace Varney Map 41 Parcel 56 64 Hilltop Road Registry of Deeds Title Reference: Mashpee,MA 02649 Book: 18660 Page: 106 A Petition was filed on May 12, 2011 by Robert D. and Grace Varney for a Special Permit under Section 174-45.4 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to construct an accessory apartment in an existing home on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 64 Hilltop Road(Map 41 Parcel 56)Mashpee, MA. Notice was duly given to abutters in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. Notice was given by publication in The Mashpee Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Mashpee, on May 20, and May 27, 2011 a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Public Hearings were held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on June 8, 2011. The following members of the Board were present and acting throughout: Board Members Robert G. Nelson, Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell and James Reiffarth, and Associate Member Judith M. Horton. The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A §10 and the Town of Mashpee Zoning By-laws. Mr. and Mrs. Varney represented their Petition. Mr. Varney said that their proposal meets all the By-law requirements for grant of a Special Permit allowing for an accessory apartment. The accessory apartment will be constructed in the basement of the existing home. At 517 square feet, the proposed construction will be a little less than 33% of the total square footage of the 1600-square foot home. There are three means of egress for the apartment. There is sufficient parking on the property. Mr. Nelson said that he visited the property and was quite impressed by the immaculate and well-kept property. He also stated that the exterior appearance of the dwelling is that of a single-family home. Acting Building Commissioner Maintanis explained that the Building Department keeps records of all homeowners who have legalized their accessory apartments. He said that on an annual basis the Building Department mails paperwork to the property owner. The property owner must submit sufficient evidence to the Building Department demonstrating the property owner's occupancy of the principal dwelling unit. The Board of Health has approved the proposal, contingent upon a septic inspection. Mr. Maintanis said that the Fire Department and the Building Department will schedule a joint inspection of the dwelling.