01/11/2006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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FINAL VERSION applicable law. Except for ministerial, clerical or typographic changes,these Rules and the Code may not be modified without the approval of the Zoning Board's prior written approval in accordance with 760 CMR 31.03. STEP 1: CHOOSE AN ARCHITECT OR A PRE-APPROVED PLAN You will want to either choose a pre-approved plan from the Neighborhood Architects' office or find an architect who will work well with you and who is sympathetic to the purposes of the Code. The Neighborhood Architect maintains a list of pre-approved architects. If you Wish to use an architect who is not on the list, said selection must be approved by the Neighborhood Architect, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. To obtain such approval,the architect must submit a portfolio of relevant projects and a current resume to the Office of the Neighborhood Architect. The Office of the Neighborhood Architect will review the submission and either grant approval, grant approval with stipulations, or deny approval. If you choose an architect who is not familiar with Jobs and Whitings design approval process; we strongly recommend that the architect meet first with the Neighborhood Architect, so that the architect understands the philosophy of Jobs and Whitings Neighborhood and how the Code yvorks. If the architect does not feel completely comfortable \vith these Rules and the Code, you would do well to find out early so that you can select another architect. STEP 2: REVIEW THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS Read and make sure you understand all the materials that can affect what you can build on your lot: A. Purchase and Sale Agreement B. The Jobs and Whitings Design Code, which includes the following: • Design Approval Process (this document) O Submittal forms . 0 Urban Code • Architectural Code Landscape Code • Sustainability Guidelines e Fortified... for safer living Construction Management Guidelines and Agreement 0 Pre-approved architects and builders C. The Mashpee Zoning Board's Comprehensive Permit and all related approvals,Plans and documents. D. The conditions of any applicable approval issued by the Cape Cod Commission. Pay special attention to the requirements for your lot type, including limitations with respect to setbacks. It is highly recommended that you schedule a meeting with the Neighborhood Architect to review the codes, guidelines, design, approval process, and any site-specific conditions prior to design commencement. If your architect is not familiar tivith Mashpee Commons or the Jobs and Whitings Neighborhood,he or she should attend this meeting as well. STEP 3: SURVEY YOUR LOT Unless a certified survey is already available,you will need to hire a licensed surveyor to make a certified survey of your lot showing all of the following: 4