03/22/2006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Town of Maslipee 16 Great Seck koa(1,Xi)Nh Nlash,pec, AKissochusctts 0264 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision for a Special Permit Re: Celine Surrette 204 Ashers Path W . Map 52 Parcel 38 SP-06-19 A Petition was filed on February 8, 2006 for a Special Permit under Section 174- 45.4 of the Zoning By-laws to turn the existing basement into an accessory apartment on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 204 Ashers Path W (Map 52 Parcel 38) 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, March 3, 2006 and March 10, 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. A Public Healing was held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at which time the following members of the Zoning Board of Appeals were present and acting throughout: Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry, Frederick Borgeson, Jonathan Furbush and Eric Dublirer. The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 9 and the Town of Mashpee Zoning By-laws. Celine Surrette represents herself at this hearing. She is seeking a Special Permit in order to turn her existing basement into an apartment for herself. The Board reviews the plans and dicusses the site visit. They discuss the need to have a bulkhead, window and front door installed. Applicant agrees to do this. The By-law is discussed as to whether or not the homeowner needs to live in the larger part of the home or the accessory apartment. Her family is living upstairs and they need the extra space for children. The Board agrees that the by-law does not specify what part of the house the applicant must live in. The Board of Health has signed off on this as well. The Board moves to grant the Special Permit.