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_k • • • Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 3 February 9, 2005 3 additions to the existing dwelling on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 67 Popponesett Island Road (Map 106-9 Parcel 279) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Robert Nelson, Zella Elizenberry, Richard Guerrerra, Frederick Borgeson, Evano Cunha and Jonathan Furbush. Jack Landers-Cauley, Engineer, represents the petitioners. They are seeking a variance for setback requirements and lot coverage requirements. The Board informs them that they will not entertain the idea of 26.2% lot coverage under these circumstances and tells petitioners to scale the house back. Mr. Landers Cauley is aware of the 20% maximum and will redesign the house accordingly. He informs the Board that Mrs. Papparella's sister is going to be living with them and therefore they are seeking to enlarge the floor plans of the house for her on the first floor so that stairs will not become a problem for her.' Mr. Nelson mentions the 48' foot addition could be scaled down and so could the deck. They would be willing to discuss setback variances if they reduce the house size. Petitioner asks for a continuance until the next available hearing. The Board moves to grant a continuance until February 23, 2005. All agree. So moved. Melinda Bradlev Trust, The Grump Trust: Requests a Variance from Section 174-34 of the Zoning by-laws seeking relief from the 150' setback to a cranberry bog on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 14 Cranberry Lane (Map 23 Parcel 208) Mashpee, MA. Melinda Bradlev Trust. The Grump Trust: Requests a Variance from Section 174-34 of the Zoning by-laws seeking relief from the 150' setback to a cranberry bog on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 10 Cranberry Lane (Map 23 Parcel 21) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Robert Nelson, Zella'Elizenberry, Richard Guerrerra, Frederick Borgeson, Evano Cunha and Jonathan Forbush. John Slavinsky of Cape & Islands Engineering represents the petitioner. She is seeking to build two houses on two separate lots and since the zoning is 150' from any cranberry bog that has been in existence for the past 5 years — she is seeking a 93' variance to build on lot 44 and a 36' variance to build on lot 43. Lot 44 contains over 46,000 square feet and lot 43 contains 13,000 square feet. There are several people in the audience who are vehemently opposed to building so close to the bog. The abutters that spoke in opposition to these variances are: Vicki Holmes, Dan Cronin, Jerry Thibideault. They are all of the opinion that they want to preserve the bog view, they don't want the house in the middle of the bog and they don't want a driveway/street that will be paved and used unnecessarily. Mr. Slavinsky mentions that most of these people all have their 4 bedroom houses built where they wanted them because this was not an issue 10 years ago. He also mentions that lot 44 has over 46,000 square feet, larger than any of the lots in that area. Mr. Cronin mentions that if they have that much land why cant they move it back? Mr. Slavinsky says that putting a septic system uphill which is called breakout, is not advisable, and since he believes that his client owns the cranberry bogs, she should be able to build her house where she wants it. Ms. Holmes addresses the board with her