11/09/2005 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals C. Douglas Bridge 2 SP-05-124 need variances for the structure. The Board discusses the plans with the applicant reminding him that the special permit for the apartment is not given in perpetuity and that it mist be owner occupied. Applicant is aware of this and will adhere to the miles. The Board moves to grant the Special Permit. GENERAL FINDINGS 1. that the subject lot is located at 36 Forest Drive and contains 11,500 square feet. SPECIAL PERMIT CRITERIA § 174-45.4 of the Zoning By-laws states: "Conversion of an existing dwelling to accommodate not more than two (2) families, provided that there is not external evidence of occupancy by more than one (1) family, and further provided that each dwelling unit resulting from such conversion shall have not less than three hundred (300) square feet of habitable floor space" SPECIFIC FINDINGS The Board determined that: I. conversion of an existing dwelling to accommodate not more than two (2) families, provided that there is no external evidence of occupancy by more than one (1) family, 2. and further provided that each dwelling unit resulting from such conversion shall have not less three hundred(300) square feet of habitable floor space. 3. An inspection and approval by the File Department. In view of the foregoing, the Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals found that the applicant met the criteria necessary for the granting of a Special Permit. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on July 13, 2005 to grant a Special Permit to build an accessory apartment. Reference plans from Cape & Islands Engineering, dated November 29, 2005 and plans from John Doyle Associates of East Falmouth, MA, dated October 10, 2005.