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Town of Mashpee <br /> MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS16 Great Jlreck koad North <br /> Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 <br /> Decision for a Special Permit <br /> RE: Leo and Margot Skaparas 614 Old Barnstable Road <br /> Map 79 Parcel 68 <br /> SP-03-109 <br /> A Petition was filed on July 22, 2003 for a Special Permit under Section 174- <br /> 25.A. (8) of the Zoning By-laws to legalize an accessory structure currently existing on <br /> property located in an R-3 zoning district at 614 Old Barnstable Road (Map 79 Parcel <br /> 68) Mashpee, MA. <br /> Notice was duly given to abutters in accordance with Massachusetts General <br /> Laws Chapter 40A. Notice was given by publication in The Mashpee Enterprise, a <br /> newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Mashpee, August 1, 2003 and August 8, <br /> 2003, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. <br /> A Public Hearing was held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on <br /> Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at which time the following members of the Zoning Board <br /> of Appeals were present and acting throughout: Robert Nelson, Marshall Brem and <br /> Richard Guerrera. <br /> The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals issues this Decision pursuant to the <br /> provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 9 and the Town of <br /> Mashpee Zoning By-laws. <br /> Attorney Craig Martin represents the petitioners. They are seeking to convert an <br /> existing dwelling to accommodate not more than 2 families (an accessory structure) and <br /> therefore, need a Special Permit under the town zoning. The petitioners were granted <br /> approval to convert the premises to a Bed and Breakfast in 1997. Due to the poor health <br /> of Mrs. Skaparas, the facility was never utilized as a Bed and Breakfast. A contractor, <br /> however, continued with the architectural plans and after completion of the addition, it is <br /> now considered to be an accessory structure. Petitioners are now in the process of selling <br /> the property and need to legalize the addition with a Special Permit so that it can be sold <br /> as such(with use as an in-law apartment) Mr. Brem informed the Board that the property <br /> . has over 2 '/2 acres of land and is set back over 100 feet from the road. It does not look <br />