01/23/2002 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Town o Mash ee � sSryg /y 16 Great Xeck -oad Xorth �IgN�ADIE� MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSMashpee,Massachusetts 02649 i Decision for a Special Permit RE: Richard Halpern, Trustee SP-02-27 100 Great Neck Road North Map 45 Parcel 3 A Petition was filed on December 26, 2001 by Richard Halpern, Trustee, River Bend Realty Trust of Mashpee Massachusetts, for a Special Permit under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws to alter a pre-existing, non-conforming structure with the addition of a canopy on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 100 Great Neck Road North (Map 45 Parcel 3) Mashpee, MA. Notice was duly given to abutters in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. Notice was given by publication in The Cape Cod Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Mashpee, on January 7 and January 14, 2002, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. A Public Hearing was held on the Petition at the Mashpee Town Hall on Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at which time the following members of the Zoning Board Ij j of Appeals were present and acting throughout: Edward M. Govoni, James E. Regan III and Robert G. Nelson. 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 l Mashpee Zoning By-laws. Attorney Kevin M. Kirrane represented the Petitioner and said that the subject property was developed prior to the adoption of Zoning by the Town. The re-existing, j non-conforming use includes the existence of multi-family units and a commercial business that is being conducted within a residential zoning district. Plans call for construction of a canopy and deck along the front of the building, which would replace the existing dilapidated overhang. The Petitioner, Mr. Richard Halpern, also attended the meeting and said that the proposed canopy would provide shelter from the elements and would allow access for limousines and trucks. The proposed deck would be installed for aesthetic reasons, which would also provide fire escape in case of emergency. Mr. John Cahalane, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, attended the meeting and said i that he would welcome any improvement to the front of the building and expressed approval of the proposal. j I The Design Review and Technical Review Committees have approved the proposal. No comments were received from abutters.