12/12/2001 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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i I 3 I � Mashpee Zoning Minutes—December 12, 2001 Board of Appeals 6 evening is the 3-foot staircase that has apparently been built" and that the Board does not have jurisdiction over other complaints that Mr. Bucuvalas may have concerning the project. Messrs. Brem and Borgeson told Mr. Bucuvalas that the Board has jurisdiction `" over building height, proposed setbacks and lot coverage. j Mr. Nelson read a letter dated December 5, 2001 from Mr. John F. Woods, Sr., an abutter at 24 Elliot Road, in approval of the proposal. Mr. Brem said that he understands and respects the concerns and frustration that Mr. and A Mrs. Bucuvalas have. Mr. Breen referred to thephotos of Mr. Hatcher's shed and asked "What is this supposed to tell us?" Mr. Bucuvalas said that he didn't know and Mrs. Bucuvalas said that she took pictures "at all different angles". The photos show trash and other debris strewn across Mr. Hatcher's property. Mr. Brem repeated that he understood the point and admitted that he "wouldn't want any of that in my back yard"; however Mr. Brem said "that this is not the place to discuss this point." Mr. Hatcher submitted several letters from abutters in approval of the proposal, which Mr. Nelson read. p L Mr. Brem asked why windows were installed over theara e when w it i g g , s onlygoing to be g � used for storage. Mr. Hatcher said that it"would look better". Mr. Brem observed that "wood is less expensive than glass". He also said that Mr. Hatcher should have known :a that he needed an outside stairwell. Mr. Hatcher said that he always intended on building an outside staircase, but that it was an oversight on the original plans. Mr. Brem expressed concern that removal of the shed would not be done in a timely manner. Mr. Nelson questioned if Mr. Hatcher needed ZBA approval to construct the steps since there would be no change in the Zoning or the Variance relief being sought. Building Commissioner Wheeler said that a change in the footprint requires ZBA approval. Mr. Borgeson g son moved to grant the Modification to the Variance V-00-212 subject to plan i dated 12/22/00, revised 11/3/01. Mr. Breen seconded. All agreed. The Board reminded Mr. Hatcher that the Variance is conditioned upon removal of the shed as soon as construction of the garage is completed. ii I Mr. Brem advised Mr. and Mrs. Bucuvalas to notify the proper department with their concerns. Mr. Borgeson suggested that they start with the Building Department. i Shirley Bruneau—Requests a Variance from the lot size requirements as required in Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws and that the Zoning Board of Appeals determine that the property located in an R-5 zoning district at 310 Main Street, Mashpee, MA (Map 36 Parcel 55) is a separate and buildable lot. I