10/27/1999 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Town of Mashpee 16 Great Xeck load JVorth N lYlashpee, Massachusetts 02649 MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision for a Variance RE: Robert L. Costa V-99-99 293 South Sandwich Road Map 16 Block 92 A Petition was filed on September 29, 1999 by Robert L. Costa of Mashpce, Massachusetts for a Variance from Section 174-31 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to vary the front setback requirements to allow for addition of a farmer's porch to an existing home on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 293 South Sandwich Road (Map 16 Block 92)Mashpee, MA. (Owner of record: Robert L. and Marylou Costa). Notice was duly given to abutters in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. Notice was given by publication in The Mashpee Enterprise;a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Mashpee, on October 8 and October 15, 1999, 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, October 27, 1999, at which time the following members of the Zoning Board of Appeals were present and acting throughout: James E. Regan III, Robert G. Nelson and Richard T. Guerrera. This Decision is issued by the Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40A, Section 10 and the Town of Mashpee Zoning By-laws. Mr. Costa represented his application and stated that he proposes to add an 8-foot farmer's porch to his home. He informed the Board that he is making home improvements on the 25-year old dwelling. Mr. Costa stated that the layout of the road curves into his front yard and that the house was built very close to the front of the lot. He is seeking Variance relief from the front setback requirements. Mr. Costa also submitted letters from abutters approving the proposal. No other comments were received from abutters.