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Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. ability to review and evaluate the need to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals. If the proposed work is in Motion: I move the Town vote to amend the Zoning compliance with the setbacks for that zoning district, Bylaws by adding a new section § 174-17.1 to read as then there would be no need for the applicant to appear set forth in Article 16 of the Warrant, with the before the Zoning Board of Appeals and the project can exception of the phrase "or take any other action proceed expeditiously. relating thereto. The Board of Selectmen recommends Town Motion passes yes 281 no 67 at 10:14 PM. Meeting approval by a vote of 4-0-1 (abstention). Motion made and passed to extend Town Meeting The Finance Committee recommends Town until 11:00 PM at 10:14PM Meeting approval by a vote of 7-0. Article 17 After a public hearing held on October 3,2018,The Planning Board voted 5-0-0 not to recommend To see if the Town will vote to delete in its entirety approval of Article 17. §174-17 of the Zoning Bylaws and replacing it as follows: Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. §174-17 Continuance; Extensions; Alterations: Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 17 Lawfully created structures or uses may be continued, as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the although not conforming with the provisions of this phrase,"or take any other action relating thereto." chapter. Non-conforming single and two family structures may be changed,extended or altered if it is Motion is defeated at 10:19 PM. determined by the Building Inspector that such changes, extensions or alterations are in compliance Article 18 with current zoning and do not increase the nonconforming nature of said structure.Any changes, To see if the Town will vote to amend §174-33 of the extensions or alterations which do not comply with the Zoning Bylaws by deleting the language in its entirety current zoning,require a written finding by the Zoning and replacing it as follows: Board of Appeals that such changes, extensions or alterations shall not be substantially more detrimental § 174-33 Setbacks from Water and Wetlands to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure or use and that there is adequate land area to Any building or structure,exclusive of fixed or floating provide sufficient parking and setbacks as may be piers,wharves,docks,bridges or boardwalks,shall be required. Although said finding shall not constitute a set back from water or wetlands as the Conservation Special Permit as defined by the General Laws and this Commission shall determine in accordance with Bylaw,the Zoning Board of Appeals shall follow the Chapter 172 of the Town of Mashpee General Bylaws, procedures specified in the General Laws for Special or take any other action relating thereto. Permits in processing such requests for findings. For the purposes hereof, compliance with dimensional Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals requirements shall be determined by the Building Inspector,or take any other action relating thereto. Explanation: Chapter 172 of the Town of Mashpee General Bylaws already addresses this with a review Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals by the Conservation Commission. Applying to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief,which has already Explanation: Many times,projects that comply with been granted by the Conservation Commission is just a the zoning setback requirements have to go before the duplication of the approval process. Zoning Board of Appeals because the existing home does not comply with the zoning setbacks. This The Board of Selectmen recommends Town amended Bylaw will give the Building Inspector the Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. 74