11/09/2011 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes (3)

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOVEMBER 9, 2011 MINUTES James L. Galvin, III, Trustee: Requests 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 garage with a loft to a dwelling and construction of a swimming pool on property located in an R-3 zoning district at 27 Popponesset Island Road (Map 105 Parcel 263) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Board Members Robert G. Nelson, Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell, James Reiffarth and Associate Board Member Judith M. Horton. Submitted material: Photos of the property and Title V Septic Inspection Form. Attorney Kevin M. Kirrane and Architect Gregory Siroonian represented the Petition. Mr. and Mrs. Galvin also attended the meeting. Plans call for construction of an attached two-car garage with a loft above. The 24x25’ garage addition will be located approximately 16 feet from Popponesset Island Road which is closer to the street than the existing dwelling. Plans also call for installation of an in-ground swimming pool on the property. The pool will be located approximately 19 feet from Compass Circle. Due to the unusually shaped lot, which is bounded by public ways on three sides, Attorney Kirrane said that application of current setback criteria substantially limits the available space for further development of the site. Attorney Kirrane submitted photos showing that the house and deck on the abutting property are situated closer to Popponesset Island Road than the Petitioners’ dwelling. He said that the proposal will not be out of character with the neighborhood. He stated that the relief may be granted without detriment to the neighborhood or to the Town. The November 8, 2011 Board of Health memo regarding the proposal: “The existing leaching facility will accommodate the proposed loft.” Attorney Kirrane submitted a copy of the Board of Health Title V Inspection Form dated November 8, 2011. Mr. Siroonian addressed Mr. Reiffarth’s questions concerning the lot coverage calculations. The Board discussed the Variance relief needed to allow for the proposal. No comments were received from abutters. Mr. Blaisdell made a motion to grant the Written finding and the following Variance relief:  a 21.5-foot variance from the front setback requirements from Compass Circle to allow for the pool.  a 4.6-foot variance from the corner of the garage to Compass Circle to allow for the garage.  a 24.22-foot variance from the front setback requirements to Popponesset Island Road to allow for the garage. Findings:  the proposal is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than what currently exists. 2