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

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOVEMBER 9, 2011 MINUTES  addition of the garage improves the available parking.  the irregularly shaped lot creates a hardship to conform to setback requirements.  Because the subject property is surrounded by streets, it has two front setbacks.  the proposal has received Board of Health approval. The Decisions are conditioned upon compliance with the following:  Conservation Commission approval.  Board of Health approval.  Warwick & Associates, Inc. plan entitled: “Site Plan Proposed Garage and Pool For James L. Galvin III, Trustee, 27 Popponesset Island Road, New Seabury, Mashpee, Mass. Date: 04/25/2011, Rev: 09/16/2011”.  RESCOM Architectural Inc. plan entitled: “Floor Plans & Site Plan. The Galvin Residence 27 Popponesset Island Road New Seabury, Mashpee, Massachusetts. Date: 08-16-11”. Mr. Furbush seconded the motions. Mr. Nelson voted yes. Ms. Horton voted yes. Mr. Reiffarth voted yes. Mr. Blaisdell voted yes. Mr. Furbush voted yes. Vote was unanimous. James and Katrina A. Cannatelli: Request a Written Finding under Section 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws to allow for construction of an addition to a pre-existing, non- conforming dwelling on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 29 Sheffield Place (Map 29 Parcel 178) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Board Members Robert G. Nelson, Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell, James Reiffarth and Associate Board Member Judith M. Horton. Material submitted: Photos of the subject property and subdivision plan. Ms. Jean Bowden of Capizzi Home Improvement represented the Petition and submitted photos of the subject property. She stated that the Petitioners would like to add an 18x16-foot great room/family room to their pre-existing, non-conforming dwelling. She said that the property is surrounded by plenty of open space and woods. The proposed addition will not be visible from the street, back or right side of the dwelling. Mr. Nelson commented that the certified plot plan shows part of the subject property lies within the layout of the road. Ms. Bowden submitted a copy of the subdivision plan. She said that she conducted a search at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds, but she did not discover any takings by the Town on the subject property. Although Mr. Nelson said the plan should define the layout of Sheffield Place and reflect the conditions as they exist today, he also said that these details would not prevent the Board from reaching a Decision on the proposal. No comments were received from abutters. 3