11/09/2011 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Executive Session

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOVEMBER 9, 2011 MINUTES Mr. Blaisdell made a motion to grant a Written Finding. Findings:  that the proposal is not substantially more detrimental than what currently exists.  there is sufficient parking and setbacks as may be required. This Decision is conditioned upon compliance with:  MacDougall Surveying & Associates plan entitled: “Certified Plot Plan (For Proposed Addition) Located at: 29 Sheffield Place, Mashpee, MA. Prepared for Applicants and Board of Appeals: James & Katrina Cannatelli. Date: December 07, 2007. Revised: August 25, 2011”.  Capizzi Home Improvement plan entitled: “Proposed Addition Cannatelli Residence 29 Sheffield Place, Mashpee, Massachusetts. Date: 6-24-11. Final revision date: 8-17-11”. Mr. Reiffarth seconded the motion. Mr. Nelson voted yes. Ms. Horton voted yes. Mr. Blaisdell voted yes. Mr. Furbush voted yes. Mr. Reiffarth voted yes. Vote was unanimous. John J. and Susan L. Foley: Request a Special Permit under Section 174-45.4 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to construct an accessory apartment onto an existing dwelling on property located in an R-5 zoning district at 33 Leather Leaf Lane (Map 79 Parcel 41) Mashpee, MA. Sitting: Board Members Robert G. Nelson, Jonathan D. Furbush, William A. Blaisdell, James Reiffarth and Associate Board Member Judith M. Horton. Ms. Jean Bowden of Capizzi Home Improvement represented the Petition and stated that plans call for construction of an accessory apartment to the existing dwelling. The apartment will consist of one bedroom with a sitting area and small kitchenette to accommodate elderly parents. At 504 square feet, the accessory apartment will be 33.5% of the total living area of the home. On September 20, 2011, the Plan Review Committee approved the proposal with the following conditions:  6-foot case opening on the proposed den to be shown on the plan.  square footage calculations for the proposed accessory apartment and existing structure to be shown on the plan.  parking and driveway to be shown on the plan.  smoke and fire detectors to be shown on the plan. The November 8, 2011 Board of Health memo states: “The existing leaching facility limits the dwelling to three bedrooms. A 6’ wide (cased opening) entranceway into the existing den will be required.” Mr. Nelson observed that the photos show a car parked on the grass and said that the parking issue must be resolved in order to provide the required parking spaces. Section 174-45.4(F) of the Zoning By-laws requires at least one off-street parking space to be provided for the accessory apartment, in addition to any other off-street parking requirement. No comments were received from abutters. 4