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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS <br /> DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING <br /> Owner, Martha J. Kanter <br /> 6 Kanter Lane, Map 119, Parcel 1 B <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> FINDING-2024-41 <br /> Although said Finding shall not constitute a Special Permit as defined by the General laws and <br /> this By-law, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall follow the procedures specified in the General <br /> Laws for Special Permits in processing requests for such Findings. Per Town Counsel: Section <br /> 174-17 of the Zoning By-laws for a Finding of Fact Cannot involve a Variance in the <br /> Decision/Finding of Fact. No such thing as "use variance". The Decision must be rendered in <br /> two separate statements/decisions if a Variance or Special Permit is involved along with a Written <br /> Finding. <br /> The Board determined that: <br /> 1. The proposal will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming <br /> structure or use to the neighborhood. <br /> 2. The proposal will be an improvement to the lot and is similar in size and character to <br /> other existing structures in the neighborhood. <br /> 3. The proposed additions, based upon the plans submitted to the Board, will be consistent <br /> with applicable State and Town statues,regulations,bylaws and plans, complies with the <br /> dimensional requirements applicable to the lot under current provisions of§174-31 (Land <br /> Space Requirements Table Footnotes)418 of the Popponesset Overly District, or for lots <br /> which have been developed pursuant to §174-21, complies with such requirements as <br /> were applicable to initial construction of the dwelling under provisions of §174-21 <br /> Nonconforming lots. <br /> 4. The proposal is not creating any new nonconformities or intensifying any existing <br /> nonconformities. <br /> 5. Construction of the garage is contingent upon Board of Health final approval. <br /> 6. Construction of the garage will conform to current building code requirements. <br /> 7. There is adequate land area to provide sufficient parking and setbacks as may be required. <br /> §174-33—Setback from water and wetlands: Any building or structure, exclusive of fixed or <br /> floating piers, wharves, docks, bridges or boardwalks, shall be set back at least (50') feet from <br /> any water or wetland as defined by MGL C. 131, §40. <br /> 3 <br />