08/28/2024 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A WRITTEN FINDING Owner, John T. Simoneau, Trustee of the John T. Simoneau 2009 Trust 16 Taffrail Way, Map 106, Parcel 4-0 Mashpee, MA 02649 FINDING-2024-47 Mr. Simoneau described the reconstruction inside the dwelling. There is an existing loft area with a spiral staircase that will be converted to a bedroom with a code compliant staircase, and will eliminate a first floor bedroom to accommodate that new room,but it will remain a three bedroom dwelling. The front deck will be extended slightly to enhance the mechanical room, and the rear deck will be extended slightly. The non-conformity will remain the same. The front setback will be a slight improvement from 21.2 ft. to 22.6 ft. GENERAL FINDINGS The Board of Health comments dated August 27, 2024 were read into the record; "To remain 3 bedrooms. House already equipped with VA septic. The Conservation Department comments dated August 27, 2024 were read into the record; "Resource Area: Buffer to BVW, buffer to coastal bank, &LSCSF. Administrative Approval(AA) was issued due to the two (2)proposed additions to existing dwelling will be on existing piles and installation of drywells to control roof runoff with a work limit in place until AA is closed out. " The Conservation Agent approval letter dated December 14, 2023 was read into the record. The subject property located at 16 Taffrail Way contains a total of 11,077 sq. ft. of land. There were no abutters present. WRITTEN FINDING CRITERIA ARTICLE V -Nonconforming Buildings and Uses: §174-17. Continuance; Extensions; Alterations - Lawfully created structures or uses may be continued, although not conforming with the provisions of this chapter.Non-conforming single- or two-family dwelling structures may be changed, extended or altered if such change, extension or alteration complies with the dimensional requirements applicable to the lot under current provisions of§174-31 or,for lots which have been developed pursuant to §174-21,complies with such requirements as were applicable to initial construction of the dwelling under provisions of §174-21. Changes, extensions or alterations of non-conforming single- or two-family dwelling structures which do not meet the applicable dimensional requirements as set forth above, and changes, extensions or alterations of all other non-conforming structures, or non-conforming use's, may not be made unless there is a Written Finding by the Zoning Board of Appeals that such change, extension or alteration shall: 2