02/12/2025 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2025 Mr. Furbush read the Conservation Department comments dated February 10, 2025 into the record; "Resource Areas: LSCSF& Buffer zone to Salt Marsh. NOI application was approved with a 3:1 vote with the conditions of a three year mitigation and monitoring contract with a certified professional and time of year restriction for installation of pier/dock/float must be done between June- December. New construction on lot cleared from expired past permit that will involve restoring cleared areas to natural vegetation. Reduction in construction envelope, increase distance between dwelling and resource area, IA septic installation, drywell installation, restoration plantings, and reduction in lawn will benefit resources onsite though concern with overcrowding in waterway from new pier/dock/float system was found approvable by commission vote." Mr. Milbury read the Board of Health comments dated February 12, 2025 in the record; "Septic is designed for 4 bedroom. Plans submitted via email on 2-12-25 so 1 bedroom on first floor, cased opening on "Study". Second floor has 3 bedrooms and cased opening on "rec room". Plans have 4 bedrooms total." Chairman Bonvie addressed the Board to get their opinion on the four Variance conditions with a roll call vote. He explained that the request will have to meet all four items to qualify for a variance. The first item; does the property have unique conditions. Mr. Goldstein believes that it is unique because of the flood zone requirement, and was not an issue back in 2020. Mr. Furbush does not believe that the property is unique to the neighborhood. Chairman Bonvie asked Mr. Morris if he had any comments. He stated that there are 30 vacant lots that have their own separate issues, and is sending them all to the Board. Ms. Sangeleer believes that the lot is no different than any other lot in the neighborhood. Mr. Bonvie took a roll call vote regarding the unique circumstances; Mr. Milbury; said no, Mr. Goldstein, yes, Mr. Furbush, no, Ms. Sangeleer, no, and Mr. Bonvie, no to the unique quality of the lot. Mr. Bonvie took a roll call vote regarding hardship; Mr. Millbury, no, Mr. Goldstein, yes, Mr. Furbush, no, Ms. Sangeleer, no, and Mr. Bonvie, no. Mr. Bonvie took a roll call vote if granting a Variance will not cause substantial detriment to the public good; Mr. Millbury, agreed, Mr. Goldstein, agreed, Mr. Furbush, agreed, Ms. Sangeleer, agreed, and Mr. Bonvie, agreed. All agreed. 3