04/01/1987 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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7 MINUTES April 1, 1987 BOARD OF APPEALS Ms. Hawver stated there is a new boat ramp directly across Okway Bay from the site. Mr. Hanrahan stated it has been established that under Section 6.9 subsection I-9 of the Mashpee Zoning By-Laws this Special Permit request for a dock would cause substantial damage to the marine environment and motioned to deny this request for a variance, Mr. Sexton seconded, all agreed. Thomas Cos ,rove - Reque3ts a Variance under Section 7.4 of the Land Space Requirements for permission to vary the front and sideline setback requirements in a R-5 Zoning District on property located on Lot 2062 Shorewood Drive, (map 58, parcel 36) , Mashpee Massachusetts. Members sitting: W. Hanrahan, C. Hawver and T. Sexton Mr. David Sanicki was in attendance representing Mr. Cosgrove, Mr. John Varkonda, Conservation Officer, was also in attendance. There were no abutters present. Mr. Sanicki stated the original house was layed out to conform with the current zoning requirements. He stated the Conservation Commission, because of the topographical features of the lot, suggested the placement of the house to be more beneficial environmentally if moved forward, towards the street, versus disturbing the top of the bank. Mr. Sanicki stated through further recommendations and requests, we have applied for a Variance to relocate the house as shown on plans pre- sented. He stated they would like to relocate the house 21 feet back from the street and 15 feet in from the sideline. Mr. Sanicki stated if the Variance is granted for the siting of the house, we will then proceed and revise the title V plans accordingly to suit the topographical fea- tures and return to the Conservation Commission with a new house location. Mr. Varkonda presented himself before the Board and stated the Con- servation Commission voices no opposition to this requested Variance. Mr. Varkonda stated the bank on this lot is located on Johns Pond and is very steep. He stated it is the Conservation Commissions belief that to cut into the bank and the subsequent traffic ?_n the area would cause damage to that inland bank. Mr. Hanrahan stated he has recieved a letter from abutter, J. Patrick Riley, who voices no opposition to the front setback however stated he would like the sideline setback to be enforced. Mr. Hanrahan stated the proposed house will be 34 x 26 feet. Mr. Hanrahan motioned to grant the front setback of 19 feet as re- quested due to the rear topography of the lot and grant the sideline set- back of 10 feet as requested due to the positioning of the leaching field and the shape of the lot, he stated there is no derigation to the intent of the by-law and the size of the house is not excessive to the lot, Mr. Sexton seconded, all agreed.