12/10/2025 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes (2)

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2025 Mr. Brian Yergatian, Engineer with BSC Group representing the applicant. This tent is located next to the Popponesset Inn and requires some major renovations. The existing site has several nonconformities: lot coverage, frontage, front and side yard setbacks. The primary reason for this application is the setback from the coast dune within the wetlands. The lot coverage will decrease slightly, and the setback will gain 4 ft. from the mean high water. The tent will be slightly smaller than the existing tent. The existing tent is currently situated on a concrete foundation and will be removed and replaced with pilings. The Conservation Commission approved the order of conditions in November. A portion of the building will be removed and depicted as hatched lines on the site plan. Mr. Yergatian noticed that the flood zone and structure coverage information was not depicted on the plan but will revise and submit a new plan. Mr. Yergatian mentioned that the new tent structure will be raised to the level of the existing building but cannot be connected to being FEMA compliant. The Conservation Department comments were read into the record; "Resource Areas: Coastal Dune, Coastal Bank, & LSCSF. NOI application was approved through a unanimous vote by the Commission. Project will improve resource area protection with a raised flood compliant foundation for the tent and enhancing natural vegetation on the coastal dune. Conditions of a three-year mitigation monitoring contact with a certified professional and permeable pavers on hardscapes. " The Board of Health comments were read into the record; "Not tinder Health Departments Purview." Mr. Furbush asked what the height of the tent would be and what it is currently. Mr. Yergatian said that the height will be approximately 28 ft. Mr. Morizio mentioned that the current height of the tent is 18-27 ft. The Board asked several design questions and confirmed that the tent is a seasonal structure. Mr. Morizio asked if there were any changes to the storm water management. Mr. Yergatian said that there are no proposed changes. The area is subject to LSCSF, but there will be substantial mitigation performed in that area. Mr. Morris mentioned that the current tent predates building codes, and he agrees that the tent should only be erected during the seasonal months and will require Fire Department inspections. 7