03/25/2026 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MEETING MINUTES MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APEALS MARCH 25, 2026 Mr. Bonvie addressed the Board and explained that under the zoning requirements for raze and replace projects, there should be parking allowable for two vehicles. Attorney Kirrane stated that he provided the redesign of the parking to the plan and it meets the size for the parking. Mr. Reidy asked Attorney Kirrane about the Project Construction Methodology report that was given to the Board. Attorney Kirrane said that this question was raised by the abutter at the Conservation hearing, and then in her current letter. Attorney Kirrane said this was submitted by his client and wanted to provide that for the Board but he does not believe it is necessarily a zoning issue. Attorney Kirrane explained that this project is not substantially detrimental to the neighborhood than what currently exists. The new house will be flood zone compliant, building code compliant, and will have a new IA septic system installed. The project was approved by the Conservation Commission. The overall footprint of the house will be reduced, and the setbacks are improving. Mr. Bonvie concurred. Mr. Bonvie asked for the department's comments to be read into the record. Mr. Reidy read the Board of Health comments dated March 19, 2026, into the record; "Two (2) bedroom house with both rooms on second floor, no bedrooms on first floor. Septic has been approved for two (2) bedrooms. Mr. Reidy read the Conservation Department comments dated March 19, 2026, into the record; "NOI application was approved with a 4:1 vote from the Commission. Concerns about flood event scouring erosion on piles and channelization were overcome with a report from coastal process report from WHOI Sea Grant." Mr. Reidy read an abutter letter dated February 6, 2026, into the record from the Bill and Betsy Cahill. Ms. Sangeleer read a letter dated January 12, 2026, into the record from Manuella Gouveia dated January 12, 2026. Mr. Joe Lima, Sr. Associate with Archi-Tech Associates. He explained that the house was redesigned as a gambrel to soften the scale, appearance and massing of the second floor. This redesign will reduce the appearance to minimize the visual aspects of being a two-story house to a one-story house. Mr. Bonvie wanted to address the drainage design. Mr. Bunker stated that the drainage design will not be added to any drainage issues. Mr. Bunker said he uses NOA instead of DEP calculations and was submitted to the Board. Mr. Bonvie believes that the drainage will be improving the situation for this project. 11