04/08/2026 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2026 There are four non-conformities. The first is the lot size at 5,597 sq. ft. The rear lot area is coastal bank and flood zone. The total lot area is 7,068 sq. ft. The rear of the house is 19 ft. from the coastal bank and is a non-conformity from the 50 ft. setback. There is a 7.7 ft. non-conformity on the north side yard setback and 9.9 ft. from the south side yard setback. There are no new non-conformities being created or intensifying any existing non-conformities. The existing lot coverage based on 5,597 sq. ft. is 22.67%, which is 1,269 sq. ft. of lot coverage. There will be a slight increase in lot coverage to 24.81%, which is 1,389 sq. ft. and is less than the 25% maximum allowed in the Popponesset Overlay District. The home will be building code compliant. The Conservation Commission approved the project, and a new IA septic system will be installed. The drainage calculations were provided to the Board. The project is consistent with other developments in the neighborhood. There is also sufficient parking for two vehicles. The driveway is 27 ft. wide and is over 30 ft. long. The required dimensions would be 9 ft. wide and 20 ft. long for one car, and 18 ft. by 20 ft. for two cars. This property exceeds the requirement. The Board can find that under Section 174-17.1 this project will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming structure and use to the neighborhood, and that there is sufficient parking as required. Mr. Bonvie mentioned going forward he would like to see a plan submitted depicting the setbacks that show two vehicles on the plan like the 28 Wilsons Grove project. Attorney Kirrane said that the site plan depicts adequate parking for two vehicles. If the Board wants a drawing showing two vehicles, he can provide that. Mr. Furbush stated that he is fine with the plan submitted. Mr. Bonvie was satisfied with the drainage calculations. Mr. Furbush asked if the house is in a flood zone. Attorney Kirrane said no; the house is not in the flood zone and is not in the velocity zone. Mr. Morris is concerned with the block foundation. If there is an increase in the basement area it would be required to return to the Board. Mr. Sullivan said his structural engineer confirmed that the existing foundation will support a second story. He said he has no plans to renovate the basement. 7