06/10/2026 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes (2)

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Meeting Minutes June 10, 2026 Mr. Furbush wanted to know if a permit is required prior to removal of any trees. Mr. Morris said; yes, from the Town Planner prior to issuance of a building permit. Mr. Furbush had a discussion and reviewed the site plan with Mr. Foley regarding the retaining walls. Mr. Morris said that the building code for a wall is measured from the height above the ground of the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. A building permit is required for a 4 ft. wall. Mr. Foley said the new wall that separates the driveway from the backyard is just a landscape structure. Mr. Morris mentioned that a 2 ft. wall could be considered the same as a patio. Mr. Reidy asked if the trees should be depicted on the site plan. Mr. Foley said that there are trees depicted on this plan. There is one tree located 20 ft. from the street and will be replaced with two smaller trees. Mr. Bonvie wanted confirmation that the “x” marks on the plan are existing trees that will be removed. Mr. Bonvie suggested that Mr. Foley have a conversation with Mr. Morris to confirm that the 2 ft. retaining walls are allowed and whether or not included in lot coverage, that Mr. Foley has a conversation with the abutters regarding the trees and the Tree Bylaw. (The Board generally conditions the application to include approval from the Town Planner regarding the Tree Bylaw prior to the issuance of a building permit.) The site plan needs to be revised to depict a diagram of a parked vehicle, and to make sure that the septic system is vented as requested by the Health Agent. Mr. Foley asked for a continuance until Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Mr. Bonvie asked for a motion to extend the hearing. Mr. Reidy so moved. Mr. Furbush second. All were in favor. 9