ZBA Meeting Min
Approved
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2014, 7:00 pm
Wellfleet Senior Center
Attendees: Vern Jacob, Roger Putnam, Sharon Inger, and Don Palladino
Regrets: Bruce Drucker, Mick Lynch, William Nicholson, Manny Heyliger, and Sibel Asantugrul
Chair Vern Jacob called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
7:00 pm
Public Hearings/Business.
- Robert Bruce and Kathyrn Stearns, 105 5th Ave (G Street), Map 40, Parcel 52: Application for a Special Permit under WZB 6.1.5 to renovate dwelling, including a new master bedroom wing, outdoor screened porch and boathouse, along with an upgrade to the septic system (no increase in bedrooms) Cont’d from 05/15/14). The Board consisted of Vern Jacob, Roger Putnam, Sharon Inger, and Don Palladino. At the request of the applicant, Roger Putnam moved to allow the application be withdrawn without prejudice; seconded by Sharon Inger; passed
4-0.
- Robert D. Derow and Joseph A. Wanco, Trustees of Candle Trust of 1999, 1878 Route 6, Map 29, Parcel 28: Application for a Special Permit pursuant to M.G.L.c.40A s 6 and WZB 6.1.5.1(b) and 8.4.2 to alter and extend lawful pre-existing non-conforming single and two-family residential structures (Cont’d from 06/19/14). The Board consisted of Vern Jacob, Roger Putnam, Sharon Inger and Don Palladino. At the request of the applicant, Roger Putnam moved to allow the application be withdrawn without prejudice; seconded by Don Palladino; passed 4-0.
13-16 Amendment: Carol Fitzsimons, 100 Ione Rd., Map 28, Parcel 69: Amendment to include an Exemption to Special Flood Hazard District WZB 6.14.3. The Board consisted of Vern Jacob, Roger Putnam, Sharon Inger and Don Palladino. Jay Horowitz represented the applicant and stated the Flood Zone bylaw changed and the property now falls within the flood zone per FEMA mapping. Flood vents will be added to the foundation. The Conservation Commission approved the project. Roger Putnam moved to grant the Exemption to Special Flood Hazard District Regulations as approved by the Conservation Commission; seconded by Don Palladino; passed 4-0.
Derek Langlois and Rebecca Alexander, 935 State Highway (Ocean Pines Condo’s), Map 36, Parcel 190: Application for a Special Permit under WZB 6.1.1 to construct a 12’ x 22’ addition to cottage. The Board consisted of Vern Jacob, Don Palladino, Sharon Inger and Don Palladino. Derek Langlois gave an overview of the project, stating they will be within the guidelines of the condo association as well as the bylaws. He stated his unit will be using an extra allotment of square footage for the construction which the condo association is in agreement with. Anthony Tullio and Thomas Murphy stated they had no objection to the project. The existing structure is 304 and the addition will be 266 sq ft for a total of 570 square feet. Roger Putnam moved for Findings of Fact:
- This is a pre-existing non-conforming cottage colony under a condominium for of ownership.
- The Board conducted a site inspection of the property.
- Two abutters stated they were in favor of the project.
- There will be no change in use.
- There will be no increase in use.
- As a result of the alteration, the total square feet of the cottage will be 570 allowed by the Wellfleet Zoning Bylaws.
- The alteration will not be more substantially detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non-conformity.
- After considering the District Objectives for the zoning district as provided for in WZB 3.2 and the relevant criteria set forth in WZB 8.4.2 , the Board finds that the benefits of the proposal will outweigh any adverse effects on the Town and the vicinity.
Roger Putnam moved the Findings of Fact as presented; seconded by Don Palladino; passed 4-0.
Roger Putnam moved to grant the Special Permit; seconded by Don Palladino; passed
4-0.
Meeting Minutes – to be addressed at the next meeting
Business:
Election of Officers – to be addressed at the next meeting
Vern Jacob moved to adjourn at 7:35 pm; seconded by Don Palladino; passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine A. Bates
Committee Secretary