HomeMy Public PortalAboutZBA Meeting Packet 10/11/22Town of Brewster
Zoning Board of Appeals
2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
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MEETING AGENDA
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October 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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Zoning Board
Brian Harrison
Chair
Jeff Carter
Vice Chair
Patricia Eggers
Bruce MacGregor
Trish Metz
Department Assistant
Ellen Murphy
1.Call to Order
2.Declaration of a Quorum
3.Meeting Participation Statement
4.Approval of Meeting Minutes
5.Continued Applications:
ZBACase #22-10 Applicant: Michael and Donna Childers, 569 Satucket Road, Map 23,
Lot 5, in the RL zoning district. The applicant requests a dimensional variance pursuant
to MGL c. 40A §10 and §179-52 of the Brewster Zoning Bylaw from the minimum side
setback requirement to construct a one-car garage.
New Applications:
ZBACase #22-13 Applicant: 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, LLC, (represented by Attorney
Benjamin E. Zehnder) 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, Map 102, Lot 13, in the RM zoning
district. The applicant requests to amend the special permit granted in ZBA # 21-22
pursuant to Brewster Zoning Bylaw §179-25B to modify the approved driveway access to
the property.
6.Matters Not Reasonable Anticipated by the Chair
7.Next Meeting: November 15, 2022
8.Adjournment
Date Posted:Date Revised:Received by Town Clerk:
9/27/2022
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TOWN OF BREWSTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, at 7PM
Virtual Meeting
Brian Harrison, Chairman, convened the Brewster Zoning Board of Appeals via remote participation with members: Jeff
Carter, Bruce MacGregor, Patricia Eggers and Trish Metz.
Also present: James Hardman, Donna and Michael Childers, Paul Mullin, Robert Perry, representing William and Diane
O’Connor and Ellen Murphy (Department Assistant)
The Chair read the Recording or Taping Notification: This meeting will be conducted by remote participation pursuant to
Governor Baker’s March 2020 orders suspending certain Open Meeting Law provisions and imposing limits on public
gatherings. No in-person meeting attendance will be permitted. If the Town is unable to live broadcast this meeting, a record
of the proceedings will be provided on the Town website as soon as possible. The Town has established specific email
addresses for each board and committee so the public can submit comments either before or during the meeting. To submit
public comment or questions to the Zoning Board of Appeals, please email: zbameeting@brewster-ma.gov.
Review and Approval of August 9th meeting minutes:
Brian asked the Board if there were any changes to the minutes. There being none, a motion was made by
Bruce to approve the August 9th meeting minutes, Jeff seconded the motion, a vote was taken, and the minutes
were unanimously approved.
Continued Applications:
ZBA case #22-09 Applicant: James A Hardman III & Christine S. Hardman, 217 Wayside Drive, Map 129, Lot 7.
Members present and voting: Brian Harrison, Jeff Carter, Bruce MacGregor, Pat Eggers and Trish Metz.
Mr. Hardman informed the Board that he provided additional documents and photos. They were included in the
meeting packet. He provided information regarding the elevation of his property and the reasoning behind the
request. He indicated that the proposed addition is 6’ from the property line of 26 Grist Mill Rd. He stated that
he spoke to the abutting neighbor, and confirmed he is supportive of the proposed addition. He also informed
the Board that the addition would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. The abutting lot is partially in
Brewster and partially in Harwich and the lot cannot be subdivided due to the elevation. Brian asked who told
him he needed a variance. Mr. Hardman confirmed that no one in the Town informed him he needed a
variance, he assumed he needed a variance. Brian asked the Board if a special permit is required rather than a
variance. The side setback requires 20’ and Mr. Hardman’s plans show 18’ setback which indicates it is pre-
existing non-conforming. Pat Eggers disclosed to the Board she knows the applicant but will be fair when
hearing the case. The Board discussed the option to grant a special permit due to the property being pre-
existing non-conforming. The Board opened to public input, there being no one from the public to speak or any
previous public input, a motion was made to close to public input by Pat and Bruce seconded the motion, a vote
was taken, and the Board unanimously approved to close to public input. The Board discussed the lot and
abutting lot that is split between Brewster and Harwich. After discussion, Trish made a motion to grant a special
permit for ZBA #22-09, Pat seconded the motion, Brian listed the findings in support of granting the special
permit, a vote was taken, and the Board unanimously voted to grant ZBA case 22-09 a special permit.
New Applications:
ZBA case #22-10 Applicant: Michael and Donna Childers, 569 Satucket Road, Map 23, Lot 5.
Members present and voting: Brian Harrison, Jeff Carter, Bruce MacGregor, Pat Eggers and Trish Metz.
The applicants Donna Gorton-Childers and Michael Childers provided background on the project. They informed
the Board of the intent to build a single car garage requesting a dimensional variance. They stated the proposed
project is not detrimental to the neighborhood. Brian Harrison read the findings that must be satisfied in order
to obtain a variance. The applicants informed the Board the original plan indicated there were no issues with
the setback requirements. They were informed that it was not a certified survey and the architect who drew up
the plans obtained a certified survey which indicated the applicants were 4’ over the setback requirement.
Brian informed the applicants that in order to grant a variance they must meet all criteria. Brian suggested the
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applicants consult an attorney that might be able to advise them on satisfying the criteria for a variance. Bruce
asked the applicants if they considered repositioning the proposed garage by sliding it towards the street. The
applicants will consult their contractor to redesign the proposed garage. Brian suggested the applicants request
a continuance to provide them additional time to consult their contractor. Brian made a motion to continue ZBA
case #22-10 until the next meeting on October 11, 2022, Bruce seconded the motion a vote was taken, and the
Board unanimously approved to continue to the next meeting.
ZBA case # 22-11 Applicant: Paul Mullin, 159 Millstone Road, Map 101, Lot 100.
Members present and voting: Members present and voting: Brian Harrison, Jeff Carter, Bruce MacGregor, Pat
Eggers and Trish Metz.
Paul Mullin, the applicant is requesting a section 9 special permit to add an ADU to his property. Pat Eggers
disclosed to the Board she knows the applicant but will be fair when hearing the case. The applicant informed
the Board he has an apartment in his basement. He referred to the pictures provided and informed the Board
he has a 3-bedroom septic with a two-bedroom house. He is requesting a section 9 special permit for an ADU
with a 30,000 sq ft lot. Brian confirmed the comments from the Health Department. Jeff asked about the
parking and the applicant informed him there is plenty of parking for at least 4 cars. Bruce asked if Mr. Mullin
lives in the house. He informed the Board that he currently does not live in the house but is planning to move
in. Pat made a motion to open to public input, Trish seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to
open to public input. There being no public input, Pat made a motion to close to public input, Trish seconded
the motion and the Board voted unanimously to close to public input. Bruce made a motion to grant ZBA case
#22-11 a section 9 special permit, Pat seconded the motion, Brian read the section 9 criteria. The Board voted
unanimously to approve ZBA case #22-11.
ZBA case #22-12 Applicant: William F and Diane O’Connor, (represented by Robert Perry, Cape Cod
Engineering), 108 Kingfisher Cartway, Map 91, Lot 11.
Members present and voting: Members present and voting: Brian Harrison, Jeff Carter, Bruce MacGregor, Pat
Eggers and Trish Metz.
Bob Perry representing the applicants presented to the Board the request for a special permit or an alternative a
dimensional variance. Mr. Perry provided background on the project, informing the Board that they have
approval from the Conservation Commission and will be working with the Health department. The applicants
are requesting a raze and replace of the current non-conforming single-family dwelling. The only footprint
changes relate to a cellar access and door stoops. He referred to the narrative and the plans provided in the
meeting packet. Mr. Perry informed the Board that there have been several surrounding properties that have
undergone similar changes. The Board felt the narrative and the plans were very complete. Jeff made a motion
to open to public input, Pat seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to open to public input.
There being no public input, Bruce made a motion to close to public input, Jeff seconded the motion and the
Board voted unanimously to close to public input. Trish made a motion to grant ZBA case #22-12 a special
permit for the reasons stated in the application, Pat seconded the motion, the Board voted unanimously to
approve ZBA case #22-12. Mr. Perry will draft the decision and send it to Ellen. Pat made a motion to withdraw
the variance request for ZBA #22-12, Bruce seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to withdraw
the variance request.
Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair:
Ellen informed the Board that the November 8th meeting will need to be rescheduled due to the election.
She suggested to move the meeting to November 15th. The Board agreed to meet on November 15th.
The next meeting of the Brewster Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for October 11th, 2022.
Pat made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Bruce seconded the motion, the vote was taken, and the Board unanimously
voted to adjourn. Vote: 5-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm.
#22-10 Applicant:
Michael and Donna Childers
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Pk 11I ION TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
TO: Board of Appeals
RE: Application/Petition No. 22-10
Date: September 28, 2022
OFFICE OF:
BOARD OF APPEALS
I hereby request the Board of Appeals to permit me to WITHDRAW the above petition
without Prejudice and waive my rights under the Constructive Grant sections of M.G.L.
Chapter 40A.
Applicant/Petitioner/Authorized Agent: / Donna M. Gorton/Childers
Approved by the Board:
Brian Harrison, Chairman
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Date
#22-13 Applicant:
178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, LLC
(represented) by Attorney
Benjamin E. Zehnder
178 Bonnie Doone Cartway
Brewster Zoning Board of Appeals
2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701 x 1168
FAX (508) 896-8089
www.brewster-ma.gov
Date + Time Stamped
By Town Clerk
ZBA CASE FILE #
APPLICATION FOR BREWSTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SPECIAL PERMIT/ VARIANCE/ ZBA APPEAL APPLICATION
($300 Filing Fee)
NAME OF APPLICANT 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, LLC
REPRESENTATIVE Benjamin E. Zehnder
PHONE NUMBER (508) 255-7766
MAILING ADDRESS 62 Route 6A, Suite B, Orleans, MA 02653
PROPERTYADDRESS 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER(S) 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, LLC
REGISTRY OF DEEDS TITLE REFERENCE BOOK 34940
PAGE 320
CERT. OF TITLE # N/A LAND COURT # N/A
PLAN # N/A
TOWN MAP # 102 LOT # 13
ZONING DISTRICT RM
STATEMENT OF PROJECT
OR
YEAR BUILT 1969 (all)
Applicant seeks to amend the special permit granted in ZBA No. 21-22 to modify General Condition
19 in order to relocate driveway access to the property from the previously approved located.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT FOR OWNER
p,7aq/2-o9.y
DATE
NOTE: This petition is NOT COMPLETE until all information is provided. Accuracy of this
information is the responsibility of the petitioner.
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ZBA SPECIAL PERMIT/ VARIANCE/ APPEAL APP. REVISED 10-02-2017 Page 2 of 4
DATA SHEET
Complete this form for every structure on the site that is in some way nonconforming.
Identify structure: primary house, garage, tool shed, other _________________
STREET ADDRESS ________________________________ YEAR BUILT ___________
MAP # _______ LOT #________
ZONING DISTRICT ___________
List only the nonconformities below:Identify all nonconforming setbacks.
LOCATION EXISTING REQUIRED PROPOSED
_________ _________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________ _________
Location is used to identify the setback: I.E. front, back, left side, right side, N-north, S-south, E-east, W-west,
Existing is the setback that currently exists on the ground
Required is the applicable setback required currently in the Brewster zoning bylaw
Proposed is the setback being requested
FRONTAGE: EXISTING __________ REQUIRED __________
LOT SIZE: __________________________
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING % __________ PROPOSED % __________ ALLOWED % _________
SIZE OF PARCEL __________ sq. ft. BUILDABLE UPLAND ____________sq. ft.
BUILDING COVERAGE/PRIMARY STRUCTURE ___________sq, ft.
BUILDING COVERAGE ALL OTHER STRUCTURES ___________sq, ft.
BUILDING HEIGHT:EXISTING _________ PROPOSED _________
SPECIAL PERMITS:
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AS SET FORTH IN M.G.L. 40A, § 6, or § 9 and
SECTION 179-25, BREWSTER BYLAW UPON WHICH THE BOARD IS EMPOWERED
TO ACT.
10,137 sq. ft. (proposed) / four buildings
*** to amend Special Permit in ZBA No. 21-22
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four dwelling structures
178 Bonnie Doone Cartway 1969 (all)
102 13
RM
225'150'
412,078 sq. ft.
0.80 2.96 25
412,078 412,078
3,295 (existing)
2,067
approx. 17'29'-11.5"
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SECTION(S) PARAGRAPH(S) OF BREWSTER BYLAW UNDER WHICH THE SPECIAL
PERMIT IS SOUGHT AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
VARIANCES:
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AS SET FORTH IN M.G.L. 40A, § 10
SECTION(S) PARAGRAPH(S) OF BREWSTER BYLAW UNDER WHICH THE VARIANCE IS
SOUGHT AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL. In order to grant a Variance, the
ZBA must find all three of the following to be true:
Owing to circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape, or topography of
such land or structures and especially affecting such land or structures but not
affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located, and
A literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance or by-law would involve
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner or appellant, and
That desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose
of such ordinance or by-law
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
APPEAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH M.G.L. 40 A, § 8, 14
CITE ORDER OR DECISION OF ZONING AGENT OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL
OR ATTACH LETTER FROM ZONING AGENT/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Applicant seeks approval to modify driveway access to the property under Condition 19 of the
special permit granted in ZBA No.21-22,pursuant to Bylaws s.179-25(B).Please see project
narrative filed herewith.
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FILING PROCEDURES
Completed application packages are required to be submitted and time stamped by the Town
Clerk at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the requested hearing date. Town Hall hours are 8:30
am – 4:00 pm Monday- Friday.
Complete application (12 copies) checklist:
Application
Professionally engineered site plan
Assessor’s map showing the applicant’s lot
Building plans, including floor layout, elevations and dimensions
Decision letter from the zoning agent, if applicable
$300 Filing Fee (made payable by check)
Photographs are recommended.
Please also provide one (1) pdf or electronic copy of the completed application package.
An Abutter’s List will be requested by the Zoning Board Clerk when the application is filed.
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Appeal will be
advertised in the local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing. The
agenda will also be posted of the Meeting Board on the main floor of the Town Offices.
A copy of the Zoning-By-Law, Chapter 179, is available at the Brewster Ladies’ Library. It may
also be purchased at the Town Offices for $25.00 or downloaded without charge from The Town
of Brewster e-code website: http://www.ecode360.com/BR1068
Any Decision of the Board of Appeals may be appealed to Superior Court, Land Court or District
Court within twenty (20) days from the time that the decision is filed with the Town Clerk.
*** waiver requested;
please see narrative
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Project Narrative
178 Bonnie Doone Cartway
Assessor’s Parcel ID 102-13
________________________________________________________________________
August 24, 2022 Prepared by Benjamin E. Zehnder
178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, LLC owns the property at 178 Bonnie Doone
Cartway, a 9.46 ± ac. parcel of land in the RM zoning district. The lot was created by
deed description prior to 1892 and is improved with four wood-framed cottages built in
1969. There are three separate sets of wooden stairs and landings on the property, as well
as miscellaneous internal dirt and brick pathways and three sewage systems. Locus has
conforming frontage along Bonnie Doone Cartway and deeded access rights under a 1923
deed from the then-current owner of the cartway land. The property and all
improvements are dimensionally conforming under current zoning in the district; the
dwellings are pre-existing, non-conforming under Bylaw § 179 Attachment 2 (Area
Requirements), Note 1 (only one principal structure allowed on one lot, and under § 179-
6(C)(1) (no residential structures in a Brewster Wetlands Conservancy District).
The applicant through its representative Benjamin E. Zehnder applied for and
received a special permit in ZBA No. 21-21 pursuant M.G.L. c. 40A, § 6 and Bylaw §
179-25(B) and § 179-51 to alter pre-existing, non-conforming structures and uses, to
demolish three of the existing cottages and construct three new single family dwellings
with accessory structures. The special permit includes pre-construction, during
construction, post construction, and general conditions. General condition 19 concerns
entryways off of Bonnie Doone Cartway and provides that:
19. The existing entryways off of Bonnie Doone Cartway to the 178
Bonnie Doone property will continue to be used as shown and
widened on the site plan. No additional entryways onto Bonnie
Doone Cartway will be created. The entry and driveway to the
Treetops property will remain as is. The initial 50-75 feet of the
driveway into the larger property will remain as is and will be
utilized as the main drive. The new driveway will be merged
with the existing driveway approximately 50-75 feet from the
existing driveway.
A copy of the as-approved site plan showing the entryway and driveway is
included with this application. The applicant proposes relocating the entryway and
driveway approximately 115' south along Bonnie Doone Cartway from the approved
location and changing the internal driveway layout in order to provide better driveway
layouts for the individual dwellings, and to provide a single turnaround to serve the two
easterly dwellings with enough room in the middle of the turnaround for one of the two
new septic systems.
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The applicant submits that the proposal will not be substantially more detrimental
than the existing non-conforming residential use in the district, and respectfully asks for
amendment of the special permit granted in ZBA No. 21-20 to alter the approved
driveway location as shown on the amended site plan filed herewith.
Building Plan Requirement Waiver Request:
The applicant requests a waiver of the application requirement to file building
plans and elevations. There are no proposed changes to any building approved in ZBA
No. 21-20 and the plans and elevations from that matter will be available to Board during
hearing of this application to amend the decision in that case. As such there would be no
benefit to submitting the documents again.
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DESCRIPTION CARDBNPARCEL ID CLASS%
ofMULTIPLE HSES178 BONNIE DOONE CARTWAY102-13-0 11 41090
%1stINSPAMOUNTDESCTYPMT NOT PMT DTSALE PRICE BK-PG (Cert)BYDOSTRANSFER HISTORY
ADJ BASE SAFCD CREDIT AMTTNbhdAC/SF/UN St Ind Infl Topo Lpi
0RMFRNTZONING CURRENT ASSESSED PREVIOUS TOTAL
N
O
T
E
LAND 4,594,600 3,882,600
BUILDING 43,700 38,800 NBHD 7Nbhd
DETACHED 1,200 1,200 St Ind AVERAGE
OTHER 263,700 235,900 AVERAGEInfl
TOTAL
RCNLDTY
MODEL 1 RESIDENTIAL
QUAL COND ADJ PRICEDIM/NOTE UNITSYB
LQUALITY LOW COST [100%] 0.75
STYLE 6 1.05 COTT/BUNGLW [100%]
FRAME 1 1.00 WD FRAME [100%]
1969YEAR BLT
MEASURE NF2/3/2021
EFF.YR/AGE
LIST EST2/3/2021
REVIEW MR3/4/2021
$NLA(RCN)
NET AREA
1.000
420
63,302
31 31 %COND
0FUNC
0ECON
DEPR 31 % GD 69
$43,700
BAT TCD ADJ PRICE RCNUNITSDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONADJELEMENT
UNITSCAPACITY
BLDG COMMENTS
ADJ
SHF
SHF
A
A
1.00
1.00
50
50
0.50
0.50
80
36
1
4
2
1
3
0
0
0
1
STORIES
ROOMS
BEDROOMS
BATHROOMS
FIXTURES
GARAGE SPACES
% BSMT FIN
# 1/2 BATHS
# OF UNITS
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
$2,633
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
100
200
300
S
A
A
60,000
1.377
6.375
7
7
7
1.00
1.00
1.00
A
A
A
1.00
1.00
1.00
A
A
A
1.00
1.00
1.00
1,845,600
1,015,200
100,800
1.00
1.00
1.00
A
A
A
1.00
1.00
1.00
BEX
BEX
BEX
12.00
12.00
12.00
2,554,100
1,397,930
642,600
VC
[PLAYHOUSE]
FY2020 Map Correction combine 102-12 & 102-13 to
remain 102-13 per Plan Bk 87 Pg 109 & Bk 680 Pg 60
$151
100
NA
728
777
2020-9
10/11/2006
12/29/2005
10/15/1923
CYCLICAL NON
ALTERATIONS
ALTERATIONS
SPLIT/SUB/LA
3,373
4,500
10/30/2007
10/30/2007
10/30/2007
07/29/2019
JH
JH
JH
JMG
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
COBB PREBLE & MARTHA E TR
COBB PREBLE & MARTHA E
03/07/2013
03/16/1990
F
A
1
100
27190-106
7094-133
9.129 Acres
ADJ VALUE
LOCATION CLASSCURRENT OWNER
L
E
G
A
L
L
A
N
D
D
E
T
A
C
H
E
D
B
U
I
L
D
I
N
G
S YB TOTAL RCN
RCNLD
SIZE ADJ
12
7
7
13
DETAIL ADJ
OVERALL
1.000
0.900 EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
KITCHEN
BATHS
HEAT/ELEC
A
A
A
A
A
BN ID
CONDITION ELEM CD
CD ADJ DESC
1969 / 51
BAS
PTA
L
N
420
96
142.47
8.69
59,835
834
BASE AREA
PATIO
A
B
19691.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.90
0.95
1
1
1
1
4
3
13
8
FOUNDATION
EXT COVER
ROOF SHAPE
ROOF COVER
FLOOR COVER
INT FINISH
HEATING/COOL
FUEL SOURCE
PIER
WD SHINGLE
GABLE
ASPH/CMP SH
ASPH TILE
WD PANEL
NONE
NONE
PHOTO 02/03/2021
BUILDING
4,158,500 4,903,200
COBB PREBLE & MARTHA E TRSTEES
THE COBB FAMILY TRUST
C/O RUTH HANGOSKY
868 BRANDY CREEK DRIVE
GREENVILLE, NC 27858-9488
19.74
20.57
800
400
8X10
6X6
931 SEQ #: 95810/7/2021Key:Town of BREWSTER - Fiscal Year 2022 2:17 pm
DESCRIPTION CARDBNPARCEL ID CLASS%
ofMULTIPLE HSES178 BONNIE DOONE CARTWAY102-13-0 22 41090
%1stINSPAMOUNTDESCTYPMT NOT PMT DTSALE PRICE BK-PG (Cert)BYDOSTRANSFER HISTORY
ADJ BASE SAFCD CREDIT AMTTNbhdAC/SF/UN St Ind Infl Topo Lpi
FRNTZONING CURRENT ASSESSED PREVIOUS TOTAL
N
O
T
E
LAND
BUILDING 118,300 Nbhd
DETACHEDSt Ind
OTHER Infl
TOTAL
RCNLDTY
MODEL 1 RESIDENTIAL
QUAL COND ADJ PRICEDIM/NOTE UNITSYB
-QUALITY MINUS AVE [100%] 0.90
STYLE 4 1.02 CAPE [100%]
FRAME 1 1.00 WD FRAME [100%]
1969YEAR BLT
MEASURE NF2/3/2021
EFF.YR/AGE
LIST EST2/3/2021
REVIEW MR3/4/2021
$NLA(RCN)
NET AREA
1.000
864
171,490
31 31 %COND
0FUNC
0ECON
DEPR 31 % GD 69
$118,300
BAT TCD ADJ PRICE RCNUNITSDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONADJELEMENT
UNITSCAPACITY
BLDG COMMENTS
ADJ
1.5
5
2
1
3
0
0
0
1
STORIES
ROOMS
BEDROOMS
BATHROOMS
FIXTURES
GARAGE SPACES
% BSMT FIN
# 1/2 BATHS
# OF UNITS
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
$3,054
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
VC
STAIRS TO BEACH (EDGE O PINES)
$198
100
ADJ VALUE
LOCATION CLASSCURRENT OWNER
L
E
G
A
L
L
A
N
D
D
E
T
A
C
H
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B
U
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S YB TOTAL RCN
RCNLD
SIZE ADJ
DETAIL ADJ
OVERALL
1.000
0.870 EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
KITCHEN
BATHS
HEAT/ELEC
A
A
A
A
A
BN ID
CONDITION ELEM CD
CD ADJ DESC
1969 / 51
CRL
BAS
ATU
WDK
F21
N
L
N
N
O
864
864
432
296
1
14.72
151.71
29.36
21.53
5,578.90
12,718
131,081
12,685
6,374
5,579
BSMT CRAWL
BASE AREA
ATTIC UNF
WOOD DECK
FPL 2S 1OP
A
A
A
+
1969
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.90
0.95
1
1
1
1
2
3
13
8
FOUNDATION
EXT COVER
ROOF SHAPE
ROOF COVER
FLOOR COVER
INT FINISH
HEATING/COOL
FUEL SOURCE
PIER
WD SHINGLE
GABLE
ASPH/CMP SH
SOFTWOOD
WD PANEL
NONE
NONE
PHOTO 02/03/2021
BUILDING
COBB PREBLE & MARTHA E TRSTEES
THE COBB FAMILY TRUST
C/O RUTH HANGOSKY
868 BRANDY CREEK DRIVE
GREENVILLE, NC 27858-9488
931 SEQ #: 95910/7/2021Key:Town of BREWSTER - Fiscal Year 2022 2:17 pm
DESCRIPTION CARDBNPARCEL ID CLASS%
ofMULTIPLE HSES178 BONNIE DOONE CARTWAY102-13-0 33 41090
%1stINSPAMOUNTDESCTYPMT NOT PMT DTSALE PRICE BK-PG (Cert)BYDOSTRANSFER HISTORY
ADJ BASE SAFCD CREDIT AMTTNbhdAC/SF/UN St Ind Infl Topo Lpi
FRNTZONING CURRENT ASSESSED PREVIOUS TOTAL
N
O
T
E
LAND
BUILDING 51,200 Nbhd
DETACHEDSt Ind
OTHER Infl
TOTAL
RCNLDTY
MODEL 1 RESIDENTIAL
QUAL COND ADJ PRICEDIM/NOTE UNITSYB
MQUALITY MINIMAL [100%] 0.55
STYLE 6 1.05 COTT/BUNGLW [100%]
FRAME 1 1.00 WD FRAME [100%]
1969YEAR BLT
MEASURE NF2/3/2021
EFF.YR/AGE
LIST EST2/3/2021
REVIEW MR3/4/2021
$NLA(RCN)
NET AREA
1.000
609
74,180
31 31 %COND
0FUNC
0ECON
DEPR 31 % GD 69
$51,200
BAT TCD ADJ PRICE RCNUNITSDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONADJELEMENT
UNITSCAPACITY
BLDG COMMENTS
ADJ
1
4
2
1
3
0
0
0
1
STORIES
ROOMS
BEDROOMS
BATHROOMS
FIXTURES
GARAGE SPACES
% BSMT FIN
# 1/2 BATHS
# OF UNITS
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
$1,823
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
VC
[EDGE O SEA]
$122
100
ADJ VALUE
LOCATION CLASSCURRENT OWNER
L
E
G
A
L
L
A
N
D
D
E
T
A
C
H
E
D
B
U
I
L
D
I
N
G
S YB TOTAL RCN
RCNLD
SIZE ADJ
DETAIL ADJ
OVERALL
1.000
0.850 EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
KITCHEN
BATHS
HEAT/ELEC
A
A
A
A
A
BN ID
CONDITION ELEM CD
CD ADJ DESC
1969 / 51
CRL
BAS
WDK
OPA
F11
ODS
N
L
N
N
O
O
609
609
304
84
1
1
9.28
95.44
12.86
16.41
2,505.80
792.40
5,652
58,120
3,908
1,378
2,506
792
BSMT CRAWL
BASE AREA
WOOD DECK
OPEN PORCH
FPL 1S 1OP
OUTDOOR SHOWER
A
A
+
D
1969
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.95
0.90
0.95
3
1
1
1
2
5
13
8
FOUNDATION
EXT COVER
ROOF SHAPE
ROOF COVER
FLOOR COVER
INT FINISH
HEATING/COOL
FUEL SOURCE
FOUN WALL
WD SHINGLE
GABLE
ASPH/CMP SH
SOFTWOOD
MIN/OTHER
NONE
NONE
PHOTO 02/03/2021
BUILDING
COBB PREBLE & MARTHA E TRSTEES
THE COBB FAMILY TRUST
C/O RUTH HANGOSKY
868 BRANDY CREEK DRIVE
GREENVILLE, NC 27858-9488
931 SEQ #: 96010/7/2021Key:Town of BREWSTER - Fiscal Year 2022 2:17 pm
DESCRIPTION CARDBNPARCEL ID CLASS%
ofMULTIPLE HSES178 BONNIE DOONE CARTWAY102-13-0 44 41090
%1stINSPAMOUNTDESCTYPMT NOT PMT DTSALE PRICE BK-PG (Cert)BYDOSTRANSFER HISTORY
ADJ BASE SAFCD CREDIT AMTTNbhdAC/SF/UN St Ind Infl Topo Lpi
FRNTZONING CURRENT ASSESSED PREVIOUS TOTAL
N
O
T
E
LAND
BUILDING 94,200 Nbhd
DETACHEDSt Ind
OTHER Infl
TOTAL
RCNLDTY
MODEL 1 RESIDENTIAL
QUAL COND ADJ PRICEDIM/NOTE UNITSYB
LQUALITY LOW COST [100%] 0.75
STYLE 6 1.05 COTT/BUNGLW [100%]
FRAME 1 1.00 WD FRAME [100%]
1969YEAR BLT
MEASURE NF2/3/2021
EFF.YR/AGE
LIST EST2/3/2021
REVIEW MR3/4/2021
$NLA(RCN)
NET AREA
1.000
800
136,476
31 31 %COND
0FUNC
0ECON
DEPR 31 % GD 69
$94,200
BAT TCD ADJ PRICE RCNUNITSDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONADJELEMENT
UNITSCAPACITY
BLDG COMMENTS
ADJ
1
3
2
1
3
0
0
0
1
STORIES
ROOMS
BEDROOMS
BATHROOMS
FIXTURES
GARAGE SPACES
% BSMT FIN
# 1/2 BATHS
# OF UNITS
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
$2,633
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
VC
[TREETOPS]
$171
100
ADJ VALUE
LOCATION CLASSCURRENT OWNER
L
E
G
A
L
L
A
N
D
D
E
T
A
C
H
E
D
B
U
I
L
D
I
N
G
S YB TOTAL RCN
RCNLD
SIZE ADJ
DETAIL ADJ
OVERALL
1.000
0.900 EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
KITCHEN
BATHS
HEAT/ELEC
A
A
A
A
A
BN ID
CONDITION ELEM CD
CD ADJ DESC
1969 / 51
BMU
BAS
N
L
800
800
29.51
137.79
23,608
110,236
BSMT UNFINISHED
BASE AREA
A
A 1969
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.90
0.95
3
1
1
1
2
3
13
8
FOUNDATION
EXT COVER
ROOF SHAPE
ROOF COVER
FLOOR COVER
INT FINISH
HEATING/COOL
FUEL SOURCE
FOUN WALL
WD SHINGLE
GABLE
ASPH/CMP SH
SOFTWOOD
WD PANEL
NONE
NONE
PHOTO 02/03/2021
BUILDING
COBB PREBLE & MARTHA E TRSTEES
THE COBB FAMILY TRUST
C/O RUTH HANGOSKY
868 BRANDY CREEK DRIVE
GREENVILLE, NC 27858-9488
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Bk 34940 Pg320 #10929
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QUITCLAIM DEED
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, Ruth Mark Cobb Hangosky, Trustee of the
Cobb Family Trust, U/D/T dated March 5, 2013, as amended by instruction dated September 6, 2017,
recorded with Barnstable County Registry of Deeds herewith, having an address of 868 Brandy Creek
Drive, Greenville, NC 27858, for consideration paid and in full consideration of Four Million Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($4,250,000.00),
Grant to: 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, LLC, a Massachusetts Limited Liability Company,
Having an address of 8 Lot Phillips Lane, Norwell, MA 02061
with Quitclaim Covenants,
LOCUS: 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, Brewster, MA
'fhe land with buildings and improvements thereon, situate in Brewster, Barnstable County,
Massachusetts, shown as property of Charles W. Cobb, on a plan dated October 15, 1923 by WM Bard
Johnstone, C.B. recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deed in Plan Book 87, Page 109,
bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of the premises on the eastern side of a roadway, thence
following a fence N 89° E distance 37 feet to an angle in the same;
Thence S 19° B by said fence distance 64 feet;
Thence by said fence S 74° E distance 114 feet to an angle in the same;
Thence S I4° E by said fence about 41 feet to an angle;
Thence easterly distance 262 feet to a corner of the fence aforesaid;
Thence by a fence and an old ridge northerly to Cape Cod Bay;
Thence by the Bay aforesaid westerly distance 661 feet to lands bought by Leslie Giffen
Cauldwell from Merey A. Young;
Thence by said Cauldwell's land following the eastern side of a roadway southerly to the
starting point or place of beginning.
The above described premises containing an area of eight acres be the same more or less, together with
a right of way southerly over said roadway to the State Highway.
File No. 33,300
MASSACHUSETTS STATE EXCISE TAX
BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS
Date: 03-01-2022 @ 02:34pm
Ct1#: 652 Doc#: 10929
Fee: $14,535.00 Cons: $4,250,000.00
BARNSTABLE COUNTY EXCISE TAX
BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS
Date: 03-01-2022 @ 02:34pm
Ct1#: 652 Doc#: 10929
Fee: $13,005.00 Cons: $4,250,000.00
Bk 34940 Pg321 #10929
Being the same premises shown on "Plan of Land in Brewster, MA prepared for The Cobb Family
Trust," dated May 28, 2019 by Demarest Land Surveying and recorded with the Barnstable County
Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 680, Page 60.
Subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, easements, restrictions, reservations, taking
and appurtenances of record, insofar as the same are in force and applicable
The grantor releases any and all homestead rights created either automatically by operation of law or by
a written declaration that is recorded, and we hereby warrant and represent that there are not any other
persons entitled to any rights of Homestead under M.G.L. c. 188 in the premises conveyed by this deed.
For title, see deed recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 27190, Page 106.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]
Bk 34940 Pg322 #10929
Witness my hand and seal this ,,2,eday of F{.h/'o u i y 2022.
County of PITT
Ruth Marie Cobb Hangosky,
Trustee of the Cobb Family Trust
STATE of Wall+ C441.6(.../A/4.
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2022
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Ruth Marie Cobb Hangosky, Trustee as
aforesaid, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, being (check whichever applies):
❑ driver's license or other state or federal governmental document bearing a photograph image, o oath
or affirmation of a credible witness known to me who knows the above signatory, or i-tny own personal
knowledge of the identity of the signatory, to be the person whose name is signed above, to be the
person who signed the preceding or attached document in my presence, and who swore or affirmed to
me that the contents of the document are truthful and accurate to the best of her knowledge and belief
and signed the foregoing instrument voluntarily of her own free act and deed.
Notary Public
My commission expires: G - / S -0-3
W. GLENN Pa.RRY
NOTARY PUBLIC
Pitt County
North Carolina
My Commission Expires June 15, 2075
JOHN F. MEADE, REGISTER
BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS
RECEIVED & RECORDED ELECTRONICALLY
Bk 34769 Pg242 #82714
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8 Cardinal Lane
Orleans, MA 02653
APPLICATION:
Town Of Brewster
Zoning Board of Appeals
2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701 ext. 133
FAX (508) 896-8089
November19, 2021
ZBA No. 21-22
At open meetings held on September 14, 2021, October 12, 2021 and November 9, 2021, the Brewster
Zoning Board of Appeals considered the Application for Special Permit No. 21-22, submitted by Mr.
Benjamin Zehnder for property located at 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway, Map 102 Lot 13, in the RM
zoning district, described in Barnstable County Registry of Deeds Book 27190, Page 106 for
property owned by Ruth Marie Cobb Hangosky as Trustee of the Cobb Family Trust.
Present and voting were Board Members: Brian Harrison, Patricia Eggers, Arthur Stewart, J. Bruce
MacGregor and Jean LR Kampas.
APPLICATION REQUEST:
The applicant seeks a special permit pursuant to MGL c. 40A s. 6 and Brewster Zoning Bylaw Section 179-
25B to alter or expand a pre-existing nonconforming use, ie multiple dwellings on one lot, by demolishing
three of four existing dwellings and constructing three new single family dwellings with accessory
structures.
TESTIMONY:
• Applicant/Attorney Benjamin Zehnder and site engineer John O'Reilly presented the request.
• Abutters living along Bonnie Doone Cartway, spoke against the request, citing concerns about
damage to and permanent alteration of the rural and bucolic Bonnie Doone Cartway,
intensification of the nonconforming use, timing of proposed construction and the possibility of
two proposed garage/habitable space structures being converted to separate dwellings.
• Prior to the November 9, 2021, hearing, the applicant and interested abutters negotiated and
presented to the Board a set of conditions for management of the project and Bonnie Doone
Cartway. These conditions are numbered 1-21 in this Decision.
• Abutters remained concerned about conversion of two garage structures into separate
dwellings.
FINDINGS:
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1. The property comprises 412,078 ± sq. ft. / 9.46 ± ac. of land developed parcel of land in the RM
zoning district and is improved with four pre-existing cottage type single family residences.
2. Based on the size of the lot, only two dwellings are permitted, therefore the four dwellings are
non -conforming.
3. The proposal is to demolish three of the cottages and replace them with new larger single-
family residences. One residence will have an attached garage and two will have separate
garages with habitable space in them.
4. The property will continue to be used for four residential dwellings.
5. The lot contains adequate land area for location and use of the new dwellings.
6. The Conservation Commission has approved those portions of the improvements located
within conservation jurisdiction.
7. The construction and use of the three new dwellings in addition to the fourth dwelling will not
be substantially more detrimental to the town or the neighborhood that the use of the dwellings
as presently located and constructed
The Board moved and voted unanimously to grant the special permit upon the following conditions:
Prior to Start of Construction Activities:
1. The applicant (or their designated representative) and the Ten Lots Association, Inc. (TLAI)
shall establish an appropriate point of contact for both groups.
2. The Applicant and TLAI representatives will agree on the frequency of inspections of the
roadway, during the different phases of construction process.
3. The applicant and TLAI shall establish a complaint line mechanism (phone and email) for TLAI
representatives to expeditiously notify project developers of road damage and road repair
requirements and other issues associated with the construction. The contractor must digitally
respond within 24 hours and provide a written action plan with measurable action items within
three (3) days to address the issue.
4. Contractor shall video and photograph the roadway prior to any work being started on the
project. Copies shall be made available for distribution, if requested.
S. The Applicant and TLAI representative will walk the roadway so as to determine and agree
upon the necessary trimming along the roadway so as to ensure smooth access for the larger
trucks.
6. At the time of the installation of the limit of work line for the dwellings, the Conservation
Commission Agent, engineer and contractor shall walk the roadway so as to determine the
locations of straw wattles so as to protect the adjacent wetland areas from wash out or erosion.
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Charlie Zehnder
Subject:FW: Water Department Easement at 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway
Attachments:JOR SDS PLAN Revised Driveway 9-8-22.pdf
From: Paul Anderson <panderson@brewster-ma.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 10:01 AM
To:tdevanejr@gmail.com; Alex Provos <aprovos@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: Re: Water Department Easement at 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway
Hi Tom,
What you have outlined is fine with us.
Best-Paul
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 15, 2022, at 3:19 PM, tdevanejr@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Paul, as discussed, we would like to send a copy of this email with
your approval to the Brewster ZBA for our meeting with them next
month to request a change in our approved entrance to 178 Bonnie
Doone Cartway. I hope my interpretation of our discussion is accurate.
I understand that the Brewster Water Department would use the
proposed new entrance at 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway to access their
water line easement if the new entrance is approved (see attached
plan). I also understand that the Water Department would allow the
brush to grow over their existing easement near the intersection of
Bonnie Doone Cartway and that they would use a brush hog to open up
a path to access their easement if necessary and that we could remove
the existing gate.
The neighbors are concerned about having two entrances into the 178
Bonnie Doone Cartway lot. We also would like just one entrance as
proposed on the attached plan. Entering the property through the
proposed new driveway and allowing the existing easement to over
grow with bush would solve our concerns. The main reason for the
change in the driveway location is to save as many trees as possible.
Thanks. Tom
Application#22-13 www.brewster-ma.gov Page 1 of 1
9/27/2022
DEPARTMENT REVIEWS
Application #22-13
APPLICANT/OWNER: 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway LLC
REPRESENTATIVE: Attorney Benjamin Zehnder
MAP/LOT: Map 102, Lot 13
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway
Received from:
Natural Resources Comments received from Chris Miller
No issues
Police Dept. Comments received from Lt. Charles Mawn
The police department has no issues
Health Dept. Comments received from Amy von Hone
The proposed driveway revisions will have minimal impact on the proposed septic systems as
currently shown on the revised plans. A full review of the septic system plan will be required
prior to final approval of the septic installations to ensure compliance with the Title 5
Regulations and the minimum standards required for vehicular traffic loads over any system
components.
DPW Comments received from Griffin Ryder
A driveway permit will be required for the new driveway location. A stormwater permit may be
required.
Building Comments received from Davis Walters
Building Dept. has no concerns.
Fire Department Comments received from Chief Moran
The fire department is currently working with John O’Reilly on the proposed modified entrance
and roadway to ensure fire department access and egress to the new structures. We have also
requested the installation of a fire hydrant for fire suppression operations on the roadway near
the dwellings. I am hopeful that any amendment or modification to the special permit that is
granted to the applicant will include a provision that requires them to satisfy these fire
department requests.
Conservation Comments received from Andreana Sideris
If the portion of the driveway is within 100’ of wetlands, we would require a minor change
request to their existing permit to document the change.
Water Dept. Comments received from Paul Anderson
Water Dept has no concerns.
Brewster Zoning Board of Appeals
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701 x1168
brewplan@brewster-ma.gov
27 September 2022 Ten Lots Association, Inc. Response to ZBA #21-22 Page 1 of 2
Memo: ZBA Case #22-13 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway Amendment Request
Ten Lots Association, Inc.
To: Brewster Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Ten Lots Association, Inc. Board of Directors
Date: 27 September 2022
Re: ZBA Case #22-13 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway Amendment Request Response
On 27 August the Ten Lots Association, Inc. (TLAI) held an Annual Meeting. During this
meeting one of the issues discussed was the request by the owners of 178 Bonnie
Doone Cartway to move the driveway for their planned development from what was
originally agreed upon in the special permit granted in ZBA #21-22.
All members of TLAI unanimously voted to request that the Zoning Board of Appeals not
approve the request to move the driveway for 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway. This
decision was not taken lightly and only after a significant amount of discussion on the
effect on the character of the Lane, and the recognition that in the end we will all need
to be neighbors. Our reasons for requesting ZBA disapproval for this request are noted
below:
During the ZBA meetings on 14 September 2021, 12 October 2021, and 9
November 2021 there was significant discussion on the effect this development
would have on the TLAI community and especially on the look and character of
the Lane that members of the community use every day. After these discussions
we and the owners of 178 Bonnie Doone Cartway mutually agreed to retain as is
the initial 50-75 feet of the existing entrance as the only entrance so as to
maintain the character of the Lane. Merging the new driveway with the existing
one 50-75 feet into the property was meant to both retain the character of the
Lane, and to create a barrier.
This mutual agreement was documented in clause #19 (see below) of the
Findings for ZBA application No. 21-22, accepted and signed by the ZBA
Chairman on 23 November 2021.
o Clause #19-- The existing entryways off Bonnie Doone Cartway to the 178
Bonnie Doone property will continue to be used as shown and widened
on the site plan. No additional entryways onto Bonnie Doone Cartway
will be created. The entry and driveway to the Treetops property will
remain as is. The initial 50-75 feet of the driveway into the larger
property will remain as is and will be utilized as the main drive. The new
driveway will be merged with the existing driveway approximately 50-75
feet from the existing entryway.
TLAI members are able to get a sense for how much the proposed driveway
location and sweep will affect the character of the Lane by viewing a new
driveway cut already made from the Lane into the property in contravention of
clause #19 noted above. While this new cut is small, the proposed driveway
width of 15 feet will undeniably be a major change to the look and feel of the
Lane as you travel towards the Bay. The new cut has allowed all members of TLAI
to assess which driveway location is preferred, hence the unanimous vote
against changing the driveway location.
As noted in the Supplemental Plan Filing, the mutually desired objective “is to
save as many trees as possible”. It appears from the new site plan and opening
that more square footage will need to be cleared to accommodate the septic
systems, new driveway location and length, and turnaround circle. TLAI
members are concerned the second proposed driveway will be substantially
more detrimental to the character of the Lane and neighborhood than the
previously agreed upon use of the existing drive. We ask the board that the
Corcoran’s unequivocally demonstrate that their new proposal reduces impact
on the Lane and neighborhood.