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Home My Public Portal AboutZoning Board of Appeals -- 2013-08-13 Minutesr Date approved: 11-12-13 Vote:8-01 TOWN OF BREWSTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Meeting Minutes August 13, 2013 -l. I '_.4Ill_01 -7;1` l'm Chairman Philip Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm at a duly advertised public hearing conducted on August 13, 2013. c::::7—e.f Members'present were; Arthur Stewart, Bruce MacGregor, John Nixon, Phil Jackson, Les Erikson, Patricia Eggers, Sarah Kemp and Paul Kearney BREWSTER TOWN CLERK Member missing: Brian Harrison. Minutes Motion made by John Nixon to ACCEPT the Minutes of July 9, 2013 as presented. Second made by Paul Kearney VOTE: 8-0-0 13-18,F derick'R'. + Maureen T. Ryan,I(represented by�Attorney Andr_.ew��Singer),' 197 Brier Lane, Mapr,'48 'ot 20 (old M 19 L 31),,",in the RM zoning district. The applicant seeks a Special er"li under,nn MGL 4G} nd Brewster B'l'ew 179-6'to raze and replace a pre existifg, non conforming single farnily welling with ih4h w6iiflds�C'b�nservarlcy�district.. iii ' 1 J i1�,�,� �,� n '° 111,1 ,,,,'.' Members'', hearing this case are Paul Kearney, John Nixon, Bruce MacGregor, Leslie Erikson and Philip Jackson. ', ' Attorney Andrew Singer, Architect Sara Jane Potter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ryan were present Attorney Singer gave a brief overview; • Single family, 4 bedroom home • Built in the 60's • Would like to replace with a new dwelling with garage and sunroom • No change in use • All setbacks and height restriction conform to Brewster Bylaws • Approved by HDC and Conservation Commission • Reconfigure the driveway as per revised plans dated 7/22/13 ' • NO issue with drainage Board Questions • what is the square foot difference? Existing 1600', new is 2578' including garage • Mostly single floor, one wing has 2 stories • Fdotprint changing but stays conforming • No input from abutters • Public review by HDC and Cons Corn • Leaching fields done prior to these owners Open to Public Input • No one spoke to this issue Motion by Paul Kearney to Close to Public Input. Second by John Nixon. VOTE: 5-0-0 Final Comments • NO issues • All other approvals received ZBA Minutes 08-13-13 11/14/2013111:43 AM • All owners in agreement • M . Landreth will write a draft modification with clarifications • Taken care of all objections • Not comfortable with growth of dormer • Not encroaching on the eastern lot line MOTION' by John Nixon to GRANT the Modification of Special Permit 05-39 to enlarge the dormer on the east side of the house by approximately 10 feet, substitute a site plan and architectural drawings to reflect approved pillar foundation, and make minor cosmetic changes according to all plans* and documents presented. Second by Patricia Eggers. VOTE: 5-0-0 *applicant will submit new plans with the round window request as approved by HDC. 13.20 lizabeth Pickering,'. (representedii by Timothy Gainey, Builder),. 194 Chapman l.a Map S1 t ifi4 901 ' ( l ), i n the R M zoning district The applicant sel'ks a S ecialPermit,'', �' (old M 13, L 1Q0 r6 : under M el 40A and Brewster Bylaw 179-25 B to move a pre-existing nonrconforming dwelling; Members, hearing this case are Bruce MacGregor, Leslie Erikson, Patricia Eggers, Sarah Kemp and Philip Jackson. Tim Gainey (Builder) represented Ms. Pickering. Ms. Pickering and several abutters were present at the hearing Mr. Gainey gave a brief overview of the project; • This is condo form of ownership • All changed have been approved by Conservation and HDC and well as all owners • Not substantially detrimental to the neighborhood Questions • 1Q acre parcel with 6 buildings • Moving the house 100 feet • Culvert is under the road • Will more be done to support the sea wall? Condo has approval to maintain it as much as allowed • Conservation has requested replacement of plantings that have been removed or damaged in moving • Same septic system Open to Public Input • No one spoke to this issue Motion by Sarah Kemp to Close to Public Input. Second by Patricia Eggers. VOTE: 5-0-0 Final Thoughts • Makes sense, they have been through all necessary approvals • Check new flood plan as to the elevation; better to be done now than discover later • Approved by all MOTION by Leslie Erikson to Grant a Special Permit under MGL 40A and Brewster Bylaw 179-25 B to move a pre-exiting non-conforming dwelling as referenced by the materials provided. Second by Patricia Eggers. VOTE: 50-0 MOTION to adjourn by Patricia Eggers at 8:30 pm Second by Paul Kearney VOTE: 8-0-0 ZBA Minutes 08-13-13 11/14/2013 11:43 AM