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Home My Public Portal AboutZoning Board of Appeals -- 2014-03-11 Minutes Date approved: April 8, 2014 Vote: 6-1-0 TOWN OF BREWSTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BREWSTER TUN C: ER.. Meeting Minutes March 11, 2014 'i4i;PP'0 ; Vice-Chairman Arthur Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm at a duly advertised public 15earin�j' conducted on March 11, 2014 Members present were; Arthur Stewart, Brian Harrison, Sarah Kemp, Paul Kearney, Bruce MacGregor and Leslie Erikson Members; missing: Philip Jackson, John Nixon, and Patricia Eggers Other guests; Susan Leven (Town Planner) To review past/present hearing: www.town.brewster.ma.us/documents and archives/Ch 18 video archives/lrecent videos/ ZBA 03-11-14 Minutes Motion trade by Paul Kearney to ACCEPT the Minutes of January 28, 2014 as presented. Second nhade by Sarah Kemp VOTE: 6-0-0 Motion rtnade by Leslie Erikson to ACCEPT the Minutes of February 25, 2014 as presented. Second made by Brian Harrison VOTE: 6-0-0 14-03 Robert E.and Louise A. Grant(represented by Stephanie Sequin (Ryder+ Wilcox Inc.), 54 Capt.Young's Way, Map 37 Lot 20(previously M 2 Lot 73 in the RM zoning district. The applicant seeks a Special Permit under MGL-40A'9 and Brewster Bylaw 176-6 to construct an addition to a single family home within the Wetlands Conservancy District. Members hearing this application; Brian Harrison, Sarah Kemp, Paul Kearney, Bruce MacGregor and Leslie Erikson Stephanie Sequin (Ryder + Wilcox) represented the owners and gave brief overview of this request; • .6,acre lot, created in 1969 • Within the Wetlands Conservancy soils district/predates Wetland Cons. • EXisting dwelling built in 1970 • Prue-existing, non-conforming • 21d story addition-no excavation • Title V done in 2013 • Ctpns Corn signed off Questions • Fdundation/crawl space? No water, full basement in main house • Roof line seems different from plans. No changes Open to Public Input • Tr/sh Graham- abutter- lengthen the footprint? North side only What are the stakes? Scope of work ZBA Minutes 03-11-14 4/10/2014 9:30 AM • Dfpn Dugan-abutter- "creep" issue MOTION by Paul Kearney to Close to Public Input. Second by Sarah Kemp. VOTE 5-0-0 Discussion • Good application MOTION by Paul Kearney to Grant Special Permit 14-03 for addition within Wetland Conservancy area as presented in application. Second by Brian Harrison VOTE: 5-0-0 14-04 Cape Cod Bible Alliance(represented by Tarja McGrail (Coastal Engineering),3580 Main Street, Map 126 Lot 87, 8$ + 89 (previously M 28+29 L 35-1, 14 + 16) in the RM zoning district. The applicant seeks an Appeal of the Zoning Agents decision and or a Dimensional Variance under MGL 40 A and Brewster Bylaw 179, section 8 + 15, Table 2 + 3 for reconstruction of the Cape Cod Bible Alliance Church exceeding lot coverage, side setback and height restrictions. Members; hearing this application; Brian Harrison, Sarah Kemp, Paul Kearney, Bruce MacGregor and Leslie Erikson Mr. John Bologna and Ms. Tarja McGrail (Coastal Engineering) gave the project overview with a PowerPoint presentation. • Met with Zoning Agent and most departments • Religious facility allowed some exemptions • Fire (arson) in 2012 fully destroyed the church • Main lot is 1.6 acres, purchased in 1980 • Additional parcel purchased, 2nd parcel just recently acquired for parking • Family School to the west, access to state park in the back, Larino's to the east. • Church has access off the right of way • When designing this building they reviewed the church needs; everything on one level (sanctuary in the back and fellowship hall in the front),and offices, basement; classrooms and youth ministry • Septic in good condition (same population) • 123 parking spaces proposed • Plan reviewed by the fire department; 12 inch water main along 6A and several fire hydrants • Central church entrance under canopy • Frpnt yard setback is minor encroachment (original foundation) Requests; • Maximum lot coverage of 25%, with canopy is 30% but including all 3 parcels it totals about 16% • Building setback; from drop off canopy to access road is less than required amount by 5 feet • Building height; slope of the roof is less than original due to the widening of the building by 6 feet. Steeple is over height requirement (waived for churches) Questio s from the Board • S'adium seating? YES with ramps • T The right of way is paved. Grade will change • Sggest"parking parcels" should stay with the church (not to be sold off separately) • Member of the Board feels asking for the wrong relief; Zoning Agent did not err but a Dimensional Variance should be requested • Reasonable regulations • Outside letter of zoning Open to Public Input • Dan Guertin- abutter- more green space for parking area (Planning Board issue). Concern about restriction of joining 2 properties MOTION by Brian Harrison to Close to Public Input. Second by Sarah Kemp. VOTE 5-0-0 ZBA Minutes 03-11-14 4/10/2014 9:30 AM • MOTION by Brian Harrison to allow applicant to CONTINUE to April 8, 2014 to submit additional Variance criteria. Second by Paul Kearney VOTE: 5-0-0 14-05 Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Main Street, Map 27 Lot 04 (previously M 20 L 6) in the RM zoning district. The applicant seeks a extension of previous (08-13 and 09-12) Variances under MGL 40A-9 and Brewster Bylaw 179-19 and 20.5 E (5) for three years (through 2016) for banner signs advertising Museum events as!previously approved. Members;hearing this application; Brian Harrison, Sarah Kemp, Paul Kearney, Bruce MacGregor and Leslie Erikson Mr. Bob Dwyer (President of CCMNH) presented request for extension • Banner size for special exhibits • Rpplication of the past No Boardj questions or discussion MOTION by Brian Harrison to extend the present Special Permit as requested until 2016 (3 years). Second by Paul Kearney VOTE: 5-0-0 MOTION by Paul Kearney to adjourn Second b;y Brian Harrison VOTE: 640-0 Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Niooers, Recording Secretary ZBA Minutes 03-11-14 4/10/2014 9:30 AM