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Date: Approved: June 14, 2016
Vote: 6-0-0 P n
TOWN OF BREWSTER
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tuesday, May 10 2016 at 7:00 PM - - - - -
Brewster Town Office Building
Attending Committee Members: Philip Jackson (Chairman), Arthur Stewart, Les Erikson, Bruce
MacGregor, Brian Harrison, John Nixon, Paul Kearney, Patricia Eggers and Sarah Kemp
To review past/present hearing: www.brewster-ma.gov/documents and archives/Ch 18 video
archives/recent videos/ZBA 05-10-16
Minutes
MOTION by Paul Kearney to accept the Minutes of April 12, 2016 as distributed. Second by
Patricia Eggers. VOTE 9-0-0
16-09 Clarence J. Silvia, 11 Howes Street, Map 74 Lot 32 (previously M 34 L 140), in the RM
zoning District. The applicant seeks a Variance under MGL 40A and Brewster Bylaw 179-52 to gain
relief from property line setbacks for a current shed.
REQUESTING A CONTINUANCE to July 12, 2016.
MOTION by Arthur Stewart to accept request to CONTINUE 16-09 to July 12, 2016. Second by
John Nixon. VOTE : 9-0-0
Chairman Philip Jackson read letter dated April 25, 2016 from Housing Assistance Corporation of
Cape Cod regarding new assignment of"monitoring agent for Yankee Village". (letter has been
placed in Yankee Village overflow file Map 26 Lot 1)
CONTINUED APPLICATION
16-15 Anthony } Martine Amundson (represented by Attorney Benjamin Zehnder), 153
Morning Star Cartway, Map` 82 Lot 32 (previously M 47 L 2) in the RR zoning district. The
applicant seeks a`Special Permit under MGL 40A-9 and Brewster Bylaw 179-25(B) to 1) demolish
and reconstruct a pre-existing non-conforming residential dwelling and 2) relocate and reconstruct
a pre-existing non-conforming cottage structure.
Members hearing this application were Arthur Stewart, Bruce MacGregor, Brian Harrison, John
Nixon and Sarah Kemp.
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Attorney Ben Zehnder and Tony Amundson attended the hearing.
They submitted plans as previously requested.
Conservation had requested a change of plants.
Board Questions
• MLC plan revised
• 2700 square feet of mitigated area
• Driveway to the house is on the plan
• No cottage driveway/park at the house and walk over
• Driveway is within the work area
Open to Public Input
• Greg DeLorey(abutter)- spoke in favor of this project
MOTION by Brian Harrison to Close to Public Input.
Second by John Nixon
VOTE: 5-0-0
Final Discussion
• well thought out
• septic system off to the side
• with stipulation of Conservation approval
MOTION by Arthur Stewart to Grant a Special Permit to 1) demolish and reconstruct a pre-existing
non-conforming residential dwelling and 2) relocate and reconstruct a pre-existing non-conforming
cottage structure with the following condition;
Approval of revised Order of Conditions from Conservation Commission
Second by Brian Harrison. VOTE: 5-0-0
16-16 William Hanney, Trustee, Sand Dune Realty Trust (represented by Attorney Andrew L.
Singer), 10 Nancy May Path, Map 91 Lot 14=798 (previously M 7 L 11-1), in the RM zoning
district. The applicant seeks a RENEWAL of Special Permit 05-38 or in the alternative, a NEW
Special Permit under MGL 40 A section 6 and Brewster Bylaw Article 11, Section 179-6; Article VIII,
Section 179-25, A`and B and Article X, Section 179-51 to alter, extend and change a pre-existing,
non-conforming single family dwelling with a two-story dwelling.
Members hearing this application were Bruce MacGregor, Brian Harrison, John Nixon, Paul
Kearney and Philip Jackson
Attorney Andrew Singer represented the applicant. Mr. Robert Perry was present for any
questions.
Attorney Singer gave an overview;
• Unit 1 at Ellis Landing Condominium
• 10 single family dwellings
• Originally approved in 2006
• Previously heard with a court appeal
• Unit foreclosed upon due to economy/current owner had nothing to do with litigation
• Discussion of renewal of previous permit or a new Special Permit
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• footprint is the same
• flipped the layout from original design
• no change in use
• no change in number of bedrooms
• conforming height
• lot coverage 17%
• 5 foot move landward from coastal area
• shift 1 foot to east from west dune
• no impact on groundwater or roof run-off
• vegetative and landscaping plan has an Order of Condition in effect
• off street parking is adequate
Board Questions
• same project/different time
• Attorney Singer requesting NEW Permit
• Conservation approval extended to 2019
• Plan of record; architectural 2011 + 2012, Site plan 5-10-16
• one (1) abutter letter requested same footprint but Conservation required minor shift
Open to Public Input
• No one spoke to this application
MOTION by Brian Harrison to Close to Public Input.
Second by John Nixon
VOTE: 5-0-0
Thoughts
• No concerns
• Conservation request a foundation shift
MOTION by John Nixon to Grant anew Special Permit fo 10 Nancy May Path to alter, extend and
change a pre-existing, non-conforming single family dwelling with a two-story dwelling in
accordance with the plans submitted.
Second by Paul Kearney. VOTE: 5-0-0
16-17 Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership (represented by Attorney Michael D. Ford),
2907 Main Street, Map 90 Lot 160 (PREVIOUSLY M 14 L 1-1), in the RM zoning district. The
applicant seeks a Special Permit under MGL 40A-9 and Brewster Bylaw 179-25 B to change,
extend and alter pre-existing non-conforming use and buildings for the purpose of constructing a
new building.
Attorney Michael Ford, Attorney John Mosten and Engineer John O'Reilly were present for this
applicant.
• Attorney Ford asked for 15 minutes recess to complete Conservation Department hearing
because of meeting date changes due to Town Elections
• Recess GRANTED
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Hearing resumed at 8:00 PM
Members hearing this application were Bruce MacGregor, Brian Harrison, John Nixon, Arthur
Stewart and Leslie Erikson.
Mr. Ford gave an introduction/overview of this application;
• Request Special Permit to change, alter or extend building and platform, landing and
walkway.
• John O'Reilly will present all details;
plans of existing conditions presented; Bay Path to the west, Nickerson Lane to left.
2 sheds, small canopy, storage and shower area.
Walkway on the ground into dune area
GOAL- to formalize use, provide bathroom for guests, and making handicapped accessibility
CONSERVATION details;
• bathrooms
• elevate structure
• eliminate painted fence
• handicapped accessibility to the beach
• utility upgrades
• reduced from original by 25%
• pulled back from the dunes
• protect the environment
• restoration of vegetated wetlands to west of the ramp
• kitchen building stayed the same
• posts and pilings help with dune mitigation
Board Questions
• will the walkway be removed off season? NO, used year round
• Any study done as to how long this will last? NO analysis done
• Providing beach nourishment? ANNUALLY
• Notes from Mr. Ford;
Guests and members only (not open to the public)
No increased impact
Verify access protocol
Health and sanitary improvement
Beach Bar plan presented in Conservation Order of Conditions
Operation Plan is key-included in Conservation Order of Conditions
• Enhanced ADA requirements
• A lot of benefits
• New Conditions; 1) beach access identified, 2) all septic pumped up to treatment center, 3)
Lighting on pathway, bar downcast lighting
• Sound- under existing permit; no amplification, nor close after 10 pm
Open to Public Input
• Jan Moore (abutted discussed Coastal Management database?
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If the stairs are lost, should they be removed?
Are the pilings substantial enough?
• John O'Reilly response
Pilings on the beach are 8" diameter/marine grade
substantial structure
Beach nourishment in the Fall
MOTION by John Nixon to Close to Public Input.
Second by Brian Harrison
VOTE: 5-0-0
Thoughts
• Good presentation
• APPROVED by Conservation/we will receive Final Order of Conditions
MOTION by Brian Harrison to APPROVE the Special Permit as presented and shown on
Operational Plan and Engineered Plans dated 4-11-16.
Second by Arthur Stewart. VOTE 5-0-0
MOTION by Brian Harrison to adjourn at 9:00
Second by Patricia Eggers
VOTE: 9-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn ooers/A mi istrative Assistant
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