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BREWSTER ZONING BOARD of APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday , October 9 „ 2018 at 7 : 00 pm
Brewster Town Office Building
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Chair Brian Harrison convened the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 : 00 pm in the Brewster Town Office Buildingl
with members preseft Arthur Stewart , Jeanne Kam as , William Hoag , Bruce MacGregor, S jo
Patricia Eggers .
Member missing : John Nixon .
Also present : Ryan Bennett ( Brewster Town Planner)
The Chair read the Recording or Taping Notification : "As required by the Open Meeting Law we are informing
you that the Town will be audio and video taping this public meeting . In addition , if anyone else intends to audio or
video tape this meeting he or she is required to inform the chair. "
MINUTES :
August 14 , 2018
MOTION by Patricia Eggers to accept the Minutes of August 14, 2018 as distributed . Second by Arthur Stewart I
VOTE 5- 1 -0
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September 11 , 2018
MOTION by Arthur Stewart to accept the Minutes of September 11 , 2018 as distributed . Second by William
Hoag , VOTE 5-2-0
CONTINUED APPLICATION :
18 -13 Nicole and Jay Merriman , ( Represented by Frank Shirley Architects) , 692 Tubman Road , MAP 65 LOT 50 ,
previously M 26 L 108 , in the RM zoning district . The applicant seeks a Special Permit under MGL 40A- 6 and
Brewster Bylaw 179-25 A (extension and alterations) to add to an existing historical structure within the front yard
setback .
Documents Presented :
• APPLICATION dated / filed 8- 16 - 2018
• LOCUS MAP
• SITE PLAN ( East Cape Engineering ) dated July 17 , 2016
FIRST FLOOR PLAN # ZBA- 1 ( F . Shirley Architects ) dated August 15 , 2018
• SECOND FLOOR PLAN ZBA- 2 ( F . Shirley Architects ) dated August 15 , 2018
• N + W ELEVATIONS ZB -3 ( F . Shirley Architects) dated August 15 , 2018
• S + E ELEVATIONS ZBA -4 ( F . Shirley Architects ) dated August 15 , 2018
• & MAIL from V . Staley ; Jan 30 , 2018
February 6 , 2018
June 5 , 2018
August 16 , 2018
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• Abutters Letter from Debra Wood dated 7-30 , 2018 , received 9 - 13 -2018
• Abutters Letter from Richard + Lucy Hersey dated 7 -27- 18 , received 9 - 13-2018
• & mail from Conservation Agent ( Noelle Bramer) dated :
Mr. and Mrs . Merriman were present .
Board Discussion
• Mr . Harrison read e- mail from Noelle Bramer ( Brewster Conservation Agent) as a result of the Cons Com
meeting of October 2nd , the orders have not been drafted for review but she sees no issues with the
approval moving forward .
• Additional plans
• Note was made that everything asked for in the previous meeting was presented .
Members hearing this Continued application ; Brian Harrison , Patricia Eggers , Jeanne Kampas and William Hoag .
• Continued with the same members without adding an additional member , unanimous decision
• Ok' d by the applicant
• Mr . Harrison asked the Board if they were comfortable going forward w/o Conservation Order of
Conditions . All agreed .
• Ms . Eggers mentioned the two (2 ) abutter' s letters in favor of this project
MOTION by Patricia Eggers to APPROVE Special Permit 18 - 13 to add an extension and alteration to an existing
historical structure within the front yard setback. Contingent upon final approval from Conservation Commission .
Second by Jeanne Kampas , VOTE : 4=0-0 .
Further Discussion
• Chairman Harrison noted that Findings of Fact should be applied to each application on an
Individual basis .
• He stated the following to be added to the motion as pertaining to # 18- 13 ;
• The project was determined to be pre - existing non - conforming because the existing front yard
setback is plus or minus 5 feet where currently a 30 foot setback is required
o The height and bulk of the proposed project are generally in keeping with the other single -family
homes in the area
o There will be no impact on traffic flow and safety ; the home is single family home located in
residential zoning district and is to remain a single-family home
o The proposed renovations will be in keeping with the historic architecture of original structure
CONTINUED DISCUSSION :
RE : Request from Zoning Agent Staley RE : Comprehensive Permit 15- 13 ( Habitat for Humanity/Tubman/ Paul
Hush Road )
• Letter send by Victor Staley dated May 24 , 2018 to advice on his interpretation of Comp permit 15- 31 .
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The Brewster Board of Appeals voted unanimously at its October 9th 2018 meeting to affirm your
interpretation of Comprehensive Permit 15- 31 as it relates to the application of the dimensional standards in this
comprehensive permit to future additions and renovations as described in your memo of May 24 , 2018 .
MOTION by Patricia Eggers to adjourn at 7 : 30 PM , Second by Susan McShane , VOTE : 5- 0-0 .
Next Zoning Board Meeting Date : 11 - 13- 18
Resp tfully submitted ,
Marilyn Mooers /Administrative Assistant
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