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Home My WebLink About2006 Sep 25 to 2007 Sep 14 - Letters, Memos Re: Reclassification of Use Group �o�..YAR� TOWN OF YARMOUTH � o BUILDING DEPARTMENT p _ ., _ y 1146 Route 28,South Yarmouth,MA 02664 �'�M�A�T��L�,SE� 508-398-2231 ext.261 Fax 508-398-0836 �� September 14, 2007 ��p 1 4 z007 � � ; Ms. Meredith Keane � ` �'� -�-.-��;� _.____._.__ .. __.�µ__.___._.�. 56 Oscar Avenue Brockton, MA 02302 Re: Beachwood Condominiums Dear Ms. Keane: The Building Department has reviewed all available documentation concerning the use of Beachwood Condominiums, 638 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673, and has determined that the property should be reclassified from the R-1 Use Group to the R-4 Use Group. Beachwood Condominiums will therefore no longer require an annual Certificate of Inspection. If I can be of service in this or other matters, please contact me. Thank you. Yours trul , , Andrew L. Arnault Local Building Inspector Copy: Yarmouth Board of Health - o��YaR TOWN OF YARMUUTH �� BUILDING D o _ , y EPARTMENT ��TM��,�S,�'� 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 � 508-398-2231 ext. 261 Fax 508-398-0836 �--� ,�� _ ��1 �, MEMORANDUM N 0 V 2 2 2006 HEALTH D�PT. TO: David S. Reid,Board of Appeals FROM: James D. Brandolini,Building Commissione DATE: November 22,2006 SUBJECT: 638 Route 28—Beachwood Condominiums/Your Memo of Octobex 20, 2406 This is to serve as a follow up to your October 20, 2006 memo regarding the use of the Beachwood Condominiums. As per your request,�have performed an investigation ofthis site in question and offer the following information. I met with and have had several phone discussions with Ms. Meredith Keane regarding this matter. She is a Member At Large representin�the Condominium�Association. I have also reviewed the historical zoning relief sought, commencing urith Petition 915 of 7anuary 20,19b9 and other perkinent data provided by Ms. Keane. Attorney David C. Nunheimer representing the Condominium Association and I also had a discussion and I am attaching his letter received by fax November 20, 2046 Upon review of this information, I have deternuned the following: 1. This property was converted to a condominium form of ownership on Agri110, 1981 prior to the adoption of our eondominium provision which was adopted April 13,1982. 2. It appeazs that Petition 915, which allowed the construction of a two story motel, consisting of eighteen units was not exercised. The existing detached cottages appear to be the same as those referenced as e�sting in that petition. Apparently those were used for seasonal rentals at that time. 3. I was provided with a copy af the attached letter dated September 22, 1981 from Inspector Manuel Wensley to 1Viichael Ford in which Tnspector Wensley states: "It is in my opinion that the struetures in this complex were constructed at the time when cotta.ges were allowed. Cottages in this complex ma.p be continued to be used for residential proposes, notwithstanding that cottage colonies are not allowed as a matter of right under the cunent zoning by-law." cc: Bruce Murphy, Hea1th Agent � °� ` TOWN OF YARMOUTH _ Board of = SOUTH YARMOUTH,MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451 �'�S 1146 ROUTE 28, �@ Telephane(50$)398-2231 Ext. 285,Fax(508) 398-0836 MEMURANDUM To: James Brandolini, Building Commissioner From: David S. Reid, Chairman Date: October 20, 2006 Subject: Beachwood Condominiums The Board of Appeals recently received a copy of a letter from the Beachwood Condominiums addressed to the Health Department, relinquishing its "cabin license" for the units. The letter indicates that the "Condominium" units are owner-occupied year- round residences. A review of our files indicates that the permission was previously approved as a moteL I would appreciate your investigation of the current situation at this site in order to determine if the current use is lawfully pre-existing, or if it has undergone an unauthorized change of use. Thank you for your assistance. Cc Bruce Murphy BEACHWOOD COI�TDOMINIUM ASSUCIATION Dan Caldahan, President(508)285-3037, S Gary Raad,Nortan,MA 02766 Ronald Gramazio Yice President(508) 362-7126 P.O. Box 234, Cummaquid,MA 02637 Liz Forance, Treasurer(SQS) 79t1-2267, 557 Ocean Stt-eet, Hyannis,MA 02601 Q►-Meredith Keane,Member-at-Large (S08)587-2379, 56 Oscar Avemce, Brockton,MA 02302 September 25,2006 Mr.Bruce Murphy Health Division Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28 South Ya.rmouth, MA 02664-4492 � Dear Bruce, On behalf of the owners of Beachwood Condominiums,we would like to request that the cabin license issued each year by the Town of Yarmouth be discontinued. At our semi-annual meeting on October 9,2006 a vote was taken and unanimously agreed to request this terntination. For the past twenty-four years,since we became a condominium comple�c,the cattages have been individually owned and in several cases as of this date owner-occupied year round. The cabin license which stipulates that we are a"seasonal campground"has been invalid since 1982. We ha.ve no on-site of�ice with any sta.ffto procure rentals for the complex. Any cottages that are rented are done so by the individual owners. There have been many changes in the last several years to Beachwood and they have been for the better. Upgrading of the complex and the utilities within it,as well as more units being owner occupied have contributed to pride in ownership and stability witlun the complex. We understand that the pool regulations as stipulated by the Town of Yannouth would still remain. Thank you for your consideration of ttus request. Your approval would be most helpfut in that it wauld a11ow the Association to deal forcefully with any problems that occur in the complex, without it afifecting the majority of owners who talce pride in their cottages. Best Regards, The Board of Directors Beachwood Condominium Association � Cc: Jim Brandolini,Building Commissioner