HomeMy WebLinkAbout5003 Riverwalk Park Boardwalk Decision RecordedFILED WITH TOWN CLERK:
PETIT10N NO:
HEARING DATE:
PETIT10NER:
PROPERTY:
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5003
February 23,2023
Town of Yarmouth
Un-numbered Town-owned lot
abutting 669 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA
NIap24, Parcel92
ZoningDistrict: R-25
Title: Book5742, Page 175
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH
BOARD OF APPEALS
DECISION
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MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING: Steven DeYoung, Sean lgoe, Richard Martin, and Jay
Fraprie
Notice of the hearing has been given by sending notice thereof to the Petitioner and all those owners
of property as required by law, and to the public by posting notice of the hearing and publishing in
The Cape Cod Times, the hearing opened and held on the date stated above.
The Petitioner is the Town of Yarmouth which seeks approval for a Special Permit in connection
with unnumbered lots abutting669 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA (part of the old Drive-ln
property). This property is in an R-25 zoning district and the Petitioner seeks to change its use to
N-9, municipal recreation use. On behalf of the Town, Kathy Williams, Town Planner, appeared
along with the landscape architect and planner for the proposed project, Arek Galle. The Town
proposes that it be allowed to install l300linear feet of a six-foot-wide walkway which will
include handicap access ramps, overlooks and benches. In order to do so, the Town needs a
Special Permit to allow for municipal recreation use within this zoning district.
The presentation by the Town's representatives was well done. Pictures/drawings and renderings
have been provided to the Board and the public had the opportunity to review these materials
prior to the meeting. Ms. Williams pointed out that similar uses are allowed within the zoning
district VCOD-1.
There were several people in opposition to the petition. Read into the record was a letter from
Judy Lass and a letter from Bob and Dianne Autenzio, both setting forth that they had concerns
that the boardwalk would interfere with the peace and enjoyment of their property and their
spectacular view would be compromised. :
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Jim Saben, Chair of the Drive-ln Site Utilization Committee, spoke well of the proposed project
as being the best use for this property particularly after several years of attempting to identiff its
use.
Kevin Deschene, a neighbor to the site, raised concerns in opposition primarily relating to what
he thought would be a compromise of his view and indicated that he paid $l million dollars for
his property and wasn't intending to give the view away.
Michael Wolinsky, a neighbor to the location, also spoke in opposition citing his concerns
relating to the view, particularly being compromised by a l3-foot-high boardwalk. He also
expressed concerns about the impact to the marsh.
Another neighbor, Richard Bilski, spoke in favor of the project generally, but expressed caution
as to the process that needs to be completed at the state level. As well, he expressed concern that
it was only at the l lth hour that a topographical and vegetation plan was provided to the Board
shortly before the meeting.
After all who wished to speak had the opportunity to do so, the Board then began its
deliberations. The general consensus was that the project was a benefit to the Town and that the
change of use designation from R-25 to N-9 for the parcels at issue would not create any undue
hazard, nuisance nor congestion and was an appropriate and good use of municipal property
which would allow all residents of the Town and guests to enjoy the views from the property. tt
would not change the character of the neighborhood or Town, either now or in the future. The
Board members concurred that the use of this Town owned property, as proposed, was a good
use and would not have a negative impact as those who spoke in opposition fear. It would open
this wonderful vista to all people of the Town of Yarmouth and guests.
A motion was made by Mr. Igoe, seconded by Mr. Martin, to grant the relief as prayed for
subject to there being a 1-year review after completion of the boardwalk so as to consider
limitations on hours of operation and the possible need for additional plantings. A roll call vote
was taken on this motion, with the stated condition, with all members voting in favor of the
motion. Accordingly, this Special Permit was therefore granted.
No permit shall issue until 20 days from the filing of this decision with the Town Clerk. Appeals
from this decision shall be made pursuant to MGL c40A section l7 and must be filed within 20
days after filing of this notice/decision with the Town Clerk. Unless otherwise provided herein,
the Variance shall lapse if a substantial use thereof has not begun within l2 months. (See MGL
c40A $10)
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Steven DeYoung, Chair
MAR 3 1 2023
CERTIFICATION OF TOWN CLERK
I, Mary A. Maslowski, Town Clerk, Town of Yarmouth, do hereby certiff that 20 days have
elapsed since the filing with me of the above Board of Appeals Decision #5003 that no notice of
appeal of said decision has been filed with me, or, if such appeal has been filed it has been
dismissed or denied. All appeals have been exhausted.
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Mary A. Maslowski
MAR 3 1 2023
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COMMONヽ VEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSTOWN OF YARMOUTH
BOARD OF APPEALS
Petition #: 5003 Date: March 31.-2023
Certificate of Granting of a Special Permit
(General Laws Chapter 40A, Section I l)
The Board of Appeals of the Town of Yarmouth Massachusetts hereby certifies that a Special Permit has been
granted to:
Town of Yarmouth
Affecting the rights of the owner with respect to land or buildings at: Un-numbered Town-owned lot
abutting 669 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA; Map 24, Parcel 92; Zoning District: R-25; Title: Book 5742,
Page 175 and the said Board ofAppeals further certifies that the decision attached hereto is a true and correct
copy of its decision ganting said Special Permit, and copies of said decision, and of all plans referred to in the
decision, have been filed.
The Board ofAppeals also calls to the attention of the owner or applicant that General Laws, Chapter 40A,
Section 1l (last paragraph) and Section 13, provides that no Special Permit, or any extension, modification or
renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the Town Clerk that
twenty (20) days have elapsed after the decision has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk and no appeal
has been filed or that, ifsuch appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied. is recorded in the
Registry ofDeeds for the county and district in which the land is located and indexed in the grantor index under
the name ofthe owner ofrecord or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. The fee for such
recording or registering shall be paid by the owner or applicant.
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Steven DeYoung, ChairA
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lohn F,Meade,Register
MAR13 1 2023
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