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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecisions 2051-2951TOWN OF YARMOUTH BOARD OF APPEALS Filed with Town Clerk: MAR 1 2 198A Petitioner: Intercity Alarms,Inc. 22 Whites Path S. Yarmouth, Mass. DECISION Hearing Date: 2/29/84 Petition No.: 2051 The petitioners requested a variance and/or approval of the Board of Appeals to allow an addition containing approximately 1,000 sq.ft. and four covered parking spaces to a pre-existing, non -conforming facility located at 22 Whites Path, S.Yarmouth, Mass., and shown on Assessors map #86-T3. Members of Board of Appeals present: Donald Henderson, Judy Sullivan, Les Campbell, Myer Singer, David Oman. It appearing that notice of said hearing has been given by sending notice thereof to the petitioner and all those owners of property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby and that public notice of such hearing having been given by publication in the = Dennis -Yarmouth Register on 2/9/84 and 2/16/84, the hearing was opened and held on the date first above written. The following appeared in favor of the petition: Palmer Davenport; DeWitt Davenport. The following appeared in opposition: None. ' Reasons for decision: This is a request for a variance and/or approval to allow an addition containing approximately IPOO sq.ft, and 4 covered parking spaces to a pre-existing, non -conforming facility located at 22 Whites Path, S.Yarmouth, Mass., which is presently the site of Intercity Alarms. Petitioner submitted a plan to the Board, revised January 18, 1984, which shows the entire site, the existing buildings, proposed buffers, parking and other features. Petitioner stated that the entire site will be upgraded to present standards dealing with parking, loading, drainage, green belts and buffer strips, with 2 exceptions. One of these is a small jog in the building that infringes into the buffer strip along the westerly property line. This small structure houses extensive utility lines on which the alarm company depends and cannot easily be relocated. The only other respect in which the plan does not meet current zoning, is that there is a small area of paving between the existing lawn and the sideline of Whites Path, which petitioner would like to leave, for convenience sake. The Board believes that the plan is an excellent one and that the town benefits greatly from the upgrading to meet most of todays requirements covering buffers, parking and drainage. The Board finds that to grant the relief requested will not cause any undue nuisance, hazard or congestion, and will not cause any harm to the est- ablished or future character of the neighborhood or town. In addition, to the extent that a variance is needed to allow the minimal infringement of the existing building and the westerly buffer, it is granted. To require petitioner to relocate this structure would impose a severe financial hardship. The appeal is granted on the following condition: Any parking along Whites Path must be parrallel to the front lot line. Further, this decision shall not be construed as granting any rights to the petitioner with respect to this parking, should Whites Path be widened or altered. Members of Board voting: Donald Henderson, Judy Sullivan, Les Campbell, Myer Singer, David Oman. Unanimous in favor of granting request, with the above stated condition. Petition No. 2051 Page 2 Therefore, the petition is granted as requested, with the condition that any parking along Whites Path must be parallel to the front lot line, and if Whites Path is widened or altered in the future, this grant shall not be construed as giving petitioners any rights with.:respect to parking in this location. No permit issued until 20 days from the date of filing the decision with the Town Clerk. MYER R. SINGER Clerk TOWN OF YARMOUTH BOARD OF APPEALS Filed with Town Clerk: OCT 2 0 MT Petitioner: Intercity Alarms Inc. 22 Whites Path Hearing Date: 10/8/87 Petition No: 2472 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 o_ DECISION r M - The petitioners requested a variance and/or approval of the 'Bard of Appeals to allow construction of a second story addition, approximately, �O feet by 26 feet, over the • existing structure which, along with the use, is a "pre-existing and non -conforming" t facility located at 22 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, MA as shown on 'Assessor's MapA86 �a s� Lot T3. c: S> Members of the Board present: Leslie Campbell, FritzLindquist, Joyce Sears, Philip Magnuson, David Reid. It appearing that notice of said hearing has been given by sending notice thereof to the petitioner and all those owners of property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby and that public notice of such hearing having been given by publication in The Register on 9/24/87'and 10/1/87, the hearing was opened and held on the date first above written. The following appeared in favor of the petition: DeWitt Davenport; Palmer Davenport; 'Charles Hart; E.S. Goldman. The.following appeared in opposition: Raymond Chasse. REASON FOR DECISION This is a resquest for a variance and/or approval to allow a second story addition containing approximately 1,300 square feet to a pre-existing non -conforming facility located at 22 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, MA which is presently the site of Intercity Alarms. The petitioner submitted a plan to the Board dated August 31, 1987 which shows the entire site, parking and other features. The builder's plans for the .addition were also submitted. ' The petitioner noted the entire site was upgraded in 1984 pursuant to the Board of Appeals decision Petition No.2051. Of note at that time, there were two exceptions to the dimensional requirements. One is a small jog in the building that infringes into the buffer strip along the westerly propercy line. This structure houses extensive utility lines on which the Alarm Co. depends and cannot easily be relocated. The only other respect in which the plan does not meet current zoning, is that there is a small area of paving between the existing lawn and the sideline of Whites Path which the petitioner desired to leave for convenience sake. At that time the Board found the plan an excellent one and that the town would benefit greatly from the upgrading to meet most standards covering buffers, parking and drainage. Subsequent to the 1984 above noted decision a dimension requirement change was made that effects locus. The sideline setback in a limited business district was changed from 15 feet to 25 feet. The petitioner noted that the addition was to be above the existing building except for the proposed emergency stairwell. The Board further notes the proposed addition is for the purpose of creating larger work areas and should not increase the parking demand on the facility. The plan proposed shows that the site would conform to the parking criteria if a change in -2- _ r n r use were made._ Therefore, pursuant to Section 301.5 Note 3 of the Zoning bylaws the petitioner will not be required to construct the additional parking spaces. However, if the occupancy load of the building increases, the additional required spaces shall be constructed. The Board finds that to grant the relief requested will not cause any undue nuisance, hazard or congestion, and will not cause any harm to the established or future character of the neighborhood or town. In addition to the extent that a variance is needed to allow minimal infringement of the existing building, proposed stairwell and the westerly buffer it 'is .granted. To require the petitioner to relocate this structure would impose a severe financial hardship. The appeal is granted provided the necessary trees are planted and the parking may remain the same (as shown). However, this decision shall not be construed as granting any.rights to the petitioner with respect to the two parallel parking -spots along White's Path should White's Path be widened or altered. Members of the Board voting unanimously to grant: Leslie Campbell, Fritz Lindquist, Joyce Sears, Philip Magnuson,David Reid. e No permit issued until 20 days from the date of filing the decision with Town Clerk. Fritz Lindgist Clerk 01 r, a co � N R O f` W 6" C i TOWN OF YARMOUTH BOARD OF APPEALS le. FILED WITH TOWN CLERK: OWNERS & PETITIONERS: Richard S. Dodd d/ /a Briarcliff "` White's Path South yarmouth, MA DE( The petitioner requested the structure where the parking not conform to parking and 1 expansion of a pre-existing business district where the 1 are not in conformity. To a] deems meet and just, and tc Appeals rulds and regulation; Property located at One Whit( Map #86 Lots T20,T21,T22. m Hearing Date: 3/24/88 Petition No: 2531 alteration of a pre-existing, non -conforming lot, buffer strips, ingress, and egress do Jading requirements of the bylaw. Also the non -conforming office building in a limited arking lot, buffer strips, egress, and ingress low such other relief that the Board of Appeals waiver strict compliance with the Board of where the Board may deem such appropriate. 's Path, South Yarmouth and shown on Assessor's. Members of the Board of Appea!ls present: Donald Henderson, Fritz Lindquist, Leslie C=pbell, Richard Neit�i, Thomas George. It appearing that notice of said hearing has been given byesending notice thereof to the petitioner ant all those owners of property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby nd that public notice of such hearing having been given by publication in The Yarmouth Sun on 3/9/88 and 3/16/88, the hearing was opened and held o the date first above written. The following appeared in fav for petitioner: Richard Dodd The following appeared in REASON FOR DECISION: of the petition: Michael Stusse, attorney the Planning Board, by letter. tion: Joanne J. Owens, by letter. c This is a request for a speci 1 permit and/or variance to allow alteration of a pre-existing, non-confo wing structure -where the parking, buffers, ingress and egress do not con orm to current Larkin and loading requirements of the bylaw. x The Petitioner, through a le ter from his Rttorn4 asked to be allowed to withdraw without prejudi a so that Pettkoner, many;evise the plan submitted to this Board. The Board unanimously voted Fritz Lindquist Clerk grant this regl[est. c ;T1 r�i C7 TOWN OF YARMOUTH BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FILED WITH TOWN CLERK: AUG 8 °' HEARING DATE: 7/28/88 PETITION NO: 2563 -88 AUG -8 P3.04 bA PETITIONER: Richard Dodd -{ yy�; 6; 1;�F!i'. d/b/a Dodd Real Estate 1OWN CLERK b TREA�tl::i. oZ 9r% White's Path South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Members of the Board pLsent and voting: Leslie Campbell, Fritz Lindquist, JoycellSears, David Reid,.Philip Magnuson. It appearing that node of said hearing has been given by sending notice thereof to the petitioner and all those owners of property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby and that public notice of Such heaing having been given by' publication in The Ya 10uth Sun on 7/13/88 and 7/20/88, the heaing was opened andield on the date first above written. Relief requested The Petitioner has appealed for relief: A. To allow: Constructlion of a retail complex on a site containing a pre-existling, non conforming, structure where the parking lot, buffer strips, ingress, and egress do not conform to the parking and loading requirements of the bylaw with respect to sections 301.4.2. 301.4.3, 301.4.4, 301.4.6 and 301.4.7. B. To allow: Construction of a retail complex on a site where a pre-existing, non -conforming office building does meet the sideline setback contained in Section 203.5 of the bylaw. C. To allow: Such deems meet and just. D. Waiver of strict rules and regulations appropriate. The property is a cer buildings, located at White's Path, South Y on Assessor's.Map #86 located in a limited The petitioner has s relief that the Board of Appeals iance with the Board of Appeals e the Board may deem such portion of land improved with the intersection of Station Avenue and th, Barnstable County, MA, as shown as parcels T20, T21,and T22 and being siness district. tted a plan entitled "Site Sewage Draining Parking Plan For Proposed Retail Complex, White's Path, South Yarmouth, dated May 1988, Drawn by Low &•Weller, .Inc., 714 Main Street Yarmouth, MA". In the course of the hearing, several questions were posed to the Petitioner's representatives by members of the BoarS& AUG -8 P3: Several Yarmouth resi ents were heard and response was madefv by representatives of the Petitioner and by members of this.-.,,,.,,,, 'fA ":QJ Board. lOYIN CLERK b TREE: The change, extension or alteration of a prior existing non- conforming use or structure criteria are stated in Section 104.3.2 of the bylaw as follows: "Pre-existing non conforming structures or uses may be extended, altered or changed in use on special permit from the Board of Appeals if the Bo rd finds that such extension, alteration or change will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non -conforming use.” The Petitioner is the at the intersection o Yarmouth, Barnstable special permit which lots and the erection 7,439 sq. ft. of reta present zoning requir conform to the zoning yard setback and the 301. et seq. for the After meeting with th of Yarmouth on severa Board, the Petitioner the existing and prop with the requirements is still required to conditions. After hearing the evi findings of fact: A. The existing-curb1cut for the property of White's Path may present a problem�to traffic when turning from Station Avenue onto White's P th. The Engineering Department of the Town of Yarmouth and the Town's traffic consultant, Venesse- Hangen & Brustlin, have recommended that this curb cut be closed and moved further to the east on White's Path. The Petitioner has agreedto relocate the curb cut as shown on the plan, dated May, �1988. The Board therefore finds that the proposed alteration enhances the neighborhood and that a special permit maybe granted. owner of an office building located Station Avenue and White's Path, South ounty, MA. The Petitioner seeks a ould allow the combination of three of a building containing approximately 1 space. All new construction meets ments. The site currently does not bylaw requirements with respect to rear arking and Loading requirements Section xisting improvements. Site Plan Review Committeeof the.Town occasions and appearing before this has modified his.plans in order to bring sed building into greater compliance of the bylaw. However, a special permit llow this project, due to existing ence, the Board makes the following In J B. Rear Yard Setbacks: The Board finds that the existing non -conforming office building is approximately seven feet from the lot line. The proposed building is set back in excess of the 20 feet presen ly required by the bylaw. There, the new building is.in compliance with present setback requirements and is not more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing office building. C. Parking and Desigl: The Board finds that the existing parking is not in compliance with present bylaw requirements in that the travel lanes are less than twenty feet in width and the parking spaces are laid out within the twenty feet buffer area. The additional parking to be provided does meet the requirements of the twenty feet travel lanes and the buffer areas to be constructed comply with all zoning requiremnts. The Board finds that the proposed parking areas comply with' the bylaw and are notlsubstantally more detrimental to the neighborhood than existing properties. Therefore for all the koregoing reasons, the Board of Appeals grants the desired relief upon the following requirements and conditions: 1. All work is to be done in accordance with the revised plan dated May, 1988, submitted by the Petitioner. 2: The three lots are to be combined by the filing of a new plan with the Yarmouth Planning Board pursuant to the Subdivision Control Law. 3. Retail and storage areas within the property shall be divided so that parking requirements under the bylaw are in coliance at all times. Therefore, the Petitioner's requests for relief are granted subject to all the above stated conditions. No permit issued until 20 days from the date of filing the decision with the Town Clerk. o Fritz Lindquist Clerk #2563 Richard Dodd Briarcliff i ff M_ W • 1 W a m I, Kathleen D. Johnson, that 20 days have elapsed si Appeals #2563 decision and t been filed with me, or if su or denied. �J Kathleen D. Johp on Town Clerk )wn Clerk, Town of Yarmouth do hereby certify the filing with me of the above Board of : no notice of appeal of said decision has appeal has been filed it has been dismissed FILED WITH TOWN CLERK: PETITION NO: PETITIONER: HEARING DATE: PROPERTY LOCATED AT: shown on Assessor's Map 86 TOWN OF YAR40UTH BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION APR 2 9 IM 2896 ?- Richard S. Dodd (Winkir•InAtpPAting) April 9, 1992 IO�wi 1'.:R�;;�•".. IUWH I;LEf2K 3 1HEAF,Ui f 1: 2 White's.Path, South Yarmouth, MA and Parcel T20.' PETITIONER REQUESTS: I A special permit under S 103.2 (including applicable subsections) an S 406 (including applicable subsections) for use 202.5, E8 to allow the operation of a printing business. Furthermore the petitioner seeks relief that the Board deems meet and just as well as to waive strict compliance with its rules and regulations where the Board Tray deem such appropriate. Applicant states, that in his opinion, no undue nuisance, hazard or congestion will be created and that there will be no substantial harm to the established or future character of the neighborhood or Town. Petitioner feels that such allowance is in the public �interest and not inconsistent with the zoning enabling act or Yarmouth Zoning by laws. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT AND VOTING: Leslie Campbell, Chairnan, Fritz Lindquist, David Reid, Dick Neitz, Ron Schmidt. It appearing that notice ofIsaid hearing has been given by sending notice thereof to the petitioner and all those owners of property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby and that public notice of such hearing having been given.by publication in the Yarmouth Sun, the hearing was opened and held on the date Ifirst above written. The petitioner proposes to use a portion of this building for the operation of a printing business (use E8). The use is permitted in the Industrial Zone only by special permit. The use also requires a special permit for use within the Aquifer Protection District (1406). The printing business will tie located within units 3 and 4 of the building, as shown on the petitioner's Site Plan (showing all revisions through 9/24/90). The petitioner (and the proposed tenant) represented to the Board that there are no floor drains the units and that there will be absolutely no disposal of chemicals ornhazardous waste into the septic system. The information available indicates that the use will qualify as a "very small generator" of hazardous waste. All potentially hazardous wastes and materials will be properly handled, will be stored within a bermed containrrent area, having the required 1509. of volume capacity, and will be removed from the site by a licensed hauler of hazardous wastes. Based .upon the evidence presented, including the favorable recom endation of the other reviewing Boards and offices, it was determined by this Board that the proposed uselmet the requirements of the Aquifer • Protection District by law §406), and that the proposed use in this industrial zone will not cause any undue nuisance, hazard or congestion, and will not be substantially detrimental to the established or future character of the neighborhood. However, concerns were expressed by the Board members for the potentially adverse effect upon the Town of our not requiring proof of insurance available to cover the cost of any leak or spill of hazardous substances in the APD. The Board, may well require such insurances in future permits. Based upon the foregoing, a Motion was made by Mr. Cman, seconded by Mr. Lindquist, to grant the equested relief, on the conditions that the petitioner comply with t e recommended bermed-containment area and handling of all potentially �azardous materials, and with the Hazardous Waste Inspector's recomrendation that no potentially hazardous substances be discharged into any drains or into the septic system. The Board Members voted unanimously in favor of the Notion. No permit shall issue until $0 days from the filing of this decision with the Town Clerk. e�'7- David S. Reid, Clerk JJ Board of Appeals N - c J r I FILED WITH TOWN CLERK: PETITION NO: PETITIONER: FEARING DATE: PROPERTY LOCATED AT: and shown on Assessor's PETITIONER REQUESTS: 406,•202.5 J3 footnote 13 pedicure and manicure. MEMBER OF THE BOARD Administrator TOWN OF YAR4'IOUTH BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION DEC 3 1992 . o 2948 Sharon Munk; �Tast�Harwich, MA M., November 2,jg 399Zh 0 _ w 12-3 Whitekt Path, South Yarmouth, MA 86 as Parcel T20. 1. A special permit under section 103.2, allow operation of a business dealing in AND VOTING: Leslie Campbell, Zoning It appearing that notice of said hearing has been given by sending notice thereof to the petitioner {and all those owners of property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby and that public notice of such hearing having been given by publication in the Yarmouth Sun, the hearing was opened and held on the date first above written. Mr. Leslie Campbell condu Richard Dodd (owner) and present. They propose to this existing multi -use c Business Zone. The use ( Building Inspector, pursu that the APD by law speci structural changes to the at the site is adequate f the business will involve part time only. :d the hearing, as Zoning Administrator. Mr. Sharon Munk (business operator) were both aerate a new business at one unit (#12-3) of iercial building on White's Path in the Limited 1) is allowed by special permit only. The to section 406.5.1.1, has already determined permit procedure is not applicable. No dlding are proposed. The parking present this use. The petitioner represents that ily two (2) employees, one of whom will be The Zoning Administrator is satisfied that this business will not create any undue nuisance, hazard or congestion at the site, nor will it cause ham any substantial hato th established or future character of this commercial and residentiallneighborhood, nor to the Town as a whole. The special permit, No shall issue this decis'on with th David S. Reid, C Board of Appeals 202.5, use J3 is therefore granted. the passing of 20 days from the filing of FILED WITH TOWN CLERK: PETITION NO: HEARING DATE: PROPERTY LOCATED AT: MA and shown on Assessor's PETITIONER REQUESTS: rrporate gsBank of America to colors of blue v ZONING ArMINISTRATOR: It appearing that notice o: r thereof the the petitioner the Board to be affected tl having been given by publi, opened and held on the dat, Present for the petitioner: The petitioner wishes to i of its other offices, whir uniformity of color and s: The Sign Design Review Bo, from the provision of the the criteria for a varian withdraw its application withdrawn without prejudi .,,.. �. ... ...., .. Board of Appeals TOWN OF YAR,11OUTH BOARD OF APPEALS , J DECISION (fJ✓,"�'til � c 3 I W2 z o �' , 2951 ..� First Federal=,Savings Bankjof America December 3, 16 N Unit 7, 12 White's Path, South Yarmouth, v 86 as Parcel T20. A sign variance to allow First Federal signs as allowed by the Town but in white. Leslie Campbell said hearing has been given by sending notice nd !all those owners of property deemed by retry and that public notice of such hearing tion in the Yarmouth Sun, the hearing was first above written. Mr. Bob Mitchell and Mr. Chris Morey. ctla sign in the White on Blue color scheme would violate the Sign Code requirement of design within a business center (S 303.4.7). .'slreconmendation was not to grant a variance law. After discussion of the matter and the petitioner requested permission to hout prejudice. The petition is therefore