HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Commissioner Letter Coastal Medical Transportation NAICS Review 04.20.23TOWN OF YARMOUTH
1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
508-398-2231 ext. 1261 Fax 508-398-0836
Office of the wilding Commissioner
April 20, 2023
Atty Paul Tardif
490 Main St.
Yarmouth Port MA 02675
RE: Coastal Medical Transportation 2017 NAICS review
Dear Atty. Tardif,
have completed a second review of the proposed use per your request
As previously mentioned, after the meeting with Mr. Theoharidis who was clear about his specific
business use, it is understood by me that Coastal Medical Transportation does not provide medical
services and only provides transportation to patients that are under the medical care of others.
The 2017 North American Industry Classification System as you have referenced in your letter of
July 21, 2022, is the tool most used by this office, along with the cross-reference table provided by
the previous Town Planner to assist us in classifying a business. This aids us in properly classifying
a use and if that use is allowed in a specific zone in accordance with the Town of Yarmouth Zoning
Bylaw, specifically Use Table 203.5. Not all businesses can be classified in our zoning bylaw or fit
neatly under a specific category.
The 2017 NAICS classifies Ambulance Services as follows.
621910 Anibulrnrce Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engageel in providing transportation of palienis by
ground or air, along with inedical care. These services are often provided during a medical
emergency but (ire not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with life saving'
equipment operated by meclically Irained personnel.
My understanding is that Coastal Medical Transportation does not provide medical services.
The NAILS provides a cross reference to 621910 ambulance services with the Following sentence.
I:wablishments pl'7117611'l111 engaged in provi('fing 11-an.%portation of the disahled or elderl)' (tvilhout
met icul care urea clussific(i in U..4. Indity1), 485991. Sjiec•ictl Needc Trc1n.V)nrlcrlion,
48S991 Special Needs Transpul7ation
Tlliy U.S. inchrslry c•omIn-i.ses establivh111ent.5 primari4 engaged in provicling sj)eciul need
11'0nS1)(11"l(1lion (except to clnd fl•om-whool of 1Pork) 10 the lnf117n, elderl)', or handicapped. These
eslabl1Shlllenls inq.y iLYe Specially equii7ped vehicles to provide pas.venger trun_sporialion.
In response to your request to reconsider the classification in the zoning bylaw use table as an F6,
04, or 08 and my review of these uses in both the bylaw as well as the 2017 NA1CS, I provide the
following review.
The FG -Transportation Services use in Table 202.5 classification is identified in the NAICS in
section 485 and has many subcategories. One of which includes section 485991 Special Needs
Transportation as has been defined. Sore of the other subcategories include Urban Transit Systems,
Commuter Rail Systems, Bus and Motor Vehicle Transit Systems, Taxi and Limousine Services,
etc.
While it is understood that there will be offices to employ staff for the management and operations
of Coastal Medical Transportation this use is not the primary use of the property. I do not feel that
the 04 Accounting, Auditing, & Bookkeeping Office referenced in your letter accurately identifies
this use.
The 08 — Other Professional Office classification falls under a similar category of an office use as
identified in the bylaw. I do not aarce that either office uses are an accurate depiction of the primary
use. I am happy to discuss further at any time.
In conclusion, it is still my belief that this office has classified Coastal Medical Transportation
properly in the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw, Table 202.5 under the F2 category. Other uses
also in the F2 category include; 485310 Taxi Services, 485410 - School and Employee Bus
Transportation, 485510 - Charter Bus Industry, and 485999 - All Other Transit and Ground
Passenger Transportation etc.
You have the right to appeal this decision and or seek relief with the Zoning Board of Appeals in
accordance with MOL 40a §8, and §15. Any further questions may be directed to this department.
Ver , , ruly
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Building Commissioner
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Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals