HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Commissioner Letter Coastal Medical Transportation NAICS Review 08.04.22TOWN OF YARMOUTH
1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
508-398-2231 ext. 1261 Fax 508-398-0836
Office of the Building Commissioner
August 4, 2022
Atty Paul Tardif
490 Main St.
Yarmouth Port MA 02675
RE: Coastal Medical Transportation 2017 NAICS review
Dear Atty. Tardif,
As you are aware, I have reviewed the proposed use with your client, Mr. Theoharidis.
During our meeting, Mr. Theoharidis was clear about his specific business use and this review was
conducted together. It is understood 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 Ambulance Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation ofpatients by
ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical
emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with life saving
equipment operated by medically trained personnel.
My understanding is that Coastal Medical Transportation does not provide medical services.
The NAICS provides a cross reference to 621910 ambulance services with the following sentence.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of the disabled or elderly (without
medical care are classified in U.S. Industry 485991, Special Needs Transportation.
485991 Special Needs Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing special need
transportation (except to and from school or work) to the infirm, elderly, or handicapped. These
establishments may use specially equipped vehicles to provide passenger transportation.
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 NAICS, I provide the
following review.
The F6 -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. Some 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 agree 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 MGL 40a §8, and § 15. Any further questions may be directed to this department.
Very Truly,
Mark Grylls
Building Commissioner
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Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals
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