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1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4492
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MEMORANDUM
To: Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Planning Board
Date: November 12, 2025
Subject: Ch 40B Comprehensive Permit Application – Petition #5193
897 Route 28, South Yarmouth
The Planning Board has reviewed the supplemental materials submitted to the Zoning Board of
Appeals related to the Ch 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for 897 Route 28, South
Yarmouth. There appear to be multiple options shown and the specific project being proposed by the
applicant is unclear. The Planning Board remains interested in this project and the applicant’s
presentation at the November 13th continued Public Hearing. In the meantime, the Planning Board
would like to offer the following additional general comments for consideration by the ZBA.
1. Eligibility Letter: Before significant additional staff time and efforts are expended on review of
subsequent proposals for a new permit, a new Eligibility Letter should be required for this
modified project with additional housing units and no mixed-use.
2. Access & Circulation: Both revised site plans show one means of entry/egress off of Route 28.
This configuration offers no way to turn around a trash truck without backing out onto Route 28,
which is not allowed. A second means of egress is needed to allow for adequate circulation for
trash trucks, fire trucks and moving trucks.
3. Buffers: The buffers continue to be insufficient. The two site plan options show the buildings
within 10’-11’ of Pine Grove Road and 4.5’ to the western property line. The rear of the property
continues to be clear cut to the southern property line eliminating all the mature trees.
4. Families: With three 3-bedroom units, no outdoor play space is shown for children.
5. Density: The difficulty meeting minimum vegetated buffer requirements, building setbacks, and
lack of play space for children would indicate the density of 24.8 units/acres is too high for this
1.09 acre site.
Thank you for the opportunity for the Planning Board to provide these comments.
Planning
Board