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Home My WebLink About2025-2 VCOD SPR Applications Engineers Environmental Scientists Software Developers Landscape Architects Planners Surveyors 349 Main Street, Route 28, Unit D / West Yarmouth, MA 02673 / 508-778-8919 MARCH 24, 2026 www.bscgroup.com Town of Yarmouth Department of Community Development 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 RE: 703 Route 28, The Residences at Parkers River, VCOD Site Plan Review Application To Whom It May Concern, BSC Group, Inc. (BSC) is pleased to present the following application package for a multi-family residential development at 703 Route 28, on behalf of the Applicant, Steven M. Katz. This application is submitted pursuant to Section 414 of the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaws, for VCOD development. The following summary has been prepared to assist the Town in its review of the proposed development, as outlined in the Operational Regulations of the Yarmouth Planning Board. Existing Site The site was previously developed as a commercial property and contains an existing one-story building, which was last operated as a furniture store and repair shop. The parcel is 35,248± square feet and is located in the B2 Zoning District and the VC1, ROAD, and GIZ Overlay Districts. The site has two (2) existing curb cuts along Route 28 and a paved parking lot. The site is located in a FEMA Zone AE but the existing building does not comply with FEMA regulations. The existing building, parking lot and the on-site sewage disposal system, all encroach on the buffer zones associated with the wetland resource areas that are associated with Parkers River. The building is currently served by an on-site sewage disposal system with a design flow of 1,800 gallons per day. The leaching facility associated with this system does not comply with Title 5, primarily because of its location, which is about 35 feet away from a wetland resource area. The existing building is served by overhead electric and telecommunications services, natural gas, and domestic water. Proposed Development The Applicant is proposing to redevelop this property by replacing the existing commercial building with three (3) duplexes, providing a total of six (6) residential units. Prior to construction of any new facilities, erosion and sedimentation controls will be established and the existing commercial building and shed will be demolished. The proposed redevelopment of the site will result in a decrease in impervious area of approximately 7,645 square feet. Site Access The site is located on Route 28, which is a State Highway. Therefore, an Access Permit is required by MassDOT prior to construction. The westerly curb cut will be closed permanently, and the easterly curb cut will be reconfigured to comply with both MassDOT and local requirements. Each unit will have its own garage, which has sufficient area for two (2) parking spaces without stacking. 349 Main Street, Route 28, Unit D / West Yarmouth, MA 02673 / 508-778-8919 Stormwater Management Stormwater management facilities have been designed in accordance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook and the Town of Yarmouth Stormwater Management Regulations. Water quality catch basin units located on the eastern side of the driveway will collect stormwater runoff from the drive and surrounding areas and pre-treat stormwater prior to conveyance for recharge to the groundwater. A large subsurface infiltration system will be constructed beneath the driveway. The system is comprised of 91-Cultec C-100HD leaching chambers in a bed of crushed stone and has been designed to manage stormwater from design storms up to and including the 100-year storm. Each of the three (3) water quality catch basin units on-site will discharge pre-treated stormwater to this system. Utility Services The other utility services required to support this project include domestic water, electric, telecommunications and natural gas. The existing water service will need to be upgraded to a 2-inch pipe and reconfigured to serve the new buildings with each unit having a 1-inch service. The new buildings will also have natural gas, electric and telecommunications services. Wastewater Management As noted above, the site was previously served by an on-site sewage disposal system. This system will be abandoned-in-place and a 6-inch connection to the new municipal sewer system will be established prior to occupancy. Other Required Permits In addition to VCOD Site Plan Review approval, the proposed development also requires an Order of Conditions from the Yarmouth Conservation Commission and a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals (Section 202.5) to allow construction of two-family dwellings in the VC1 Zoning District. At this time, BSC anticipates filing with the Conservation Commission to be heard at the April 16, 2026 public hearing. We will not file with the Zoning Board until such time that all other local permits are in hand. Finally, an Access Permit is required from Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). BSC will apply for an Access Permit once all of the local permits are in hand, as required by MassDOT. We look forward to presenting this project to you at public hearing on April 1st. In the interim, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, BSC Group, Inc. Brian G. Yergatian, PE, LEED AP Manager of Civil Engineering, Senior Associate Steven M. Katz 99 Sullivan Road, West Yarmouth, MA 02673 November 19, 2025 (508) 360-3851 skatz@lathamcenters.org 703 Route 28, South Yarmouth Map 32, Parcel 120 B2 (VC1 Overlay District) AE-11, AE-12 BSC Group, Inc. ERT Architects, Inc. The Applicant is proposing the redevelopment of an existing commercial property in accordance with the provisions of the Village Center Overlay District (VC1), as multi-family housing with a total of six (6) units, which will be located within three duplex housing units. Access to the property is from Route 28. The existing curb cut will be reconfigured and realigned. The proposed buildings will be constructed on pilings and raised above the Flood Zone, in accordance with FEMA regulations. Each unit will have one (1) parking space located under the building. A paved connection to Mermaid Lane at the southern end of the site will be provided for emergency use only and controlled by a locked gate with Knox Box. The project will also require new utility services (including connection to the municipal sewer), stormwater management and landscaping. The project also requires an Order of Conditions from the Yarmouth Conservation Commission. 11/19/2025For Steven Katz 299 White’s Path South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508.362.8883 WWW.ERTArchitects.com Town of Yarmouth Design Review Application Materials Specification Sheet Date: December 09, 2025 Applicant: Steven M. Katz Project Location: 703 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA Siding Type & Material: Mixture of white cedar shingles, vertical lap siding, and horizontal lap siding Colors: Mixture of earth tones; Lighthouse Grey, Savannah Wicker, Cypress, Buckskin, Natural Clay. See attached samples Roof Material: Architectural asphalt Pitches: 5:12 Color: Black Windows: Double hung, vinyl clad Color: White Doors: Wood &/or insulated fiberglass Color: Wood doors – Mahogany, fiberglass doors – white Trim Size: 1x4 @ doors and windows, 1x8 fascia, 36” soffits Color: White Shutters: NA Gutters: 6” half round Color: White Garage Doors: Insulated aluminum Color: White Decks & Railings: Azek decking w/ glass railing system Color: Coastline Grey Fencing: By others Retaining Walls: NA Signs: NA Attention!: This email originates outside of the organization. Do not open attachments or click links unless you are sure this email is from a known sender and you know the content is safe. Call the sender to verify if unsure. Otherwise delete this email. From:Erik Tolley To:Williams, Kathleen Cc:Mackenzie Morrison; Kieran J. Healy; Brian Yergatian Subject:Re: 703 Route 28 Date:Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:46:33 AM Attachments:image001.png Hi Kathy, The color scheme, per the color chart or as close as the computer could get them, is as follows: Roofing - Cedar blend Lower level/all cedar shingle siding - Charcoal Gray Middle level/all horizontal siding - Natural Blend Upper level/all verfrtical siding - Sterling Gray Erik On Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 4:11 PM Williams, Kathleen <kwilliams@yarmouth.ma.us> wrote: Hi Erik, Can you provide the names of the colors used in the rendering from the CertainTeed Colorview samples you provided? Thanks, Kathy ---------------------------------------- Kathy Williams, P.E. Yarmouth Town Planner 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4492 (508) 398-2231 Ext 1276 kwilliams@yarmouth.ma.us ROOF LOWER LEVEL SHINGLE SIDING UPPER LEVEL VERTICAL SIDING MIDDLE LEVEL HORIZONTAL SIDING