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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVariance request 5.26.2026 Shorefront Consulting Professional Services on Land or At Sea 290 Center St., Dennis Port, MA 02639 www.shorefrontconsulting.com 508-280-8046 shorefrontconsulting@gmail.com Yarmouth Conservation Commission May 26, 2026 Attn: Brittany DiRienzo 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4492 By hand delivery and email Re: Notice of Intent Application Filing Package; Request for Variance for work within the 35’ buffer Proposed Reconstruction of Existing Bulkhead Tony and Jane Campagna 14 Compass Drive South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Map 19, Parcel 73 On behalf of my clients, Tony and Jane Campagna, I am submitting this request for a variance from work that has taken place (after the fact) within the 35-foot buffer zone. The work consists of a patio that is under an existing deck which occupies approximately 150 square feet. There is also an unpermitted additional deck around the patio which occupies approximately 90 square feet. The total square footage of the unpermitted work is approximately 240 square feet. The applicant is requesting a variance to maintain these existing structures and provide the necessary mitigation to offset any perceived negative impacts from the structures. For instance, there is an existing garden area that can be converted to mitigation plantings which occupies approximately 320 square feet. There is also an existing vegetated buffer on the west side of the property between the seawall and the patio which occupies approximately 925 square feet. No specific mitigation is offered because the bylaws state that the mitigation must be specified by the commission for any work within the 35-foot buffer. We are happy to work with the commission to determine the appropriate mitigation that is provided by the applicant that will allow the structures to remain and be conditioned to contribute to the protection of the resource areas, utilizing a combination of the existing buffer and additional buffer plantings as necessary. The existing patio is pervious, and will not affect the surrounding resource areas in regards to the wetlands interests. The patio does not trap water or pollutants and will provide drainage and absorption of runoff and protect the waterway from infiltration of storm water. The applicant can remove the patio and utilize gravel with some pavers so that chairs can be placed with stability. The additional decking around the pool area replaces approximately 90 square feet of turf lawn. There is an existing garden area that can be utilized for additional plantings if necessary. The bulkhead on the north side is being relocated approximately 1.5 feet landward, increasing resource area (land under ocean and land containing shellfish) and reducing lawn and garden areas by approximately 60 square feet. The alternatives which exist to rectify the after the fact work are simply to remove either (or both) the patio and decking in their entirety, or utilize a combination of existing structures and mitigation (of which there are endless options). Again, the applicant will work with the commission to provide the appropriate mitigation. The potential environmental impacts and environmental benefits to the after the fact work reduce turf lawn, and provide drainage in the flood zone to protect the waterway. There are many options to consider and we look forward to discussing them with the commission to provide the necessary result. Please schedule this request for your June 4th, 2026 public hearing. If there are any questions or concerns regarding this filing, please contact me as soon as possible. Sincerely, Mark Burgess Shorefront Consulting B.S. Ocean Engineering Enclosures: As Stated cc: Tony and Jane Campagna (Applicants)