HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-10 Need to scan again • ZBA Minutes for December 10,2020,adopted Jan. 14,2021
�'+_ 46.:_ ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
s f: 2 Fairgrounds Road
' Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 2021 .i,N 1 5 C 2. 7
%two
www.nantucket-ma.gov
Commissioners:Susan McCarthy (Chair),Lisa Botticelli(Vice chair),Ed Toole(Clerk),Michael J.O'Mara, Kerim Koseatac
Alternates: Mark Poor,Geoff Thayer,Jim Mondani
— MINUTES ��
Thursday,December 10,2020
This meeting was held via remote participation using ZOOM and YouTube,
Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Regarding Open Meeting Law
Called to order at 1:07 p.m. and announcements made by Ms.McCarthy
Staff in attendance: Eleanor Antonietti,Zoning Administrator;T. Norton,Town Minutes Taker
Attending Members: McCarthy, O'Mara, Koseatac, Poor, Thayer, Mondani
.Absent: Botticelli,Toole
Adoption of the Agenda
Motion Motion to Approve the Agenda. (made by: O'Mara) (seconded)
Roll-call vote Carried 5-0//McCarthy,O'Mara,Koseatac,Thayer,and Mondani-aye
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 12,2020
Motion Motion to Approve the Minutes of November 12,2020. (made by: Mondani) (seconded)
Roll-call vote Carried 5-0//McCarthy,O'Mara,Thayer,Mondani,and Koseatac-aye
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. 11-20 Peter J. Mackay&Alison Mackay and David P.Mackay&Anne M.Phaneuf,Tr.,Mackay/Phaneuf Family Trust
21 &25 Monohansett Road Alger
REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO MAY 13,2021
Voting McCarthy, O'Mara, Koseatac,Thayer, Mondani
.\lternates Poor
Recused None
Documentation File with associated plans,photos and required documentation
Representing None
Public None
Discussion Not opened at this time.
Motion Motion to Approve the request for a continuance to May 13,2021. (made by: O'Mara) (seconded)
Roll-call vote Carried 5-0//McCarthy,O'Mara,Mondani,Koseatac,and Thayer
2. 23-20 Jeffrey R. Sayle And Katherine R.Sayle,Trustees,Tigertail Realty Trust
REQUEST TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Voting O'Mara (acting chair),Koseatac,Thayer, Mondani
Alternates None
Recused McCarthy & Poor
Documentation None
Representing None
Public None
Discussion Mondani–Asked the effect of this.
Antonietti – Marcus Silverstein will have to double back with them to ensure enforcement. Without prejudice means
they can come back with a similar request.Withdrawal of the appeal implies they will comply.
Motion Motion to Accept the withdrawal without prejudice. (made by: Mondani) (seconded)
Roll-call vote Carried 4-0//O'Mara,Thayer,Mondani,and Koseatac-aye
Page 1 of 3
ZBA Minutes for December 10,2020,adopted Jan. 14,2021
•
3. 25-20 Gunnar P.Wilmot 3 Summer Street Ilanlev
Applicant is requesting Modification of relief by Special Permit pursuant to Zoning By-law Section 139-33.A. Specifically,. Appiucant
proposes to alter and extend the dwelling,which is pre-existing nonconforming as to easterly side yard setback,by building an addition at
the rear of the dwelling which will come no closer to the easterly lot line than the existing structure. In the alternative and to the extent
necessary, Applicant requests relief by Variance pursuant to Section 139-32. The property is located at 3 Summer Street, shown on
Assessor's Map 42.3.3 as Parcel 115 and as Lot 3 upon Land Court Plan 14466-C. Evidence of owner's title is registered on Certificate of
Title No. 23275 at the Nantucket County District of the Land Court.The site is zoned Residential Old Historic ROH
Voting McCarthy, Koseatac, Poor,Thayer, Mondani
Alternates None
Recused O'Mara
Documentation File with associated plans,photos and required documentation
Representing 'Marianne Hanley,Reade,Gullicksen,Hanley,&Gifford LLP
Ethan Griffin,Gryphon Architects
Public None
Discussion 0::s Hanley — Summer Street Church provided consent to access their property during work; Mr. Griffin provided the
construction protocols.
Thayer—He is happy with the information provided.
Antonietti—They have final Historic District Commission (HDC) approval.
McCarthy—She has no further concerns.
Koseatac—Satisfied with what was submitted.
Poor—Page 31 of the packet,ZBA 1,the dimension for the new slab foundation is a little bizarre.
Griffin—The property line angles and that is representative of the angle closest to the house. Plus-or-minus might have
been a better way to show that.
Poor—He would prefer a hard number that the enforcement officer can reference.
Mondani—Has no concerns.
Antonietti—Asked that the revised distance be sent for inclusion in the file. In the staff report, she has recommended
conditions;read the conditions.
Motion Motion to Approve the relief as requested with conditions as read. (made by: Koseatac) 'seconded
Roll-call vote Carried 5-0//McCarthy,Koseatac,Thayer,Poor,and Mondani-aye
Ill. NI;\\ BE SI NESS
1. 26-20 Jacqueline R. McCoy,Trustee,Savel Nom.Tr. 4-Pocomo Road Gifford
Applicant is requesting relief by Variance pursuant to Section 139-32 for a waiver from the 3°0 ground cover ratio provisions of Section
139-16. Specifically, Applicant proposes to construct an addition to the priman- dwelling in order to house an elevator and mechanical
room to enable a disabled family member. The ground cover ratio would increase from 2.9-0 o to roughly 3.05' as a result of the
addition. The property is located at 47 Pocomo Road, shown on Assessor's Map 15 as Parcel 19 and as Lot 5 upon Land Court Plan
20689-D. Evidence of owner's title is registered on Certificate of Title No. 22538 at the Nantucket County District of the Land Court.
The site is zoned Limited Use General Three (LUG-3).
Voting McCarthy, O'Mara, Koseatac, Poor, Thayer
.\ltcrnates Mondani
Recused None
Documentation File with associated plans,photos and required documentation
Representing Whitney Gifford,Reade,Gullicksen,Hanley,& Gifford LLP
Public None
Discussion (i 11) Gifford—Presented the request.
O'Mara—This meets our requirements for a variance owing to the disability situation.
Koseatac—Same answer.
Thayer—He agrees.
Poor—This is a definite hardship case.
Mondani—He concurs.
McCarthy—Read the requirements for granting the variance.
Motion Motion to Grant the relief as requested. (made by:Thayer) (seconded)
Roll-call vote Carried 5-0//McCarthy,O'Mara,Koseatac,Thayer,and Poor-aye
Page 2 of 3
ZBA Minutes for December 10,2020,adopted Jan. 14,2021
2. 27-20 7 Starbuck Court,LLC 7 Starbuck Court Dale
Applicant is requesting relief by Special Permit pursuant to Zoning By-law Section 139-33.A(1). Specifically, the applicant proposes to
change the use of a pre-existing non-conforming garage to a garage/studio.The garage is pre-existing nonconforming as to side yard
setback.There will be no change in footprint or ground cover as a result of the change of use.The Locus,pre-existing nonconforming as
to frontage, is situated at 7 Starbuck Court and is shown on Assessor's Map as Parcels 6 and 7 and as Lots A and D upon Land Court
Plan No. 11898-B and as Lots 2 and 3 upon LCP No. 11898-C.Evidence of Owner's title is registered on Certificate of Title No. 2-8-4
at the Nantucket County District of the Land Court.The site is zoned Residential Old Historic (ROH).
Voting McCarthy, O'Mara, Koseatac, Poor,Thayer,
Alternates Mondani
Recused None
Documentation File with associated plans,photos and required documentation
Representing Kevin Dale,Vaughan,Dale,Hunter,and Beaudette P.C.
Mark Cutone,Mark Cutone Architecture
Public None
Discussion(Its) Dale-Presented situation leading to this request.They have a Certificate of Appropriateness from the HDC.The garage
has been used as a studio for decades. An abutter wrote a letter of support, stating the conversion of the garage will
preserve an interesting and historical structure.
O'Mara-He has no concerns.
Koseatac-He can't imagine there will be parking issues and sees no need for conditioning the approval.
Thayer-No concerns.
Poor-Asked if there is a fire safety requirement for the structure within the setback.
Cutone-Current drawings accommodate the fire wall.
Mondani-No concerns.
Antonietti-Most of the work seems to be interior.
Motion Motion to Approve the relief as requested. (made by:Koseatac) (seconded)
Roll-call vote Carried 5-0//McCarthy,O'Mara,Koseatac,Thayer,and Poor-aye
IV. OTIIER BUSINESS
1. Antonietti-Will send out pertinent Planning Board articles to the members.Also asked to be told who might be traveling and when in
order to be able to get necessary signatures on decisions.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Motion to Adjourn at 1:51 p.m. (made by:Koseatac) (seconded)
Roll-call vote Carried 5-0//McCarthy,O'Mara,Koseatac,Mondani,and Thayer-aye
Sources used during the meeting not found in the files or on the Town website:
1. None
Submitted by:
Terry L. Norton
Page 3 of 3