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Home My WebLink About2011-9-8J TOWN OF NANTUCKET BOARD OF APPEALS ` ={ NANTUCKET, MA 02554 Minutes Thursday, September 8, 2011 -j 1:00 PM 4 Fairgrounds Road Board Members in attendance: Ed Toole, Michael J. O'Mara, Dale Waine, KeiYm Koseatac, and Michael Angelastro. Members absent: Lisa Botticelli, Mark Poor, and Susan McCarthy Staff: John Brescher I. Call to Order: Chairman Toole called the meeting to order at 1:03 PM. II. Approval of the Agenda: A motion was made (Koseatac) and duly seconded to approve the agenda as written. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. III. Approval of the Minutes: A motion was made (Koseatac) and duly seconded to approve the minutes of the August 11th and August 18th ZBA hearings. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. IV. Other Business: • Approval of FY 2011 Annual Town Report: A motion was made (Waine) and duly seconded to approve the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Town Report for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. ■ Release of escrow: A motion was made (O'Mara) and duly seconded to approve the request to release the escrow funds for the Abrem's Quary project that was withdrawn. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. V. Old Business ■ 085 -06 Reis 80 Miacomet Avenue Reade C Action Deadline, October 26, 2011. Continued to October 13, 2011. ■ 038 -11 Glidden, Trustee 86 Main Street Glidden Action Deadline October 12, 2011. 2 Fairgrounds Road Nantucket Massachusetts 02554 508 - 228 -7215 telephone 508 - 228 -7298 facsimile This matter was continued without opening to October 13, 2011. 044 -11 Lindsay 8 Tawpoot Wilson Action Deadline October 12, 2011. Tori Wilson represented the Applicant. Ms. Wilson explained to the Board that the Applicant is requesting a Special Permit in order to increase the allowable ground cover so the Applicant can construct an addition. Mr. O'Mara noted that the Board of Appeals routinely grants requests in the Sesapana neighborhood. The Board requested Attorney Glidden to give a recap of the history of this particular subdivision. A motion was made (Angelastro) and duly seconded to approve the relief requested. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. Documents Referenced: ■ Application submitted by Tori Wilson ■ Site plan entitled "Plot Plan, Nantucket, MA," dated June 29, 2010 ■ 048 -11 Finback Homeowners Assoc. Tr. 64 Somerset Road Hanley Action Deadline October 22, 2011. This matter was continued without opening to October 13, 2011. VI. New Business 050 -11 O'Banion 29 Daffodil Lane Action Deadline November 3, 2011. This matter was continued without opening to October 13, 2011. 051 -11 Sanford 15 Pleasant Street Action Deadline December 7, 2011. Attorney John Brazilian represented the Applicant. Cpl Self Brazlilian Attorney Brazilian explained to the Board that the Applicant is requesting Special Permit relief in order to alter the preexisting nonconforming structure without increasing the nonconforming nature of said structure. Attorney Brazilian further indicated to the Board that the Applicants are under the allowable ground cover ratio allowed on the Locus. A motion was made (Waine) and duly seconded to approve the requested relief. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. Documents Referenced: ■ Application submitted by Attorney John Brazlilian ■ Plan entitled "The Sanford Residence, 15 Pleasant Street, Nantucket, MA," dated July 13, 2011 2 Fairgrounds Road Nantucket Massachusetts 02554 508 - 228 -7215 telephone 508 - 228 -7298 facsimile ■ 052 -11 Brooks 54 Cliff Road Metz Action Deadline December 7, 2011. Sophie Metz represented the Applicant. Ms. Metz explained to the Board that the Applicant is requesting Special Permit relief in order to alter the preexisting nonconforming structure without increasing the nonconforming nature of said structure. Ms. Metz explained the history of the parcel and how it became nonconforming. A motion was made (Angelastro) and duly seconded to approve the requested relief. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. Documents Referenced: ■ Application submitted by Sophie Metz The board recessed at 1:44 pm and resumed at 1:48 pm. 053 -11 Johnson, Trustee 16 Pleasant Street McMullen Action Deadline December 7, 2011. Nathan McMullen represented the Applicant. Mr. McMullen explained that the Applicant is requesting Special Permit relief in order to alter the preexisting nonconforming structure without increasing the nonconforming nature of said structure. Mr. McMullen further described the various nonconformities existing on the Locus and further noted that there will be a surveyor present during the construction process in order to ensure all setbacks are maintained. A motion was made (Waine) and duly seconded to approve the relief requested. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. Documents Referenced: ■ Application submitted by Nathan McMullen 054 -11 Marks 2/2 Toombs Court Reade Action Deadline December 7, 2011. Attorney Marianne Hanley represented the Applicants. Attorney Hanley explained to the Board that the Applicants are requesting a Special Permit in order to allow for take -out. A motion was made (Angelastro) and duly seconded to approve the relief requested. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. Documents Referenced: ■ Application submitted by Attorney Arthur Reade ■ 055 -11 Hutton 14 Trotter's Lane Remick 2 Fairgrounds Road Nantucket Massachusetts 02554 508 -228 -7215 telephone 508 - 228 -7298 facsimile Action Deadline December 7, 2011. Devin Remick represented the Applicant. Mr. Remick explained to the Board that the Applicant is requesting to validate an unintentional setback intrusion on the Locus. This error was discovered when the Applicant attempted to close out the existing permits. A motion was made (Angelastro) and duly seconded to approve the relief requested. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. Documents Referenced: ■ Application submitted by Devin Remick ■ 056 -11 Riseborough 17 1/2 Old South Road Self Action Deadline December 7, 2011. Denise Riseborough represented herself. Ms. Riseborough explained to the Board that she would like to convert the existing structure to a Laundromat and retail establishment. Accordingly, the Applicant is requesting a parking waiver and a loading zone waiver. A motion was made (Koseatac) and duly seconded to approve the relief requested. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. Documents Referenced: ■ Application submitted by Denise Riseborough 057 -11 Hepworth Action Deadline December 7, 2011. This matter was heard with File No. 058 -11. 058 -11 Sconset Home Realty Trust Action Deadline December 7, 2011. 2 Center St., Siasconset Glidden 6 Center Street, Siasconset Glidden Attorney Jessie M. Glidden represented the Applicants. Attorney Glidden explained the nature of the relief requested for both 2 and 6 Center Street, Siasconset. Burr Tupper also provided the Board with some of the specifics regarding the construction process. Sheila Todd, an abutter, spoke against the application of 6 Center Street by stating that the height of the building will be out of scale with the rest of the structures in the neighborhood. Leslie Mayer, an abutter, also spoke against increasing the height of the structure. Sam Daniels, an abutter, expressed concerns with the increased traffic and congestion and possible road closures. 2 Fairgrounds Road Nantucket Massachusetts 02554 508 - 228 -7215 telephone 508- 228 -7298 facsimile Don Heyda, an abutter, requested that the Board ask for a construction protocol for the proposed work. Mr. Tupper further detailed the work proposed for 2 and 4 Center Street. Leslie Mayer spoke against this aspect of the application because she didn't think a historic structure should be moved. Sheila Todd explained to the Board that the neighbors in `Sconset do not like to see the change to these historic structures. Sam Daniel expanded on this by stating that he didn't want to see the buildings moved at all. Leslie Mayer reiterated her previous comments and further added that she wants to keep the relationship between the structures in tact and maintain the historical philosophy. Michael Angelastro explained to the neighbors that most of these concerns are not within the Board of Appeals' purview and that these concerns should be taken up with the Historic District Commission. A motion was made (Waine) and duly seconded to continue the matter to the October 13th hearing. The vote was 5 -0 in favor. VII. Adjournment A motion was made (Koseatac) and duly seconded to adjourn the hearing at 3:30 pm. 2 Fairgrounds Road Nantucket Massachusetts 02554 508- 228 -7215 telephone 508 - 228 -7298 facsimile