Information for Meeting of Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday September 10, 2020 3:00 PM EDT

Town:Chatham, MA 
Board:Zoning Board of Appeals
Time:Thursday September 10, 2020 3:00 PM EDT
Location:Remote Access Available through Link in Agenda
Agenda:
TOWN OF CHATHAM
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
LEGAL NOTICE

The Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2020, starting at 3:00 PM on the following applications:

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Application No. 20-031: Avalon Point Residence Trust, c/o William F. Riley, Esq., PO Box 707, Chatham, MA 02633, owner of property located at 24 Avalon Point Road, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 12L Block 15C Lot L4.  The Applicant seeks to enlarge, extend, or change a nonconforming dwelling on a nonconforming lot via the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new dwelling and swimming pool.  Also proposed is the replacement of Exterior Mechanical System Appliances (A/C Condensers) within the abutter setback.  The existing dwelling is nonconforming in that it is located 39.9 from the Coastal Conservancy District.  The existing A/C Condenser is nonconforming in that it is located 21.7 feet from the southerly abutter.  The proposed swimming pool will be nonconforming in that it will be located 47.4 feet from the Coastal Conservancy District where a 50 foot setback is required.  The proposed A/C Condensers will be nonconforming in that they will be located 24.5 feet from the southerly abutter where a 25 foot setback is required.  The existing building coverage is 4,120 square feet (12.1%) and the proposed building coverage is 5,133 square feet (15.1%) where 10% is the maximum allowed.  The lot is nonconforming in that it contains 125 feet of frontage where 150 feet is required. The lot contains 40,914 square feet where 40,000 square feet is required in the R40 Zoning District.  A Special Permit is required under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Sections 6 and 9 and Sections V.B. and VIII.D.2.b. of the Chatham Protective Bylaw.  Continued from July 9, 2020.

Application No. 20-047: Nicole and Peter Dawes, c/o Michael D. Ford, Esq., PO Box 485, West Harwich, MA, 02645, owner of property located at 157 Cross Street, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 14C Block 13 Lot 38A.  The Applicant seeks to modify Special Permit No. 20-028 granted on July 23, 2020, which allowed for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new dwelling and installation of exterior mechanical system appliances (A/C condensers).  The Applicant now seeks to modify Special Permit Nos. 20-028 to allow for the new dwelling to be located 43.2 feet from the road.  The approved building coverage of 1,213 square feet (12%) where 15% is the maximum allowed will remain unchanged. The lot is nonconforming in that it contains 10,107 square feet where 40,000 square feet is required in the R40 Zoning District.  A Special Permit is required under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Sections 6 and 9 and Sections V.B. and VIII.D.2.b. of the Protective Bylaw.

Application No. 20-048: Nancy and Kenneth Friend, owners of property located at 81 Earles Way, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 12G Block 44 Lot M17.  The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance for the construction of a second floor deck and pergola, located 19 feet from the westerly abutter where a 25 foot setback is required.  A Dimensional Variance is required under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 10 and Section VIII.D.2.c of the Chatham Protective Bylaw.  Under Application No. 20-049, The Applicant seeks to enlarge, extend, or change a nonconforming dwelling on a nonconforming lot via the construction of a second floor deck and pergola.  The existing dwelling is nonconforming in that it is located 24.2 feet from the southerly abutter.  The proposed deck will be nonconforming in that it will be located 24 feet from the southerly abutter where a 25 foot setback is required.   The lot is nonconforming in that it contains 13,986 square feet where 60,000 square feet is required in the R60 Zoning District.  A Special Permit is required under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Sections 6 and 9 and Sections V.B. and VIII.D.2.b. of the Chatham Protective Bylaw.

Other Business:
Approval of Minutes
Public Comments 

Plans, site plans, and all other documents related to these Applications are on file with the Department of Community Development and may be viewed as attachments below on the town website.
The full agenda for this meeting will be posted at: www.mytowngovernment.org/02633 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

David Nixon
Chairman
Scheduled By:Sarah Clark
Posted At:Aug 19, 2020 3:27 PM EDT
Last Modified:Aug 19, 2020 3:27 PM EDT
Minutes:Minutes are on record with the Town Clerk's office
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Minutes and Associated Documents

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20-031 24 Avalon Point Road_Revised Plans.pdf  (download) 1258 Kb Sep 02, 2020 7:23 AM EDT
20-047 157 Cross Street.pdf  (download) 517 Kb Aug 19, 2020 3:29 PM EDT
20-048 81 Earles Way.pdf  (download) 484 Kb Aug 19, 2020 3:29 PM EDT
20-049 81 Earles Way.pdf  (download) 443 Kb Aug 19, 2020 3:29 PM EDT
24 Avalon Point Presentation.pdf  (download) 9095 Kb Sep 10, 2020 10:31 AM EDT
9-10-20 ZBA MINS.docx  (download) 54 Kb Oct 15, 2020 12:26 PM EDT