Information for Meeting of Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday January 14, 2021 3:00 PM EST

Town:Chatham, MA 
Board:Zoning Board of Appeals
Time:Thursday January 14, 2021 3:00 PM EST
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, January 14, 2021, starting at 3:00 PM on the following applications:

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Application No. 20-082: Goodrich Chatham Realty Trust, c/o Michael D. Ford, Esq., PO Box 485, West Harwich, MA, 02645, owner of property located at 110 Old Salt Works Road, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 13M Block 8 Lot C25.  The Applicant seeks to modify Special Permit No. 18-029 granted on June 18, 2020, which allowed for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new dwelling and garage.  The Applicant now seeks to modify Special Permit No. 18-029 to allow for an alternate location of the exterior mechanical appliances (A/C Condensers and Generator) with flood proof enclosures.  The proposed generator enclosure will be located 2 feet from the northerly abutter and the proposed A/C Condensers will be located 2.5 feet from the westerly abutter where a 25 foot setback is required.  Also proposed is the installation of fencing within the Conservancy District as allowed by Special Permit under Section IV.A.3.a. of the Protective Bylaw.  The approved building coverage of 4,675 square feet where 2,800 square feet is the maximum allowed will remain unchanged. The lot is nonconforming in that it contains 0 square feet of buildable upland where 20,000 square feet is required. The property contains 57,960 square feet 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. 20-054: Bobbie Jo Pippin Arndt and Randy Arndt, c/o James M. Norcross, Esq., PO Box 707, Chatham, MA 02633, owner of property located at 26 Hardings Beach Road, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 9C Block 47 Lot 1C.  The Applicant seeks to install a fence within the Conservancy District.  The proposed fencing is allowed by Special Permit under Section IV.A.3.a. of the Protective Bylaw.  The lot contains 22,422 square feet in the R20 Zoning District.  A Special Permit is required under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 9 and Section VIII.D.2.b. of the Chatham Protective Bylaw.  Continued from September 24, 2020 and November 19, 2020. 

Application No. 20-083: Eric and Trish Lindberg, c/o Rick Roy, 123A Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA, 02645, owner of property located at 25 Harbor Hill, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 11A Block 22 Lot C2. The Applicant seeks a waiver as allowed under Section VII.B.12.d. for the additional land area requirement for a one (1) bedroom guest unit which is part of the principal dwelling and is occupied by a member of the immediate family.  The existing dwelling and proposed addition comply with the required setbacks and building coverage.  The existing building coverage is 2,232 square feet (5.5%) and the proposed building coverage is 3,208 square feet (7.9%) where 10% is the maximum allowed.   The lot contains 40,500 square feet in the R40 Zoning District.  A Special Permit is required under M.G.L Chapter 40A Section 9 and Section VIII.D.2.b. of the Chatham Protective Bylaw.

Application No. 20-070: Hydrangea Properties LLC, c/o William F. Riley, Esq., PO Box 707, Chatham, MA 02633, owner of property located at 63 Cross Street, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 15D Block 95 Lot 67.  The Applicant seeks to enlarge, extend, or change a nonconforming dwelling on a conforming lot via the construction of additions.  The existing dwelling and proposed additions conform to road and abutter setback requirements.  The existing building coverage is 3,358 square feet and the proposed building coverage is 4,377 square feet where 2,900 square feet is the maximum allowed.  The lot contains 22,639 square feet in the R20 Zoning District. A Special Permit is required under M.G.L Chapter 40A Section 6 and Section V.B. of the Chatham Protective Bylaw.  Continued from November 19, 2020.

Application No. 20-084: Eastward MBT, LLC, c/o William F. Riley, Esq., PO Box 707, Chatham, MA, 02633, agreed vendee of property located at 155 & 157 Bridge Street, also shown on the Town of Chatham’s Assessors’ Map 15B Block 1B Lot 1B.  The Applicant seeks to enlarge, extend, or change two nonconforming dwellings on a nonconforming lot via the demolition of the existing dwellings and the construction of two new dwellings.  The existing dwelling (155 Bridge Street) is nonconforming in that it is located partially within the Coastal Conservancy District (Flood Plain ele. 12).  The existing dwelling (157 Bridge Street) is nonconforming in that it is located 26 feet from the Coastal Conservancy District and 24.8 feet from the easterly abutter where a 25 foot setback is required.  The proposed dwelling (155 Bridge Street) will be nonconforming in that it will remain partially within the Coastal Conservancy District where a 50 foot setback is required.  The proposed dwelling (157 Bridge Street) will comply with all setback requirements of the Bylaw.  The existing building coverage is 6,928 square feet (9.7%) and the proposed building coverage is 7,113 square feet (9.9%) where 10% is the maximum allowed.  The lot is nonconforming in that it contains two dwellings where only one dwelling is allowed. The lot contains 3.13 acres and 71,160 square feet of buildable upland in the R40 Zoning District.  A Special Permit is required under M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 6 and Section V.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:Dec 21, 2020 3:22 PM EST
Last Modified:Dec 21, 2020 3:22 PM EST
Minutes:Minutes are on record with the Town Clerk's office
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Minutes and Associated Documents

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1-14-21 ZBA MINSs.docx  (download) 68 Kb Feb 02, 2021 10:53 AM EST
1-14-21 ZBA MINSs.docx  (download) 68 Kb Feb 02, 2021 10:54 AM EST
20-054 26 Hardings Beach Road.pdf  (download) 350 Kb Dec 22, 2020 3:37 PM EST
20-070 63 Cross Street.pdf  (download) 963 Kb Dec 22, 2020 3:37 PM EST
20-082 110 Old Salt Works Road.pdf  (download) 1019 Kb Dec 22, 2020 3:33 PM EST
20-083 25 Harbor Hill.pdf  (download) 1696 Kb Dec 31, 2020 12:15 PM EST
20-084 155 & 157 Bridge Street.pdf  (download) 2348 Kb Dec 22, 2020 3:34 PM EST
63 Cross Street_revisions 12.08.2020.pdf  (download) 1406 Kb Jan 12, 2021 9:19 AM EST