The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals convened on Thursday, July 19, 2012 for their regularly scheduled meeting. First, they heard from Dana Nilson, on behalf of George Fearons, who applied for a special permit to construct a guesthouse and garage on property at 9 High Ridge Drive.
Code Enforcement Officer Andrew Bobola said “this was a unique case” because the plot of land is so small, it doesn’t meet existing zoning bylaws.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the plans as presented.
Next, Dave Davignon from Schneider and Associates spoke on behalf of the Diggins family regarding the construction of a deck on property at 22 North Street that will not meet required setbacks. Along with the blueprints of the project, Davignon brought several photographs dating back from one year ago to today, detailing the layout of the neighborhood and providing a clearer perspective of the impact the deck would have on the neighborhood.
“We’d like to recreate something that was there by expanding upon what already exists,” Davignon said. “As far as we know, we have abutter support for the project.”
“I think they’ve done a good job in keeping with the look of the house,” said Bobola.
The Board found the plans consistent with the aesthetic of the neighborhood and voted in favor of the plans as presented.
The Zoning Board of Appeals also voted in favor of a special permit to extend a front deck on property at 1 Bay View Avenue.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at 6:00 pm at the Town Hall.
By Eric Tripoli
