The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on March 20 hearing four cases, one of which was a Special Permit sought by Elizabeth Turowski Revocable Trust for 28 Pearl Street. The petitioner plans to rebuild portions of a porch and stairs within the existing footprint. The application also states that a new shed is part of the renovation work placed in the “same general location” of an existing shed.
From an abutter came questions regarding if the Special Permit would require the applicant to maintain a 5-foot set back. The applicant was represented by Mat Leone of Schneider Davignon and Leone, Inc. Leone said that the new shed would be a two-story structure 14-feet by 16-feet used exclusively for storage with no water or other utilities.
The board, along with the abutter and Leone discussed at length whether it was necessary to have the noted setback given that plans indicate the shed will be in the same general area as the new one. Ultimately, the board moved to grant the Special Permit with the 5-foot set back documented.
Other Special Permits heard were Shane Mills for the construction of a new home at 57 Church Street the location of a large glacial stone. The applicant had previously received a Special Permit for the same location, but that permit had expired.
The single-family home will include site work, the construction of a retaining wall and storm water systems. The Special Permit was granted.
A Special Permit was granted to Kim and Jennifer Randall, 3 and 5 Mechanic Street for the redefining of lot lines. The two homes on the properties are owned by sisters who sought the Special Permit in an effort to straighten lot lines. The filing was approved. The property owners now must file an Approval Not Required request with the Mattapoisett Planning Board stated Bob Field of Field Engineering their representative.
A fourth Special Permit was granted to Highland Avenue Trust, 12 Highland Avenue for the construction of a two-story deck on the easterly side of the existing home.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals was not announced.
Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals
By Marilou Newell