The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, December 19 to go over their three cases.
The first, Case 1552, was the request for a Special Permit for the construction of a 14×20 deck on 32 Barstow Street. Both residents have hip problems and would like a deck that is level so they can go outside more easily. They are third-generation owners of the house and would like to maintain ownership while not adding excess difficulties to their lives as there is a slope on the property. The case was accepted unanimously and the permit granted.
Case 1553 was for a 9’ 17”x16 post-supported deck on 7 Nashawena Road on Plot 15A, Lot 140. A Special Permit is requested for the deck and to make the front steps compliant as currently they are too steep. Much work has been done to renovate the property over the last four years though abutters have denied requests for a deck thus far. The request for a permit was accepted unanimously.
Case 1554 was to convert an existing garage to living space. The hearing for this case was postponed to January as no one was present to give a presentation on the request.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Appeals will be held January 16 at 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Town Hall.
Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals
By Sam Bishop