TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 

MEETING MINUTES OF

January 18, 2007

 

MEETING HELD IN TOWN HALL

 

 

Members Present: Peter Page, Patrick Eleey, Elisabeth Verde, Keith Amato and Robert Littlefield.

Members Absent: Lynne Davies (excused) and Todd Dever (excused).

Others Present:  Doug Taylor (Building Commissioner), Maxine Notaro (Permit Coordinator) and Ellen C. Battaglini (Recording Secretary).

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

 

Vice Chair Peter Page called the Work Session to order at 6:37 P.M.

 

MINUTES: January 4, 2007 – Robert Littlefield moved to approve the language as amended, Elisabeth Verde seconded and it was so voted, 5-0.

 

PENDING DECISIONS:

2007-06           10 George’s Path (Residential 3 Zone), Neal Kimball on behalf of Kathleen Meads -

                        Lynne Davies, Peter Page, Patrick Eleey, Elisabeth Verde and Robert Littlefield sat the case. Patrick Eleey read the decision. Elisabeth Verde moved to accept the language as written, Robert Littlefield seconded and it was so voted, 4-0.

 

2007-07           11 George’s Path (Residential 3 Zone), Neal Kimball on behalf of Kathleen Meads -

                        Lynne Davies, Peter Page, Patrick Eleey, Elisabeth Verde and Keith Amato sat the case. Patrick Eleey read the decision. Elisabeth Verde moved to accept the language as written, Keith Amato seconded and it was so voted, 4-0.

 

PENDING CASES:

2007-04           175 Bradford Street Extension (Residential 3 Zone), Victor DePoalo -

                        The applicant seeks a Special Permit under Article 2, Section 2471 (Parking Requirements – Applicability) of the Zoning By-Laws for relief from parking requirements. The applicant requested a continuance until the February 1, 2007 hearing and a waiver of the time constraints.

                        Elisabeth Verde moved to accept the request for a continuance and a waiver from the time constraints for Case #2007-04, Patrick Eleey seconded and it was so voted 3-0.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW:

2006-081         481 Commercial Street, Unit #2, Neal Kimball on behalf of Cynthia Simmons -

                        The applicant requests a change in approved plans due to design changes requested by the Historic District Commission. Peter Page, Patrick Eleey, Elisabeth Verde, Robert Littlefield and Keith Amato sat on the case.

                        Presentation: Neal Kimball appeared to present the request for Administrative Review.

                        Board Discussion: The Board questioned Mr. Kimball.

                        Elisabeth Verde moved to accept the request as an Administrative Review, Robert Littlefield seconded and it was so voted, 5-0.

                        Keith Amato moved to grant an Administrative Review for Case #2006-081, a change in the approved plans due to design changes requested by the Historic District Commission, Elisabeth Verde seconded and it was so voted, 5-0.

 

PENDING CASES:

2006-070         150 Bradford Street (Residential 3 Zone), Tom Boland and James Farley -

                        This case is continued until the April 19, 2007 hearing.

 

Vice Chair Peter Page adjourned the Work Session at 7:06 P.M.

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

 

Vice Chair Peter Page called the Public Hearing to order at 7:06 P.M. There were five members of the Zoning Board of Appeals present and two absent.

 

CONTINUED CASES:

2007-01            29 Alden Street, Units 7 & 8 (Residential 3 Zone), Douglas Taylor -

The applicant seeks a Special Permit under Article 4, Section 4800 and Article 5, Section 5330 of the Zoning By-Laws to create two middle income community housing units.

2007-02            29 Alden Street (Residential 3 Zone), Douglas Taylor -

The applicant seeks a Special Permit under Article 2, Section 2440 A1b of the Zoning By-Laws to convert an existing building into two community housing units for a total of eight units.

2007-03            29 Alden Street (Residential 3 Zone), Douglas Taylor -

The applicant seeks a Special Permit under Article 3, Section 3110 of the Zoning By-Laws to extend up and along a pre-existing, non-conforming front and side yard setback.

These 3 cases are continued at the request of the applicant until the February 15, 2007 hearing.

 

2007-05           43 Commercial Street (Residential 2 Zone), Robert Valois on behalf of Dr. Don Butterfield -

                        The applicant seeks a Special Permit under Article 3, Section 3110 of the Zoning By-Laws to extend up and along a pre-existing, non-conforming side setback and to enlarge a loft and add dormers and stairway. The applicant requested a continuance until the February 1, 2007 hearing when the applicant will submit revised plans.

                        Elisabeth Verde moved to accept the continuance of Case #2007-05 until the February 1, 2007 hearing, Robert Littlefield seconded and it was so voted, 5-0.

 

                       

NEXT MEETING:

The next meeting will be on February 1, 2007 and will be held in the Judge Welsh Hearing Room and will consist of a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. with a Work Session to follow.

 

ADJOURNMENT: 

Elisabeth Verde moved to adjourn at 7:15 P.M. and it was so voted unanimously.

 

These minutes were approved by a vote of the Zoning Board of Appeals at their meeting on February 1, 2007.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

_______________________________________________      Ellen C. Battaglini

Zoning Board of Appeals Signature