5/15/1991 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - May 15, 1991 2. Mr. Connolly stated that the Cape Cod Commission left the issue of boat storage on land to the Board of Appeals and explained that some boats cannot fit into the rack -- sailboats and larger boats-- and there is a necessity for land storage. He said the boats stored on land are not transient boats but may be there for repair. He reviewed the parking requirements and the landscaping plans. Ms. Hawver asked for comments from those in the audience. Kay Perry - asked if the Board of Appeals could limit the hours of operation of the fork-lift to 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. She asked for a limit on the land storage of boats, parking and questioned who would enforce the conditions of a Special Permit. Douglas Boyd, Building Inspector - .said it was his responsibility to enforce. Virginia Driscoll - said she was opposed to the granting of a Special Permit, would like the building reduced by one more bay, that the applicant had violated the stop work order. She said she had talked with the State Fire Marshall on Monday and that the fuel storage is under appeal. She said she would like the building to come down and that boats not be stored in the set back area. f Steven Perry - said he had heard at a Planning Board meeting that a building needed three sides. John Connolly - explained that construction on the building had been stopped due to litigation and will be completed when there is a final decision. Steven Perry - said he would like Town Counsel's opinion on the definition of a building. Bill Bridges - said he thought the rack storage is an asset to the Town and a benefit to users. Mr. Makunas discussed land storage of boats in the set back area and plans for the storage of gasoline. Mr. Connolly said he anticipated there will be specific regulations from the Fire Dept. He said the boats have halogen systems and it is best to store them with full tanks. Virginia Driscoll - said she would like the Fire Chief to check the boats. Mr. Connolly explained that they had sought a 20,000 gallon underground gas tank but the Fire Marshall had reduced the size to 10,000 gallons. Ed Thibeaut - asked if all of the boats had an automatic discharge system. Mr. Connolly replied that he did not think they did. Cheri Driscoll - said she would like the yard heavily landscaped.