4/10/1991 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - April 10, 1991 3. Mr. Jansson stated that the Town has prepared an article for the 1991 Town Meeting on the taking of Donna's Lane and an agreement has been prepared on behalf of the Town and Mr. Talanian. Under the terms of the agreement Mr. Talanian would deed to the Town, at no cost, all of the land that he owns that is within the proposed taking. As a conditions the Town has represented to Mr. Talanian that he will be granted two curb cuts of his own selection on Donna's Lane that that he will also have full access from Route 28 and Great Neck Road to the flea market. Mr. Jansson reviewed space usage at the flea market. He said the average space used by vendors is 15' x 15' and the total ground area is 49,275 sf. The actual area used, including passageways, is 85,000 sf. He reviewed the parking requirements and determined that 493 parking spaces are required but 858 are planned. If additional parking were required it could be accomodated on Mr. Talanian's adjacent land. Condition 4 of the 1990 renewal of the Special Permit states that "All structures, devices, equipment . . . . are to be removed at the conclusion of each day's operation." Mr. Jansson requested modification of this condition to allow for the option of erecting tents, preferably in the first two rows. The tent size would be approximately 5,000 sf, similar to that used seasonally at the Cotuit church. Mr. Jansson said some tents might be 20' x 40' and some might be 40' x 120' . Cost of the tents could be $100,000. There was discussion if the tents would be abutting and what total square footage would be covered. Mr. Jansson showed photos of proposed tents and Mr. Makunas asked if they were similar to those at the Barnstable County Fair. Mr. Jansson said the tents would be similar to those used at the Fair but they have not decided if they would have sides. Mr. Friel asked if they would remain in place throughout the season and Mr. Jansson replied that they would but would be stored off site in the winter. Mr. Makunas asked for specific plans on how the tents would be used. Mr. Jansson said they have not decided how many tents or whether they will even use them, but would like the option. It would enable them to shelter vendors and goods from the weather and would improve the appearance. He said tents would be an advantage to the Town since vendors in a tent are regulated by the Transient Vendors laws. There was discussion of the change in numbers on the conditions between the 1989 and 1990 permits. Mr. Jansson stated that they would like the Special Permit renewed for five years instead of the usual annual renewal. He said they would like to do long-term planning on the property such as sanitary systems, permanent rest rooms, landscaping and tents. He stated that they could give vendors a guarantee on space with a five-year permit.