09/22/2021 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 Mr. Bonvie asked that the comments from the various departments be read into the record and discuss them with the applicant. Sharon read the following letters and information into the record; • A letter to the Board submitted from Fire Chief, Thomas Rullo dated September 21, 2021. • Plan Review Committee draft of the recommendations from their meeting dated September 21, 2021. • Narrative of the Boat Butler submitted by Connor Thomas. Charlie Reidy read a letter into the record dated September 22, 2021 from Dave Morris, Building Commissioner. Connor Thomas, Principal of the Boat Butler, LLC represented himself for his boat detailing business located at 61 Echo Road Unit B. He is applying for a Modification to the existing Special Permit so he can continue operating at this location. The main issue was that they were using a compressed air system for spraying marine paint which is not compliant in that building. After discussing the issues with Dave Morris, Connor said that he will no longer provide boat spraying as part of his business and decided to sub-contract that portion to other marine contractors who are permitted for that type of work. Chairman Bonvie asked if there will be bottom cleaning of the boats. Connor said he will be cleaning the boats, but the issue before was regarding the paint spraying. He will be doing boat restoration. Mr. Bonvie asked if there will be bottom cleaning. Connor said there will be no bottom cleaning in terms of pre-painted bottoms, the boats will be prepared for new paint and will be sub-contracted out for painting. Any bottom cleaning will be for boats that do not have painted bottoms. Mr. Bonvie has nothing against this application, but has concerns that future inspections might be required. Dave Morris mentioned that he believes the Fire Department would check in from time to time because they actually brought their boat to have work done. If the Board remembers, Driscoll Electric, owners of the building came to the Board to clear up an oversight by the Plan Review Committee for a Special Permit application. They now have their Special Permit to conduct business, and Connor has been very professional dealing with the spray booth issue, and knows that there is no sprinkler system in the building. They adjusted accordingly and have cooperated with the Fire and Building Departments. Mr. Bonvie asked for comments from the Town Engineer. Chris Gallagher said there were no engineering related issues, it was more enforcement. Dave said Connor has addressed the paint spraying issue and knows that is not allowed. 3