10/08/2025 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MEETING MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 The percent lot coverage area is currently 21.14%, which is 1,618 sq. ft., and will increase to 24.94% which is estimated at 291 sq. ft. in structure lot coverage area within the flood zone, and is consistent with what this Board has approved in the past. The northwest side setback will be improving from 9.6 ft.to 11 ft., and the southeast side will be improving from 10.1 ft. to 12.5 ft. The proposed dwelling will be flood-zone compliant as it will be built on piers, and was approved by the Conservation Commission. There will be a new IA septic system installed, and there is a storm water infiltration system, and a mitigation plan. There are no new nonconformities being created. There will be two parking spaces as required under Zoning, and the house will be built on piers which is flood zone compliant. Mr. Caggiano read the Board of Health comments dated October 8, 2025 into the record; "Plans show 3 bedroom, septic design for 3 bedroom must be submitted to Health Department for official review before building permit is issued. For Zoning, BOH has no issues. House is in Zone II and cannot add more than the existing 3 bedrooms. " Mr. Caggiano read the Conservation Department comments dated September 23, 2025 into the record; "Resource Areas:LSCSF&buffer zone to Coastal Dune. Notice of Intent application was approved unanimously by the Commission due to improvements to the resource area with proposed dwelling being on piers, IA septic upgrade, and mitigation planting on property, where currently little native plantings exist." Mr. Morris asked Mr. Luff if the foundation will have flood vents. Mr. Luff said there will be no walls, and will have lattice around the piers. Mr. Morris mentioned that the openings need to be 3 inches open in every direction, and an elevation certificate will be required by the engineer. There were no other comments from the Board or audience. Mr. Bonvie asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Furbush so moved. Mr. Caggiano second. All were in favor. Mr. Furbush made a motion that the Board approve the raze and replace for 89 Bluff Avenue with the following conditions: 1. The Board has determined that the applicant meets all the conditions of a Special Permit under Mass General Law 40A Section 9. 2. Plot Plan —Proposed House Reconstruction, Prepared for John & Kirsten DeSanto, Scale: 1" _ 20', Date: July 21, 2025, Revisions Aug. 21, 2025: Changed House Support to Piers. Prepared by: BSS Design, Stamped and Signed by: Thomas Bunker, No.: Professional Land Surveyor, 32653. 3. Design Plans: Prepared for: DeSanto Residence, A-1: Foundation/Pier Plan, A-2: First Floor Plan, A-3: Second Floor Plan, A-4: Elevations, A-5: Elevations, Prepared by: Archi-Tech Associates. Date: August 18, 2025. 9