New Home Approved for Cove Street

Epic freezing temperatures didn’t impede the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals from being front and center in attendance at their February 19 meeting to hear one single item on the agenda.

James and Debra Jones of 18 Upland Way sought a special permit to construct a new two-bedroom home at 3 Cove Street. Jones purchased a small adjourning parcel, Engineer Richard Charon representing the Joneses explained, which increased the available buildable space from 40- by 60-square feet to 60- by 127-square feet.

Charon said that when the original structure was damaged during Hurricane Bob, building restrictions did not allow the home to have an expanded footprint.

In order to re-build at that time and expand the one-bedroom home for more comfortable living space, a rather unappealing overhang was constructed. Now, with the acquisition of more land creating a larger space, Jones hoped to receive approval to take down that home and build a new two-bedroom structure.

Another important hurdle they needed to vault was wastewater. Charon said that with the extension of public sewer service to Cove Street, Jones would not be restricted by a private septic system. More land and sewer service are the factors cited by Charon for approving the Joneses’ application.

The new home will have a wrap around deck, meet all FEMA requirements, and will continue to allow public access to the beach, which is historic in this shoreline neighborhood.

Charon reported to the ZBA members that the project had already cleared the conservation commission process.

“…It makes sense with the sewer coming in…” ZBA member Colby Rottler said.

The vote to approve the special permit was unanimous.

The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals will be posted for March 19 at 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Town Hall if there are any applications for hearings.

By Marilou Newell

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