The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 11 in the Marion Police Station for a single Public Hearing.
The hearing was for a Special Permit submitted by Joshua and Nicole D’Ambrosio of 8 Crapo Street. The couple sought approval for the proposed setback of a proposed new home. The demolition of the current home and construction of a new house on the property would have a front-yard setback of 35 feet. Representing the applicants was Bob Rogers of GAF Engineering, who referred to the project as a “tear-down, rebuild.” The new home was described as a “typical Cape” style home.
There was no marked height for the new home, with the max height for a new building not requiring a Special Permit, standing 10% taller than the original 16 feet. If eventually the applicants’ plans were to exceed that increase, they would need to resubmit another request. After a short discussion, the hearing was closed with a unanimous vote, and the permit for the new setback was approved.
There was then a discussion on the construction of the new housing development in the industrial area on Barnabas Road by Sippican Holding LLC. The ZBA had originally granted a Variance on the conversion of the building around a year ago, but as construction is ongoing, the developer requested a six-month extension. The current Variance would lapse on June 24, and work relies on the Variance to stay in effect. The board voted unanimously to grant the extension.
There was a short, informal discussion on reorganizing, but no action was taken and no roles were changed.
The next meeting of the Marion ZBA was not scheduled at adjournment.
Marion Zoning Board of Appeals
By Sam Bishop