The April 20 Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals meeting issued a Variance and Special Permit to David Halle, 23 Grand View Avenue, for the construction of a detached 28×32-foot garage but not before hearing from abutters regarding flooding issues since construction of two homes on the adjacent lots.
Representing Halle was Bob Field of Field Engineering, who listened intently to neighbors’ concerns. Field explained in detail plans to tie drainage piping to a detention area and the construction of a swale that would provide a barrier to adjoining lots. The board members were unanimous in their approval.
Also heard were requests from Chase Wingate, 42 River Road, seeking a Special Permit for the construction of a family-related apartment for Debra Martin. The parcel is a 3.85 acre site allowing for setbacks as required by zoning regulations. Member Jordan Rodrigues commented, “We regularly allow these.” The Special Permit was unanimously approved.
Also unanimously approved were Special Permits for Andrew Perkins, 10 Pinehurst Avenue, for the construction of a 12×24-foot addition, and Mark Hall for the construction of a single-family home on Laurel Street. This project has also been conditioned by the Conservation Commission.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Thursday, May 18, at 6:00 pm if there are cases to be heard.
Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals
By Marilou Newell