The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on March 26 in the Police Station’s conference room for two action items: one previously continued and one for a new construction.
Due to Chair Cynthia Callow’s absence, Member Dana Nelson took up the mantle and led the meeting, joking, “I am filling in for our fearless leader.” First, Nelson announced one of the items had been continued to April 9; that of Toll Brothers Northeast V. Corp. of 78 Wareham Road. And then there was one.
After the minutes of the last ZBA meeting were accepted, there was the Public Hearing for Carol C Amick and William Moonan of 14 Quelle Lane. David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc. in Mattapoisett represented the applicants, who were seeking a Special Permit for the demolition of an old cottage and its subsequent replacement. The new structure would be built in accordance with FEMA and state guidelines, due to its presence in a flood zone. The original cottage is nearly 100-years-old, being constructed in 1928.
It was noted that the Board of Health requested demolition for this project would require a Clean Asbestos Report be filed.
The current plan, as laid out by Davignon, would be for a two-story, Cape-style cottage with a total living space of 1,848 square feet. The project also includes the addition of a covered porch and an attached 352 square foot garage. The construction of the new buildings could increase total lot coverage from 11.2% to 19.3%, Davignon cited. He also stated the new build would be connected to town water and sewer.
Finally, it was noted no abutters within 300 feet oppose the construction. The board had no further questions to offer the party, and thus, the hearing was closed and the ZBA gave a unanimous vote of approval.
The next meeting of the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 pm in the Marion Police Station and on Zoom.
Marion Zoning Board of Appeals
By Sam Bishop