ZBA | Jan 22, 2025
The virtual meeting addressed several special permit applications for various projects.
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The meeting on addressed several special permit applications for various projects in Barnstable.
Key Points
- Meeting Procedures: The meeting began with introductions, notice of recording, and confirmation of no old business.
- Appeal 20224-48 (Group One Realty Inc.): This involved a special permit for modifications to an auto service and repair center, including demolition, reconstruction, and additions. Key aspects included hazardous material reduction, improved landscaping, and increased parking. The board approved this appeal with conditions.
- Appeal 2024-049 (Lisa Tallit): This concerned a special permit to alter and expand an existing one-story garage into a two-story garage at 65 Stonehedge Drive. The board approved this appeal with conditions.
- Appeal 2024-50 (Holistic Health Group): This application requested a special permit to operate a medical marijuana treatment center at 120 Airport Road. The discussion focused on security measures, compliance with zoning regulations (including distance from schools and other institutions), and traffic impact. The board continued this appeal to February 12, 2025, to allow for clarification on several points, including a security plan review by the chief of police and addressing pedestrian access concerns.
- Appeal 2024-51 (Timothy DiCicco and Carol Bosco): This involved a special permit to alter and expand a single-family dwelling at 109 West Bay Road. The board approved this appeal with conditions.
- Other Business: The meeting also included updates on various Cape Cod Commission pro forma hearings and a zoning amendment for a cannabis overlay district scheduled for January 27, 2025.
Highlights
- Detailed presentations were given for each appeal, including site plans, architectural renderings, and justifications for special permit requests.
- Extensive discussion and questioning by board members regarding zoning regulations, safety, and potential impacts on the neighborhood.
- Public comment was solicited for each appeal, with some neighbors expressing support for the projects.
- Several appeals were approved with conditions, while one was continued to a future meeting for further information and clarification.