HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Comment from Kelley in OppositionTown of Barnstable
Zoning Board of Appeals
7/24/2024
Regarding Appeal No 2024-028 McGill:
As immediate abutters, we find the proposed increases in ‘Lot Coverage’ and ‘Floor Area
Ratio’ excessive and significantly above what is allowed by zoning law.
The Barnstable Zoning Laws are established to govern and protect resources via standards
for all residents to follow; these laws also retain the ‘Barnstable’ settings and character, for
today and in the future.
Please consider, encroachment on neighboring property boundaries will impact proper
drainage and runoff, density ratio of house to land, neighborhood character, and other
environmental impacts such as noise levels.
We do not want to infringe on the property owners’ right to improve their property within the
current standards, however we strongly disagree with granting any variance above such
standards.
Allowing these increases will set forth a precedent for expansion of other properties and
again will affect the visual and environmental tranquility in this area.
Please note as well, the construction has been dangerously incomplete without protection
as there is an open pit surrounding a newly poured foundation. The footprint of the original
foundation has been greatly expanded.
Sincerely,
Diane & Patrick Kelley
115 Carlotta Ave, Hyannis, Ma