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Marine‑service tenant withdraws permit application after neighbors raise noise, deliveries and hazardous‑materials concerns
Summary
An application to formalize a marine‑service operation at 16 Pacheco Path was withdrawn without prejudice after abutters reported deliveries, noise and possible on‑site repairs, and the Zoning Board of Appeals said the record did not support a home‑based service business permit.
A request to formalize a marine service business operating out of a four‑bay garage at 16 Pacheco Path was withdrawn without prejudice after neighbors and board members questioned whether the use qualifies as a home‑based service business or instead is a commercial contractor’s operation requiring different zoning.
The application identified the property owner as Garrity and Doherty Properties LLC and described storage and limited mobile marine services. The applicant, Brendan Garrity, said tenants use the garage for trucks and occasional storage; one tenant — a partner in the marine business — lives in one of the on‑site rental units. Zoning staff noted the…
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