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ZBA approves conversion of 12–14 Anchorage Lane duplex to two-unit condominium
Summary
The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant a special permit to convert an existing two-family house at 12–14 Anchorage Lane to condominium ownership; the board recorded a 4–0 vote after finding the conversion met the zoning bylaw criteria.
The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on March 13 to grant a special permit allowing conversion of an existing two-family dwelling at 12–14 Anchorage Lane to a two-unit condominium.
Attorney Beth Nolan, representing the property owners, told the board the lot is a preexisting, nonconforming lot created by a 1965 subdivision and the structure has always functioned as a two-family house. Nolan said the footprint and interior layout will not change, the septic system and roof will be part of the condominium association, and each unit is separately metered for water, electricity and gas. Nolan also said condominium rules would prohibit short-term rentals under two weeks, cap occupancy at six tenants including children, and ban Airbnb-style rentals and animals.
Nut graf: The application sought a special permit under Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw Section 104.4 (condominium conversion) and the applicable use regulation (Section 2025(a)(12)). The board found, based on counsel’s representations and the condominium documents on file, that the conversion would not create an undue nuisance, hazard or congestion nor substantially harm the neighborhood; the conversion does not increase existing nonconformities on the 15,000-square-foot lot in an R-25 district (25,000 sq. ft. required).
Board members asked no substantive questions during the hearing. A board member moved to approve Petition 5163 “as requested”; another member seconded. The board voted 4–0 in favor. Chair Sean Igoe and other members noted the application met the bylaw criteria and the board will draft a written decision; Nolan said the applicant would welcome a draft decision from the board for review. The decision becomes final subject to the 20-day appeal period after it is filed with the town clerk.
Clarifying details recorded during the hearing include the lot size (15,000 square feet), the zoning district (R-25), that the conversion does not change the building footprint or interior unit division, inclusion of the septic and roof in the condominium common elements, meters for water/electric/gas being separate by unit, and restrictions in the condominium documents (minimum two-week lease term; maximum six tenants; prohibition on short-term platform rentals and animals).
Ending: The board directed staff to draft the decision; once the 20-day appeal period expires after the decision is filed with the town clerk, the condominium special permit will be issued to the applicant.
