ZBA approves three‑car garage with habitable space at 35 Namasket Road with conditions

The Town of Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve a special permit for 35 Namasket Road (Ron and Amanda Savenore) to add an attached three‑car garage with habitable space above, subject to conditions intended to prevent conversion of the space into a separate dwelling and to address departmental referrals.

Zoning staff described the project as increasing lot coverage by structure from about 23.4% to roughly 24.7% in an RB district where up to 25% is allowed by special permit. Attorney Kevin Clauer (representing the applicants) told the board the existing septic is sized for five bedrooms, the proposed ridge height will remain unchanged when measured above grade, and the applicants would accept a condition that the space above the garage not be used as an accessory dwelling.

Department referrals flagged engineering concerns about stormwater and soil erosion controls and recommended a 1‑inch water service upgrade per the water department. The building department asked that the space above the garage remain part of the main house, not a separate rental; the applicants agreed and asked for that condition to be included. The board added normal conditions (work hours, compliance with departmental referrals, verification of lot‑coverage figures prior to final signoff) and approved the application (voice vote, majority "Aye").

Next steps: Conditions will be written into the decision and the applicant must secure any building permits and follow engineering and erosion‑control requirements prior to construction.