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ZBA approves elevation and second-floor renovation at 69 Surfside Road; neighbors pressed flood concerns
Summary
The board granted a special permit to elevate and renovate an existing nonconforming house at 69 Surfside Road, approving a second-floor addition and septic upgrade subject to conservation, health and stormwater conditions after lengthy public concern about chronic flooding and foundation impacts.
Sand Dollar Construction representative Steve Abola described plans to elevate the existing structure at 69 Surfside Road to meet FEMA requirements, add a second level and update the septic. The proposal preserves existing footprint but increases height and volume of a preexisting nonconforming structure.
Staff and board members discussed frequent flooding in the neighborhood, existing pavers and potential impervious-surface impacts. Neighbors—including John Langan—described ongoing flooding at a low point on the road, historic paving changes from crushed shells to pavers and concerns about driveway runoff and potential property damage.
Board members asked for dry wells and other on-site stormwater capture, and staff referenced conservation and health approvals already issued or pending; the board discussed retaining walls, potential raised septic elements and topography. Applicants said they would install dry wells and revise plans where needed.
After extended discussion and public comment about flooding and foundation vibration from nearby work, the board voted to issue the special permit with conditions requiring stormwater controls, conservation and board-of-health compliance, and other standard conditions designed to limit neighborhood impacts.
