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Tu family change‑of‑use application withdrawn after board cites unfinished wastewater regulations
Summary
An application to change a guest lodge at 221 Main Street from transient to non‑transient was withdrawn after the Board of Health said town wastewater change‑of‑use regulations are not finalized; applicant had spent months on inspections but agreed to withdraw and reapply once inter‑board policies are set.
An architect representing the Tu family’s guest lodge at 221 Main Street sought Board approval to change the building’s use from transient to non‑transient. The applicant, Keith McKenzie of Cape Architecture, said the team had been working with the health department for 14 months and had completed a septic inspection at the board’s prior request.
A board member interrupted to say the town lacks approved wastewater change‑of‑use regulations and the wastewater commissioners (working with the Select Board) are still finalizing policy; without those policies the board said it could not make a precedent‑setting policy decision affecting other properties. After an extended exchange over timelines and prior inspections, the applicant agreed to withdraw the application rather than proceed prematurely; the board recorded the withdrawal and advised the applicant to reapply once regulations and inter‑board approvals are finalized.
The board emphasized applicants should stay in contact with the Health Department for guidance on when to refile.
