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ZBA OKs small bulkhead addition at 50 South Street; owner asked to label accessory building as studio
Summary
The board approved a 5x5 bulkhead to provide basement access at 50 South Street, provided the accessory building is labeled as an artist 'studio' on plans rather than a 'shed' and subject to standard conditions.
Owner Bill Loftus said he and his wife recently moved to Dennis full time and need a small basement access bulkhead because the existing on‑site artist studio is beyond repair. "We're proposing that we tear it down and replace it as is, where is, with one exception ... a bulkhead to access a basement," he said.
Staff questioned the correct side‑setback measurement and suggested the applicant call the structure a 'studio' on plans (rather than 'shed') to avoid a potential prohibition on multiple sheds. The board moved to issue the special permit subject to three conditions from the staff report and to reference the Dan Ojola plan dated 06/02/2026; members voted in favor.
