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<p class="MsoNormal">We treat this lots as merged due to common ownership. They do not have to be on one deed to be considered merged. Setbacks would be to the outer perimeter of the merged lots.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Daniel J. Fortier, AICP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Town Planner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dennis Planning Department<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">685 Route 134<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">South Dennis MA 02660<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone 508-760-6119<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Matthew Benoit via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> massplanners@masscptc.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Common Ownership Question<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Pre-existing non-conforming structure and lot, abuts a undeveloped pre-existing nonconforming lot. Both properties are under the same ownership, but are on two separate deeds. If common ownership law applies, both lots would create a
combined non-conforming lot anyway. Property owner wants to build a garage addition that would strattle the property line that currently divides the two lots. The question is: 1) Does common ownership law legally combine both lots even though they have two
separate deeds despite common ownership and/or 2) Does this structural expansion remove grandfathering rights thus requiring variances for setbacks etc.?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you in advance for your comments!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Matthew C. Benoit, Notary Public<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director of Community Development<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Town of Douglas<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Douglas, MA 01516<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">508-476-4000 x206<o:p></o:p></p>
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