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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As is often the refrain here (and as emphasized in Comstock), it depends on what your local zoning bylaw provides. The Brewster zoning bylaw provides such a protection, but in my experience such protection
is unique among the landscape of zoning bylaws on the Cape, at least.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jonathon D. Idman<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brewster Town Planner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(508) 896-3701 x. 1150<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Barbara Carboni via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:51 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> John Cruz <john@cruzweb.net>; Jon Thompson <shutesbury.jon.thompson@gmail.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> massplanners@masscptc.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Grandfathering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Yeah, I read too quickly and responded too quickly, my mistake. Sorry to muddy waters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Barbara<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Barbara Carboni AICP MCPPO<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Truro Town Planner and Land Use Counsel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(508) 214 0928<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>John Cruz via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:46 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Jon Thompson <<a href="mailto:shutesbury.jon.thompson@gmail.com">shutesbury.jon.thompson@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Grandfathering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The homeowner is incorrect, the old setback laws apply to pre-existing non-conforming structures. New structures would need to adhere to the new laws and will need to seek a variance.It is the structures currently on the site that are "grandfathered
in", not the property as a whole to be frozen in time with laws no longer on the books.
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<p class="MsoNormal">By the homeowners logic, someone could demolish and redevelop a multifamily buildingif existingf existing multifamily was allowed by right when it was originally constructed but is no longer allowed under current zoning law. As we know
that is not the case. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Thu, Aug 15, 2024, 12:35 Jon Thompson via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am involved with a homeowner who would like to build a garage as a detached accessory structure. The house was built in 1986, our zoning has subsequently changed, side setbacks have increased to 25’ from 15’. This homeowner contends
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<p class="MsoNormal">I can’t find anything that says setbacks in place at the time of the original lot creation remain with the lot forever.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’d appreciate any help you can provide.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jon Thompson <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Chair, Shutesbury Zoning Board of Appeals <o:p></o:p></p>
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