Zoning Board of Appeals 09-23-2026

The Barnstable Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on September 23, 2026, primarily addressing several zoning appeals involving special permits and variances. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a special permit for a 1,553 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) conversion of a historic barn at 1595 Main Street, with conditions to maintain the existing footprint and limit occupancy. The board also granted a variance for a pool encroaching six inches into a setback at 91 Forest Hills Road, citing practical difficulty and minimal neighborhood impact. Additionally, the board approved special permits for demolition and rebuilding on non-conforming lots at 40 Blossom Avenue and 112 Washington Avenue, ensuring compliance with zoning setbacks and building codes. The board deliberated on modifying a 1986 special permit to allow residential use in a carriage house at 3010 Route 6A, ultimately granting the modification with conditions to maintain the primary structure as office space. Several motions passed with roll call votes, and public comments were considered for each case. The meeting concluded with board elections and scheduling discussions for upcoming meetings.