The Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals convened a hybrid meeting to address several complex residential and commercial applications, beginning with the withdrawal of two long-standing cases. The board deliberated extensively on the request from Dana Jr., Trustee of the Dry Seal Trust for 605 Plymouth Avenue, to withdraw without prejudice. James Creed Jr., representing the petitioner, argued, The request for withdrawal without prejudice emanates from the recent town meeting wherein the planning board proposed changes to the coastal wetlands reflecting that the 1969 soil survey and the maps that go with it are outdated. While some members initially pushed for a withdrawal with prejudice due to the case's two-year duration, Stephen Lynch advocated for leniency, stating, I'm not for going to somebody's property and telling within a matter of months, dropping a hammer on them like this. Brian Murphy moved to finalize the withdrawal, noting, We're going to vote on the withdrawal. Motion Made by Brian Murphy to withdraw without prejudice 2545 Dana Jr. Trustee Drive Seal Trust 605 Plymouth Avenue. Vote Passed 6-0

The board also reviewed residential variances focused on accessibility and modernization. Kevin Tarpie, appearing for 47 Constitution Road, requested to elevate a rear deck to be level with the main living floor to facilitate aging in place. The main reason for us is as I said, we want to age in place in this house, Tarpie explained, citing safety and mobility concerns. Larry Keane signaled his support during the roll call, stating, Larry Keane. I Motion Made by Brian Murphy to grant the variance the petitioners application for a use variance subject to the conditions to elevate the 14 foot by 30 foot rear deck to 7 feet 8 inches from the grade at 47 Constitution Road. Vote Passed 5-0. Similarly, Michael Youngs received approval for a four-season sunroom at 17 Clear Echo Lane. Youngs noted the progress made on the property, saying, I've taken that home completely from what it was in 2016 as a bad mess to a beautiful home today. Eric Murphy oversaw the procedural conclusion, remarking, I guess all it passes. All right, withdraw our present. Motion Made by Brian Murphy to grant the petitioner's application for a special permit subject to the conditions to construct a 20 foot by 10 foot four season room on the existing deck at 17 Clear Echo Lane. Vote Passed 5-0

A major focus of the evening was the Bridal Crossing LLC 40B project on Ferry Street, where the petitioner requested a change from 56 rental units to 56 condominiums. Attorney Walter Sullivan argued the shift would benefit the community, noting, It will offer the residents of Marshfield an opportunity to benefit from home ownership. Engineering consultant Ed Peshy addressed concerns regarding the advanced septic systems required for the site, stating, There's no substantive change on the cost the onm cost to operate and maintain the clean to denitrifying septic systems. Jean Lee participated in the decision to continue the hearing for further review of the homeowners association funding, noting, Jean Lee I. Motion Made by Brian Murphy to move it to the November 25th. Vote Passed 6-0

Environmental and commercial access issues rounded out the agenda. Tim Shanahan sought a variance for beach nourishment at 34 Marginal Street Rear to combat erosion, stating, We're not looking to fill in a chunk of land and build anything. We're not putting houses or decks. We're just trying to restore the riverbank. Consultant Mark Burgess emphasized the natural forces at play, saying, Nature has way more energy than than human use of this site could ever impact. However, following concerns about the coastal wetlands district bylaws, the request was withdrawn. Grover Hensley Jr. supported the procedural move, saying, Hensley, I. Finally, The Jetty restaurant at 278 Ocean Street received site plan approval for permanent safety ballards and ADA improvements. Brendon Sullivan detailed the upgrades, noting, The from basically from the hostess station to the front door, the broken asphalt will be removed and we replaced with granite pavers. Mack Brothers concurred with the approval, stating, Brothers I. Motion Made by Brian Murphy to grant the petitioner's application for site plan approval subject to the conditions for replacement of the existing temporary jersey barriers with a landscape island and ballards. Vote Passed 5-0