Falmouth ZBA approves several special permits, including 43 Ocean View and 35 Pleasant View; 6 Falmouth Heights continued
May 01, 2026 | Town of Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
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The Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals took action on multiple applications during a busy public meeting, approving three special permits with conditions and continuing one application to allow the applicant time to address site staking and wastewater questions.
The board unanimously approved a special permit for 43 Ocean View Avenue (application 00326) to remove an existing deck and construct additions to a single‑family dwelling. Staff reported a Conservation Commission determination of applicability had been added to the file and the wastewater superintendent confirmed the house was entitled to four bedrooms as connected to Little Pond Sewer. Applicant Joe Boyle thanked town staff, saying he found the permitting process helpful.
The board also approved a modest addition at 35 Pleasant View Avenue (application 0117‑26). Applicant Lynn Murphy told the board the work is a one‑story, ~280 square‑foot master bedroom and bathroom addition and said neighbors had provided three letters of support; staff noted the property has a three‑bedroom septic installed and imposed standard construction and erosion‑control conditions.
At 34 Sitters Lane the board approved a request to allow garage space for more than two cars on a large, conforming lot; staff and the board found no adverse impacts and approved the permit with standard conditions.
The board continued the hearing for 6 Falmouth Heights (application 01826) to June 4, 2026, after concluding that required lot corner staking was not provided and after the wastewater superintendent flagged that a flow‑neutral variance may be required because conversion from office to residential could increase Title 5 wastewater flow; the board directed the applicant to stake the lot, clarify bedroom counts and consult the wastewater and select boards as needed before returning.
Votes at a glance:
- 00326 — 43 Ocean View Ave — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- 16‑26 — 36 Hiawatha St — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- 0117‑26 — 35 Pleasant View Ave — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- OO7‑26 — 34 Sitters Lane — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- 01826 — 6 Falmouth Heights Rd — continued to June 4, 2026 (motion passed unanimously to continue)
The board also approved March 26 minutes and discussed several administrative items before adjourning.
The board unanimously approved a special permit for 43 Ocean View Avenue (application 00326) to remove an existing deck and construct additions to a single‑family dwelling. Staff reported a Conservation Commission determination of applicability had been added to the file and the wastewater superintendent confirmed the house was entitled to four bedrooms as connected to Little Pond Sewer. Applicant Joe Boyle thanked town staff, saying he found the permitting process helpful.
The board also approved a modest addition at 35 Pleasant View Avenue (application 0117‑26). Applicant Lynn Murphy told the board the work is a one‑story, ~280 square‑foot master bedroom and bathroom addition and said neighbors had provided three letters of support; staff noted the property has a three‑bedroom septic installed and imposed standard construction and erosion‑control conditions.
At 34 Sitters Lane the board approved a request to allow garage space for more than two cars on a large, conforming lot; staff and the board found no adverse impacts and approved the permit with standard conditions.
The board continued the hearing for 6 Falmouth Heights (application 01826) to June 4, 2026, after concluding that required lot corner staking was not provided and after the wastewater superintendent flagged that a flow‑neutral variance may be required because conversion from office to residential could increase Title 5 wastewater flow; the board directed the applicant to stake the lot, clarify bedroom counts and consult the wastewater and select boards as needed before returning.
Votes at a glance:
- 00326 — 43 Ocean View Ave — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- 16‑26 — 36 Hiawatha St — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- 0117‑26 — 35 Pleasant View Ave — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- OO7‑26 — 34 Sitters Lane — approved with conditions (unanimous)
- 01826 — 6 Falmouth Heights Rd — continued to June 4, 2026 (motion passed unanimously to continue)
The board also approved March 26 minutes and discussed several administrative items before adjourning.
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