SR - SP 316 Iyannough RdTown of Barnstable
Planning & Development Department
Staff Report
Special Permit Application No. 2022-02
Modification of Special Permit 2018-08
MAJ Commercial Realty, LLC
316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA
Date: August 16, 2022
To: Stephen Robichaud, Chair, Planning Board
From: Planning & Development Department Staff
Applicant: MAJ Commercial Realty, LLC
Property Address: 316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA
Assessor’s Map/Parcel: 328/232
Zoning District: Hyannis Gateway District (HG)
Wellhead Protection Overlay District (WP)
Background
The Applicant and Owner, MAJ Commercial Realty, LLC, seeks to amend Special Permit 2018-08 to alter and
expand the existing building by expanding retail into the low328er level of the existing building along with
associated improvements at 316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. Retail is allowed as of right within the Hyannis
Gateway District. No exterior changes are being proposed.
Applicant’s Relief Requested
Due to the alteration and expansion of the retail use within the existing building the Applicant has
requested a Special Permit pursuant to Section 240-24.1.11(A)(4)(a) in accordance with Section 240-56 for
parking reduction, by providing 26 parking spaces where 63 are required. The Applicant has a lease
agreement with the direct abutter (Barnstable Municipal Airport) at 290 Iyannough Road for parking.
Other Approvals
The Applicant filed an application for Site Plan Review and the proposal was considered and found to be
approvable at the June 2, 2022 Formal Site Plan Review meeting. Due to the request for zoning relief, the
Building Commissioner conditioned the approval on the receipt of parking relief from the Planning Board.
Staff Comments
If the Board needs additional information for consideration the Board may make a motion to continue SP
2022-002 316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis to September 12th at 7:00 PM.
If the Board has exhausted their review the Board may close the hearing.
Motion: To (approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove) Special Permit 2022-002 316 Iyannough
Road, Hyannis.
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Prior to second please list applicable findings. If with conditions please state the conditions prior to the
second.
Draft Findings
1. The property location is 316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA. 316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis is shown
on Assessor’s Map 328 as Parcel 232 in the Hyannis Gateway District and Wellhead Protection
Overlay District.
2. MAJ Commercial Realty, LLC seeks a Special Permit pursuant to Section 240-24.1.11(A)(4)(a) in
accordance with Section 240-56 for parking reduction, by providing 26 parking spaces where 63 are
required.
3. The applicant has provided an executed lease agreement between the owner/applicant and the
Barnstable Municipal Airport for the use of the abutting property, 290 Iyannough Road, for parking
purposes.
4. The Planning Board finds that the issuance of the Special Permit is consistent with the Design and
Infrastructure Plan and that the development meets the following criteria:
a. The development provides for the minimizing of curb cuts and driveways on Route 28
through a shared use for parking purposes with the direct abutting property.
5. The application falls within a category specifically excepted in the ordinance for a grant of a Special
Permit. Section 240-24.1.11(A)(4)(a)[4] allows the Planning Board to reduce on-site parking
requirements by Special Permit.
6. After an evaluation of all the evidence presented, the proposal fulfills the spirit and intent of the
zoning ordinance and would not represent a substantial detriment to the public good or the
neighborhood affected.
7. A Site Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Site Plan Review Committee. The conditions of
Informal and Formal Site Plan Review shall be incorporated by reference as conditions of this
Special Permit.
8. Lesser off-street parking is shown to be adequate given special circumstances including:
a. Supplementary parking provided off premises through a shared use lease agreement with
the Airport.
9. The proposed repairs, alterations and/or expansion are not substantially more detrimental to the
surround neighborhood.
Draft Conditions
Should the Board find to grant the Special Permit for the requested relief, it may wish to consider the
following conditions:
1. The subject property shall be improved and the parking shall be located as shown on the record
plans entitled “Site Plans for Ideal Floor Covering Inc.” last revised September 19, 2018, by Atlantic
Design Engineers, Inc.
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2. This Special Permit Modification shall amend Special Permit 2018-08 to alter and expand the
existing building by expanding retail into the lower level of the existing building along with
associated improvements at 316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis
3. This Special Permit Modification shall apply to 316 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA, MAJ Commercial
Realty, LLC, Map 328 and Parcel 232.
4. This Special Permit Modification shall allow for the reduction of parking required. The Applicant
shall provide no less than 26 parking spaces where 63 are required.
5. Informal and Formal Site Plan Review conditions of approval are hereby incorporated into this
Decision.
6. The proposed redevelopment shall represent full build-out of the lot. Further expansion of the
structure is prohibited without prior approval from the Board.
7. This Decision shall be recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds and copies submitted to
the Planning Board and Building Division prior to the issuance of any building permit and
commencement of use.
8. All other conditions from Special Permit No. 2018-08 shall remain in full force and effect.
9. The rights of this Special Permit must be exercised within 2-years from the date it is filed with the
Town Clerk’s Office.