Chatham Zoning Board Approves Management Building Design Amid 42-Unit Development Deliberations
- Meeting Overview:
The Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on February 5, 2026, focused on development projects, including the approval of a management building design for a property on Main Street and discussions on a proposed 42-unit housing development at Meeting House Road. The management building’s design was approved. The board also considered a continuance request for the 42-unit development, which was granted, allowing more time for plan revisions.
In the meeting, the board approved the revised design for a management building on Main Street. Representatives from Penrose and Union Studios presented the updated plans, which featured a significant reduction in size—over 50% smaller than the original proposal—by removing the fitness and multi-purpose rooms. The design included a prominent street-facing gable and an L-shaped structure with a lower roof profile. The board members appreciated the design’s alignment with the local architectural style, particularly the Greek revival theme. Despite some members expressing personal preferences, the board voted in favor of the design, with one member voting against due to previous opposition to the management building itself.
Additionally, the board addressed the ongoing proposal for a 42-unit housing development on Meeting House Road. Penrose LLC, the applicant, requested a continuance to March 5, 2026, to finalize revisions to the plans. The board granted the request, with assurances that the proposal would be more developed in time for the next meeting. The board clarified that the land disposition agreement’s cap is 42 units, not a minimum, correcting a previous misunderstanding. The continuance allows for further public feedback and board examination of the revised plans.
Jill R. Goldsmith
Zoning Board Officials:
Randi Potash, Paul Semple, Virginia Fenwick, David S Nixon, David Veach, Leigh Hovey, Edward Acton, Steve DeBoer, Jeffrey S Dykens (Select Board Liaison), Sarah Clark (Staff Liaison)
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
02/05/2026
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Recording Published:
02/05/2026
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Duration:
22 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Barnstable County
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Towns:
Chatham
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