Town of Provincetown
Historic District Commission
Public Hearing
February 21, 2024
The Provincetown Historic District Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in the Judge Welsh Room at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA.
Public Hearings will be held for the following applications requesting a Certificate to be issued in accordance with the Provincetown Historic District Commission established under the General By-Laws, Chapter 15 of the Town of Provincetown.
HDC 24-5
Application by Bradford Walker, on behalf of Ptown 23 Comm, LLC, requesting to modify window and door openings on the waterfront side of the structure on the property located at 23 Commercial Street.
HDC 24-14
Application by Ginny Binder, on behalf of Shire Max, LLC, requesting to convert a structure into a two-family, including adding and relocating windows and doors and modifying a rear deck on the property located at 5 Tremont Street.
HDC 24-16
Application by Braden Witt, on behalf of the Town of Provincetown, requesting to raise the roof of a structure to accommodate a third-floor living unit and to add a skylight to the east elevation dormer on the property located at 189 Commercial Street.
HDC 24-17
Application by Patrick Wilson, on behalf of 43 Towne, LLC, requesting to install a shed on the property located at 41 Bradford Street.
John Dowd, Chair
Posted by the Assistant Town Clerk www.provincetown-ma.gov, 01/24/2024, 9:05 am AR
Published: The Independent February 1 and 8, 2024
Town of Provincetown
Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing
February 15, 2024
The Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Judge Welsh Room in Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA on the following cases:
ZBA 24-4
Application by Don DiRocco, on behalf of the Joseph DeMartino Living Trust, seeking a Special Permit pursuant to Article 2, section 2640, Building Scale, of the Zoning By-Laws to increase a volume above the allowed neighborhood average scale to construct a single-story addition to the south elevation of a structure located at 68 Franklin Street, U1 (Residential 3 Zone).
ZBA 24-5
Application by Ginny Binder, on behalf of 372 Commercial, LLC, seeking a Special Permit pursuant to Article 2, Sections 2450, Permitted Accessory Uses, G17, Accessory Dwelling, 2470, Parking Requirements, 2630, Roofs, 2640, Building Scale, and Article 3, Sections 3110, Change, Extensions or Alterations, and 3115, Demolition and Reconstruction, of the Zoning By-Laws to demolish a garage to create a parking lot, construct an addition to the rear of the structure, create an accessory dwelling unit, and add a third-story dormer on the property located at 372 Commercial Street (Town Center Commercial Zone).
ZBA 24-6
Application by Scott William Grady, on behalf of Kathleen Harrington et al., seeking a Special Permit pursuant to Article 3, Section 3110, Change, Extensions or Alterations of the Zoning By-Laws to construct a covered porch up and along a pre-existing, non-conforming side yard setback on the structure located at 62 Franklin Street, U4 (Residential 3 Zone).
Jeremy Callahan, Chair
Posted by Assistant the Town Clerk: www.provincetown-ma.gov, 01/24/2024, 9:20 am AR
The Independent: February 1 and 8, 2024
Town of Provincetown
Licensing Board
Public Hearing
February 27, 2024
The Provincetown Licensing Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the Judge Welsh Room at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Massachusetts, to hear:
Transfer Alcohol and Common Victualler Licenses
Petition from Constance Moquist, representing Vorellis, Inc d.b.a. Vorellis Restaurant for a Transfer of Seasonal All Alcohol and Common Victualler Licenses at 226 Commercial St.
Transfer Alcohol License and New Lodging and Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses
Petition from Joseph H. Devlin, Esq., representing Linchris Hotel, Corp., d.b.a. Provincetown Inn for a Transfer of Seasonal All Alcohol License and New Lodging and Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses at 1 Commercial Street Provincetown MA
Comments may be submitted during the hearing or in writing to the Licensing Board, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected] by February 26, noon.
Published: Independent: February 8 and 15, 2024
Posted: Town Hall www.provincetown-ma.gov, 01/31/2024, 10:50 am AR
Town of Provincetown
Planning Board
Public Hearing
February 22, 2024
The Provincetown Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Hearing Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA.
The Planning Board will consider the following requests:
PLN 23-25
Application by Robin B. Reid, Esq., on behalf of AR Franklin, LLC, seeking Site Plan Review by Special Permit pursuant to Article 4, Section 4015, a. (1), Site Plan Review by Special Permit, of the Zoning By-Laws for a development consisting of an increase in residential units resulting in three or more on a parcel located at 65 Franklin Street with a requested waiver from Article 4, Section 4600, Street Trees.
PLN 24-3
Application by Ginny Binder, on behalf of 372 Commercial, LLC, seeking a Site Plan Review pursuant to Article 4, Section 4010, Administrative Site Plan Review, of the Zoning By-Laws to remove a garage, add two parking spaces, gut and update a structure with new windows, siding, trim, and roofing, and to add a new exterior stair and an accessory dwelling unit, and to construct a bump-out to the south elevation on the property located at 372 Commercial Street.
PLN 24-4
Application by Robin B. Reid, Esq. seeking a Site Plan Review pursuant to Article 2, Section 2320(A), High Elevation Protection District (A), of the Zoning By-Laws to construct a single-family structure on the property located at 8 Willow Drive.
Dana Masterpolo, Chair
Posted: www.provincetown-ma.gov 01/31/2024, 10:05 am AR
The Independent: February 8 and 15, 2024
Town of Provincetown
Select Board
Public Hearing
February 26, 2024
2023 Growth Management Report
The Provincetown Select Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Judge Welsh Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 on the 2023 Annual Report on Growth Management, pursuant to Section 6600(3) of the Provincetown Zoning By-laws.
Said report shall evaluate the effects of growth on our resources including but not limited to potable water supply, solid waste disposal and wastewater disposal, as well as an update on the Town’s affordable housing needs assessment and demand for Economic Development. The Select Board will be asked to make a finding that the Town is in compliance with its DEP water withdrawal permit and set the rate of growth for the upcoming year. Copies of the Growth Management report, including the average daily water withdrawal for the Provincetown Water System, are available at Town Hall and online at www.provincetown-ma.gov as of February 14, 2024.
Comments may be submitted in writing by Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 12:00 noon, to the Office of the Select Board, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected], or in person at the hearing.
David Abramson, Chair
Provincetown Independent: February 8 and 15, 2024
Posted: Town Hall, http://www.provincetown-ma.gov 01/29/2024 9:56 pm, EP
Town of Provincetown
Provincetown Public Pier Corportaion
Public Hearing
February 21, 2024
Proposed Harbor Regulation Changes
The Provincetown Public Pier Corportaion will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 6 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 to hear comments from the public and vote on the following proposed amendments to the Provincetown Harbor Regulations. (proposed deletions are stricken through and proposed additions are underlined):
- Harbor Regulation Amendments (Deletions shown in strike-through and new text shown as underlined.) These changes, allows for the Pier Manager the discretion to determine when and if there are too many Livery Vehicles on the pier at any given time.
Article 5. Vehicles and Parking
1-5-6. Parking is prohibited on MacMillan Pier except in the following designated areas and under the conditions specified. Vehicles violating these rules will be subject to ticketing and towing without notice at the vehicle owner’s expense.
- Pier Permit Parking Area: The spaces designated by “Pier Permit Parking Only” signs shall be primarily used by MacMillan Pier commercial fishing and business tenants who hold valid parking permits. These parking spaces are for the general use of all pier tenants’ vehicles displaying a valid parking permit. No spaces are reserved.
- Pier Corp’s Chapter 91 license restricts pier parking to commercial vehicles only who are engaged in loading or unloading activities, servicing or maintenance of vessels, and accessory uses to commercial operations.
- No overnight parking is permitted without the permission of the Pier Manager.
- Parking permits will be issued only to year-round tenants with accounts in good standing and no past due balances.
- The permit sticker must be permanently affixed and clearly visible on the driver’s side of the vehicle’s windshield while using these spaces. Only one parking permit will be issued per tenant. Should a tenant need to use a vehicle other that the one to which a permit sticker has been attached, they may apply to the Pier Manager for a temporary permit.
- Pier parking time limits or other restrictions may be established and enforced at the discretion of the Pier Manager to accommodate pier operations or other special circumstances.
- Unless otherwise permitted by the Pier Corp board, parking permits will only be issued to vehicles with Massachusetts commercial license plates. The fee for parking tags are shown in Appendix A.
- Harbormaster Office Parking: The spaces designated by the “Harbormaster/Police Parking Only” signs shall be used only by vehicles identified as PPPC, Harbormaster, Police Department, or Fire Department/Rescue Squad vehicles.
- West Side Approach Pier: Vehicles which are actively loading, unloading or fueling vessels on the west side of the Pier may park along the west side of the approach Pier. These vehicles can be parked for no longer than 15 minutes. For vehicles which need to be parked for longer than 15 minutes, a “Temporary Parking Permit” must be obtained in advance from the Pier Manager or Harbormaster on- duty and clearly displayed in the windshield.3
- Seafood Offloading Spaces: The area inside the yellow lines, which delineate Off-Loading Spaces (Loading Zones), shall be reserved for vehicles actively engaged in off-loading or loading of seafood. Any other uses must be approved in advance by the Pier Manager and will be secondary to uses by the commercial fishing fleet.
- Box Trucks: Parking of box/refrigerated trucks is limited to the area designated for this vehicle type by the Pier Manager. Tenant-owned box trucks and refrigerated trucks not displaying a permanently affixed parking permit shall require a temporary parking permit to park on the pier. Long term parking of box/refrigerated trucks is prohibited. Temporary permits may be issued by Pier Corp personnel for a period not to exceed one working day. There is limit of one temporary permit per company at any given time.
- Ferry Passenger Standing Zone: The third lane next to the pedestrian walkway on the main Pier shall be used for the discharge and loading of ferry passengers and luggage.3
- Licensed passengers-for-hire taxis and livery vehicles must have a current permit. Permits are available at the Harbormaster’s Office upon completion of application and payment of fee.11
If an entity or individual has more than one vehicle, a separate permit is required for each vehicle. The number of livery vehicles on the pier may be limited at the discretion of the Pier Manager.
Livery Permits are issued with the understanding that the fishing fleet’s access to parking spaces and off-loading areas takes first priority, permit holders that interfere with that access may have their permits revoked by the Pier Manager. No refunds will be issued for revoked permits.
Livery vehicle permits do not grant parking privileges on the pier. Livery vehicles picking up ferry passengers should arrive at the pier no sooner that fifteen (15) minutes before the ferry’s scheduled arrival.
- Handicap Parking Spaces Parking in the blue parking spaces is reserved for vehicles with handicap plates or placards only. All other vehicles will be ticketed or towed without regard for time limits, Tenant rear-view tags, or Temporary Permits.
- Harbor Regulation Amendments (Deletions shown in strike-through and new text shown as underlined.) These changes address overcrowding at the Dinghy Dock and allow flexibility for the Pier Manager or Harbormaster to limit the number of permits issued.
Article 12. Dinghy Dock
1-12-1. The skiff-dinghy dock shall be made available only to vessels which are 16 12 feet or less in length, do not have a steering wheel, and are used to access a properly registered vessel on an authorized mooring or a transient vessel at anchor. Docking and berthing privileges may be denied to any vessel which, in the opinion of the Pier Manager or Harbormaster, is not in a safe, sound and seaworthy condition or which poses a hazard to other vessels. The skiff-dinghy dock may also be used for commercial purposes as determined by the PPPC. Town residents without a mooring may purchase the resident dinghy dock permit for an additional charge as outlined in Appendix A.
If the Pier Manager or Harbormaster determine the Dinghy Dock is overcrowded, they have the authority to limit permits.
Any vessel using the Dinghy Dock must have their engine in the down position.
1-12-2. Vessels may use this dock on a transient basis, free of charge, for a maximum tie-up time of 7 4 hours, except seasonal skiff-dinghy dock permit holders as
described in section 1-12-3. These transient vessels may not tie-up in the area marked with a yellow stripe that shall be reserved for said commercial dinghy dock permit holders. For those desiring to tie up for more than 7 hours, permits are available from the Pier Manager.
1-12-3. Skiffs and dinghies may tie-up around the clock for the season at the skiff- dinghy dock upon receipt of a seasonal skiff-dinghy permit and sticker from the Pier Manager after paying the appropriate fee. The sticker must be placed on the inside stern portside of the vessel so as to be seen from the dock. These transient or permitted vessels may not tie up in the area marked with a yellow stripe, which shall be reserved for said commercial dinghy dock permit holders. Seasonal dinghy permits expire on December 31st, November 15th of the year issued.
1-12-4. Vessels holding a “commercial use” permit for the dinghy dock must use only the portion of the floats painted with a yellow stripe. This area and these permits allow tie-up for the immediate embarkation and debarkation of passengers and gear. All use is on first-come- first served basis and must at no time exceed 15 minutes of tie-up time. Use of this dock for solicitation of customers, collection of fees from customers, and tie-up of unattended vessels is prohibited.
1-12-5. All vessels using the skiff-dinghy dock must be tied by the bow and shall provide adequate fenders on both sides to avoid damage to other vessels, the dock and MacMillan Pier. All individuals who tie their vessel to this facility do so at their own risk. Any damages caused by their vessel shall be the responsibility of the vessel owner. In severe weather conditions the vessel owners must remove their vessels from the dock. The Town of Provincetown or PPPC shall not be held responsible for any damages or loss of property.
1-12-6. No gear, skiffs, debris, or equipment shall be left on the deck of the skiff- dinghy dock. Violations of any of these rules will subject the violator to ticketing, removal and storage fees and loss of permit and docking privileges.
1-12-7. Any dinghy owner wishing to lock the vessel to the dock shall provide a key to the Pier Manager. The Pier Manager is authorized to remove any lock deemed necessary at any time.3
1-12-8. The courtesy float shall be available for use by boaters for a maximum tie-up time of 20 minutes, unless otherwise authorized by the Pier Manager or Harbormaster or their delegates. There shall be no commercial use, including the pick-up and disembarkation of charter fishing boat passengers, of the courtesy float unless the use has been authorized by the Pier Manager.3 The use of the courtesy float for local fishermen/shell fishermen to off-load fish/shellfish or gear is permitted with the permission of the Harbormaster or Pier Manager.8
- Fee Schedule Amendments (Deletions shown in strike-through and new text shown as underlined.)
| Dinghy Dock Permits / Use Fee | ||
| Type | 2021 Fee | 2022 2024 Fee |
| Town Resident with mooring permit | $120 per year | $125 per year |
| Town Resident without mooring permit | $220 per year | $225 $325 per year |
| Non-Residents and Dinghies servicing houseboats | $325 (May-Oct) | $335 (May-Oct)
$450.00 |
These changes allow to create fair rates for those using the Dinghy Dock for recreational purposes.
| Taxi, Livery, and Pedi-Cab Fee | |
| Type | 2021 2024 Fee |
| Taxi and Livery | $200 per Season
$500 per Taxi and Livery per Season |
| Pedi-Cab | $75 per Season
$250.00 per Pedi-Cab per Season |
These changes are to reflect the value of pier access and reduce congestion on the pier.
Comments may be submitted in writing by Monday, February 19, 2024,
12 p.m. to the Office of the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected] or in person at the hearing
Jamie Stanisha, Chair
Provincetown Independent: February 8th and 15th, 2024
Posted: Town Hall, http://www.provincetown-ma.gov 01/18/2024, 10:10 am AR
