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Zoning Boarzl of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024
Meeting Held in Person in Meeting Room 3A/B and
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Present: Darlene Pruitt, Chair; Matthew Cummings, Clerk; Eric Correira; Matthew List
Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning and Development
Paula Perry, Administrative Assistant
Priscilla McGill, Administrative Secretary (Remotely)
Absent: Ryan Maxwell and Edward Valanzola, Associate
Darlene Pruitt, Chair, read the public notice into the record. r
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Darlene Pruitt, Chair, read the public notice into the record. L
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Regarding the continued application of Fred J. Barrows and Robert H. Barrows, Jr. seeking a
Variance (pursuant to MGL Ch 40 § 10 and Zoning Bylaw §230-7.3, 4.2A (lot size, lot width,
and frontage requirements) for construction of a single-family residence off East Street owned by
applicants. Assessor's Map/Parcel 25-62 & 63 in the Residential 2 (R2) zone.
Motion: At the request of the Applicant, motion to continue the public hearing for Parcel #25-62
& 63 off East Street to June 18, 2024.
By Matthew Cummings Seconded by Matthew List
Vote: (Aye) 4 (Nay) (Abstain) PASSED
Darlene Pruitt, Chair, read the public notice into the record.
Regarding the continued application of Paul Jodice for a Finding from Zoning Bylaw Section
230-4.2A for the construction of an addition and front porch extending the nonconforming front
yard setback of 20. V where 30 ft is required. The Property is owned by James Parker and located
at 10 Dane Street, Assessor's Map/Parcel 19/191 in the Residential 3 (R3) Zone.
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This hearing was continued from the April 30, 2024 meeting at the request of the Applicant. Ms.
Pruitt informed the Applicant that there were four Board members present, and confirmed that
this was acceptable to him.
Mr. Jodice of Jodice and Sons was in attendance representing the Parkers, who were also present.
Mr. Jodice distributed photographs of the existing home and a rendering of what the home will
look like upon completion.
Mr. List asked Mr. Jodice about an application with the Conservation Commission with plans to
tear down the existing garage and rebuild it. Mr. List noted that the new garage was not
mentioned in the ZBA application. Mr. Jodice explained that the new garage would meet all the
setbacks, and would be built "by right". No zoning permissions will be necessary. Mr. Jodice
confirmed that the proposed addition would retain the current front setback of 20.1'.
Ms. Pruitt stated that she thought it would be an improvement. She acknowledged that the side
setbacks were within regulation.
Ms. Pruitt asked if there should be a discussion or a vote. The board agreed to proceed to a vote.
Motion: Motion that the ZBA finds that the proposed extension of a preexisting nonconforming
porch on the proposed addition with a setback of 20.1' where 30' is required is not substantially
more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming residential structure and
that such alteration as presented does not create new noncompliance with any other requirement
of the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaw.
By Matthew Cummings Seconded by Matthew List
Vote: (Aye) 4 (Nay) (Abstain) PASSED
There was a brief conversation among the Board about upcoming ZBA meeting dates, and it was
noted that three cases are to be heard at the June 18`" meeting. Ms. Raposa advised the board to
keep her apprised of their summer schedules, and that she is happy to reschedule with sufficient
notice.
There was also some discussion of the vacant Board seat, and finding a good candidate to join
the Board.
Motion: To approve the minutes of April 30, 2024
By Matthew Cummings Seconded by Matthew List
Vote: (Aye) 4 (Nay) (Abstain) PASSED
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Motion: To adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
By Matthew Cummings Seconded by Matthew List
Vote: (Aye) __A(Nay) (Abstain) PASSED
The neat Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting twill be June 18, 2024, at 7: 30 p. rn.
Matthew Cummings, Clerk Date of Approval
Documents Submitted for the Meeting
10 Dane Street Application — Rcvd 4/2/24
East Street Application —Rcvd 3/19/24
Meeting Minutes DRAFT of April 30, 2024
Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning and Development memo dated 5/16/2024
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