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August 19, 2025
Town of Mansfield
Zoning Board ofAppeals
Meeting Held in Person in Meeting Room 3A/B and
Virtually Using GoToWebinar Platform
Present: Darlene Pruitt, Chair; Matthew List, Clerk; Eric Correira; Jolm McGarry, Associate
Member; Joseph O'Malley, Associate Member
Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning and Development
Priscilla McGill, Administrative Secretary
Absent: Edward Valanzola
Darlene Pruitt,Chair, called the meeting to order and read the introductory statement for video
recording.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as amended, the Zoning
Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on the
appeal of Attorney Kevin S. Freytag on behalf of James N. White, Kirsten Murawski, Nicole
Mullen, Nirav Desai, and David S. Haring, of the Building Inspector's grant of a building permit
in eormeetion with the construction of a 16,800 square foot facility with thirty-two (32) parking
spaces at 19 Knight Way. The property is owned by FOD, LLC and located on Assessor's
Map/Parcel 003/051 in the Residential 1 (RI) Zone.
Ms. Pruitt announced that the applicant had previously requested to move the meeting to
September 16t11.
Motion by Mr. List and seconded by Mr. Correira to continue the public hearing without
testimony for the appeal of the issuance of a building permit at 19 Knight Way to 7:00 pm on
September 16, 2025.
Vote: 3-0-0 [Aye 3, Nay 0, Abstain 0] PASSED
ZBA Meeting Minutes 8/19/25 Page 1 of 3
Hearing to accept public connnents on adopting Rules and Regulations. Proposed amendments
include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, application submittal requirements and
regulations, technical specifications for certain application types, and regulatory references.
Ms. Raposa noted that although Mr. Valenzola was absent, he had forwarded a few minor
clarification changes, none of which were substantive. She added that Mr. Valenzola indicated he
was otherwise satisfied with the document. She then asked the Board if they wished to review
any specific sections or propose additional changes. The Board was satisfied with the document.
Ms. Raposa expressed her enthusiasm about beginning to use the new application to help
streamline the process. She noted that it would also serve as a useful working document for both
current and firture Board members. Any future changes to the document would require a public
hearing.
Ms. Raposa reiterated that the previous discussions regarding site plan submission requirements
had been refined. Specifically, if an application is submitted with case law citations, the full text
of those decisions must be included with the application.
She confirmed that application fees will remain the same. A comprehensive fee assessment will
be conducted by the Town in 2026. Following that assessment, the Select Board will set the fees,
with the ZBA providing its recommendations.
Mr. List inquired about the requirements for supernajority voting. Ms. Raposa explained that
appeals, special permits, and variances require a supermajority vote, which is defined as four out
of five Board members. Mr. List observed that some provisions of the zoning bylaw are vague,
particularly regarding appeals. Ms. Raposa stated that she would conduct further research for
clarification.
Motion by Mr. List and seconded by Mr. Correira to approve the Rules and Regulations as
discussed, allowing for scriveners' errors and Mr. Valenzuela's edits.
Vote: 3-0-0 [Aye 3, Nay 0, Abstain 0] PASSED
Minutes — July 15, 2025
Motion by Mr. Correira and seconded by Mr. O'Malley to approve the minutes as submitted.
Vote: 4-0-1 [Aye 4, Nay 0, Abstain 1] PASSED
ZBA Meeting Minutes 7/15/25 Page 2 of 3
Motion by Mr. List and seconded by Ms. Pruitt to adjourn at 7:19 pm
Vote: 5-0-0 [Aye 5, Nay 0, Abstain 0] PASSED
The next Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be on September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 p.m.
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Yhew List, Clerk Date of Approval
Documents Submitted for the Meeting
19 Knight Way application and supporting documents
ZBA Application Update with Rules and Regulations Document
Minutes from 07/15/25 ZBA Meeting
ZBA Meeting Minutes 7/15/25 Page 3 of 3