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MINUTES
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The Board of Appeals held its regular meeting in the Town
Hall, Mansfield, MA at 7:45 P.M. Present at the hearing were
the following members: George H. Wojtkiewicz, Chairman
(arrived late); Edward Valanzola, Clerk; Eric Butler; Mary -
Lou Cotton; Dr. Stanley Sohn; Richard Secher, Associate
Member; and Peter DeTrolio, Associate Member.
The hearing for Mr. & Mrs. Louis Certuse for a Variance from
Section 4 Schedule 4.2.1 of the Zoning By -Law to construct an
addition to an existing dwelling at 203 Winter Street with
less than the required side yard in the R -1 Zone, began at
7:50 P.M.
Edward Valanzola was appointed Acting Chairman in place of
George Wojtkiewicz, Eric Butler was appointed Acting Clerk
in place of Edward Valanzola. Richard Secher was appointed a
voting member in place of George Wojtkiewicz.
The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper
advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land dated January
24, 1990, prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc. of
Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board (6 members)
voted unanimously to send a negative recommendation on this
application.
Mr. Certuse presented his case with assistance from Paul
Jodice who drew.up the plans for the expansion and the
necessity.for the location of the addition. There were no
comments from any abutters. The hearing closed at 6:10 P.M.
The hearing for Sherman Cox of South Attleboro for a Variance
from Section 4 Schedule 4.2.1 of the Zoning By -Law to tear
down an existing structure at 24 Rock Street in order to
construct a single family dwelling at same: address with less
than 'the required area and rear yard in the R -3 Zone, began
at 8:13 P.M.
Mr. Valanzola. was Acting Chairman; Mr. Butler was Acting
Clerk; and Mr. DeTrolic was appointed a voting member in
place of Mr.'WOjtkiewicz.
The application was labeled as Exhibit "A", newspaper
advertisement as Exhibit 0 and Plan of Land dated January
10, 1990 prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc. of
Mansfield as Exhibit "C". The Planning Board (6 members)
voted five in favor, one opposed to send a. negative
recommendation on this application.
Minutes of March 6, 1990
Page- 2 of 3
Mr. Cox explained the history of the parcel(s) in question.
One belonged to his grandmother and contains an existing
condemned building which he intends to remove. He wishes to
combine this lot with another which he is purchasing from the
Town of Mansfield. The sale has been approved, but has not
as yet been finalized. Mr. Paul Jodice also was present and
had drawn up plans of the proposed dwelling.
There were numerous comments from interested abutters, mainly
in favor of this variance, but with conditions. The hearing
closed at 8:30 P.M.
Mr, Wojtkiewiez arrived in time for the next hearing, thereby
acting as Chairman and Mr. Valanzola as Clerk.
The hearing for Robert D. Orlando of 24 Balcom Street for a
Variance from Section 4 Schedule 4,2.1 of the Zoning By- -Las
for an existing single family dwelling at 6 Claire Avenue,
owned by Bill Watson, with less than the required side yard
in the R -1 Zone, began at 8:32 P.M.
The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper
advertisement at Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land dated January
3, 1990, prepared by Bay Colony Surveying, Inc. of Foxboro as
Exhibit "C The Planning Board (6 members) voted five in
favor and one opposed to send a negative recommendation on
this application.
Mr. Orlando explained that the dwelling was constructed
incorrectly based on stakes which were removed and /or
changed. 'Mr. Watson holds the title to the property. Fir.
Orlando holds the mortgage. Mr. Orlando submitted a letter
from the four abutters to the property who have no objection
to the variance.
Commonwealth Engineers of Franklin did the original staking,
but olaim no responsibility for the error.
Hearing is to'be continued until March. 20, 1990 in order for
the applicant to bring in all plans pertaining to the
property.
Board next met informally with Mr. Allard of 539 North :fain
Street and his real estate agent, Mr. Mulcahy. Mr. Allard
had questions concerning the existing dwelling at 539 North
Main Street which is very old and previously existed as a two
family dwelling. Board referred Mr. Allard to the building
inspector for clarification as to whether a variance is
required to use the property as a two family, etc.
Minutes of March 6, 1990 Page 3 of 3
Board reviewed an additional site plan submitted by the Town
of Norton Water & Sewer Commission dated November 1, 1989 and
prepared by Kalkunte Engineering Corporation of Stoughton,
Said plan depicts proposed shrubbery for the proposed pump
station. Board membars unanimously approved said plan and
signed the decision.
Minutes of February 20, 1990 were read and approved.
Mr. Wojtkiewiez read a letter from Sharon Hilson requesting
eight weeks maternity leave effective May 2, 1990. Sharon to
send George copy of old ad in order to advertise the
position,
Motion made by Mrs. Cotton and seconded by Mr. Seoher to
grant the variance for Mr. & Mrs. Certuse to construct a 14'
x 26' (plu3 or minus) addition to an existing dwelling at 208
Winter Street with a side yard of 13.5' (plus or minus) in
accordance with the plans submitted. Unanimously granted.
l Motion made by Mr. DeTrolio and seconded by Dr. Sohn to grant
the variance for Sherman Cox to tear down the existing
structure at 24 Rock Street in order to construct a.28' x 38"
(plus or minus) dwelling with rear yard of 15' (plus or
minus) and area of 7,110 square feet (plus or minus) in
accordance with the plans submitted and subject to the
following conditions:
1) Proposed building to be a single family dwelling.
2) Variance is subject to the applicant gaining title of
land to Lot #89 from the Town of Mansfield.
3) Applicant is to provide off- street parking for at least
two vehicles.
Unanimously granted.
Bills were signed.
Decisions were signed for McDonald and Town of Norton.
Meeting ajourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Edward W. ValanuOla
Clerk