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MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 1995
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The Board of Appeals held its regular meeting in the Town Hall, Mansfield, MA, at 7:30 P.M.
Present at the hearing were the following members: Eric Butler, Chairman; Peter DeTrolio;
Richard Secher; Donald Daniels; and Duane Frederick, Associate Member.
Richard Secher was appointed Acting Clerk in place of Leonard Flynn for this meeting.
The hearing on the application of Joseph Fanning for a Finding per Sections 3.10.4.13 and 6.2.2.1)
of the Zoning By -Law to allow for an addition to be constructed on a pre- existing,
non - conforming home located at 195 Brown Avenue (R -1 Zone) which was continued from
November 21, 1995 was reopened at 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Fanning submitted his new Plan of Land dated December 4, 1995 prepared by David E.
Grant, Professional Land Surveyor.
Mr. Butler asked the Board if they feel that this plan is sufficient. The Board felt the plans were
sufficient.
Mr. Frederick stated that this is not something the Board always does (granting a decision when
the addition has already been done) and the Board does not want to set a precedence if they grant
this decision.
Mr. Butler stated that the Board should look at the Plans and not at the addition.
The hearing closed at 7:45 P.M.
A motion as made by Mr. Frederick and seconded by Mr. Secher that this is an increase in the
non - conformity. A motion was made by Mr. DeTrolio and seconded by Mr. Secher that there is a
slight increase in the nonconformity but it is not more detrimental to the public good.
Motion approved. 4 -0. Butler, Secher, DeTrolio, Frederick.
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Mr. Secher read a letter into the record dated November 22, 1995 to Eric Butler from Bill
Williams, Town Manager. "I am writing to express my appreciation to you and the members of
the Zoning Board of Appeals for approving the application for the Town of Mansfield, It is
particularly noteworthy that you and the members of the Board treated our application most
thoroughly and showed great respect and collegiality toward us at the public hearing. I was very
impressed with the Board and appreciate your cooperation."
Mr. DeTrolio expressed his concern over not having his signature on the Parking Variance Plan
Decision.
Mr. Secher read a letter dated November 10, 1995 from Philip Finer into the record. "I am
writing this letter concerning the ZBA's upcoming vote on the parking fro the new town hall at
Park Row. I was hoping to be able to attend your meeting concerning this matter on Tuesday,
November 7, but unfortunately I had a prior engagement. Let me state that I am not writing this
letter opposing the new town hall, its location or even the idea of satellite parking at the old town
hall. My problem with the parking situation, however, is two fold. The first problem I have with
this situation is the spaces that will be at the old town hall. First of all, if these spaces are
allowed, then they should be employee parking only. I am very concerned about the safety of
everyone, but mainly our elderly residents walking all that distance. Can the town handle the
number of law suits that will come up when people slip on the ice. I totally support moving the
town hall to Park Row and utilizing an rxisting building, but again the plans were not completely
thought out before being presented£" stituted. This problem should have been addressed and
solved before we even voted on the capital improvement plan. That way, if the town did not need
to buy land adjacent to the Park Row School, it could have been included in the original price
tag.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.