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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
96 OCT 17 PrI 2: 59
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OCTOBER 1. 1996 MASSACHUSETTS
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: Richard Secher, Chairman; Donald Daniels,
Clerk; Peter DeTrolio; Duane Frederick, Associate Member; and Jack Vultaggio, Associate
Member.
Duane Frederick was appointed Voting Member for this meeting in place of Eric Butler.
Jack Vultaggio was appointed Voting Member for this meeting in place of Leonard Flynn.
The hearing on the application of Paul Jodice for a Variance from Section 4.2.1 of the Zoning
By -Law, to allow for a garage and mudroom addition with less than the required sideyard
setback, said home located at 11 Green Acres Drive in the R -1 Zone began at 7:30 P.M.
The application was labeled Exhibit "A'; newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B'; and a Proposed
Plot Plan dated June 25, 1996 prepared by Ralph Maloon, Land Surveyor, Mansfield, MA, was
labeled as Exhibit "C ". Mr. Daniels read a letter from the Planning Board into the record. "With
five (5) members present they voted three (3) in favor of and two (2) opposed to send a positive
recommendation on the application."
Mr. Secher asked the applicants to present their case.
Mr. Paul Jodice explained that he will be representing the applicants, Mr, and Mrs. Knight. The
Knights would like to add a two -car garage and mudroom addition onto their house. Mr. Jodice
further explained that his is a unique lot regarding its size and shape and the lot to the left of the
applicant's is wet and unbuildable. There will only be storage above the garage and they are the
only house on the street without a garage.
The hearing closed at 7:50 P.M.
The hearing on the application of Twin Oaks Associates for a Variance from Section 4.7.2.1 of
the Zoning By -Law, to allow for a sign larger than allowed in the R -2 Zone, said sign to be
located at Twin Oaks Village, 149 Oakland Street began at 7:50 P.M.
The application was labeled Exhibit "A "; newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B "; a Plan of Land
Minutes of October 1, 1996
dated February 12, 1986 prepared by Old Colony Surveying, Inc., Foxboro, MA, was labeled as
Exhibit "C'; and a picture of the sign, was labeled as Exhibit "D ". Mr. Daniels read a letter from
the Planning Board into the record. "With five (5) members present they voted unanimously to
send a negative recommendation on the application. The Board was concerned that the size of
the proposed sign was not stated on the application or plan submitted."
Mr. Secher asked Twin Oaks to present their case.
Mr. David Poorvu introduced himself and explained that apartment complex consists of 140 units
on 10 acres of land. That would like to have a 3'x6' sign to be able to distinguish themselves from
the Depot. Twin Oaks is located across the street from the chocolate factory and their present
sign (2'x3') is only visible from the corner of the lot.
The Board members were concerned with the fact that the picture of the proposed sign had no
dimensions and the Plan of Land did not show where the proposed sign was to be placed.
The applicant requested a continuance in writing and will bring to the next meeting, October 15,
1996 the information requested by the Board.
A motion was made by Mr. DeTrolio and seconded by Mr. Vultaggio to continue the meeting
until October 15, 1996.
A motion was made by Vultaggio and seconded by Mr. DeTrolio to approve a variance to Mr.
Jodice for Green Acres Drive. Approved 4 -1. (Yes: Secher, DeTrolio, Daniels, Vultaggio;
No: Frederick) Reasons For: No abutters were against the application, hardship to the land,
shape, betterment to the neighborhood) Reasons Against: No hardship was demonstrated and it
is a substantial derogation.
A motion was made by Mr. DeTrolio and seconded by Mr. Vultaggio to approve the Minutes of
September 10, 1996. Unanimously approved.
Due to the election falling on the first Tuesday of November, the Board will meet once in
November, on the third Tuesday, November 19th.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Retspectfully submitted;, i
PSonald Damels, Clerk