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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminofzba11172009 TOWN OF MANSFIELD '\, 'C, ['~",-F leE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS \ b r') I?: S 1 MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 2009 The Zoning 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: Jack Vultaggio, Chairman; Kevin Mackie; Dave Rapoza; Jeff GaIT, Associate Member; and Philip Shannon, Associate Member. The application of John Estey for a Finding and/or Variance from Section 4.2.1 of the Zoning By-Law for the allowance for the construction of a fire escape on the third floor of a pre-existing, non-conforming house with less than the required side yard setback at 106-108 Union Street in the R-3 Zone began at 7:30 p.m. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A"; a newspaper advertisement was labeled as Exhibit "B"; and a Proposed Fire Escape Addition at Hse.No. 106 Union Street in Mansfield, MA dated October 19, 2009 and prepared by RIM Engineering Co., Inc., 150 North Main Street, Mansfield, MA, was labeled as Exhibit "C Mr. Estey explained that now on the house you have to climb out a window to get to the fire escape. He is proposing to make a deck with a doorway and steps which will make it more convenient and safe. Kathleen Kelleher introduced herself and explained that the Housing Rehabilitation Committee is funding this project. Now the third floor is a rental apartment with only one way out and this would make it safer. The hearing was closed at 7:35 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Mackie and seconded by Mr. Shannon that this proposed addition constitutes an extension of a pre-existing, non-conforming structure (approved 5-0). A second motion was made by Mr. Mackie and seconded by Mr. Rapoza that the proposed addition is not more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non- conformity (approved 5-0). Unanimously approved 5-0. (Vultaggio, Mackie, Rapoza, GaIT, Shannon) MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17. 2009 Page 2 of 2 The continuation of Geoffrey and Beth Collins for a Finding from Section 4.2.1 of the Zoning By-Law for the construction of a proposed front porch with less than the required front and side yard setbacks at 51 South Main Street in the R-3 Zone was continued at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Collins explained that this increase does not increase the side yard, just the front yard by 4 feet and he also presented plans that showed the exact location of the porch. The hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Mackie and seconded by Mr. Shannon that this proposed addition constitutes an extension of a pre-existing, non-conforming structure (approved 5-0). A second motion was made by Mr. Mackie and seconded by Mr. Rapoza that the proposed addition is not more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non- conformity (approved 5-0). Unanimously approved 5-0. (Vultaggio, Mackie, Rapoza, GaIT, Shannon A motion was made by Mr. Mackie and seconded by Mr. Shannon to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Unanimously approved. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted, -" Dave Rapoza, Acting Clerk -