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The Board of Appeals held its regular meeting in the Town
Hall, Mansfield, MA at 7x45 P.M. Present at the hearing were
the following members: George H. Wojtk.iewi-ci, Chairman-,
Edward W. Valan-zola, Clerks Eric E. Butler, Mary -Lou Cotton,
Dr. Stanley Sohn, Peter DeTr - olio, Associate Member and
Richard Becher, Associate Member.
The hearing for Robert M. & Patty Ann Paquin of Foxboro for a
Variance from Section 1.E.15 & i.E.18 of the Zoning By -Law to
have a driveway egress off Perkins five. for an existing
dwelling at 315 Central Street, in the Residential A Zone,
began at 7 :48 P.M. The application was labeled as Exhibit
"A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land
dated June 20, 1488, prepared by RIM Engineering Co., Inc. of
Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board (6 members)
unanimously voted to send a positive recommendation on this
application.
The applicant's grounds for Variance were read into the
record. The applicant explained his request to use
approximately 20' of Perkins Ave. for his driveway. Due to
the uniqueness of the lot in question, a driveway off of
Central Street would have to be approximately 400' long. The
legal frontage of the lot is on Central Street.
There were no comments from any abutters. The hearing closed
at 8:04 P.M.
The hearing for Robert E. Collins of Walpole for a Variance
from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to sub- divide
a parcel of land at 1112 School Street, Lot 1 having an
existing non- conforming dwelling, Lot 2 to have less than the
required frontage in the Agriculture Zone, began at 8 :10 P.M.
The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper
advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Flan of Land dated April 12,
1'-784, prepared by David E. Grant of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ".
The Planning Board (6 members) voted three in favor, three
opposed to send a positive recommendation on this
application.
There were no comments from any abutters. The hearing closed
at 8:15 P.M.
Minutes of May 15, 1969 (continued)
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The hearing for Phil Corbett (Keith Development Corp.) of
Stoughton for a Variance from Section V.H.50.3 of the Zoning
By -Law to erect an off -site directional sign at the corner of
Oakland Street and Francis Avenue, said sign to be larger
than allowed in the Industrial Zone was continued from May
16, 1989. In a letter to the Z.BA, the applicant requested a
further- extension until the next meeting on June 20, 1989 in
order to obtain the necessary plans.
The Minutes of May 16, 1989 were read and approved.
Motion made by Mr. Valanzola and seconded by Mrs. Cotton to
grant the Variance for Robert M. €< Patty Ann Paquin to have a
driveway egress off Perkins Ave, for an existing dwelling at
315 Central Street. After- discussion, board members
unanimously voted to grant a Variance to have a driveway
ingress and egress and street address on Perkins Ave., but�� \
the legal frontage remains at 315 Central Street- and in
accordance with the plans submitted. Oaf ;usly granted.
Motion made by Mr. Valanzola and seconded by Mr. Butler to
deny the Variance for Robert E. Collins to sub - divide a
parcel of land at 1112 School Street, Lot 1 having an
existing non - conforming dwelling, Lot 2 to have frontage of
51.88' (talus or miners), in accordance with the plans
submitted. Unanimously denied due to lack of a hardship.
Regarding the Decision to be made on the Variance application
of John C. Colella to construct a multiple family dwelling at
ib Church Street, documentation was received and read into
the record as follows:
1) Letter from Attorney Roche regarding estimates received
for the removal of asbestos, oil tank and building
itself as well as a brief giving a statement of findings.
2) Letter dated May 6, 1969 from an abutter, Marilyn
Hulburd, stating her concerns re the negative impact
of the variance being granted and parking problems.
3) Letter dated May 4, 1969 from abutters, Kenneth & Suellen Amidon,
in support of the variance being granted due to the con-
dition of the existing building, drug use in the area,
etc.
Minutes of May 16, 1989 (continued)
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After further discussion, motion made by Mr. Butler and
seconded by Dr. Sohn to grant the Variance for John C.
Colella to construct a multi - family dwelling at 16 Church
Street to contain eight single- bedroom units in one building
in accordance with the plans submitted.
Board members stated reasons as follows:
1) unique parcel /situation
2) It would be an improvement to the neighborhood.
3) It would be a tax base for the town.
4) Existing Church could be torn down by existing owner
if so desired - historic argument not valid
5) other abutting building similar to proposed one
6) interior of existing building in deplorable condition
7) need for housing in the area
8) existing building no longer being used
Mr. WOjtkiewicz requested that Mr. Valanzola prepare a
proposed decision based on the above findings. Said draft to
be discussed at the nest meeting on June 20, 1989.
Bills were signed.
Decision was signed for Richard and Meade.
Meeting ajourned at 9:40 P.M.
Re ecfful y submitted}
ward W. Valanzola
Clerk: