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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Minutes 1/3/1989ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1984 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. Wojtk.iewi.cz, Chairman; Edward W. Valan ola, Clerk; Eric E. Butler; Dr. Stanley Sohn and Mary- -Lois Cotton. The hearing for Michael R. D'Antonio for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B and Section V.I. of the Zoning Dy -_Law to construct an addition to an existing non-- conforming dwelling at 31 Lakeview Avenue with less than the required side yard and Water- Body setback, which is non- conforming in the Residence A Zone, began at 7:50 F.M. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper- advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Flan of Land dated July 184 1988 and revised October 1, 1988, prepared by Hutchins -- Trowbridge Associates, Inc. of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning_ Board (6 members) voted three in favor- and three opposed to send a positive and negative recommendation on this application. Mr. D'Antonia's father spoke on behalf of the applicant who was also present. There were no comments from any abutters. The hearing closed at 8 :10 P.M. The hearing for William F. Webb for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to sub-divide a lot at 347 Elm Street, Lot 1 having an existing non -- conforming dwelling, Lot 2 to have less than the required frontage, which is non--- conforming in the Agriculture Zone, began at 5:11 P.M. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Flan of Land dated November 9, 1988, prepared by David E. Grant of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board (5 members) voted three in favor and two opposed to send a negative recommendation on this application. Favorable comments were noted from an- interested abutter. The hearing closed at 8 :20 F.M. The hearing for Signs, Etc., Inc. of Plainville for a Variance from Section V.H. of the Zoning Dy -Law to replace an existing sign at Sannies, Inc, on 310 North Main Street, said proposed sign to be larger than allowed in the Downtown Business Zone, began at 8:20 P.M. i r Minutes of January 3, 1989 (continued) Page 2 of The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land dated June 16, 1984, prepared by RIM Engineering Co., Inc, of Mansfield as Exhibit "C" and !sketch of the proposed sign, prepared by Signs, Etc. as Exhibit "D ". The Planning Board (b members) voted four in favor and two opposed to send a positive recommendation on this application. The applicant's grounds for Variance (letter dated December 2, 1988), were read into the record. Bart Steele of Signs, Etc, spoke on behalf of Sannies, Inc. The owners of Sannies, Charlie and Tony Farin.alla, were also present at the hearing. There were no comments from any abutters. The hearing closed at 8;57 P.M. Motion made by Mrs. Cotton and seconded by Mr-. Sutler- to grant the Variance for Michael D'Antonio to construct an addition to an existing non- conforming dwelling at 31 Lakeview Avenue with a side yard of 12.3 feet (plus or minus), in accordance with the plans submitted. Mrs. Cotton and Mr. Butler in favor; Mr. Wojtkiewicz, Mr. Valanzola and Dr. Sohn, opposed. Variance denied 3 to 2. Motion made by Mr. Valanzola and seconded by Mr. Butler to deny the Variance for Mr. Webb to sub- divide a lot at 347 Elm Street, Lot I having an existing non- conforming dwelling, Lot 2 to have frontage of 89.35 feet (plus or minus) in accordance with the plans submitted. Unanimously denied. Motion made by Dr. Sohn and seconded by Mrs. Cotton to grant the Variance for Signs, Etc. to replace an existing sign at Sannies, Inc, on 310 Worth Main Street with a 64 square foot sign (plus or minus), in accordance with the plans and sketches submitted. Unanimously granted. Mr-. Woitkiewirz noted for the record that Mary Lou Cotton and Dr. Stanley Sohn have now become full time members of the Zoning Board and that there are two associate member positions yet to be filled. Mr. Wnitkiewicz advised the Board that he had had a discussion with the Town Manager, Mr. Dwyer. The latter had advised of the possibility of combining some of the town boards' small budgets into one combined community budget. This would include the Zoning Board's budget. The Board discussed the advantage of not running out of money under this method, but also the possibility that the money could get spent even faster-. Minutes of January 3, 1989 (continued) Page _ of ._ Regarding the claim of Mark Trowbridge, who had been denied a Variance nearly two years ago, that he should be granted a building permit for various reasons stated in his Attorney's letter of November 23, 1988 to the Building Inspector, the Board feels that none of his claims are justified, but Ed Valanzola is to check more into details regarding dates for filing Decisions with the Town Clerk, etc, Sharon to send a letter to the Selectmen with copy to the Planning Board regarding the placement of all articles :sponsored by town boards before individual or private petitions in the town warrant. Board unanimously consented to send said letter. Bills were signed. Decisions were signed for Desvergnes, Proteau, Stearns and Caponigro, Motion made to waive the reading of the Minutes of December 6 and December 20, 1986 to the next meeting. Meeting ajourned at 9 :50 F.M. Resp- ,:tfully sub�t ed, d da 4 �lah..ola Clerk. /