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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Minutes 10/18/1988rIVPV 1 419p ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 The Board of Appeals held its regular meeting in the Town Hall, Mansfield, MA at 7:45 P.rl. Present at the hearing were the following members: George H. Wojtkiewic , Chairman; Edward W. Valanaola, Clerk; Eric E. Butler; Harold R. Collins; Dr. Stanley Sohn, Associate Member and Mary -Lou Cotton, Associate Member. The hearing for Barbara Maxwell of 1684 West Street for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to sub - divide a lot on the corner of West Street & Plain Street, Lot 2 having an existing dwelling, Lot 1 having a proposed dwelling with less than the required rear yard, which is non - conforming in the Residence A Zone, began at 7:50 P.M. Dr. Sohn was appointed a voting member in place of Conley Eagan. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land dated August 6, 1.988, prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc. of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board voted four in favor and 2 opposed to send a negative: recommendation on this application. Favorable comments were noted from an interested abutter. The hearing closed at 8:10 P.M. The hearing for Helen Uva for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to sub - divide a lot of land at 43 Highland Avenue into two lots, one lot having an existing non - conforming dwelling, said lot to have less than the required frontage, area and side yard, the other lot to have less than the required frontage and area in the Residence B Zone was continued from September 6, 1988 and September 20, 1988 and began at 8:11 P.M. Mary -Lou Cotton was appointed a voting member in place of Conley Eagan. The Planninq Board's negative recommendation was again read into the record. Also, a letter dated September b, 1 °88 from an interested abutter was read into the record. Said letter opposed the granting of the variance. The applicant was represented by a friend who explained the history of the lot and the other lots in the area. Favorable and negative comments were noted from interested abutters. The hearing closed at 8 :37 P.M. Minutes of October 18, 1988 (continued) Page 2 of 4 The hearing for Karl D. Clemmey of 390 West Street, for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning by -Law to construct/relocate a building on 313 Henry Street with less than the required rear yard and area, which is non- conforming in the General Business Zone, began at B :38 P.M. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land dated September 7, 1988, prepared by Bay Colony Surveying, Inc. of Foxboro as Exhibit "C ". Dr. Sohn was appointed a voting member in place of Conley Eagan. The Planning Board voted three in favor, one opposed and one abstention to send a positive recommendation on this application. The applicant's grounds were read into the record. Comments and questions were noted from interested abutters. The hearing closed at 9:05 P.M. The hearing for Fred J. Barrows of 370 Pratt Street and Robert H. Barrows, Jr-. of 220 S. Main Street for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to construct a single family dwelling at 440 East Street with less than the required frontage, which is non - conforming in the Residence A Zone, began at 9:10 P.M. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land dated August 15,'`1988, prepared by Hutchins- Trowbridge Associates, Inc,. of Mansfield as Exhibit "C '. The Planning Board voted six in favor and one opposed to send a negative recommendation on this application with various reasons detailed in their letter of October 13, 1988. Attorney Peter O'Brien was present with the applicant to explain the parcel of land in question. As the title of land is unclear-, Mr. Wojtk:iewicz advised the applicant to withdraw the application without prejudice until the title could be cleared. Applicant withdrew his application in writing. The hearing for Charles Tegan for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By- -Law to construct an addition to an existing dwelling at 18 Coach Road with less than a 25' side yard, which is non - conforming in the Residence AA Zone was scheduled to begin at 8:45 P.M. As no one was present on behalf of the applicant, motion was made by Mr. Butler- and seconded by Mr. Collins to postpone the hearing until November i, 1988. Unanimously agreed. The hearing for Michael McClanahan of 121 Rumford Avenue for a Variance from Section III.B of the Zoning By -Law to construct a two family dwelling on Wood Avenue (MaryAlice Way) (Assessor's Map 18, Lot Nos. 211 thrU 215), which is non - conforming in the Residence A Zone, began at 9:22 P.M. Minutes of October 18, 1988 (continued) Page 3 of 4 The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Flan of Land dated July 20, 1987 and latest revision dated September 16, 1988, prepared by Hutchins- Trowbridge Associates, Inc. of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board unanimously voted (5 members) to send a positive recommendation on this application. This request is similar to one previously granted by the board, but foundation size is smaller. There were no comments from any abutters. The hearing closed at 9:27 P.M. Motion made by Mr. Valanzola to postpone the decision re the Maxwell application until the next hearing in order to view the property. Unanimously agreed. Motion made by Mr. Valanzola and seconded by Mr. Wojtkiewicz to deny the variance request of Helen Uva. Mr. Valanzola, ( Mr. Wojtkiewicz, Mr. Butler and Mrs. Cotton in favor of the motion to deny: Mr. Collins, opposed. Variance denied. Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Dr. Sohn to grant the variance request of Mr. Clemmey with conditions as follows: 1) Only a single story building is permitted, 28, x 221. 2) All boulders must be removed from the lot. Unanimously granted with the above conditions. Motion made by Mr. Valanzola and seconded by Mr. Butler to grant the variance request of Mr. McClanahan. Mr. Valanzola, Mr. Wojtkiewicz, Mr. Collins and Mrs. Cotton in favor: Mr. Butler, opposed. Variance granted. Mr. McClanahan invited board members to view a trash -to- energy plant in Millbury with the Solid Waste Committee on October 22, 1988. Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Dr. Sohn to grant the Variance request of Melissa E. Falanza & Michael A. Wing to convert a single family dwelling at 24 Wilson Place l to a two family dwelling. Mr. Collins and Dr. Sohn in flavor; Mr. Wojtkiewicz, Mr. Butler and Mr. Valanzola, opposed. Variance . denied. Minutes of October 18, 1988 (continued) Page 4 of 4 All previous minutes were read and approved. Bills were signed. Decisions were signed for 8iovino and D'Antonio. Meeting ajourned at 1005 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Edward W. Valanzola