HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Minutes 3/22/1988ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES
MARCH 22, 1988
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. Wojtkiewicz, Chairman; Eric E. Butler, Clerk; Harold R. Collins;
Edward W. Valanzola; and Dr. Stanley Sohn, Associate Member, appointed a
voting member in place of Conley G. Eagan.
The hearing for Peter J. Fontanini of 71 South Street for a Variance from
Section V.D. & V.H. of the Zoning By -Law to erect a sign on a lot on the
corner of Thomas Street and Old Colony Way, said lot owned by Billings
Realty Trust of 18 Thomas Street, said sign being larger than allowed in
the Downtown Business District, began at 7:53 P.M. The application was
labeled as Exhibit "A", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of
Land dated May 27, 1987, prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc.
of Mansfield as Exhibit "C" and drawing of the proposed sign as Exhibit
"D ". The Planning Board voted five in favor, two opposed, to send a
negative recommendation on this application. No comments were recorded
from any abutters. The hearing closed at 8:13 P.M.
The hearing for Janet Haydon for a Variance from Section III.A of the
Zoning by -Law for a business use in an existing dwelling at 304 Elm Street,
said use not permitted in the Residence AA Zone, began at 8:13 P.M. The
application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit
"B ", Plan of Land dated February 1988, prepared by Tas Engineering, Inc.
of N. Attleboro as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board voted five in favor,
two opposed to recommend that this variance be granted with conditions.
Correspondence from interested abutters for and against this variance was
read into the record. Comments were noted from interested abutters. The
hearing closed at 8:40 P.M.
The hearing for Richard L. VanTassell for a Variance from Section IV
Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to construct an addition to an existing
dwelling at 8 Langley Drive, said addition to have less than a 251 side -
yard, which is non - conforming in the Agriculture Zone. The application
was labeled as Exhibit "A", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and
Plan of Land dated August 28, 1987, prepared by Rim Engineering Co., Inc.
of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board unanimously voted to
send a negative recommendation on this application. The hearing closed
at 9:19 P.M. Note that Mr. Valanzola is not voting on this application
as he is an abutter to Mr. VanTassell.
The hearing for Gary D'Ambra for a Variance from Section V.B of the Zoning
By -Law to construct a detached accessory building on a lot at 69 Charles
Street, said building not located in the rear yard, which is non - conforming
in the Residence C Zone, began at 8:57 P.M. The application was labeled
as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land
dated March 10, 1988, prepared by John C. Adams, of Brockton as Exhibit "C ".
The Planning Board voted five in favor, two opposed to recommend that
'this variance be granted. There were no comments from any abutters. The
( hearing closed at 9:13 P.M.
The hearing for Arthur & Rose Kovich originally advertised for this meeting,
was readvertised for the meeting of April 5, 1988, due to an error in the
original ad regarding the zone.
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Minutes of March 22, 1988 (continued)
Mansfield Life Care Associates representatives were present with preliminary
plans for the life care facility. Interested board members viewed these
plans after the meeting was ajourned.
Motion made by Mr..Collins and seconded by Mr. Butler to grant the Variance
for Peter J. Fontanini to erect a sign on a lot on the corner of Thomas
Street and Old Colony Way, in accordance with the plans submitted.
Unanimously denied.
Motion made by Mr. Butler to deny the Variance for Janet Hayden. No
second to the motion. Motion failed. Motion made by Mr. Valanzola to
grant the variance for Janet Haydon to conduct a business at 304 Elm Street
with conditions. Motion seconded by Dr. Sohn. Conditions are as follows:
1. This Variance is valid for a period of two years, at which time
it will expire.
2. This Variance is valid for the applicant, Janet Hayden, only.
3. Parking must be on the property at 304 Elm Street only and is
limited to two vehicles, not including the owner's vehicle.
4. Business use is for the operating of a Beauty Shop in the
( lower level of said dwelling. Said Beauty Shop is to consist
of only one "station ", i.e. sink, chair.
5. The hours of operation will be between 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
6. No business to be conducted on Sundays.
7. No employees may be hired.
Board agreed to hold the decision for Mr. VanTassell until the next meeting
so that board members could look at the location in question.
Board agreed to hold the decision for Mr. D'Ambra until the next meeting so
that board members could review revised plans.
Minutes of March 1, 1988 were read and approved with a correction.
No bills or decisions were signed.
Meeting ajourned at 10:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric E. Butler
Clerk