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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Minutes 2/16/1988ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 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; Mary -Lou Cotton, Associate Member appointed Acting Clerk in place of Eric Butler who arrived late, Edward W. Valanzola; Harold R. Collins; and Dr.- Stanley Sohn, Associate Member. The hearing for Albert Brintnall for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning by -Law to sub - divide a parcel of land at 80 Jewell Street creating 1new lot with less than 120' frontage, which is non - conforming in the Agricultural Zone, began at 7:46 P.M. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land dated January 6, 1988 and revised February 15, 1988, prepared by Hutchins -Trow- bridge Associates, Inc. of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board voted five in favor, two abstentions to recommend that this Variance be granted. Mary -Lou Cotton was appointed a voting member in place of Eric Butler. Dr. Stanley Sohn was appointed a voting member in place of Conley G. Eagan. The applicant and his two sons presented the case. Comments were noted from an interested abutter. The hearing closed at 8:05 P.M. The hearing for James and Carmella Tarte for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to sub - divide a parcel of land at 184 Park Street creating a new lot with less than the required area, which is non- conforming in the Residence A Zone, began at 8:09 P.M. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B" and Plan of Land dated April 22, 1986, prepared by David E. Grant of Mansfield as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board voted six in favor, one abstention, to recommend that this variance be granted. Mary -Lou Cotton remained as Acting Clerk and was appointed a voting member in place of Conley G. Eagan. There were no comments from any abutters. The hearing closed at 8:17 P.M. Introductory presentation was made to Zoning Board by parties involved in the proposed Mansfield Life Care Facilities. Parties present were the following: Ted Kelley, Vice President of Massachusetts Development Corp.; W. Frederick Uehlein, President of Mass. Development Corp.; Jeffrey H. Los, AIA, Vice President of Cannon; Joseph B. Walker of Cannon; Steven J. Mastrovich, Attorney from Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster; and Allen L. Willis, Jr.,' Real Estate Broker from A. L. Willis Co. Inc. They discussed the location in question, the proposed zoning amendment requests and the defini- tion of ^life care facility. Board members asked various questions about the proposed facility and zoning amendment requests. Developers requested an opportunity to come back before the Zoning Board with the proposed plans. Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mrs. Cotton to grant the Variance for Albert Brintnall to sub - divide a parcel of land at 80 Jewell Street, creating a new lot with 15' frontage in accordance with the plans submitted. As Mr. Valanzola advised of a conflict of interest on this application, Mr. Butler who did hear the applicant's case voted on this application.. Mr. Collins in favor; Mr. Wojtkiewicz, Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cotton and Dr. Sohn -.opposed. Variance denied 4 to 1. -2- Minutes of February 16, 1988 (continued) Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Butler to grant the Variance for James & Carmella Tarte to sub - divide a parcel of land at 184 Park Street, creating a new lot with 12,289 square feet, in accordance with plan submitted. Mr: Wojtkiewicz, Mr. Collins, Mr. Butler and Mrs. Cotton in favor; Mr. Valanzola opposed. Variance granted 4 to 1. Minutes of February 2, 1988 were read and approved. Letter dated February 3, 1988 from John Michelmore requesting an extension to a Variance (re Certuse) was read into the record. Mr. Wojtkiewicz to check into this. Letter from Mr. Query, Attorney, regarding his reply regarding Jackson Court situation was read into the record. Mr. Wojtkiewicz explained that at the Board's next meeting on March 1st, Great Woods would be present as John Drew requested an Executive Session with both attorneys present to discuss the future litigation. As March 15th, 1988 will be a Candidate's night at the Town Hall, the board members agreed to change their regularly scheduled meeting to March 22nd. Mr. Valanzola had researched the extension of a non- conforming use (re- garding Great Woods Chrysler - Plymouth). He advised that a simple increase in volume of business is OK as long as there is no detrimental use. Use must be consistent with previous use, no difference in quality and not have a detrimental effect on the neighborhood. Bills were signed. Decision was signed for Great Woods Chrysler - Plymouth. Meeting ajourned at 10:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, d 5 Mary -Lou Cotton Acting Clerk l