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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Minutes 9/3/1985Lcl_UVY1 SEP 19 198' j ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 6p -- y> y �r MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 The Board of Appeals held its regular meeting in the Town Hall, Mansfield, MA. Present were the following members; George H. Wojtkiewicz, Chairman; Nicola C. Holm, appointed Acting Clerk; Harold R. Collins, Conley G. Eagan; Leonard F. Flynn, appointed a voting member in Place of Eric E. Butler. The hearing for John F. Taylor, Jr., 230 Farm St., Millis, for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law for a lot on Thornton Road known on Assessors Map 37 as lot 66, said lot having less than 15,000 square feet, less than 100 feet frontage with a proposed structure having less than a 15 foot sideyard, less than a 30 foot front yard and less than a 40 foot rear yard, all of which are non - conforming in a Residence A Zone, began at7:45pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by John W. DeLano, R.L.S., dated June 7, 1985 as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board was recorded as being opposed to the variance. There was opposition recorded from abutters. The hearing will be continued to September 17, 1985 at 8pm to allow the applicant's attorney to supply further information regarding the ownership of the property. The hearing for Winslow B. Schurman, Jr., 149 High St., Mansfield for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law for a lot on Mill Street known on Assessors lisp 37 as lot 58, said lot having less than 120' frontage, which is non- conforming in an Agricultural Zone began at 8 :30pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by RIM Engineering Co., Inc. dated July 24, 1985 as Exhibit "C ". Correspondence received from the Planning Board stating that a public hearing must be held before approving or disapproving the request because it is considered to be a subdivision of a lot and falls under the Subdivision Control Laws. Motion made by Mr. Eagan and seconded by Mrs. Holm to indefinitely postpone the hearing until the applicant meets with the Planning Board. All were in favor. The hearing for Peter & Mary Ann DeTrolio, Jr., 92 Rumford Ave., Mansfield for a Special Permit under Section V -A -2 -b and Section VI -B -2 -b of the Zoning By -Law for the installation of a propane gas dispensing station at 428 Elm Street, said installation being an expansion of an existing non - conforming use began at 9:00pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by Hayward- Boynton & Williams, Civil Engineers from Taunton dated April 1, 1977 as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board voted to send a favorable recommendation on the application. There was opposition noted from abutters. There was a dispute between Air. DeTrolio's lawyer and Mr. Matoian's lawyer as to the regulations the Fire Chief used to approve the installation of the propane. The hearing will be postponed until this information is confirmed by the Fire Chief. The hearing for Kenneth R. White, 11 Stewart St., Franklin, for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to place a single family dwelling on a lot on Henry Street known on Assessors Map 20 as Lots 69 and 70, said lot containing less than 15,000 square feet, with a proposed dwelling having less than 30 feet front yard and less than 40' rear yard, all of which are non - conforming in a Residence A Zone, began at 9:20pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", - 2 - newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by William J. Rossetti, P.L., Franklin, dated July 22, 1985 as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board was recorded as being opposed to the Variance. There was opposition noted from abutters. The hearing closed at 9:44pm. The hearing for John Todesco, Jr. for a Variance under Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 12 Park Avenue, said addition being-an expansion of an existing non- conforming lot in a Residence A Zone began at 9 :45pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by Clayton T. Ryan, Jr. R.L.S. dated August 5, 1985 as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board was recorded as being in favor of the application. The hearing closed at 9:53pm. The hearing for William G. McGrane, for a Variance from Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 796 Maple Street, said addition having a sideyard dimension less than 25 feet, which is non - conforming in an Agricultural Zone began at 9:54pm. The application was labled Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement ad Exhibit "B ". The Planning Board was recorded as being opposed to the variance. The applicant requested the hearing be continued to October 1, 1985 to allow him time to get an engineer to prepare a certified plot plan. The hearing for Richard Seskevich for a Special Permit to construct an addition at 165 South Main Street being an expansion of a pre- existing non - conforming lot in at Residence B Zone was continued from August 20, 1985. The hearing closed at 10:07pm. The hearing for Ronald Nelson for a Special permit under Section IV Schedule B to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 15 Branch Street was continued from August 20, 1985. The applicant requested the hearing be continued to October 1, 1985 to allow his engineer to prepare a certified plot plan. The hearing for Sun Refining & Marketing for a lot on Copeland Drive with a proposed structure having less than 25 foot front yards, which are non - conforming in a General Business Zone was continued from August 20, 1985. The applicant submitted new plans showing Henry Street completely fenced off, and showing the dimensions of the proposed structure. The hearing closed at 10:15pm. Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Flynn to deny the application for Kenneth R. White. All were in favor. Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mrs. Holm to grant the petition for John Todesco, Jr, for an 8.5 foot right sideyard and a left sideyard of 14'9 ". All were in favor. No vote was taken on Sun Refining because there were only two members present who heard the original hearing. Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Eagan to grant the .Special Permit Richard Seskevich with the stipulation that it be for single family residence only. All were in favor. - 3 - Minutes of August 20, 1985 were read and approved with addition to the Giannini vote adding that "all were in favor ". Respectfully submitted, Nicola C. Holm Acting Clerk