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AUG 2 1 1985
JULY 16, 1985
The Board held its regular meeting in the Town Hall, Mansfield, MA. Present were
the following members: Eric E. Butler, Acting Chairman, Nicola C. Holm, Acting
Clerk, Harold R. Collins, John H. Riccio, appointed a voting member in place of
Conley G. Eagan; Leonard F. Flynn, appointed a voting member in place of George H.
Wojtkiewicz.
The hearing for Jetta Whittington, 177 West St., Mansfield for a Variance from
Section III -C of the Zoning By -Law to convert an existing two- family dwelling at
31 -33 Church Street to a three family, said use being non_ conforming in a
Residence B Zone, began at 7:50pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit A,
the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit B, Plan of Land dated April 13, 198 -.-- , ! r
prepared by Nicholas Beinars, Registered Land Surveyor. Correspondence was
received from the Planning Board indicating a positive recommendation on the
application. The hearing closed at 8:08pm.
The hearing for Joan M. Doherty, for a variance from Section IV Schedule B of the
Zoning By -Law to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at
102 School Street, said addition being an expansion of an existing non - conforming
lot in a Residence A Zone began at 8:10pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit
"A ", the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by RIM
Engineering Co., Inc. dated June 18, 1985 as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board
was recorded as being in favor of the application. The hearing closed at 8:15pm.
The hearing for Hatheway & Patterson Co., Inc. for a Variance from Section IV
Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law for an addition to an existing structure at 15
County Street, said structure having less than 50 foot front yard, and less than
20 foot sideyard, which are non - conforming in an Agricultural Zone, began at
8:16pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement
as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by Christopher Haynes, Registered Professional
Engineer, dated July 23, 1984 and amended June 6, 1985 as Exhibit "C ". The Planning
Board was recorded as being in favor of the application. The hearing closed at
8:22pm.
The hearing for John R. Dyment, Jr. for a variance from Section IV Schedule B of
the Zoning By-law to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at
312 West Street,.having existing frontage less than 100 feet, existing front yard
less than 30 feet and existing square footage less than 15,000 square feet, all of
which are non - conforming in a Residence A 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 June 12, 1985 as Exhibit "C ". The
Planning Board was recorded as being in favor of the variance. The hearing closed
at 8:35Pm.
The hearing for Lewis Gambale, 30 So. Main St., Mansfield, for a Variance from
Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to construct an addition to an
existing single family dwelling at 255 Pratt Street, said addition having less
than a 30 foot front yard dimension which is non - conforming in a Residence A
Zone, began at 8:45Pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper
advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by Dunn Engineering Co., Inc.
dated July 12, 1985 as Exhibit "C ", sketches of addition prepared by R. Ware
dated 3/85 as Exhibit "D ". The Planning Board was recorded as being in favor
of the variance. The hearing closed at 8:55Pm•
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The hearing for Gretchen Elliott, 367 Willow St., for a Variance from Section IV
Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law for a lot on Richardson Ave., known on Assessors
Map 29 as portions of lot 50 & 48, said lot containing less than 15,000 square
feet, which is non - conforming in a Residence A Zone began at 9:00pm. The application
was labeled as exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ", Plan of
Land prepared by David E. Grant, Registered Land Surveyor dated June 10, 1985 as
Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board was recorded as being opposed to the variance.
The hearing closed at 9:14pm.
The hearing for John P. & Irene Hyde, 430 South Main St., for a Variance from
Section IV Schedule B of the Zoning By -Law to divide a parcel of land at
269 Franklin Street, said parcel having less than 30,000 square feet and less than
120 foot frontage, all of which are non - conforming in an Agricultural Zone began at
9:15pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement as
Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land prepared by Dunn Engineering Co., Inc. dated May 31,
1985 as Exhibit "C ". The Planning Board was recorded as being opposed to the
application. There was opposition noted from abutters. The hearing closed at
9 :50pm.
The hearing for Wilbur & Irene Birman was continued from June 18, 1985. After review
of the application and plans submitted several technical errors were found. Attorney
Steven Rossi advised the Board that the Birman's wished to withdraw the application
and resubmit at a latter date. Attorney Rossi will submit a letter to the Board
stating this.
The Minutes of June 18, 1985 were read and approved.
Bills were signed.
Motion made by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Collins to deny the application for
Jetta Whittington. All were in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Flynn to grant the application for
Joan M. Doherty as per plans submitted. All were in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mrs. Holm to grant the variance for
Hatheway Patterson as per plans submitted with the stipulation that it is an
unenclosed deck used for recreational purposes only and not for storage of materials.
All were in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Riccio to grant the variance for
John R. Dyment; Jr. as per plans submitted. All were in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Riccio to grant the variance for
Lewis Gambale as per plans submitted. All were in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Collins to deny the variance for
Gretchen Elliott. The lot is located on an a non - accepted street, with no frontage
on an accepted street, no services on the street and no demonstrated hardship.
All were in favor.
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Motion made by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mrs. Holm to deny the variance for John P.
& Irene Hyde. All were in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicola C. Holm
Acting Clerk