HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Minutes 1/14/1985BOARD OF APPEALS
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January 14, 1985
The regular meeting of the Board was held in the Town Hall at
7:45pm. Present at the meeting were the following: Chairman
George H. Wojtkiewicz, Clerk Eric E. Butler, Harold R. Collins,
Nicola C. Holm, Leonard P. Flynn, voting in place of Conley G.
Eagan.
The hearing for Janice C. Friese for a Variance from Section IV
Seehedule B of the Zoning By -Law to construct an addition to an
existing single family dwelling at 20 Essex Street, having less
than 25 foot sideyards, which is non - conforming in an Agricultural
Zone, began at 7 :50pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ",
the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ". Plan of Land prepared by
RIM Engineering Co., Inc, dated November 19, 1984 as Exhibit "C ".
There was no correspondence received from the Planning Board.
The hearing closed at 8:10pm.
The hearing for Elwin Bell for a Variance from Section V -H -5 -b of the
Zoning By -Law to place a temporary 4' x 8' off -site directional sign
at 155 Chauncy Street, said sign being non - conforming in a Residence
B Zone began at 8:52pm. The application was labeled as Exhibit "A ",
the newspaper advertisement as Exhibit "B ". The hearing will be
continued to February 5, 1985 at 8:30pm because the applicant
did not have sufficient information.
The hearing for George W. Chabot, 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 5 Plantingfield Road, said
addition having a proposed side yard less than 25 feet, which is
non - conforming in an Agricultural Zone began at 8:22pm. The
application was labeled as Exhibit "A ", the newspaper advertisement
as Exhibit "B ", Plan of Land showing the proposed addition prepared
by RIM Engineering Co., Inc. dated November 14, 1980 as Exhibit "C ".
Letter received from Mr. Chabot requesting a rescheduling of the
hearing. After review of plans presented the Board had questions
whether the plan of the addition was drawn by a Registered Land
Surveyor or Engineer. Also the plans did not include detailed
construction drawings of the proposed addition. Motion made by
Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Flynn to send a letter to Mr. Chabot
requesting this information and to continue the hearing to Februarys.
All were in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Flynn to grant an 8.8 foot
sideyard variance for Alain Meyer in conformance with the plot plan
dated August 23, 1984 by RIM Engineering Co., Inc, and the architectural
plan for the proposed addition drawn by Custon Kitchen Designs, Inc.,
377 No. Main St., Mansfield, dated December 1, 1984, consisting of
lower level plan, main level floor planand proposed front elevation,
and to deny the two- family use, mother -in -law apartment. All were
in favor. Mr. Meyer sent a letter to the Board withdrawing his
application for a mother -in -law apertment.
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Mr. Flynn requested that the Board consider drafting a letter to
all real estate agents and banks in town stating that in -law apaetments
are not an allowed use in single family zones. He will draft a
letter for the Board's review.
Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. Flynn to grant the
variance for Great Woods, Inc. for a period of two years, based on
the site plan titled Parking Surface Identification, revised 1/8/85,
prepared by H.6'J. Moore Associates, Inc., Boston. The variance is
granted from the Zoning By -Law for the areas shown in green and
brown. All areas shown in gray shall be paved. All pavement shall
be done in accordance with the Mansfield Zoning -By -Law Section V.C.39
which calls for 2�" of pavement for all roadways and parking lots.
All were in favor. The Decision will be drafted and reviewed for
the February 5, 1985 meeting.
Bills were signed.
Minutes of January 3, 1985 were read and approved by all.
Decisions were signed for Richard Thompson and Cindy Nolan.
Letter received from the Knights of Columbus regarding changing the
Zoning By -Law for the restriction of pornographic material.
The hearing for Mercury International Trading Corp., 75 Forbes
Blvd., for a variance from Section III Schedule J of the
Zoning By_law to place a temporary trailer at 75 Forbes Blvd.,
said use being non - conforming in an Industrial Zone began at 10:00p111.
The application was labeled as Exhibit "A", the newspaper advertise-
ment as Exhibit "B", plot plan of the existing building and land dated
June 7, 1973 prepared by Norwood Engineering as Exhibit "C ", plot
plan showing two proposed locations of the proposed trailer attached
to the existing building designated as lot 4A on a plan by
Norwood Engineering Co., Inc. dated June 79 1973 as Exhibit "D ".
The applicant,or a representative, was-not present at the hearing.
Motion made by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mrs. Holm to deny the
application because the applicant failed to appear at two consecutive
hearings. All were in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mrs. Holm to grant the
variance for Janice Friese as shown on the plan submitted. The
roof line of the addition shall be no higher than the roof line of
the existing structure. All were in favor.
The meeting adjourned. at 10:10pm.
Res ectf 1_1 bmitted,
Eric E. But er,
Clerk