2006-12-07 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes

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-ToUlnl C~mw, , Town of Reading ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes of December 7, 2006 Members present: Robert Redfern Clark Petschek Michael Conway Paul Dustin Peter Tedesco Members absent: Susan Miller John Jarema eNI) c c->? p A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, at 7:00 P.M. Also present was Glen Redmond, Commissioner of Buildings. Case # 06-28 A Public Hearing on the petition of Amy Rosenblatt who seeks a Special Permit under § 6.3.17 of the Zoning By-laws in order to demolish the existing single family dwelling and to construct a new single family dwelling on a non-conforming lot on the property located at 215 Franklin Street in Reading, MA. Nancy Twomey, Architect, spoke for the Applicant, Amy Rosenblatt. She submitted a revised plot plan. There is an existing single family home on the property. There are two acres but the frontage is approximately 78' and Zoning requirements are 120'. Ms. Rosenblatt wants to demolish the existing house and build a new single family dwelling. The new house will conform to all zoning requirements except for the frontage. The house size may be reduced if they encounter ledge. The Building Inspector said it is a very large house but it is a very large lot. He said the house might be shifted from the left or right depending on the ledge conditions. The easement has been moved on the plot plan and it is not now located on an abutter's property as shown previously. Ms. Twomey said the maximum height of the new house would be 31'. Karen Herrick, abutter, said she did not want the construction equipment to back over onto her land. The Chairman said the Board does not get involved in construction activities but she could consult with the Building Inspector about this issue. ZBA Minutes December 7, 2006