1987-09-09 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes

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Ja ~J ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS READING, MA MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 Members Present: John Jarema Catherine Quimby Stephen Tucker Chairman Quimby openend the scheduled public hearing at 7:30 PM, September 9, 1987 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 6 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. The first case heard by the Board was a request for Special Permit by Christopher E. Bullen under Sections 6.3.1.3., 6.3.3.3., and 6.3.3.4. of the Zoning By-Laws to allow for the construction of an open deck too close to the side lot line of the property located at 11 Wilson Street, Reading, MA. Catherine Quimby read names of those parties who received copies of hearing notice and asked Mr. Bullen to state his reasons for the request before the Board. Mr. Bullen stated he had been told by the builders doing the job, B & B Construction of Lynnfield, MA, that it was not necessary to seek prior approval on an open deck. During the first day of construction, the work was stopped by a town official pending proper procedures be followed and permits obtained. Mr. Bullen had checked with the only abuttor to be affected by the building of the deck, and she had no complaint about the construction being done. He again reiterated the fact that he had been told by the builders he did not need a permit for an open deck and assumed they knew the law. Mr. Bullen had rented the property for three years and had purchased it in December of 1986. The plan is now on,file with the Reading Building Inspector's office. John Jarema then read a letter into the record dated September 8, 1987 from Beth MacKillop, Conservation Commissioner, relative to the case which stated the requirement of prior approval of the Conservation Commission under both the State Wetlands Protection Act, Ch. 131 S 40 and the Reading Wetlands By-Law, Article 32, before proceeding with construction. Stephen Tucker then informed Mr. Bullen of the possibility of fees imposed by the Building Inspector for his not initially seeking a building permit for the work. John Jarema then moved to grant to Christopher E. Bullen of 11 Wilson Street, Reading, MA, Special Permit for an open deck on the westerly side of the house not to encroach more than 8 feet on the northerly property line under Sections 6.3.3.3. and 6.3.3.4. with the condition that he file for a hearing with the Conservation Commission