1987-02-19 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes

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BOARD OF APPEALS READING, MA. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 19, 1987 Members 'resent: John Jarema, Chairman Catherine Quimby, Clerk :''Ardith Wieworka $tephen Tucker (Business Meeting Only) Chairman Jarema opened the continued public hearing on petition of Mr. Rodriguez, #87-5. Mr. Rodrigues explained the events that preceeded his application to the Board for a variance. He advised that he had not realized that a building permit was needed for erection of a shed. Hedescribed the construction process of his shed advising that he,intended to utilize the backside of the shed as the beginning of a stockage fence which he would construct in the future. He presently has a stockage fence on the opposite side lot line. Mr. Rodrigues testified that he presently stores five cord of wood, which lasts him one winter season. He noted that he has always stored his wood in this location but in previous years he had covered it with plastic. It was his opinion that construction of the shed was an enhancement to his and abutting properties. His house sets back from sidewalk approximately 88 feet. Letter from Conservation Commission read into the record. Letter advised that applicant must file with the Commission as property falls under both the. State and Local Statutes with regard to wetlands. Mr. Rodrigues was not aware of the fact that, part of his land was in the wetland district. Mr. Thomas Hurton, father in law of Mr. Rodrigues, gave testimony with regard to the appearance of the sided and the property in general.. Two abutters spoke in oppoSition to the variance being granted and gave testimony with regard to the appearance of the shed'and property in general. One abutter submitted a letter in this regard. They both indicated that the structure was an eyesore: and built directly on the lot line.