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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-10 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes- oViN C-L-r �< 4— Town of Reading ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes of May 10, 2012 Members Present: Robert Redfern, Vice Chairman John Jarema Damase Caouette John Miles Members Absent: Jeffrey Perkins Kristin Caouette 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 beginning at 7:00 P.M. Also in attendance was Glen Redmond, Commissioner of Buildings. Case 12 -06 A Public Hearing on the petition of Steven L. Cicatelli who seeks a Variance under Section(s) 5.0 of the zoning bylaws in order to construct a new single family residential dwelling on a nonconforming lot on the property located at 60 Mount Vernon Street in Reading, MA. This lot is located in an S -15 District. The Vice Chairman advised the Applicants that since there were only four members present this evening, any vote would have to be unanimous by the four members present. If they wanted to continue the case in order to appear before a full Board they could make such a request. Attorney Steven Cicatelli requested a continuance to May 24 so that a full board could be present. On a motion by Damase Caouette, seconded by John Jarema, the Zoning Board of Appeals moved to continue the hearing to May 24, 2012. The vote was 4 -0 -0 (Redfern, Jarema, Caouette, Miles). Case 12 -07 A Public Hearing on the petition of Edward Newton who seeks a Special Permit under Section(s) 4.3.2.8 of the zoning bylaws in order to create an accessory apartment on the property located at 43 Belmont Street in Reading, MA. ZBA Meeting May 10, 2012 The Vice Chairman advised the Applicants that there were only four members present this evening and a favorable vote would require three of the four members present. Mr. Newton said he wished to have his case heard. He outlined his proposal and said there would be no changes structurally or to the outside of the dwelling. The accessory apartment is for his college graduate son so he would have a place for himself. The Building Inspector said it was a typical request and it meets the requirements for an accessory apartment. Mr. Jarema thought there was supposed to have been a walk - through of the dwelling prior to the hearing. He also had questions as to the history of the dwelling because the area of the house involved in the requested accessory apartment was not there in 1982 and therefore was not occupied prior to 1982 as required. Mr. Newton said part of the apartment is in the original footprint. The Vice Chairman said the petition needed to be presented to the Board as a Variance /Special Permit request and it would have to be a new case. The Applicant requested that the case be withdrawn without prejudice. On a motion by John Jarema, seconded by Damase Caouette, the Zoning Board of Appeals moved to allow the case to be withdrawn without prejudice. The vote was 4 -0 -0 (Redfern, Jarema, Caouette, Miles). Case 12 -04 A continuation of a Public Hearing on the petition of Chimney Hill Real Estate LLC, Mark Hall, who seeks a Special Permit under Section(s) 6.36 & 6.3.8 of the zoning bylaws in order to demolish an existing single family dwelling & garage and construct a new single family dwelling on a non - conforming lot as per plans submitted on the property located at 41 Richards Road in Reading, MA. The house foundation is to remain. The Vice Chairman advised the Applicants that there were only four members present this evening and a favorable vote would require three of the four members present. The Applicant wanted to have the case heard. Nancy Toomey presented the new proposal as per the plans submitted but there is a possibility, based on cost that the new buyer may want to add a full front porch. The Building Inspector said the application was for a typical tear down and rebuild. The Board members thought the proposed dwelling would fit into the neighborhood. There were some questions about elevation that were answered by Ms. Toomey. The approximate footprint of the proposed dwelling is 2,090 square feet without the front porch and, the lot coverage of the proposed dwelling is approximately 14 %. ZBA Meeting May 10, 2012 On a motion by Damase Caouette, seconded by John Miles, the Zoning Board of Appeals moved to grant the Applicant's request for a Special Permit under Section 6.3.8 of the Zoning Bylaws in order to permit the demolition of the existing single family dwelling and to construct a new single family dwelling on a non - conforming lot on the property as shown on the certified plot plan and architectural drawings. This Special Permit is conditioned upon the following: 1. The Petitioner shall submit to the Building Inspector a Certified Plot Plan of the proposed construction and proposed foundation plans, prior to the issuance of a foundation permit for the work. 2. The Petitioner's final construction plans for the new structure shall be submitted to the Building Inspector, along with the as -built foundation plan(s), prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. As -built plans showing the completed construction shall be submitted to the Building Inspector immediately after the work is completed and prior to the issuance of an Occupancy Permit. The vote was 4 -0 -0 (Redfern, Caouette, Jarema, Miles). Adjournment On a motion by John Jarema, seconded by John Miles, the Zoning Board of Appeals moved to adjourn the meeting. The vote was 4 -0 -0 (Redfern, Caouette, Jarema, Miles). RL spectfulpl�y Mau Recording Si ZBA Meeting May 10, 2012