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Date: 2015 -05 -21 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business Session: General Session
Attendees: Members - Present:
Robert Redfern, Damase Caouette, John Jarema, David Traniello, Erik
Hagstrom
Members - Not Present:
Kathleen Hackett, Glen Redmond
Others Present:
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Kim Saunders
Topics of Discussion:
Case # 15 -04
(A Public Hearing on the petition of Thomas F. Wise, Trustee, who seeks a Special Permit under
Section(s) 5.3.2 & 5.4.7.2 of the zoning bylaws in order to make alterations and construct an
addition to the existing single family dwelling and to create an Accessory Apartment on the
property located at 181 South Street in Reading, Massachusetts.)
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting to re- consider the decision for ZBA Case #15 -04,
181 South Street, that was made on April 16, 2015.
The Board discussed why it was requested they re- consider the decision that was made at the
April 16, 2015 meeting. The law requires at least 4 members to approve a Special Permit. Mr.
Redfern said he has signed the certification in regards to the Mullin Law. He reviewed the tape
and is capable of voting on this particular case.
On a motion made by Mr. Traniello, seconded by Mr. Caouette, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to reconsider the vote of April 16, 2015 to correct a procedural defect under the
recommendation of Town Counsel. Vote was 5 -0 -0 (Redfern, Jarema, Traniello, Caouette,
Hagstrom).
On a motion made by Mr. Caouette, seconded by Mr. Hagstrom, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to approve the Special Permit on Case #15 -04 for the accessory apartment at 181 South
Street, Reading, MA on the petition of Mr. Wise.
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Mr. Jarema explained why he previously voted opposing the accessory apartment. He stated the
accessory apartment does not meet all the qualifications under section 5.3.2 of the zoning bylaw.
The 2nd unit is not a complete separate housekeeping unit. He proposed a condition on the
motion that if the petitioner intends to rent out the unit they would have to come back to the
Zoning Board of Appeals for approval.
Mr. Traniello said he is not in favor of a condition to limit the property owner on what he can do
after issuing a Special Permit.
Mr. Hagstrom said he is satisfied with the bylaw. The Special Permit will not transfer to a new
owner when the property is sold.
Mr. Caouette agreed a condition is not necessary.
Mr. Redfern agreed with the majority of the Board. The petitioner has met all requirements for
an accessory apartment as written in the Town bylaws.
Mr. Jarema questioned if the accessory apartment would qualify for count towards the 10%
affordability unit.
The Board agreed section 5.4.7 can be referenced in the motion. Mr. Wise stated the new plot
plan is for the Building Inspector's requests.
Mr. Caouette amended the motion that was previously made to change the reference to only
Sections 5.4.7 and 5.3.2. Mr. Hagstrom seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -1 -0 (Redfern,
Traniello, Caouette, Hagstrom in agreement, Jarema opposed).
Adjournment
On a motion made by Mr. Traniello, seconded by Mr. Caouette, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Vote was 5 -0 -0 ( Traniello, Jarema, Redfern,
Caouette, Hagstrom).
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