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Minutes of May 20, 2010
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Members Present:
Members Absent:
Clark Petschek, Chairman
John Jarema
Robert Redfern
Damase Caouette
Jeffrey Perkins
John Miles
Peter Tedesco
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 in attendance was Glen
Redmond, Commissioner of Buildings.
Case # 10-01
A Public Hearing on the petition of Vadaione, Inc. who seeks a Variance/Special Permit under
Sections 5.1.2/6.3.11.2 of the Zoning By-laws in order to construct an addition and handicap
ramp on a non-conforming building on the property located at 244R Ash Street in Reading, MA.
The proposed addition is located 4.4' from the sideline and relief from parking is required.
Attorney Josh Latham reviewed the detailed memo he had submitted to the Board a week ago for
their review-in support of his argument as to why the requested variance was warranted. He
reviewed the four criteria that supported his case using detailed plans that explained how the
proposed plan was the most logical and efficient use of the property.
Mr. Redfern did not think there was any uniqueness to this lot. He also thought the 4' setback
requested could set a precedent for other similar requests in the future. The Chairman did think
there was some uniqueness present after hearing Attorney Latham's explanation. Attorney
Latham also said every single property in this industrial area encroaches on the setbacks.
Mr. Damase said it was an awkward property and this should be taken into account. He said if
the Town plans on extending Pond Meadow Drive it would not make sense to put the addition on
the other side from the proposed plan. He did not have a problem with the proposal and said it
was a distinct improvement to the area and might. encourage other owners in the area to improve
their properties.
Mr. Jarema agreed with the Chairman, Mr. Redfern and Mr. Caouette. He also thought that
changing the proposed location of the addition would cause the loss of parking spaces if Pond
Meadow Drive were to be extended into the industrial district. Mr. Jarema said the increased-
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traffic over the next ten years from the industrial district into the adjoining residential area could
cause the extension of Pond Meadow Drive to be a necessity and therefore the addition is best
built on the side indicated in the proposal.
Mr. Perkins thought the proposal was the best use of this property. He did not think allowing the
proposal was undermining the by-laws.
The Building Inspector did not think the proposal was a detriment to the industrial district and in
fact was an improvement over the present condition of the property.
Attorney Latham said there would be full access around the property with a drive-through in the
addition.
On a motion by Damase Caouette, seconded by Jeffrey Perkins, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to grant the Applicant's request for a Variance under'Section 5.1.2 of the Zoning By-law
sin order to construct the addition, as depicted on the referenced Site Development Plan of Land.
The vote was 4-1-0 (In favor: Perkins, Petschek, Jarema, Caouette; Opposed: Redfern).
Minutes
On a motion by Robert Redfern, seconded by John Jarema, the Zoning Board of Appeals moved
to accept the minutes for May 6, 2010 as amended.
The vote was 5-0-0 (Perkins, Petschek, Redfern, Jarema, Caouette).
Adjournment
On a motion by Jeffrey Perkins, seconded by Robert Redfern, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to adjourn the meeting.
The vote was 5-0-0 (Perkins, Petschek, Redfern, Jarema, Caouette).
Respectfully submitt ,
V
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Recording Secret }
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