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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-15 Zoning Board of Appeals MinutesTown of Reading CLERK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS nS S' Minutes of May 15, 2003 ' 12. G Members Present: John Jarema Paul Dustin Robert Redfern Edmund Balboni Susan Miller 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 present was Glen Redmond, Commissioner of Buildings. Case #03-05 A Public Hearing on a petition by Kenneth Carter who seeks a Special Permit under Section(s) 6.3.17 of the Zoning By-Laws in order to demolish an existing non-conforming dwelling and to construct a new single family dwelling on the property located at 211 Pearl Street. The Applicant showed the Board proposed house plans and elevations. The house that is there now has a three foot square hole in the roof and needs repair. The house, which has been unoccupied, has been transferred to the owner's son. Certified plot plans were passed out to the Board members and they noted the flood hazard areas. The Applicant stated he met all the requirements of the Conservation Commission. The Building Inspector said the plans met requirements and the Applicant just needed a Special Permit from the Board. It will be a two-story single family dwelling and not even close to the 35 foot limit. It meets all setbacks except for frontage. It was agreed that it was larger than the surrounding houses but it does meet all the requirements. The Chairman said he just wanted to be sure it met the height requirement and that measurements should be taken from the street line. On a motion by Susan Miller, seconded by Edmund Balboni, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant the petitioner a Special permit under Section 6.3.17 of the Zoning By-Laws for the reconstruction of a single-family dwelling after voluntary demolition of the existing dwelling, as described on the Plot Plan of Land prepared by O'Neill Associates of North Reading, Massachusetts, dated April 1, 2003, and the accompanying four-page set of drawings, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Plot Plan showing the proposed reconstruction is submitted to the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of a building permit; and 2. An as-built plan(s) submitted to the Building Inspector prior to issuance of an Occupancy Permit. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Case #03-06 A Public Hearing on a petition by C & C Rocksolid Houses LLC who seeks a Special Permit under Section(s) 6.3.17 of the Zoning By-Laws in order to demolish the existing dwelling and to construct a new single family dwelling on the property located at 15 Priscilla Road. The Applicant stated that this is the same proposed plan as in the previous case and the design will cover less ground area than the current structure. The house sits in a dip and it will not dwarf the neighboring house as the one that is there now does. He stated this will allow the homeowners to stay in the town. It was noted at this time that the homeowner, John Tangy, must sign the application as a Special Permit cannot be issued to a contractor but only to the homeowner. On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by Susan Miller, the application was amended to reflect the owner, John Tangy. The motion was approved 3-0-0. The application was amended by the homeowner and he signed the application. The Applicant said they took the neighborhood on Pricilla Lane into account and this house is consistent with the neighborhood. He said they tried very hard to conform... On a motion by Susan Miller, seconded by Edmund Balboni, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant the Petitioner a Special permit under Section 6.3.17 of the Zoning By-Laws for the reconstruction of a single-family dwelling after voluntary demolition of the existing dwelling, as described on the Plot Plan of Land prepared by O'Neill Associates of North Reading, Massachusetts, dated November 7, 2002, and the accompanying ten-page set of drawings prepared by J. Saia, Jr., subject to the following conditions: 1. The Plot Plan showing the proposed reconstruction is submitted to the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of a building permit; and 2. An as-built plan(s) is submitted to the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of an Occupancy Permit. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Case #03-07 A Public Hearing on a petition by Wayne Webster who seeks a Special Permit under Section(s) 6.3.17 of the Zoning By-Laws in order to remove in part a portion of an existing non-conforming structure and to construct a new structure on the property located at 21 Line Road. Board member Edmund Balboni excused himself from the case because the applicant is a personal friend of his. 2 The Applicant said his house is poorly constructed and the addition on the rear has insect damage and is in danger of collapsing. He said they want to rebuild exactly the same size. The contractor he hired was not honest and he has come before the Board to correct the problem. The Building Inspector said he had talked with the contractor, told him he could not issue a building permit and the contractor did not tell him he had already repaired the foundation. The plans showed a new foundation. They are working without a building permit which means inspections have not been done. They need a Special Permit to do this particular project. What has been done do far would have to be straightened out with the Building Department. The dimensions are handwritten and this is a problem. The Chairman said if they were to grant the replacement of that portion of the house consistent with what is there now the Board would need the correct dimensions and a certified plot plan would be necessary. The Building Inspector will do an assessment and return to the Board with a report at the May 22"d meeting. On a motion by Robert Redfern, seconded by Susan Miller, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue the hearing to May 22, 2003. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Minutes On a motion by Robert Redfern, seconded by Edmund Balboni, the minutes of February 27, 2003 were accepted with changes. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. On a motion by Robert Redfern, seconded by Susan Miller, the minutes of March 6, 2003 were accepted. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. On a motion by Robert Redfern, seconded by Edmund Balboni, the minutes of March 13, 2003 were accepted. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. The Chairman acknowledged a letter from John Gannon regarding the canceling of the executive session on tonight's Agenda. The Applicant said there is no written proposal to submit to the Board at this time and he will contact the Board when he is prepared and reschedule. On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by Susan Miller, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to adjourn the meeting.