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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15 2001 2001 JUL 26 3.
MEMBERS PRESENT: JOHN JAREMA, CHAIRMAN Q6
SUSAN MILLER
EDMUND BALBONI
BERNARD O'SHAUGHNESSY
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 PM. Building Inspector
Glen Redmond and Town Planner Anne Krieg were also in attendance
On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by Susan Miller, the Zoning Board of
Appeals voted to approve the minutes of their November 2, 2000 meeting.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by John Jarema, the Zoning Board of
Appeals voted to approve the minutes of their November 16, 2000 meeting.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by Susan Miller, the Zoning Board of
Appeals voted to approve the minutes of their January 4, 2001 meeting, as amended.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by Susan Miller, the Zoning Board of
Appeals voted to approve the minutes of their January 18, 2001 meeting, as amended.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Case #00-31
Continuance of a Public Hearing on the petition of Angelo Salamone who seeks a
comprehensive permit under Massachusetts general Laws Chapter 40B in order to
construct ten units of housing with an affordable component as required under the New
England Fund, administered by Stoneham Savings Bank, a member of the Federal Home
Loan Bank of Boston, the proposed housing is for property located at 45 beacon Street
(Map 123, Plot. 200) in Reading, MA
Atty. Steven Cicatelli stated he has met with Town Engineer Joseph Delaney and Mr.
Delaney has requested additional information. Atty. Cicatelli requested a continuance to
prepare the additional information.
On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by Bernard O'Shaughnessy, the Zoning
board of Appeals voted to continue the hearing on Case #00-31 on the petition of Angelo
Salamone for the property located at 45 Beacon Street (Map 123, Plot. 200) in Reading,
MA, until March 22, 2001.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
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Case #01-02
A Public Hearing on the petition of Scott Wolter who seeks a Variance and/or Special
Permit under section 5.0/6.3/6.3.3.3/6.3.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws in order to construct a
2nd floor addition over an existing non-conforming garage on the property located at 218
Forest Street, Reading, MA.
Chairman John Jarema swore in the applicants.
Scott Wolter stated this house was in conformance with the zoning by-laws when it was
built in 1984. He purchased this property in 1997. It is a single family home with an
attached garage. The garage is 12'6" from the property line, not the required 15'. Scott
Wolter contacted the builder of the house, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated, because the
garage was attached to the house, the set back requirement was reduced. The second floor
addition will be built on the existing foundation. Scott Wolter submitted letters from his
neighbors in support of this project.
Building Inspector Glen Redmond stated there are a number of houses in town with this
problem. This resulted from the past interpretation of the zoning by-law.
On a motion by Susan Miller, seconded by Edmund Balboni, the Zoning Board of
Appeals voted to grant Scott Wolter, for the property located at 218 Forest Street,
Reading, MA, a Special Permit, under Section 6.3.3.4 of the Zoning By-law, in order to
construct a second floor addition over the existing garage, as shown on the plan
submitted by the petitioner, dated December 2000.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On a motion by Susan Miller, seconded by Edmund Balboni, the Zoning Board of
Appeals voted to grant Scott Wolter, for the property located at 218 Forest Street,
Reading, MA, a Variance, under Section 5.0 of the Zoning By-law, in order to construct a
second floor addition over the existing garage, as shown on the plan submitted by the
petitioner, dated December 2000, provided the addition does not exceed a setback of
12'6" from the westerly lot line.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Old/New Business
Anne Krieg stated she is in the process of revising the wording of Section 6.3 of the
Zoning By-law. She will submit a copy to the Zoning Board at their next meeting for
their review. Anne Krieg also stated she is considering raising the fees for the applicants.
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of 2/15/01
On a motion by Edmund Balboni, seconded by Susan Miller, the Zoning Board of
Appeals voted to adjourn their meeting at 9:10 p.m.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joy Mohr
Recording Secretary
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