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Home My WebLink About1998-06-18 Zoning Board of Appeals MinutesTOWN OF READING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 3• MINUTES OF JUNE 18; 1998 ,123 P4 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: JOHN COOTE JOHN JAREMA CHRISTOPHER VACCARO 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:OOPM. Mr. Coote swore in, under oath, those present that would be addressing the Board this evening. The first Public Hearing was on the petition of Thomas Guarino who seeks a Variance and/or Special Permit under Section(s) 5.0 / 6.3 of the Zoning By- Laws in order to construct a second level and to add a two-story addition to the rear` on the property located at 12 B Street in Reading, Massachusetts. (Case #98-11) The petitioner represented himself and had previousely come before the Board and was issued a finding under Section 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow the second level and a two-story addition, Case 97- 27. Town Counsel has now advised that the petitioner needs to obtain a Variance and/or Special Permit in order to begin construction. The petitioner is now requesting a second level addition only, not the two- story addition in the rear. The Board stated that now a Variance would not be required, just the Special Permit. The Board reviewed a plan dated February 2, 1998, prepared by Ranere Associates, Inc. The construction of the second floor above the existing structure would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted to grant a Special Permit under Section 6.3.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws to allow the petitioner to construct the proposed additional story to the dwelling, in.accordane with the Plan; provided that there is no change in the dwelling's footprint, and the proposed addition to the rear of the dwelling shall not be constructed. VOTE 3-0 (passed) The next Public Hearing was on the petition of Laura Breton Kittery (Breton Realty Trust) who seeks a Variance / Special Permit / and an Appeal from the Decision of the Building Inspector under Section(s) 5.0 setback / 6.3.3 nonconforming structure of the Zoning By-Laws in order to enclose a front porch under an, existing roof on the property located ar 3 Smith Avenue in Reading, Massachusetts. (Case #98-08) The petitioner explained that this is the home of her elderly parents. She is seeking permission to enclose the porch to make an entrance hallway. There will be no extension of the building. The Board determined that a Variance would not be needed, and there is no increase in the existing nonconformity. A motion was made, seconded and uanimously voted to grant to Laura Breton Kittery for the property at 3 Smith Avenue, a Special Permit to allow the construction of an enclosed front entryway per a plan by John Livingstone, Jr. dated March 28, 1998. VOTE 3-0 (passed) The petitioner requested that the Board withdraw her request to overturn the Decision of the Building Inspector, which was unanimously voted. VOTE 3-0 (passed) The next Public Hearing was on the petition of Marie and Francis Higgins who seeks a Variance and/or Special Permit under Section(s) 5.0 / 6.3.3 of the Zoning By-Laws in order to construct an addition and deck on the property located at 136 Summer Avenue in Reading, Massachusetts. (Case #98-09) Attorney Mark Favaloro represented the petitioners. The owners reside in the property, which is located at the corner of Summer Avenue and Glen Road. Attorney Favaloro submitted a petition signed by neighbors that abut the property in support of their request. Lot coverage was checked and calculated as 28%. Attorney Favaloro requested a continuation of this Public Hearing. . a R A motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted to grant a continuance of the Public Hearing to July 16, 1998. VOTE 3-0 (passed) The next Public Hearing was on the petition of the YMCA of Greater Boston, Inc. who seeks a Special Permit under Section(s) 4.2 / 4.2.2 / 2.2.6 I 7.3 / 6.3.2.1 / 7.4.2.3 of the Zoning By-Laws in order to construct a Combined Service Use (swimming pool facility) on the property located at 36 Arthur B. Lord Drive in Reading, Massachusetts. (Case #98-10) Attorney O. Bradley Latham represented the petitioners. Paul Gorman, Executive Director of the YMCA Reading branch and Bill Jennings, Construction were also present at the Hearing.. - The YMCA is a nonprofit organization. With a generous donation by Nelson Burbank, the YMCA is able to add two indoor swimming pools to its current location. Attorney Latham stated that the Board of Selectmen, FinCom, the Recreation Committee, and Town Meeting are all in support of this project. Discussion continued about parking, off-site childcare, hours of operation, rates, and abutters. The Board instructed the petitioner to meet with CPDC and the Conservation Commission and then return to the Board with their reports. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted to grant a continuance of the Public Hearing to July 16, 1998. VOTE 3-0 (passed) At 10:05PK a motion was made and seconded to adjourn, and the Board voted unanimously to do so. VOTE 3-0 (passed) Respectfully submitted by Carolyn Walsh, Recording Secretary to the Zoning card of Appeals. Signed: Date: (Q--2 4 Approved: