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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-03 Zoning Board of Appeals MinutesTOWN OF READING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES DECEMBER, 3 1992 Members Present Ardith Wieworka, Chairman Stephen Tucker John Coote A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Ball, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, A at 7:00 P.M. The first hearing was a continued hearing on the petition of Loretta Cavagnaro who was seeking a Variance and or an Appeal to the Decision of the Building Inspector under Section 5.1.2 of the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Beading in order to build a 16 x 16 screened porch too close to the lot line on property located at 120 High Street. Ms. Wieworka stated that no testimony was taken at the last hearing held on October 15, 1992. Mr. Timothy Kelley, representing the applicant, submitted a memo summarizing his comments. At 7:07 Mr. Jarema joined the quorum. Mr. Kelley gage a brief background of stated that Ms. Cavagnaro applied for build the porch. The porch would be line-8 feet at one corner and 12 feet r. Kelley also noted that no abutter object to the porch. the project. He a building permit to too close to the lot at the other corner. have come forward to r. Kelley went on to say that there is a pool behind the house that was not present on the plan. This was one reason for building the porch. He went on to say that he believed that the lot met the criteria for a Variance. He stated that the Lot was a unique shape. He stated that the lot was an acute triangular shape. He also stated that the porch could not be put anywhere else on the lot. If it was put on the other side of the house it would not be useful because it would not be near the pool. Mr. Kelley stated that it would be a hardship for the Cavagnaros because they could not use their property. The porch would allow them to enjoy their pool area more as there are many bugs from the swamp area nearby. He also stated that it would not be detrimental to the public good, and in fact would have a positive effect on the neighborhood. Mr. Kelley then submitted a letter from the direct abutter stating that they did not object to the porch. Be also stated that it would not derogate from the intent of the by-law. The Board discussed that although there was a good argument that the lot was unique the encroachment would be significant. The Board asked the applicant if they would consider a 16 x 13 poach, noting that it would not encroach on one corner and the ether corner would not be as significant. They also stated that they would be more comfortable with this size. The applicant stated that a 16 x 13 porch would be sufficient. They also withdrew their petition to Appeal the Decision of the Building Inspector. At 7:45 P.M. Mr. Tucker moved to grant a Variance on the property located at 120 Nigh Street on the petition of Loretta Cavagnaro who seeks to construct a 16 x 13 foot screened porch located on the northerly side of the house which shall extend no closer that 11 feet to the northerly side lot line on the condition that the petitioner submit a certified plot plan showing the location of the screened porch. Mr. Coote seconded and the motion passed with a vote of 3-0. The next hearing was on the petition of Eric Wurzbacher who was seeking a Variance under Section. 5.1.2 of the By- laws in order to construct a addition to the side of the dwelling on property located at 3 Harriman Avenue, Reading MA. Mr. Wurzbacher stated that they would like to build a half bath as they only have one bath in the house. Be stated that they have 2 children now and one on the way. He felt that it would enhance the property. He then discussed that this would be the best spot to put the bathroom. The Board discussed that the house was built in 1926 or 1927 and was already non-conforming. They discussed that if the bathroom stayed within the lines of the house only a Special Permit would be needed. Mr. Wurzbacher asked to amend his application to read a Special permit under Section 6.3.3.4 At 8440 Mr. Jarema moved to accept the petitioner°s request to amend his application. Mr. Tucker seconded and the motion passed with a vote of 3-0. At 8:41 r. Jarema moved to grant a Special Permit to Eric Wurzbacher who seeks a Special Permit under Section 5.3.3.4 of the Reading Zoning Bar--Laws to add a one story addition to the Easterly side of the house located at 3 Harriman Avenue, Reading, MA which shall not protrude beyond the east gall of the building and shall be no closer that 103.3 feet to the Northeasterly lot lime. Mr. 'ducker seconded and the motion passed with a vote of 3--0. At 8:50 P.M. a motion was made and seconded to adjourn and the Board voted unanimously to do so.. Respectfully submitted by Karen Saporito, Recording Secretary to the Zoning oard f Appeals. Signed: H Date: --7 Approved: 2 0.1 't