Zoning Board of Appeals
April 2, 2009
Minutes of Meeting
In attendance:
Peter Delsignore (PD), Vice Chairman
Arturo Paturzo (AP), Member
Jeffrey Scornavacca (JS) – Member
Doug Cochrane (DC) - Member
Mary Chaves (MC), Alternate Member
Mario Castagna, (MCas), Alternate Member
Laura Renaud (LR), Clerk
Attorney Talerman, Town Counsel
7:00 PM
PD opened the meeting. The requests for continuations for 6 Brittany Road, Lot 68 Pearl Street, 57 Mendon Street and 53/55 High Ridge Road were read.
MC motioned to grant the above continuations as requested to May 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm.
AP seconded the motion.
All in favor to grant the continuances as requested.
Varney Brothers – Renewals for Earth Removal Permits
Sitting in: RA, PD, JS, AP and DC
Attorney Molloy represented the applicant. He requested that the board continue approving the renewals every 2 years as they have always done since the original application and plans were issued in 1975. Jay Talerman, Town Counsel stated that the applicant needs to bring it up to code. The Special Permits have expired and the applicant cannot renew something that has expired. George Homes, Conservation Commissioner stated that there has been no reporting since the original plans in 1975 and he would like to see what is going on with the wetlands. Stuart LeClaire, Building Commissioner stated he would like to be kept up to date with the amount of removal. The board felt that the applicant must reapply for the special permits for the earth removal. The applicant stated they did need some time to gather the
necessary information to go with the new application. The board agreed not to shut the sites down but to allow 60 days for the applicant to schedule their hearing. The applicant withdrew the renewal application.
MC motioned to accept the request to withdraw.
AP seconded the motion.
All in favor to allow the applicant to withdraw the current application.
76 Blackstone Street
Sitting in: JS, AP, PD, DC MCas
Attorney Antonellis is representing Mr. Gagnon. He is requesting a variance for his client. His client purchased this property assuming it was a buildable lot. It was a prior subdivision approved in 1977. Mr. Gagnon applied and received a foundation permit from the building inspector. After the foundation permit was issued it was discovered that he did not meet today’s requirements. The applicant is 34,000 square feet short in area and 72 square feet short on frontage. Mr. Gagnon relied on a Public Official. He received financing and is now in need of a variance. Attorney Antonellis stated his hardship was financial and the lot is unique in area. There were abutters in attendance in favor of granting the variance since it is an unkept empty lot. They felt it would be an improvement to the
neighborhood. The board felt it was a difficult situation. They discussed the facts on issuing a variance and their responsibility in keeping with the bylaw. The board would like to research this issue further and allow time for any board members to have a look at the property. The applicant requested a continuation until May 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm.
AP motioned to grant the continuance.
JS seconded the motion and suggested the board strongly consider Section 1322b of town bylaws.
All in favor to continue to May 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM.
PD read Robert Andrews resignation letter effective April 2, 2009. There was a discussion on filling this permanent position.
JS made a motion to recommended alternate Peter Harty.
AP seconded the motion.
PD said the town will post this opening. AP commented that it was the most logical choice to allow an alternate to take a full time position. MC agreed and would like to see the alternates rotate to get experience. JS asked to discuss his motion. PD said that he wanted time to advertise the open positions so that the pool of available candidates could be brought before the ZBA and interviewed. JS, was in agreement that no recommendation would be made until the pool of candidates was assembled and interviewed, withdrew his motion.
Minutes 3/5/09
AP motioned to accept the minutes as presented.
PD seconded the motion.
All board in favor of accepting the minutes.
Board Member Positions
JS motioned to nominate PD as Chairman and DC as Vice Chairman.
MC seconded the motion.
DC felt he could not accept the nomination at this time.
PD motioned to accept AP as Vice Chairman.
AP accepted the nomination.
DC seconded the motion.
All board in favor to accept Peter Delsginore as Chairman and Arturo Paturzo as Vice Chairman.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.
Approved 5/7/09
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