Minutes of Meeting
May 7, 2009
In attendance:
Peter Delsignore (PD), Chairman
Arturo Paturzo (AP), Vice Chairman
Jeffrey Scornavacca (JS) – Member
Doug Cochrane (DC) – Member
Mario Castagna, (MCas), Alternate Member
Mary Chaves (MC), Alternate Member
Peter Harty, Alternate Member
Shella Fitzpatrick, Alternate Member
Laura Renaud (LR), Clerk
7:00 PM
PD opened the meeting.
6 Brittany Road-Renewal Request Family Apartment
Sitting In: JS, AP, PD, DC and MCas
Mr. Biggins (owner) was in attendance to renew the Special Permit for the family apartment. His mother, Elizabeth H. Biggins will continue to live in the apartment. There have been no changes since the original decision was issued. MC suggested to the applicant that he get a deed restriction stating it is not a 2 family.
AP motioned to grant the requested renewal.
PD seconded.
All in favor to grant the renewal for 5 years.
Varney Brothers – Renewals for Earth Removal Permits
Attorney Molloy was in attendance to inform the board of the status of their project. He stated they are in the process of having the aerial topography maps done. He agreed to contact the Conservation Commission. The applicant will need approximately 45 days before they can apply for their Special Permits.
Lot 68 Pearl Street – Variance Request for a Duplex
Attorney Moody handed out a memo and an outline regarding the property and its ownership. He stated his client is asking to be exempt, citing chapter 40A, section 6 or if that was not possible they would be asking for a variance. The board stated they would need to meet the criteria in section 1322 for a variance if the applicant chose to go with that request. Attorney Moody felt that they would be able to do that. MC asked if they had considered a subdivision. Attorney Moody felt that would not be an economic benefit for his client. AP felt there was a lot of material to look over and felt he needed more time. The board agreed that they would all like more time to go over the material that was handed out. Attorney Moody requested a continuance until June 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM. JS suggested
the board seek advice from town counsel.
AP motioned to accept the continuance.
JS seconded.
All in favor to grant the continuance as requested.
57 Mendon Street – Special Permit for a Rooming House
Sitting in: AP, DC, MC, JS and PH for RA
The applicant sent a letter requesting that his application be withdrawn without prejudice.
JS motioned to accept the request.
MC seconded.
All in favor to allow to withdraw.
76 Blackstone Street – Variance request for a single family home
Sitting in: JS, AP, PD, DC and MCas
PD read a memo from Grace Devitt, Town Collector regarding unpaid taxes on the applicants’ personal property. Attorney Antonellis stated that Foresight Enterprises, the petitioner is a corporate entity that Mr. Roger Gagnon has no legal ties to, he is just an advisor to his sons who do own Foresight Enterprises, and he is not the applicant in this petition. Attorney Antonellis felt that the board could hear the case as the personal property taxes would be taken care of the next week. AP stated that our own Town Counsel cited chapter 5, article 5.04 of the Town Bylaws and the board should not grant any licenses or permits at this time. The board agreed that it would be best to speak with Town Counsel before hearing any information. Attorney Antonellis presented a citizens petition requesting the granting of
this variance to Mr. Roger Gagnon dba Foresight Enterprises. Attorney Antonellis asked for a continuance until June 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM to give the board an opportunity to investigate the issue with Town Counsel.
AP motioned to grant the continuance.
PD seconded.
All in favor to grant the request.
53 & 55 High Ridge Road – Appeal of the Building Inspector
Sitting in: JS, AP, PD, DC, MCas
PD read a continuance request from the applicant. The board discussed the issue of many continuation requests with no information ever being presented to the board. They felt that the applicant could have one more month but must be ready to present his case at the next hearing in June. PD asked LR to send this applicant a letter stating this.
MC motioned to allow the continuation request to June 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM.
AP seconded.
All board in favor to continue.
Minutes 4/2/2009
JS amended the minutes.
AP motioned to accept he minutes as amended.
MC seconded.
All board in favor to accept the minutes as amended.
General Discussion
MC stated the BOS have sent out a memo regarding a spending freeze and she wanted to make sure the board was aware of that. They all did receive the memo. MC asked to discuss the process of selecting new candidates with the BOS as she did not agree with the way PD presented his suggestion at the BOS hearing. PD stated he would not discuss it at this meeting as it was not on the agenda. They agreed to discuss it at the next Public Hearing on June 4th.
Meeting Adjourned 8:30 PM
Approved 6/4/2009
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