FINAL
Present for the Board of Appeals and attending the meeting were: Wendy Weldon, Chairman, Allison Burger, Vice Chairman, Russell Maloney, Todd Christy and Chuck Hodgkinson. Also attending were Reid Silva, Chris Alley, Louis and Beth Larsen, Janet Weidner, Dan Greenbaum, Jessica Roddy, Joan Malkin, Andy Goldman and Greg Ehrman. Allen Healy, Frank LoRusso and Chris Murphy were absent.
The meeting came to order at 5:00 PM. Ms. Weldon appointed Alternate Todd Christy as a voting member for the evening’s agenda.
LOUIS & ELIZABETH LARSEN; Article 4 Section 4.2A3; 13 Wampum Way; Map 11 Lot 74: Ms. Weldon explained there are only four eligible voters tonight which would require a unanimous decision in favor for Mr. Larsen’s petition to pass. Mr. Larsen thanked Ms. Weldon and decided to proceed as planned. Ms. Weldon opened the continued public hearing at 5:10 PM. Mr. Larsen presented a revised site plan dated 11/12/13 showing his plan to construct a 36’ X 18’ built-in swimming pool with an auxiliary hot air heat pump pool water heating system and the required four-foot high safety fencing. He also presented a picture of the proposed fencing with self-locking gates and a photo of a stone equipment shed with an insulated roof
he plans to have built. He added the shed would be approximately 440 feet from the nearest neighbor’s house. Mr. Larsen further outlined his plans to have photovoltaic panels installed on his house roof. They are projected to produce 110 % of the annual power needs for all pool equipment – including the water heating system. With no public comment or questions from the Board a motion was made to close the hearing at 5:14 PM. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the site plan as presented and dated 11/12/13 with he following special condition: 1. The Fire Chief shall approve the location of the standpipe before obtaining a Building Permit. The motion was seconded and with no discussion passed unanimously with four in favor.
CHRIS ALLEY FOR GARY JONES & STACEY SNIDER; Article 6 Sections 6.6 & 6.11; 26 Abel’s Neck Rd.; Map 31 Lot 2: As with the previous application Ms. Weldon explained there are only four eligible voters tonight which would require a unanimous decision in favor for this application to pass. Mr. Alley chose to proceed and open the hearing. Ms. Weldon formally opened the hearing at 5:16 PM. Mr. Alley presented a revised site plan dated 11/20/13 to add 202 sq. ft. of additional living space onto the kitchen. The deck will also be expanded around the addition. The closest portion of the deck will be 26 feet from the lot line. The total living area on the 3-acre parcel will be 5,044 sq. ft. The maximum allowable area
by Special Permit is 6,000 sq. ft. Ms. Weldon suggested reviewing each Bylaw Section individually and asked to discuss Article 6 Section 6.6. Mr. Alley produced a letter of consent from the neighbor whose property is within 100 feet of the proposed construction. Mr. Ehrman then reviewed how the proposal meets the many criteria outlined in Article 6 Section 6.11 as follows:
1: This project is >1,000 feet from a pond and is only a one-story addition in wooded terrain.
2, 3, 4: The project will not alter any natural features, landscape or the existing grade.
5: Not applicable to this project.
6, 7, 8: There are no changes or impact from the proposed project.
9: A de-nitrifying septic system is used on the property.
10: The windows will be re-insulated, the roof, trim and sidewall envelope issues will be addressed, and the plumbing and electrical systems will be upgraded.
11: Not applicable and the existing outdoor lighting complies with the Town’s zoning specifications.
12, 13: Do not apply to this project.
Ms. Weldon thanked Mr. Ehrman and read a letter for the record from an abutter.
The Board asked if the pool fence will be repaired and upgraded to meet the current pool enclosure safety specifications. Mr. Ehrman reviewed a pool fence proposal and site plan dated 11/20/13 for replacing the existing fence. The fencing will be a combination of cedar slatted fencing, wire mesh and stone wall fencing. He said alarms will be added to the house doors that open into the pool enclosure.
Mr. Alley responded to the points raised in the abutter’s letter. The project will not increase the amount of waste water flow or require a septic expansion. No trees will be removed. The windows and insulation upgrades will reduce the building’s carbon footprint. The Conservation Commission has approved the plan as presented with a negative determination of applicability.
With no public comment a motion was made to close the hearing at 5:40 PM. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the building and pool fence site plans as presented and dated 11/20/13 with the following special condition: 1. The winter pool cover shall remain in place and not removed until the new pool fence is installed. The motion was seconded and with no further discussion passed unanimously with four in favor.
CHRIS ALLEY FOR DAVID & LISA GRAIN; Article 6 Section 6.11B2; 3 Georgiana’s Way; Map 17 Lot 23.3: Mr. Alley requested this hearing be postponed to December 18th @ 5:05 PM. A subsequent motion was made to accept the request. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with four in favor.
ADMINISTRATION: The October 23, 2013 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as presented by consensus.
The FY 2015 budget was reviewed and unanimously approved as presented. The December meeting will take place on December 18 @ 5:00 PM.
With no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson, CAS.
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