FINAL
Present for the Board of Appeals and attending the meeting were: Wendy Weldon, Chairman, Allison Burger, Vice Chairman, Russell Maloney, Chris Murphy, Frank LoRusso, and Chuck Hodgkinson. Also attending was Chris Alley. Allen Healy and Todd Christy were absent.
The meeting came to order at 5:00 PM.
CHRIS ALLEY FOR DAVID & LISA GRAIN; Article 6 Section 6.11B2; 3 Georgiana’s Way; Map 17 Lot 23.3: Ms. Weldon opened the public hearing at 5:05 PM. Mr. Alley reviewed the plan to add 560 sq. ft. of living space to the existing master bedroom. The total area of living space on the 5-acre parcel will be 4,956 sq. ft. The maximum allowable living area by Special Permit is 6,500 sq. ft. The addition’s roof ridge height will be less than 18 feet above mean natural grade. Mr. Alley proceeded to explain the project’s impact or non-applicability to each of the thirteen ZBA considerations as outlined in the Bylaw. After discussion and with no public comment a motion was made to close the hearing at 5:30 PM. The motion was seconded
and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the site plan as presented and hand-dated 12/18/13 with the following observations: The Board found the project to be in compliance with each of the following bylaw criteria as indicated: 1, 2 and 3: The project will be seen from one neighbor’s property but none of the existing screening between the house and neighboring property will be removed. The only outdoor lighting will be what is code-required for exterior doors. The addition will be over existing lawn. No additional lawn area will be created. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8: Not applicable to this project. 9. No additional plumbing fixtures will be installed in the addition. No additional waste water flow will be generated. 10. All existing windows are double-pane. The new windows in the addition will meet the new stretch-energy code requirements. 11. Not applicable
to this project. 12. The total house and project is below the maximum allowable disturbed area as specified. 13. Not applicable to this project. The motion was seconded and with no further discussion passed unanimously with five in favor.
ADMINISTRATION: The November 20, 2013 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as presented with three in favor and two abstentions (Messrs. Murphy and LoRusso).
Shanus-Merkel Pool Special Permit; Map 27 Lot 3 dated April 23, 2013: The itemized NStar green energy receipts and letter dated 11/5/13 were reviewed as conditioned in the Shanus-Merkel pool special permit. The Board agreed the required energy reports satisfy the alternative energy specifications.
Hait Pool Special Permit; Map 7 Lot 83 dated October 23, 3013: A proposed new location for the insulated pool equipment shed was reviewed. The Board agreed the relocation to the back of the planned pool house is acceptable. A motion was made to declare the change as inconsequential. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the change as presented. The motion was seconded and with no discussion passed unanimously with five in favor.
With no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson, CAS.
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