Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes
October 7, 2009
Landuse Meeting Room
Members present: Chair Pam Kueber, PK; (CS); Ethan Berg, (EB); Clifford Snyder, CS; Shawn Leary Considine, (SLC); and Ned Douglas, ND
Staff present: Land Use Clerk Peggy Ammendola, (PA)
Jennifer Sagalyn 40 Sargent Brook Road (Map 1, Parcel 29). Special Permit Section 3.3.3, or in the alternative a Variance from Section 3.3.4, to construct an addition to the existing screen porch.
There were 15 citizens who were in attendance. There was no correspondence received.
Mr. Akroyd presented a site plan and stated that the addition would be approximately 37 square feet.
Ann Phillips, who is a direct abutter, said that she is not in favor of the addition because of how close this is to her home and her bedroom.
Bill Barry, who introduced himself as representing Ann Phillips, stated he did not see that this petition meets the criteria for a Special Permit. He recommended that the Board conduct a site visit.
Carol Winston stated that she does not support the petition.
No one spoke in favor of the proposal.
The consensus of the Board was that there should be a site visit and a continuation of the hearing. The site visit will be on October 21, 2009 at 5:15 pm, followed by the continuation hearing at 6:00 pm.
SLC will be writing the decision.
Frank and Loraine S. Tabakin 33 Hubbard Street (Map 47, Parcel 21), Variance~from Section 3.3.4 to construct a new detached garage.
On September 10, 2009, about 2 weeks after filing his petition, Mr. Tabakin was informed by DPW Superintendent that the sewer line would have to be moved if the Tabakins were to build the garage in the proposed location. Revised site plans were submitted with a letter from Mr. Tabakin on September 11, 2009. This revision did not require a new public notice.
Presenting the application was Mr. and Mrs. Tabakin. Mr. Tabakin reviewed the revised site plan for the detached garage that measures 14 by 24 feet.
A neighbor, Donna Collins is opposed to the relocation as it will then be closer to her home and subsequently will block the views she presently enjoys. The first location was more favorable, but the sewer line prevents construction there. The applicant, Ms. Collins and the Board discussed other possible options and came to an understanding of the garage being placed further back on the property, beyond the sewer easement.
SLC made a motion to continue the hearing to October 21, 2009 at 6:15 pm. EB seconded the motion and the Board agreed 5-0.
PK will be writing the decision.
Reorganization: PK and SLC offered to remain in their respective positions as Chair and Clerk. The Board agreed.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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