These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting. – Open Meeting Law – Section III.
Board Members: Marc Garrett, Paul McAlduff, Larry Rosenblum, Tim Grandy, and Bill Wennerberg
Staff Members: Lee Hartmann and Valerie Massard
Recording Secretary: Eileen Hawthorne
Administrative Notes:
Minutes:
The Board approved the minutes of September 13, 2010 as presented.
The Board approved the release of Parcel A to be conveyed to Lot 7-135A (in order to create Lot 7-135B) and to release Lot 7-135A in B560 – Hillside Estates.
The Board determined that the following Form A plans are entitled to endorsement:
A4377 – Dorothea Anderson and Joan Anderson Smith, 3 Clifford Road, Map 41, Lot 16B (1.39A) – Divide into lots 16B-2 (25,320 sq. ft.) and 16B-3 (38,640 sq. ft.)
A4378 – RL & L LLC, 366 Court Street, Map 1, Lot 3-1 (0.44A) – Divide into lots 3-7 (17, 023 sq. ft.) and 3-8 (1,524 sq. ft.) (per BOA Case 3564)
Paul McAlduff moved for the Board to approve the Administrative Notes as presented; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
BOA 3602 – Jodi Pugh
74-76 Camelot Drive/Map 83, Lot 23-49
Jodi Pugh presented a request for a Special Permit in order to operate an exercise facility in a Light Industrial zone. The exercise facility will be an indoor spin cycling studio.
Valerie Massard noted that the proposed use is appropriate in the zone and this specific site; there are adequate and appropriate facilities in place; there will be no hazards to pedestrians and vehicles; and there will be no adverse effects upon the neighborhood.
Tim Grandy moved for the Board to recommend approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
BOA 3603 – Edward Donoghue
16 Fremont Street/Map 23, Lot 45B
Mark Flaherty, Flaherty and Stefani, Inc., presented a request for a Special Permits to enlarge a non-conforming structure; and to waive front side and rear setbacks in order to construct a detached, one-story, 24’x28’ two-car garage with storage above and construct a 6’x28’ wood deck with steps to be attached to a non-conforming two-family structure. The existing driveway would be lengthened to access the proposed garage at the rear of the property.
Valerie Massard noted that the property is located behind the Town Hall on Fremont Street.
Paul McAlduff asked if there was room for a turn around on the property. He stated that it would be difficult to back out of the driveway.
Mark Flaherty replied that providing a turnaround on site would eliminate most of the usable yard space.
Paul McAlduff moved for the Board to recommend approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals subject to the following conditions:
The upper eaves of the garage are proposed as storage by the Petitioner, and shall not be converted for the purposes of living space.
The deck shall not be enclosed for purposes of living space.
The vote was unanimous (5-0).
Other Business:
Marc Garrett announced to the Board that Paul Luszcz has invited him to speak before the Charter Review Committee regarding the role of Planning and Development on Thursday, September 23, 2010.
Larry Rosenblum stated that he would like to address the Charter Review Committee also.
Tim Grandy moved to adjourn at 7:21 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Respectfully Submitted,
Eileen M. Hawthorne Approved: October 4, 2010
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