MINUTES OF MEETING OF WAREHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Date of Meeting:  June 10, 2009

I.	CALL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.

II.	ROLL CALL

Members Present:	Ken Ferreira, Chairman
			Mike Martin, Vice Chairman
			Mary Scarsciotti, Clerk
			Richard Secher
			David Sharkey	
			Wilma Engerman, Associate Member
			Ticia Weare, Associate Member (Arrived at 7:45 P.M.)

Also Present:		John Cronan, BOS Liaison
			Dick Heaton, 40B consultant

III.	PRELIMINARY BUSINESS

A.	#004-09 - 361 Main Street – Modification to Special Permit/Site Plan - Joint meeting w/ Conservation Commission & Planning Board re:  Site Plan approval.

Present before the Board:	Conservation Commission members
				Planning Board members

Lengthy discussion ensued re:  the 361 Main Street project.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded that the changes to the 361 Main Street project are considered substantial and will require a new hearing for a modification of the existing permit, further, a new parking plan and additional information from the Planning Board and Fire Department will be required.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

It was stated that the applicant will contact the Zoning Board secretary to schedule a hearing date when ready.

B.	Minutes to be approved.
(NONE)

IV.	REQUEST FOR PLAN WAIVERS OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
            (NONE)

V.	PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.	#22-09 – 189 Marion Road – Karan Johar

The public hearing notice was read into the record.

Discussion ensued re:  the application & the applicant’s intent.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to continue the public hearing for petition #22-09 – 189 Marion Road – Karan Johar to July 22, 2009.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VI.	CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.	#047-08 – Bartlett Pond LLC – Off Standish Avenue, c/o Attorney Robert Devin

Brief discussion ensued.  The Board concurred to continue this public hearing w/ the following requirements:

1.	A written extension must be submitted.
2.	An updated waiver list must be submitted.
3.	The applicant must notify abutters of the continuance.
4.	Plans are to be submitted to the Planning Dept. no later than Monday, August 3, 2009.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to continue the public hearing for petition #047-08 – Bartlett Pond LLC – Off Standish Avenue, c/o Attorney Robert Devin to  August 12, 2009 w/ the provision that the above requirements are met.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VII.	NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSION

A.	Discussion re:  re-opening of two 40B hearings.

Discussion ensued re:  re-opening two 40B hearings (Cromesett Landing & Carlton Place).  The Board concurred to schedule these public hearings on August 26, 2009.  No other hearings are to be schedule for the evening of August 26, 2009.

B.	Westfield Property hearing.

The hearing for the Westfield property will be held on August 12, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.  The Planning Board, Conservation Commission, & CEDA should be informed that this presentation is for them as well.

VIII.	ADJOURNMENT

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to adjourn the meeting.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

Attest:  _________________________________
	Mary Scarsciotti, Clerk
	WAREHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Date signed:  _____________________
Date copy sent to Town Clerk:  ______________________________