MINUTES OF MEETING OF WAREHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Date of Meeting:  September 9, 2009

I.	CALL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M.

II.	ROLL CALL

Members Present:	Kenneth Ferreira, Chairman
			Mike Martin, Vice Chairman (Departed at 7:40 P.M.)
			Mary Scarsciotti, Clerk
			Richard Secher
			Wilma Engerman, Associate Member

Absent:		David Sharkey

III.	PRELIMINARY BUSINESS

A.	Approval of meeting minutes:  June 24, 2009.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to approve the meeting minutes of June 24, 2009.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

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

V.	PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.	#28-09 – Craig & Katherine Coggeshall – 864 Main Street

The public hearing notice was read into the record.

Present before the Board:	Craig & Katherine Coggeshall

The Coggeshall’s proceeded to discuss the intent of their proposed project.  They wish to convert a second floor addition into an in-law apartment.  When the second floor was built, it was the Coggeshall’s intention to increase their living space, not to change the use.  Due to family health issues, the Coggeshall’s wish to convert the second floor into separate living quarters

Discussion ensued re:  allowing a Variance for a duplex vs. an in-law apartment.

Discussion ensued re:  re-advertising the public hearing deleting the word “in-law apartment.”  The Board concurred that the Coggeshall’s re-advertise for a new hearing to be held on October 14, 2009 to consider the conversion of the second floor as a duplex vs. an in-law apartment.

B.	#29-09 – Anthony J. Lopes – 13 Bertino Street

The public hearing notice was read into the record.

Present before the Board:	Anthony J. Lopes

Mr. Lopes explained that he received a Special Permit in the beginning of 2006 to allow the reconstruction of a previously existing single family dwelling.  Since the Special Permit received has lapsed, he is reapplying again to do the same project.

Discussion ensued re:  the proposed project.

Discussion ensued re:  application fees owed by Mr. Lopes to the Zoning Board office.  Mr. Lopes stated he will settle the outstanding fees before the decision is filed w/ the Town Clerk.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to grant a Special Permit for petition #29-09 – Anthony J. Lopes – 13 Bertino Street w/ the following conditions:

•	The applicant will meet the requirements as outlined in Section 6.20, Table of Dimensional Regulations for Rebuilding a Structure.
•	Rules & regulations of all other boards and commissions shall be adhered to.
•	Parking adequate to the use is to be provided off street.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VI.	EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING RE:  POINT INDEPENDENCE YACHT CLUB

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded at 7:40 P.M. to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Point Independence Yacht Club matter.  

NOTE:	Mr. Martin recused himself from this Executive Session & left the meeting at this time.

ROLL CALL VOTE:	Kenneth Ferreira – Yes
				Mary Scarsciotti – Yes
				Richard Secher – Yes
				Wilma Engerman – Yes

VOTE:  Unanimous (4-0-0)

NOTE:	The meeting resumed in open session at 8:00 P.M.

VII.	CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
	      (NONE)

VIII.	ANY OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION

A.	Next meeting dates.

MOTION:	A motion was made and seconded to not hold a meeting on November 25, 2009 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

VOTE:  Unanimous (4-0-0)

NOTE:	It was also noted that there will be no regular ZBA meetings in November due to November 11th being Veterans Day & Town Hall will be closed on November 25th (the night before Thanksgiving).

IX.	ADJOURNMENT

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

VOTE:  Unanimous (4-0-0)

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

Date signed:  __________________________
Date copy sent to Town Clerk: ___________________________