MINUTES OF MEETING OF WAREHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Date of Meeting:  January 27, 2010

I.	CALL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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

III.	PRELIMINARY BUSINESS

A.	Approval of meeting minutes:  December 2, 2009, January 28, 2009.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to approve the meeting minutes for December 2, 2009 (as corrected) & January 28, 2009.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

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

V.	PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.  #041-09 – 167 Marion Road – Karan Johar (Alton L. Realty Trust, c/o Lloyd A. Spensley, Trustees).

The public hearing notice was read into the record.

Representatives of the application were present.  Discussion ensued re: what is being proposed &  how to proceed.

The Board & the representatives concurred that the representatives need to schedule to be placed on the Planning Board agenda.  Also, there will need to be an estimate from Hancock Associates to review the plan.  The representatives will also seek to get on the Conservation Commission agenda & speak to the Conservation agent.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to continue the public hearing for petition #041-09 – 167 Marion Road – Karan Johar to February 24, 2010.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

B.	#042-09 – 55 Parkwood Drive – Douglas Hendry, c/o Kevin Place.

The public hearing notice was read into the record.

Discussion ensued.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to continue the public hearing for #042-09 – 55 Parkwood Drive – Douglas Hendry to February 24, 2010.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

C.	#01-10 – 18 Shore Avenue – Robert Jacques, Jr.

The public hearing notice was read into the record.

Present before the Board:	Robert Jacques

Mr. Jacques discussed what his intentions are relative to the property, the existing dwelling, the rebuild of a new dwelling, & the plans presented.  Discussion ensued & the plans reviewed.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to grant a Special Permit for petition #01-10 – 18 Shore Avenue – Robert Jacques, Jr. to demolish an existing non-conforming dwelling and rebuild a new dwelling with the finding that the proposed use is not substantially different than the existing use nor will it substantially increase the non-conformities based on Chapter 40, Section 6, first paragraph and further, said request is granted w/ the following conditions:

•	Construction to be per plan submitted dated September 25, 2009.
•	Setback to be 5’ off the northerly property line.
•	Adequate off street parking to be provided.
•	All requirements of pertinent boards, committees, & commissions must be met.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VI.	CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.	#38-09 – 12 Doherty Street – Bruce Dias

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to continue the public hearing for #38-09 – 12 Doherty Street – Bruce Dias to February 10, 2010.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VII.	ANY OTHER BUSINESS

A.	#37-09 – 9 Beach Plum Lane – Sandra Stowe

Brief discussion ensued re:   reconsidering the Board’s action on this petition.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to reconsider petition #37-09 – 9 Beach Plum Lane – Sandra Stowe & to schedule said hearing for February 10, 2010.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

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:  _____________________