1998-03-02-TE-Warrant-and-1998-03-23-STM-and-ATM-Warrant

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a. the site coverage of the existing structure by more than 25 percent, or b. the total gross floor area of the existing structure by more than 40 percent. The additional floor space created shall not be counted toward the requirement of minimum net floor area as of January 1, 1983, set forth in a.4., above." B. In subsection 5.3 Conversion of One Family Dwellings, by adding a new subsection 5.3.4, as follows: "5.3.4. EXPANSION OF PRE-EXISTING, NONCONFORMING TWO FAMILY DWELLING In accordance with Section 3.3, and where consistent with the objectives set forth in 5.3.1, the Board of Appeals may grant a special permit to allow the expansion of a pre-existing, nonconforming two family dwelling in an RS or an RO district provided the proposed expansion complies with the conditions and requirements set forth in subsection 5.3.2. to the maximum extent practicable." or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted at the request of the Planning Board) DESCRIPTION: For more than 10 years the Zoning By-law has allowed a one family house, in a single family zoning district, that was constructed before 1983, to be converted to a two-family house subject to numerous safeguards and conditions. A special permit from the Board of Appeals is required. The design has to maintain the appearance of a one- family house. While an addition to the existing house as part of the conversion is permitted, currently there is no stated limit on the size of an addition. The amendment would impose limits on the size of the addition in relation to the size of the existing structure. Part B allows equivalent treatment for a preexisting nonconforming two family house in a one family district. ARTICLE 35 TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by making a number of technical corrections, as set forth in a document entitled Zoning By-Law, Technical Corrections, which is on file and may be inspected in the offices of the Planning Board and the Town Clerk. The principal features of the technical corrections amendment deal with: 1) clarifying the terms and definitions that affect the calculation of"Gross Floor Area" and "Net Floor Area"; 2) eliminating an unclear reference to By-Laws generally; 3) the calculation of dimensional controls for a lot split into two or more zoning districts or two or more municipalities; 4) fence posts that are over the six foot height limit; 5) clarifying subsection 7.4.5 that specifies conditions that the Planning Board impose in granting a special permit; 6) the requirements for providing two means of access to various types of developments; 7) clarifying the landscaping and transition area requirements for institutional uses, or non-conforming commercial uses in a residential zoning districts; 8) clarifying the landscaping and transition areas requirements for lots in different zoning districts that are "across the street" from one another; 9) renumbering a line in subparagraph 11.3.1 and deleting another line that is then unnecessary; 10)bringing the requirements for providing handicapped parking spaces into compliance with State requirements; 27