Planning Board minutes 1989-05-22

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Minutes for the Meeting of May 22, 1989 2 appeared to be done inside, with no change in the existing setback. The Board agreed to recommend the variance be granted if the Board of Appeals feels a variance is necessary. 138. Applications Scheduled for June 8, 1989: Mr. Williams gave an oral review of the following applications: 537 Lowell Street, Hugh Leichtman/Patricia Fries, variance to allow the gross floor area of an accessory apartment in an accessory structure to be 1, 115 sq.ft. and exceed the 900 sq.ft. maximum permitted; and special permit to allow a remodeled barn presently used as temporary living quarters by special permit to become a permanent accessory apartment in an accessory structure. The Board agreed this was a unique situation, and recommended the variance and special permit be granted. 6 Forest Street, Thomas and Marilyn Rutishauser, special permit, to construct an accessory apartment in an accessory structure, the garage at the rear of 6 Forest Street. The Board agreed this was a good use of the structure, noting that there will be sufficient space for parking three cars in the garage, even with the addition of the apartment, and recommended the special permit be granted. 24 Eldred Street, Robert & Maureen Joseph, variance, to allow a swimming pool with a 10 foot setback to the water instead of the required 20 feet. The Planning Board discussed the conflict between the desire to save trees, and problems, such as excessive noise or other disturbances, which may occur if the pool is allowed to be closer to the lot line than permitted by the Zoning By-Law. The Board thought that even if present neighbors do not object to the variance, the rights of future neighbors should be protected, and that the provisions in the By-Law are there to protect these rights. On the motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer it was voted 4-0 to recommend the variance not be granted. The Planning Board also agreed to make no recommendation on the following application. 19 Carville Avenue, Donald W. Coleman, variance, or in the alternative, a special permit, for a second floor addition. DETERMINATION OF GRADE AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 139. CUS/89-2, 8 Tucker Avenue, Barry Caouette: Ms. Nordby reported the Engineering Department report on the road condition has not been received. The Board agreed to table any discussion until the report has been received. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 140. Turnburry Hill, Hill Street, Otis Brown, endorsement of plans: Ms. Nordby reported that all documents required are correct and complete, and that the plans are ready for endorsement. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 4-0 to endorse the plans. 141. PUBLIC HEARING, Eaton Road Extension, Definitive Plan: At 8: 00 p.m., Mrs. Wood opened the hearing by reading the legal notice. Applicant Kevin Duffy presented the plan. He is proposing a two lot subdivision, one existing