HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-23-03.pdf BOARD OF APPEALS
Minutes of Meeting, October 23, 2003
Judith J Uhrig, Chair
Arthur C Smith, Acting Clerk
Nyles N Barnert
Maura Sheehan
F David Wells (for John J McWeeney)
1 310 Wood Street
Omnipoint Holdings, Inc
Vanance for height and setback of a structure
Special Permit to install and operate a wireless communication facility
The Chair read the legal notices and noted that the Board has received an application,
nature and justification for the request, a topographical map, elevations and photographs
and a detailed technical report. The Conservation Commission commented that the
proposed structure does not impact the wetlands The Advisory Committee stated that
the information supplied is sufficient and meets the conditions of the By-Law
The applicant was represented by Attorney Sousa, John Coste, and Julio Brown(radio
frequency engineer) The applicant is requesting appropriate authonzation to install and
operate a wireless communication facility on a stanchion owned by Boston Edison at 310
Wood St In order to achieve the desired coverage, it is necessary to increase the height
of the stanchion from the current 55' to 80 ` and this requires a variance with regard to
both the height and setback of the stanchion The installation consists of three antennas
at the top of the stanchion and associated equipment at ground level
No one spoke in favor or against the request The Board had questions regarding the
proposed screening of the ground installation and about the necessity for the increase in
height
ACTION. A motion(by Barnert, seconded by Sheehan)to grant the requested variances
and to grant the Special Permit with the condition that the applicant follow the Design
Advisory Board's recommendation for screening was voted unanimously
2 675 Waltham Street
Carroll Brothers
Renewal of a Special Permit to operate the Stone Meadows golf course
The Chair read the legal notice and noted that the Board has received an application,
nature and justification of the request, several letters from Amando Mancini of 673
Waltham Street complaining of errant golf balls entering his yard, letters from the Zoning
Enforcement Officer regarding violations of the conditions of the Special Permit The
Conservation Commission asked the Board to remind the applicant that the conservation
conditions are ongoing
Attorney William Bailey represented the Carroll Brothers He noted that a screen of trees
has been planted to block errant golf balls and a 6' fence is in place. The Board
questioned the location of construction equipment and was assured that it was on an
adjoining lot and did not violate the conditions of the Special Permit The Board noted
that the fence does not appear to be constructed as required in the Special Permit
Attorney Augustus Camilla represented the abutter at 673 Waltham Street and asserted
that many golf balls came onto his client's property and they were concerned about
children's safety and vehicle damage as well as damage to the residence He submitted
photographs showing the damage to the residence. He stated that the existing trees are
minimal protection and requested that adequate protection from golf balls be installed
ACTION A motion was made (by Barnert, seconded by Sheehan) to renew the Special
Permit with the following changes to the conditions.
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1 Permitted hours of operation are 7 00 AM to one hour after sunset, seven days
a week
8 There shall be no lighting of the facility other than secunty lights in the service
building and driving range lights used for maintenance purposes and ball
retrieval only No patrons will use the dnvmg range when field lights are on
Lights will not be turned on until golfing activity has ceased The driving
range lights shall be extinguished within an hour after closing Permits will be
obtained for existing lights
11. The fence between the parking lot and the abutting lot shall be reconstructed
so as to prevent vehicular traffic between the two lots
15 This special permit is granted for one year to allow the applicant time to
respond to the concerns of the abutter at 673 Waltham Street and will expire
on December 31 2004
with all other conditions remaining the same The motion passed unanimously
3 482 Bedford Street
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Care Center& Children's Hospital in Lexington
Special Permit for temporary signage
The Chair read the legal notice, and noted that the Board has received an application,
nature and justification of the request, photographs and plans for the requested signage
The applicant is requesting a Special Permit for temporary signage on the buldmg and
banners on six lampposts to acknowledge the completion of ten years of service to the
community The special events surrounding this anniversary will continue until June 10,
2004
ACTION. A motion(byBarnert, seconded by Sheehan) to grant the Special Permit to
allow the requested temporary signage until June 30, 2004 passed by a vote of four to one
(Wells voting in the negative)
4 11-15 Brent Road
Sport Court of Massachusetts, agent
Special Permit to construct a tennis court, accessory to residential use, on two lots
The Chair read the legal notice, and noted that the Board has received an application,
nature and justification of the request, a topographic map, construction and lighting plans,
a letter from the Conservation Commission that the applicant must satisfy the Town
Engineer regarding drainage and a letter from the Planning Board questioning the legality
of siting a tennis court on two lots
Eric Hughes and Dylan James represented Sport Court and presented plans for the
requested court. The effect of increased impervious surface on drainage will be mitigated
by construction of an infiltration trench which will have the capacity to store the water
from a 100-year storm and allow it to be absorbed on site The tennis court will be
fenced Mr &Mrs Sheckoff of 27 Brent Road expressed concern about the noise and
lights and Ms Fisher of 25 Brent Road noted that trees had been removed from the site
and was concerned about runoff from the site
ACTION A motion (by Smith, seconded by Barnert)was made to grant the Special
Permit with the conditions
1 There shall be no play and lights shall not be on between the hours of 10
PM and 7AM
2 Lights shall not be on except when the court is in use for tennis
The motion was approved by a vote of four to one (Uhrig voting in the negative)