HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-04.pdf Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals- 6/10/04
Present, Mrs Uhrig, Chair, Associate Member Mr Williams, Mr Barnert, Mrs Sheehan, Mr
McWeeney
Petition Address 23 Bird Hill Road
Assessors map 48 Plan number 230
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the notice at 8.12 PM and described information
received from the Petitioner, other Boards and Commissions and letters relative to the Petition
The Petition was presented by Builder Julio Serrano of Cedar Construction
Information presented by Petitioner- Photos of existing and similar properties Petitioner
apparently appeared before the Board previously and neighbor objected Since met with
neighbor and agreed to a planting plan that satisfied objectors Owners want to be able to have
children safe Two retaining walls on other side of house
The relief sought is side/rear yard setback
The hardship is—Height of Pt floor relative to ground.
Questions from the Board—Could you put a deck of west side of house'
Questions from the audience -None
Speakers in Favor —New owners—Mr &Mrs Simpson, stated need to have deck for children
and usefulness given doorways already built
Speakers in Opposition-None
Rebuttal or comments by Petitioner -Builder said a deck on west side was possible but not as
1 deal and there was still issue of the doors
Hearing was closed at 8 25 PM
Decision. On a Motion by. John McWeeney, seconded by D. Williams. The Board by vote of 4-1
Denied the petition—Mrs Sheehan voted in favor of petition feeling Board had previously
indicated that relief might be possible if the neighbor could be satisfied
Submitted by John J McWeeney, Clerk
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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals- 6/10/04
Present, Mrs Uhrig, Chair, Associate Member Mr Williams, Mr Barnert, Mrs Sheehan, Mr
McWeeney
Petition Address 240 Lincoln Street
Assessors map 42 Plan number 39
The Chairman opened the heanng by reading the notice at 7 50 PM and described information
received from the Petitioner, other Boards and Commissions and letters relative to the Petition.
The Petition was presented by—Mike Ames
Information presented by Petitioner- Model of proposed changes to house Description of
changes Need to get more space Front porch expansion makes it usable
The relief sought is—Variance for height, and front setback
The hardship is—Topo of the lot
Questions from the Board—Alternative layouts—expand to rear Petitioner explained not
practical due to kitchen location—views—where expansion is needed Could porch kneewall be
left open? Could shed be moved to make conforming?
Questions from the audience -None
Speakers in Favor —wife Cindy Ames
Speakers in Opposition-None
Rebuttal or comments by Petitioner -Petitioner agrees to relocate shed to make it conform
Heanng was closed at• 8 12 PM
The front yard and height variances were voted separately.
Decision On a Motion by Mr Barnert, seconded by John McWeeney The Board by vote of 5-0
Approved the height, the petition, with the following conditions—move shed
On a motion by John McWeeney, seconded by Mrs Sheehan The Board by vote of 5-0
approved the front yard variance
Submitted by John J. McWeeney, Clerk
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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals- 6/10/04
Present, Mrs. Uhrig, Chair, Associate Member Mr. David Williams, Mr. Barnert, Mrs. Sheehan,
Mr McWeeney
Petition Address 39 Vine Street
Assessors map 48 Plan number 230
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the notice at 7 45 PM and described information
received from the Petitioner, other Boards and Commissions and letters relative to the Petition
The Petition was presented by—Peter Bunzick
Information presented by Petitioner- Mr Bunzick presented photos of shed and surrounding
property A neighbor apparently complained that shed was within setbacks Bunzick told of
small size of house and need for shed Willing to move a few feet Shed is 10' x 12'
The relief sought is—variance setback for shed
The hardship is—Easement in center of lot requires it to be on side of lot
Questions from the Board—Information relative to the easement Location of shed to lot lines
Questions from the audience -None
Speakers in Favor —Petitioner's wife and Julio Serrano, a builder in audience on another matter
Speakers in Opposition-None
Rebuttal or comments by Petitioner -None
Hearing was closed at 7 50 PM
Decision. On a Motion by David Williams, seconded by Mrs. Sheehan. The Board by vote of 5-0
Approved petition—with the following conditions— The location of the shed should be no
closer to lot lines then at present which is approximately 2 5 feet to sideline and 6 0 feet to rear
line
Submitted by John J McWeeney, Clerk
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