HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-12BOARD OF APPEALS
July 12, 1979
The Board of Appeals held a regular meeting in the Selectmen's Meeting Room
beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Ruth Morey, Chairman
Woodruff M. Brodhead
Irving H. Mabee
Thomas G. Taylor
Natalie H. Riffin
Public hearings were held on the following petitions, notices of hearings
having been mailed and advertised as required by statute.
35 Hartwell Ave., Millipore Corp. - special permit for a standing sign.
40 Tower Rd., Theldon E. and Mary E. Phinney - variance to maintain dwelling
as located.
53 Downing Rd., David w. Shapiro - variance to build a two story addition.
12 Woodpark Circle, James D. and Eleanor R. Bruce - special permit for a pool.
1620 Mass. Ave., G. Ruth McCormack and Maryelene Dailey - variance and/or
special permit for an addition.
Decisions filed with Town Clerk.
35 Hartwell Ave. - unanimously granted.
' 40 Tower Rd. unanimously granted.
53 Downing Rd. - unanimously granted.
12 Woodpark Circle - unanimously granted.
1620 Mass. Ave. - denied unanimously.
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Other Discussion, Action, etc.
93 -Hancock St., Lexington Garden, Inc. - Judge Young's decision re. Lexington
Gardens v. Board of Appeals received; also letter from Palmer & Dodge. The
Board had denied SP to construct two greenhouses. Lex. Gardens appealed decision.
Court Decision had been reviewed by Irving Mabee and Thomas Taylor. Tom Taylor,
as Board member and Attorney wrote a letter to Ruth Morey. Letter read to Board.
Partial quote follows: "I think the Judge is saying that we cannot deny a SP for
the new greenhouses. We can 'regulate' them by imposing reasonable conditions...
....we cannot impose conditions that would have the effect of making the green-
houses unusable. The Judge also said that the open space requirement is not valid
restriction on agricultural uses. It is my feeling that an appeal of this ruling
at this stage would be a waste of the town's money because we would probably lose.
It is my suggestion that we hold a new hearing, grant the permit, and put on what-
ever restrictions seem advisable." ACTION: Board voted to send a copy of letter
to the Selectmjen and Town Counsel. (ref. 93 Hancock St. file 1979)
136 Cedar St., Harvey Newgent et al - Mr. Newgent wants to know if we would hear
a new request from him re. his lots. ACTION: Board agreed to hold hearing if
Planning Board will agree to a new hearing. (Board believes P/B vote negative.)
10 Pelham Rd., Grey Nuns - A request (telephone) for a meeting to discuss possible
of their buildings received. (Home Case and Boy's School)
suggested - Tues., July 16, 4:30 p.m. at Grey Nuns' office.
and Natalie Riffin attended, also E.C. (see 7/26/79 hearings).
new occupants
Meeting date
P.S. Chairman
Appeals - July 12, 1979 meeting (continued)
' further discussion, etc.
80 Westview St. - A photographer wants to use property for a studio and office.
Board members suggested they make application. Board will hear petition.
Bedford and Shirley Streets, Snelson - Several structures are located on one lot.
Property is for sale. Different opinions expressed re. legal status of existing
buildings and land. Board will hear petition.
Douglass Building, 1844 Mass. Ave. - Owners want to make additions and changes to
building. Legal questions have emerged re. right of way, side yard next to
library, etc. Board took no formal action at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn F. Cole
Administrative Clerk
BOARD OF APPEALS