HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-21 ill BOARD OF APPEALS
February 21, 1980
7 30 P M.
The Board of Appeals held a regular meeting in the Selectmen's Meeting Room.
Present Woodruff M. Brodhead, acting Chairman
Irving H. Mabee
Natalie H. Rif fin
Thomas G. Taylor
Robert M. Gary, Associate
Public hearings were held on the following petitions
2 Berwick Road, L. Beeson - variance to maintain existing structure as located with
insufficient area and setbacks
10 Pleasant St. , Wilson Farms Inc. - renew special permits for roadside stand and
seasonal sale of Christmas trees and greens
40 Vaille Avenue, James A. Bruce - variance of dimensional controls in order to build
a house on a lot created by the division of one lot into two lots by the Board of
Appeals in 1976 The house will have a setback of 15 feet instead of the required
30 feet. Petitioner has a purchase and sale agreement to purchase the land.
5 Essex St. , Thomas P and Barbara H Naughton - variance to maintain existing dwell-
ing as located with a side yard of 11 53 ft. and a front yard setback of 19_9 ft.
Decisions filed with the Town Clerk
2 Berwick Rd. - granted unanimously
10 Pleasant St. - granted unanimously with conditions (expires 3/1/82)
40 Vaille Ave. - withdrawn by Petitioner.
5 Essex St. - granted unanimously
Other business
-Discussion of a proposed Ch. 40A Zoning Change being proposed to the State Legis-
lature by Charlds Downe (Mass Federation of Planning Boards official) If the proposed
change passed, Boards of Appeals could grant special permits instead of variances for
certain violations of dimensional controls discovered when property was changing hands
No action was taken by the Board.
-Use Variances, accessory apartments, buffer zones between commercial and
residential districts were discussed. No official action was taken
The meeting adjourned at 11 42 p m.
IIIRespectfully submitted,
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Evelyn F Cole, Administrative Clerk
BOARD OF APPEALS