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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-24 Decisions filed using SHORT FORM (11x8) , instead of legal, for the first time (per chairman of Board) LEXINGTON BOARD OF APPEALS May 24, 1984 4 The Board of Appeals held a regular meeting in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7 45 P M. III Present and acting on petitions were Thomas G Taylor, Chairman Natalie H. Riffin, Vice Chairman Anne R. Scigliano Clarence D. Turner John J McWeeney, Associate Public hearings were held on the following eight petitions 537 Lowell St. , Hugh M. Leichtman requested a temporary special permit to continue the use of the remodeled "barn" as living quarters solely for use by a person employed by Dr Leichtman to care for his child, and that person's family, subject to the same conditions of the former permit. 307 Wood St , James V Cosgrove requested special permits to continue to operate a roadside stand for the purpose of selling poultry, eggs, plants, produce, wood, Christmas trees and wreaths in season, and also to use the standing sign with removable inserts, used only when the stand is in operation 33 Center St , Kenneth A. and Beverly A. Mills requested a special permit, pursuant to ZBL Section 5 7, for construction of an above ground swimming pool 195 Woburn St , Elaine Paul requested a special permit, pursuant to Sections 3 3 and 7 4 9, to allow a shed and pool house to remain as located. Ill 12 Glen Rd. , Fleming M. Fox requested a variance of dimensional controls (ref ZBL Sections 6 and 7 and Table 2) to add an addition to the (100 yr old) house at 12 Glen Rd. The addition would have insufficient side yard adjacent to Oakland St 65 Cliffe Ave , Mary T Brennan requested a variance of ZBL dimensional controls, Section 7 and Table 2, to allow a house to be built at 65 Cliffe Ave with insufficient side yard 34 Cary Ave , Thomas C and Mildred Bartee requested a variance of ZBL dimensional controls (ref Sections 6, 7 and Table 2) to add an 8'x8'3 addition to the rear of the house (built in 1926) The addition would be no closer to the lot line than the existing structure 53 Simonds Rd. , Malcolm & Victoria Blier requested a special permit, pursuant to ZBL Sections 3 3 and 7 4 9, to allow the garage tb remain as located; and a variance of Section 7 and Table 2 to add a deck on the easterly side of the house The Chairman agreed to write a letter of thanks to Erik Lund, who represented the Board at the Mass Appeals Court (Case No 83-1272, the Planning Board et al, v the Board of Appeals, et al (the "Butts" case, 258 Marrett Rd.) . Decisions filed with the Town Clerk Granted 537 Lowell St , 307 Wood St , 33 Center St. , 195 Woburn St , 12 Glen Rd. , 34 Cary Ave and 53 Simonds Rd. Denied 65 Cliffe Ave All decisions dere by unanimous vote From this time forward all decisions will be typed using the short form, per instructions of Chairman Thomas G Taylor (see attached sample) A The meeting adjourned at 11.22 P M. Resectfully sued, Eve yn Cole, Administrative Clerk Note Please see decisions for details Ait\ LE from Thomas G Taylor TOWN OF LEXINGTON Chairman, Board of Appeals DECISION OF BOARD OF APPEALS Subject Property: 10 Tower Road, Assessors Map , Lot Petitioners: Edwin B. and Myrtle Y. Cox 1 Hearing Date: April 26, 1984 Pursuant to notice in the Lexington Minuteman, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Lexington, published on April 12 and 19 , 1984 , and notice sent by mail, postage prepaid, to all interested parties pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, a public hearing was held on April 26, 1984, in the Town Office Building on the petition of Edwin B. and Myrtle Y. Cox filed on April 6, 1984 for a special permit under zoning By-laws, Section 7.4.9, to allow the garage at 10 Tower Road to remain as it has been located since 1931. Acting on the petition were: Vice Chairman Natalie H. Riff in, Robert M. Gary, Anne R. Scigliano, Clarence D. Turner, and Associate John J. McWeeney. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by [Town Officials] . 1 Edwin B. Cox and Myrtle Y. Cox were present at the hearing and Mr. Cox said that they purchased the property in 1966. At that time, nothing was said about any violation of zoning By-law setback requirements. He said that they were selling their home. They did not build the garage. It was there when they bought the house. The house and garage were built in 1931. No building permit can be located. No one registered opposition to the request.