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MARK J. HYMAN, Chairman
G. MICHAEL PEIRCE, Vice Chairman
MARGARET SHAW, Clerk
Minutes of the
Board of Appeals
Minutes: June 8, 2016
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Called to Order: 7:15 PM
Adjourned: 8:20 PM
Members Present: Mark Hyman, Chairman (8:10pm); Michael Peirce, Vice Chairman; Peggy Shaw,
Clerk (8:10pm); Michael DiMascio; John Savignano; Jerry Tuite
Members Absent: June Clark
Others Present: Elaine Lazarus, Director of Land Use, Planning and Permitting; Michael Shepard,
Assistant Building Inspector
7:15 PM Application for Special Permit
45 North Mill Street — E,W. Tarca Construction
Ed Tarca — Applicant
Members Sitting: Mr. Peirce, Mr. DiMascio, Mr. Savignano, Mr. Tuite
Mr. Peirce advised the applicant that there were only 4 members present at the meeting to vote. Mr.
Tarca stated he would like to go forward with the hearing. He then stated they had originally proposed a
13 foot setback but have since revised it to be a 17 foot setback. Mr. Savignano asked what would be in
the empty space. Mr. Tarca stated it would be storage space with the potential to finish it. Mr. DiMascio
asked what it would be if it were finished. Mr. Tarca stated it potentially could be an office or bonus
room but they were not sure yet. Mr. Peirce asked where the current parking was. Mr. Tarca stated there
is an existing 2 -car garage with a turnaround area. Mr. Peirce stated the application stated the required
setback is 30 feet but this is open space.
Mr. Peirce asked if there were any public comments.
Ed O'Donnell, 2 Chadwick asked if the setback requirement was always 30 feet. Mr. Shepard stated this
is open space so the setback is 20 feet on the side.
Mr. Savignano moved to continue the public hearing until July 13, 2016 at 7:15pm so the applicant can
correct their plans and provide documents from the Planning Board regarding open space. The motion
was seconded by Mr. DiMascio and passed unanimously.
Documents Used:
Uniform Applications for Special Per for 1'a
7:45 PM Application for Special Permit
24 Lumber Street -McIntyre
Dan McIntyre - Applicant
Tom McIntyre - Applicant
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Members Sitting: Mr. Peirce, Mr. DiMascio, Mr. Savignano, Mr. Tuite
Mr. Peirce advised the applicant that there were only 4 members present at the meeting to vote. Mr.
McIntyre stated they would like to go forward. He stated they are proposing a garage and a canopy. He
stated there is an existing 70' x 80' garage used to repair trucks and vehicles. He stated they are
proposing 2 additional garages, I open unheated where most of the trailers would park and then an
enclosed heated garage for additional vehicles. He stated they need 25 feet of relief on the side and 6 feet
of relief on the rear for the canopy and 9 feet of relief for the smaller garage. He stated the lot is very
narrow so this is the most efficient way to do it. Mr. Peirce asked if the trucks that will be stored where
already used on the property. Mr. McIntyre stated yes. Mr. Peirce asked if the proposal would modify
the landscaping and screening plan from 1996 and Mr. McIntyre stated no.
Mr. Peirce asked if there were any public comments and there were none.
Mr. Tuite moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Savignano and passed
unanimously.
Mr. DiMascio moved to grant a special permit under 210-119 to allow rear setback relief of 10 feet and
side setback relied of 25 feet on the south side on a finding of a narrow lot with the condition that the
construction be consistent with the plans filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tuite and passed
unanimously.
Documents Used:
Uniform Applications for Special Permit/Petition for Variance with supporting documents
Mr. Hyman and Ms. Shaw arrived at 8: l0pm.
8:15 PM Continuation of Public Hearing
231 Hayden Rowe Street - STC Six Company by its Attorney -in -fact
Global Signal Acquisitions III LLC
Earl Duval - Attorney for the Applicant
Members Sitting: Mr. Hyman, Mr. Peirce, Ms. Shaw, Mr. Tuite
Atty. Duval stated they have put together a proposed removal condition and had forwarded it to the Board
and Mr. Shepard last week. The Board discussed the proposed condition and Mr. Peirce stated he was
going to rely on Mr. Shepard in regards to the condition.
Mr. Hyman asked if there were any public comments and there were none.
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Mr. Peirce moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tuite and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Peirce moved to grant a special permit meeting the requirements of the bylaw for the replacement of
an existing tower to be consistent with the plans filed and the condition that the existing tower be
removed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tuite and passed unanimously.
Documents Used:
Uniform Applications for Special Permit/Petition for Variance with suppo
May 31, 2016 email from Atty. Duval regarding conditions
Meeting Adjourned: 8:20 PM
Adina Wright, Administrative Assistant
Approved: September 14, 2016
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