January 17, 2007
Business Minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals
Present: Bruce Simpson, Roberty Garrity, Martin Murphy (left at 8:10 p.m.) John Burke, Elissa Flynn-Poppey, Lorraine Sweeney, Michael Kulesza (7:35 p.m.)
Absent: No one
The duly posted meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in room 105C at the Norfolk Town Hall.
Preview applications for February 21, 2007 hearing:
Donald and Linda Skerry – 30A Turner Street – Mr. Skerry was present. The applicant is requesting a special permit in accordance with Section D.2.c.2. to convert a single family dwelling in existence at the time of the bylaw adoption to a two family dwelling. The property is located within the R-3 zoning district. Mr. Skerry stated that the single lot contains two single family dwellings. The main dwelling provides water service to the small house. The small house was once a garage that had been converted to a single family dwelling. The main house was constructed in 1942. The main house contains 3 bedrooms and the small house contains one bedroom. A variance had been requested for the second dwelling in the past and the dwelling was ordered
to be removed. The second dwelling was never removed. Mrs. Flynn-Poppey asked that the applicant supply a copy of the deed at the time of the public hearing and to find out how long the property had been taxed by the town. Mr. Garrity made the motion to schedule the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. on February 21, 2007. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
Maple Sands Corporation, Inc. (45 Silver Fox Road, Franklin and Norfolk). The applications for variances from Sections D.1.a., E.1.c.1. and E.1.c.4. were filed on December 20, 2006. The applicant’s attorney, Philip Macchi, II requested in writing on December 19, 2006, that the first public hearing be re-scheduled in March. The application requests variances for an existing single family dwelling that was constructed partially in Norfolk and partially in Franklin. Building permits were obtained from the Town of Franklin only. The applicant had requested an occupancy permit from the Town of Norfolk, which was denied. There is 13 feet of frontage for this lot that lies within Norfolk. The remainder of the frontage lies within Franklin. Mr. Garrity made the
motion to schedule the public hearing for three variances to March 21, 2007 at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
Hugo DiMartino (240 Dedham Street). The applicant seeks two special permits in accordance with SectionsJ.7.a.1.b. and F.7.e. to allow for the construction of a drive-up window and parking in the front yard. Mr. Murphy made the motion to schedule the public hearing for February 21, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Sweeney seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
Public Hearings:
The Board adjourned its business meeting and convened the public hearing for Pine Creek Development at 7:53 p.m and Star Pools at 8:03 p.m. Attorney Nylen reported on the status of Pine Creek Development with the Conservation Commission. Pine Creek Development was continued to April 18 at 7:45 p.m. and Star Pools public hearing was closed. The Business meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
New Business:
The chairman requested that the members review the letter from RAM Engineers regarding the Zhang matter (53 Fruit Street). This matter will be discussed next month.
Mr. Garrity reported that he does not wish to be appointed to the Norfolk Affordable Housing Committee. He noted that the Affordable Housing Committee wants to meet twice per month and is his unable to make the commitment. This matter will be deferred.
Mr. Kulesza made the motion to re-appoint Elissa Flynn-Poppey to the Zoning Bylaw
Study Committee for the 2007 year as the Board’s representative. Mr. Murphy seconded
the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous. Mrs. Flynn-Poppey suggested that
if she could not make any ZBSC meetings due to a conflict, Mr. Simpson would
attend the meeting. Mr. Simpson and Mrs. Flynn-Poppey would be alternate members to
that Committee. This was acceptable to all.
Mr. Burke reported that he reviewed and amended the draft 2006 Annual Town Report.
Correspondence was received from Town Counsel regarding the Denise Weaver appeal.
The matter is officially closed and a decision was made for the Town by the Superior
Court.
Mr. Garrity made the motion to accept the December 2006 business meeting minutes.
Mr. Burke seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Kulesza
made the motion to accept the business meeting minutes for November 2006. Mrs.
Flynn-Poppey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
It was noted that there was a Town Center Development meeting at 9:00 p.m. in the
Town Administrator/Board of Selectmen conference room on the 3rd floor. Mr. Simpson
will attend this meeting.
Mr. Garrity made the motion to close the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Burke seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous.
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Robert J. Garrity, Clerk
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