Zoning board of Appeals
Business Meeting of August 15, 2007
Present: Lorraine Sweeney, John Burke, Robert Garrity, Bruce Simpson,
Martin Murphy, Elissa Flynn-Poppey
Absent: Michael Kulesza
The duly posted meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals convened at 7:30 p.m. in room 105C at the Norfolk Town Hall.
The members signed vouchers for office supplies
Preview Applications:
The applicant, Pond Street, LLC filed an application for two variances on August 2, 2007. Attorney David Simmons was present to represent the applicant. Mr. Simmons amended the application to cite the correct bylaw section (J.4.b.1.d.). There was a question if Section J.4.b.1.(A) and (A)(3) were applicable. The Board will advertise this Bylaw section to be on the safe side. The site plan, prepared by Bay Colony, needs to be stamped for the public hearing. The application was deemed to be complete. Mr. Burke made the motion to accept the Pond Street LLC application and schedule the public hearing for September 19, 2007 at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Garrity seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
The Board adjourned the business meeting to conduct the public hearings for Hugo DiMartino (7:45 p.m.), Pine Creek Development (7:50 p.m.) and The Richmond Company (8:10 p.m.).
After the close of the public hearings, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. Mrs. Flynn Poppey made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was as follows:
John Burke -------------aye
Robert Garrity----------aye
Lorraine Sweeney----- aye
Martin Murphy---------aye
Bruce Simpson---------aye
Elissa Flynn-Poppe----aye
The vote on the motion to enter into Executive Session was unanimous.
Mr. Murphy made the motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. Mr. Burke seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was as follows:
John Burke -------------aye
Robert Garrity----------aye
Lorraine Sweeney----- aye
Martin Murphy---------aye
Bruce Simpson---------aye
Elissa Flynn-Poppe----aye
The Board reconvened the business meeting at 9:12 p.m. with a discussion of the proposed changes to the zoning bylaws. Mr. Simpson, the Board’s appointee to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee reported that some of the changes would affect small wastewater treatment facilities, signage, shared parking, definition of Lot, larger outdoor storage areas in the commercial zone, clarification of the setback line, and lot coverage within the B-1 zoning district. The Zoning Bylaw Study Committee will not be meeting again until November.
A proposal to remove Zoning Bylaws, Sections D.3 and D.5 of the Zoning Bylaws was tabled by the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee.
Mr. Simpson reported that a bylaw allowing a proposed day care center across the street from the Norfolk Town Center Condominium project was not being pursued by the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee.
The Board reviewed the draft business minutes of July 18, 2007 and August 1, 2007. Mrs. Sweeney made the motion to accept the minutes of July 18. 2007. Mrs. Flynn Poppey seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous. Mrs. Sweeney made the motion to accept the minutes of August 1st, 2007 as written. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
Conservation Commission Reviews:
Algonquin Gas filed a Notice of Intent to construct a natural gas meter building off Lincoln Road. There appears to be no zoning issue with the filing.
Jonathan Garven, 44 Seekonk Street, filed a Notice of Intent for an addition to a single family dwelling. There appears to be no zoning issue with the filing.
Correspondence:
The Board discussed the memorandum from Butch Vito, Jr., the Director of Public Works regarding a meeting with various boards, commissions, and committees to discuss a proposed stormwater Management Bylaw that is scheduled for August 29, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in room 214 and a memorandum to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee regarding that committee’s proposal to eliminate zoning bylaws pertaining to groundwater protections. Mr. Vito requested that all Zoning Bylaw revisions that would impact groundwater protection be sent to the DPW for review.
Correspondence was received from the Norfolk Fire Department regarding the removal of existing structures on the Norfolk Airport property.
The Board reviewed the correspondence from the Citizen’s Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) dated August 6, 2007, regarding its approval of the marketing and lottery plan for the Norfolk Town Center Condominiums 40B project.
Mr. Garrity reported that the Affordable Housing Committee is considering a LIP development for property on Cottage Court.
Mr. Burke made the motion to close the business meeting at 10:15 p.m. Mr. Garrity seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
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Robert J. Garrity, Clerk
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