ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
BUSINESS MEETING
JUNE 16, 2004
PRESENT: Bruce Simpson, Martin Murphy, John Burke, Nancy Lancellotti,
Lorraine Sweeney, Robert Garrity, Elissa Flynn-Poppey
ABSENT: No one
The duly posted meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals convened at 7:40 p.m. in room 105C at the Norfolk Town Hall.
The Board previewed the Special Permit application of Pine Creek Development. Mr. Simpson recused himself and left the table. Mr. Burke chaired the meeting for this application as Mr. Simpson is an abutter to abutter. The Special Permit is requested pursuant to Section D.3.e of the Norfolk Zoning Bylaws to construct a bridge within the Watershed Protection District. The abutters list, good standing form and check were included in the application. Mr. Burke made the motion to accept the application and schedule the public hearing for July 21, 2004. Mrs. Lancellotti seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
There were no other applications to preview. The Board adjourned the business meeting in order to conduct the following public hearings:
Shayne Gardner - - 7:45 p.m.
Denise Weaver - - 8:06 p.m.
The Business meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. with a discussion with Mr. Colin McDonough. Mr. McDonough is the immediate abutter to the Megor property off Mill River Road. The property was granted a Special Permit for an Estate Lot.
Mr. McDonough stated that his driveway encroaches upon his neighbor’s property. In order to rectify the situation they are proposing a land swap. A small portion of the Estate Lot would be transferred to his property to square off his lot. Mr. McDonough stated that he has a couple of plans to show to the Board. The subdivision of the Estate Lot would not result in a new building lot. The proposed dwelling on the Estate Lot would be located 175 feet from the street. No trees would be removed that provide a vegetative buffer between the Estate Lot dwelling and the other lots in the neighborhood. The Board noted that they would have to send a letter to the Planning Board. The Planning Board would have to approve the change in the lot lines. The Zoning Board of Appeals would note to the
Planning Board that they have no objections to this land transfer. The Board noted that they would have to hear from the other abutter to Mr. McDonough before action would be taken. The Board would also want written acknowledgment from Mr. Yadisernia. Mrs. Sweeney noted that documentation from all parties impacted by this transfer should be presented. All parties must be in agreement to the land transfer. The letter to the Planning Board will state that the Zoning Board of Appeals feel that this transfer would not be outside of the scope of the Special Permit and they would not have any objections to the land transfer.
The Board acknowledged the presence of Mr. Jamie Mann and Mr. Michael Kulesza who are both interested in being on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Kulesza stated that he has lived in Norfolk approximately seven years. Mr. Kulesza works for an executive search firm. Mr. Kulesza stated that he can bring his business experience to the Board. Mr. Kulesza stated that he would also be interested in serving on the Board of Health and the D.P.W. committee.
Mr. Mann stated that he has been a commercial real estate attorney for ten years. Mr. Mann stated that he would like to play a role in what the development of the Town would look like in the future.
The Board adjourned the business meeting in order to conduct the public hearing for Omnipoint Holdings (10:00 p.m), followed by the deliberations on Lampasona, Eastern Development, Allan Waskewits, and Arthur Frontzak. The deliberations closed at 12:00 midnight.
The board reconvened into business at 12:01 a.m. and signed office vouchers and a brief discussion on the Zoning Board of Appeals rules and regulations. Mr. Burke made the motion to revise the rules and regulations of the Board to require applicants to submit written requests to continue their public hearing. Mr. Garrity seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
Mr. Murphy made the motion to close the meeting at 12:10 a.m. Mrs. Sweeney seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous.
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Robert J. Garrity, Clerk
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