MEETING RECORD
For
Town of Sharon
Zoning Board of Appeals
On
January 14, 2004
Attending Regular Members: John Lee, Ed Hershfield (arrived 9:15 pm)
Alternate Members: Janis Edinburg, Richard Powell
The hearing was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
Continuance
#1473 Hill, Donna 1839 Bay Rd.
Seeking two findings and a special permits relative to a proposed addition of habitable space to a structure on a non-conforming lot. Property is situated in the Rural 2 Zoning District.
Hearing continued from Dec. 10, 2003.
Janis, Richard and John sitting on case.
Board of Health and Conservation Commission Letters read and no objections.
Applicant reiterated that the project is an addition to the 3 bedroom home by adding a 4th bedroom above the garage along with a bath. The 2 car garage will be converted to a 3 car garage. It was noted that the stairs from the master bedroom will only be from the existing house. There will also be a small balcony (4x6) off of the master bedroom.
A plot plan was submitted.
Vote in Favor:
John – Yes
Richard – Yes
Janis – Yes
Conditions: Updated septic and no entrance to Master Bedroom from the outside.
Hearing closed at 8:15 pm.
New Cases
#1476 Johnson, Victoria 29 Cottage St.
Seeking two findings and a special permit relative to a proposed addition of habitable space to a structure on a non-conforming lot. Property is situated in the Single Residence B Zone.
Hearing began at 8:20 pm.
The notice was read.
Board of Health and Conserv. Comm. Letters were read and a Title V certification needs to be done.
Janis, John, and Richard are sitting on case.
The applicant described the project as a one and a half story addition which will include a garage and master bedroom. The existing detached garage will be replaced. The addition is 21 x 30 square feet. A deck will be added and a bedroom on the 2nd floor will be turned into a bath. Currently the lost is 12,180 sq. ft. and the house was built in 1889. The first floor contains a garage mudroom and office. The bath will be added to the 2nd floor. Currently the house has 1771 sq. ft. and they are proposing adding 800 sq. ft. which is a 50% increase.
Kneeland, Summer St., stated theis will be an excellent addition to the neighborhood.
The hearing is continued until Jan. 28, 2004.
#1477 Patterson, C. Kendall 74 Edgehill Rd.
Seeking two findings and a special permit relative to a proposed expansion to a structure on a non-conforming lot. Property is situated in the Rural 1 Zoning District.
Hearing began at 8:45 pm.
The notice was read.
Board of Health and Conserv. Comm. Letters were read and no objections.
Janis, John, and Richard are sitting on case.
Al Peters was present and is representing C. Kendall Patterson.
The project was described as a 21 x 25 family room addition off of the kitchen. A bathroom will also be added. The house is currently a two-story and the addition will only be one-story.
Vote in Favor:
John – Yes
Janis – Yes
Richard – Yes
Conditions: Revised plot plan with side and rear lines along with the addition outlined on plan. Opening to the family room will be 48 inches and their will be no doors.
Hearing closed at 9:00 p.m..
#1478 Schindelar, Robert & Roseanne 8 Oakland Rd.
Seeking two findings and a special permit relative to an expansion of habitable space to a structure on a non-conforming lot. Property is situated in the Single Residence B Zone within the Groundwater Protection District.
Hearing began at 9:02 pm.
The notice was read.
Board of Health and Conserv. Comm. Letters were read and no objections.
Janis, John, and Richard are sitting on case.
The applicant described the project as enclosing the front wrap around porch to expand the existing living room. The existing habitable space is 3100 sq. feet and the addition is 12 sq. feet.
Vote in Favor:
John – Yes
Janis – Yes
Richard – Yes
Conditions: Certified plot plan with side and rear lines. Run off should go into dry wells. Structure shall not be built beyond the existing structure.
Hearing closed at 9:15 p.m..
#1479 St. Martin, Robert & Nancy [represented by Doug Sullivan] 15 Elliot St.
Seeking two findings and a special permit relative to an expansion of habitable space to a structure on a non-conforming lot. Property is situated in the Single Residence B Zone within the Groundwater Protection District.
The notice was read.
Board of Health and Conserv. Comm. Letters were read and no objections.
Janis, Ed, and Richard are sitting on case.
Doug Sullivan was present to represent the applicant.
The house is a small one-story ranch on a slab. It is a 3 bedroom and 1 bath house in which they are looking to only expand the family/living room. The existing habitable space is 864 sq. feet and they are looking to increase the house by 16%.
It was noted that the addition creates a deminimus measurement from the house to street.
Vote in Favor:
Ed – Yes
Janis – Yes
Richard – Yes
Conditions: At least a 6 foot entry from the family room to kitchen. There shall be no more than 3 bedrooms. Roof should run off into dry wells.
Steve Lasko, 25 Elliott, believes it will be a good addition.
Laura, 19 Elliott, believes it will be a great addition to neighborhood.
Sara Warton, 21 Elliott, believes it will be a good addition to neighborhood.
Hearing closed at 9:30 p.m.
Next meeting is January 21, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall.
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