For
Town of Sharon
Zoning Board of Appeals
On
Alternate Members: Walter Newman, Larry Okstein
Continuance
#1555 Scalzi, Richard 6 Lakeview St.
Applicant seeks two findings and a special permit relative to proposed expansion to a home on a nonconforming lot. Property is located 6 Lakeview St. and is situated in the Rural 2 Zone within the Surface Water District.
Hearing opened at 7:50 p.m.
The Board reviewed the new plot plan and plans presented by the Applicant.
Vote in Favor
John - Yes
Walter – Yes
Larry – Yes
Condition: no heating or plumbing in the shed.
3 bedroom house will remain 3 bedrooms.
Hearing closed at 8:00 p.m.
Continuance
#1551 Godmintz, Richard 253 South Walpole St.
Applicant seeks two findings and a special permit relative to proposed expansion to a structure on a nonconforming lot. Property is located at 253 South Walpole St. and is situated in the Rural 1 Zone within the Groundwater Protection District.
Hearing opened at 8:02 p.m.
The Board reviewed plans dated 3/31/06.
Conservation Commission has not given final approval.
Hearing closed by Applicant at 8:06 p.m.
Vote in Favor
All in favor
Condition: Based upon final approval from Conservation Commission.
Hearing closed at 8:07 p.m.
New Case
#1553 Sculliane, David 379 S. Main St.
Applicant seeks two findings and a special permit relative to proposed second floor expansion to a structure on a nonconforming lot. Property is located 379 South Main St. and is situated in the Single Residence B Zone within the Groundwater Protection District.
(Applicant withdraws without prejudice.)
New Case
#1558 Jubber, Peter 26 Livingston Rd.
Applicant seeks two findings and a special permit relative to habitable space expansion on a nonconforming lot. Property is located 6 Livingston Rd. and is situated in the Rural 2 Zoning District within the Surface Water Protection District.
Hearing opened at 8:11 p.m.
Notice read.
Board of Health letter dated 5/22/06 read. Stating No objection
Conservation Commission letter dated 5/23/06 read. No concerns. But recommend that the roof runoff be directed into a recharge structure and that any reconstructed lawn area be topped by no less than 6 inches of loam before seeding. This will help retain water and require less irrigation in the future.
Applicant describes plans for a two story addition. The first floor will be resigned. A family room will be added off the kitchen/dining area. The 3 bedrooms will be moved to the second floor with two full bathrooms. The laundry room will be outside in the hallway. The single car garage will be turned into a 2 car garage.
The Board requested a new plot plan and pictures of the houses in the area.
Hearing continued until 6/14/06.
Hearing closed at 8:24 p.m.
#1554 Pine Woods Development, LLC Norwood Street
Applicant seeks zoning regulation exemptions to locate a 104 unit development under M.G.L., Ch. 40B for affordable housing that includes 54 buildings, including a clubhouse and wastewater treatment plant. Property is identified as Pine Woods, Sharon and is located on Norwood Street and is situated in the Rural 1 Zoning District.
Hearing opened at 8:25 p.m.
Notice read.
Sitting on case: Larry, Kevin, John (Walter: alternate)
Fire Chief Dennis Mann’s letter dated 9/5/05 read. Reviewed the proposed layout plans, for Pine Woods. Chief Mann has fire safety issues with the following: entrance/egress, slopes, water supply and fire exposure.
Peter O’Cain, P.E., Superintendent of Public Works letter dated 5/22/06 read. Stating the Town of Sharon Engineering Div. Of the Public Works reviewed the Comprehensive Permit Application and Site Plan Pine Woods Development, dated 2/17/06.
Mass Housing letter dated 8/12/05 read. Stated that financial and technical assistance is available to the Zoning Board.
The following people present to representing Pine Woods: Paul Cusson, Delphic Assoc., Robert Shelmerdine - Attorney, Michael Intoscca - Applicant.
Paul Cusson explained what is a 40B. Mr. Cusson gave a brief overview of the project. Stating there will be 104 units and will be sold by lottery. Some of the units are age directed (means master bedroom with full bath on the first floor), other units will have 2 bedrooms with a loft. Each unit has a 2 car garage and 4 parking spaces. Roads will be maintained by the Condo. Assoc.. Project is served by Town Water.
Christine Turnbull, Moose Hill, Mass Audubon letter dated 5/24/06 read. Stating their issues with the status of Everett St., storm water and detention basins, vernal pools, buffer zones.
Rare Species Habitat Assessment letter dated 5/12/06 presented by Paul Cusson.
Greg Meister stated that wetland delineation plans have not been presented to the Conservation Commission.
Beth Green, Huckleberry Ln. Stating issues with the ground water (run-off) and traffic study.
Jane Furr, Cobble Ln., issues with the traffic studies in the future.
Sharon Resident, Cooper Ln., Issues with safety and traffic in the winter.
Jean Flynn, Norwood St. issues with 40B projects in general.
Carol Water, Blueberry Ln., issues with pulling out onto the road and suggested a traffic light. Also, concerned with the impact to the environment.
Walter Hurbert, issues with entering and exiting the development.
Brice Krammer, Blueberry Ln., concerned with the impact to the Town and water pressure.
Paul Olivero, Norwood St., Concerned with water being brought onto the site. Also, very much against the project.
Luke Furr, Cobbler Ln., issues with the tax write off’s and the school buses.
Tom Mason, Norwood St., issues with the project being built in fazes and having to deal with construction for many years.
Elizabeth Clark, feels the project will be a disaster to the town.
Ms. Mason, Norwood St., concerned with the status of Everett St. and entering/exiting the project.
Hearing continued until 6/28/06.
Hearing closed at 10:15 p.m.
Next Zoning Board meeting is scheduled on June 14 at 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall.