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Minutes of the Meeting of August 12, 2004. PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman James F. Fitzgerald, Jr. Gregory L. Pando Robert J. Quigley, Alternate Member Charles J. Armando, Alternate Member ALSO PRESENT: Sue Franco, Recording Secretary Mr. Carroll opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Salah Hearing Room, Memorial Hall. Anthony Lacorazza - 29 Wardwell Rd. Mr. Lacorazza came before the Board represeming himself. He stated he would like to place a 12' by 24' shed on his property which would be approximately 93' from the front setback. The shed would be 10' in height. He stated he is unable to locate the shed any further back because there are eight mature trees located to the rear that would have to be cut down. Mr. Lacorazza stated he does not have a garage and the proposed shed would be used to house the lawnmower, snow blower and other tools that are currently kept in the cellar. He submitted a letter from his closest abutter, Mr. and Mrs. Shea at 27 Wardwell Road, stating they are in favor of the petition. Mr. Pando stated the impacted abutter is in favor of the petition and to locate the shed the required 100' back from the front setback would be destructive to the lot, so he feels the variance request has merit. Mr. Fitzgerald moved the petition of Anthony Lacorazza for a Variance to allow a 12' by 24' shed to be located less than 100' from the from setback be grained subject to the petitioner placing the shed as indicated on the submitted plot plan dated May 28, 2004, at a distance of 93' from the from boundary line, shed to be no higher than 15', and petitioner shall submit an as-built plan showing the shed. The move was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve. Board of Health - Banner Request Mr. Carroll read into record a request for a banner to advertise the Health Fair, to be displayed October 8th through October 24th.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of the Meeting of August 12, 2004 Page 2 of 12 Mr. Fitzgerald moved to approve the banner request as stated. The move was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve. John Gillis - 4 Chestnut Road Mr. John Gillis came before the Board representing himself. He stated he is requesting to add a 22' by 29' one-story addition to his home, which is a ranch style home. He stated he is expecting another child and they need the additional space. The addition would consist of a bedroom and bathroom. Mr. Gillis stated the existing house has approximately 1000 s.f. of living space and many houses in the neighborhood have added additions. Mr. Pando stated the addition is in keeping with the design of the existing house and has been nicely done. He stated he feels it is a reasonable request. Mr. Quigley asked the petitioner if he spoke with his neighbors. Mr. Gillis stated he has and everyone is fine with it. Mr. Pando moved the petition of John Gillis for an Extension of Non-Conforming Building to allow a 29' by 22' one-story addition which will extend the side yard setback at a distance of 9'8", in accordance with the submitted plan prepared by Hoyt Engineering, dated 6/10/2004 and subject to petitioner submitting an as-built plan at the completion of the work. The move was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve. Anthony & Aldo Ruscito - 1032 Turnl~ike St. Attorney Paul Schneiders came before the Board representing petitioner on the continued matter. Mr. Carroll read into record a letter from Mrs. Jean Lewis, an abutter to the petition, written on behalf of her and other neighbors, stating their concerns with the proposal and their requests if the proposal is granted. He read into record a letter from Mr. Ed Moschella, an abutter to the petition, stating his opposition. Attorney Schneiders stated the petitioner met with the neighbors and misunderstood what it was they wanted. He stated they changed the use of the building to a mixed use, but that was not what the neighbors wanted. They had another meeting with the neighbors and came up with a new proposal, which is for a retail/office use. The