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Lown of Tanton, fassart nsrtts ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMORIAL HALL 801 WASHINGTON STREET CANTON, MA 02021 TEL: (781) 575-6589 FAX: (781) 575-6574 Minutes of the meeting of December 20, 2018 PRESENT: Gregory L. Pando, Vice Chairman John R. McCourt, Alternate Charles J. Armando, Alternate Also Present: Tamra Stock, Recording Secretary Not Present: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman Gary E. Vinciguerra Meeting Held in the Salah Hearing Room, 2nd floor, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA Acting Chairman Pando opened the meeting at 7:00 pm and reads the agenda. Armando Petruzziello/Robert M. Mason, Trustee of the Bay State Realty — 225 Turnpike Street — 46-18-SP-V(GP, GV, JM) (continued from November 1, 2018) Chairman Pando opens the hearing and explains the Board is in receipt of a letter for continuance from the attorney on this case. Chairman Pando reads the letter for the record. Chairman Pando states the attorney originally requested a continuance to February 7, 2019 but there is a conflict with one of the Board members. The Board will reach out at a later date to deal with the conflict. Mr. McCourt makes a motion on behalf of Armando Petruzziello/Robert M. Mason, Trustee of the Bay States Realty located at 225 Turnpike Street to grant a continuance to February 7, 2019. Mr. Armando seconds. Vote 3-0 approve Christopher & Casey Morle — 75 Kenney Street — 47-18-ENCB-SP-V(GP, GV, JM) (continued from November 15, 2018) Chairman Pando opens the hearing and explains this is a continuation for a proposed addition. In the original hearing the petitioner was missing one dimension on the plot plan from the land surveyor. It was the only outstanding item. Chairman Pando explains this is for the construction of a two -car garage with a master suite above. Mr. Morle confirms that is correct. Chairman Pando states the setback dimension that was missing is 24.7'. The Board can give relief to 24.5' so there is a little wiggle room. The side setback is 11.8' so they can give relief to 11.5'. Chairman Pando states he would like to point out that Mr. Armando did not originally sit on this case but Mr. Vinciguerra could not be at the hearing this evening. Mr. Armando did familiarize himself with the hearing and he has signed the certification per Massachusetts General Law. Chairman Pando asks if Mr. Armando has any questions. No. Mr. McCourt has no comments. Mr. McCourt makes a motion on behalf of Christopher & Casey Morle located at 75 Kenney Street to grant a Special Permit based on Section 5.5.4 of the Town of Canton
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Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of December 20, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Zoning By -Laws to construct an addition with a front setback of 24.5' on the Southwest corner of Kenney Street and a side setback of 11.5' based on plot plan by Greater Boston Surveying and Engineering of Weymouth, Ma dated September 9, 2018. Mr. Armando seconds. Vote 3-0 approve Boy Scout Troop 77 —1541 Washington Street Chairman Pando opens the hearing and explains this is an informal hearing: Chairman Pando states this is something the Boy Scouts do every year. He did notice the sign is already in place in front of the church at 1541 Washington Street. This is not a major issue and this is a good opportunity to remind the folks at home this is for the annual tree removal when Christmas is over with a minimum donation for Canton residents. Chairman Pando asks when the sign will be displayed till. Mr. Ron Larsen confirms it will be up through January 12, 2019. Chairman Pando confirms there will be two pick up dates. Yes, January 5a' and January 12th. The Boy Scouts will go to the houses and pick up the trees. Chairman Pando states this has been a successful program for the Boy Scouts and it is a simple banner. Mr. Armando has no comments. Mr. McCourt has no comments. Mr. McCourt makes a motion on behalf of the Boy Scout Troop 77 located at 1541 Washington Street for a temporary Special Permit for a banner to be displayed through January 12, 2019, Mr. Armando seconds. Vote 3-0 approve Osterman Propane/John Flaherty — 15-21 University Road Chairman Pando opens the hearing and explains this is an informal hearing. Mr. John Flaherty explains he works for Osterman Propane and they are going to be installing some propane tanks underground. He also has with him some representation for the building ownership. Chairman Pando confirms they will need a Special Permit for permanent tank but in speaking with the Building Commissioner the Board will issue a temporary Special Permit to get the petitioner going for tenant purposes so there is heat in the building. You will then file with the Board formally to get the permanent Special Permit. Chairman Pando states he would like to point out this is on University Road and there are only about three abutters in the area. There are no residential areas around. Chairman Pando confirms these are 1,000 gallon tanks. Yes. Chairman Pando confirms the petitioner has applied with the Fire Department and it is within the requirements of the Fire Marshall regulations. Chairman Pando states this is for the improvement of the property and there is no natural gas in the area. Chairman Pando states he has no further questions. Mr. Armando states he is glad to see the Fire Department has signed off on this. Mr. McCourt asks if this is going under the parking area. Mr. Flaherty explains if you are facing the building it is going under the grass area on the right side. It is about 40' from the parking lot. He states they don't have a lot of options of where to install them. Mr. McCourt states he has no further questions. Chairman Pando recommends a Temporary Special Permit for six months.