HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-17Tuesday - February 17, 1970
Special Meeting
The BOARD OF APPEALS held a special meeting on Tuesday evening, Feb-
ruary 17, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building. The following
members were present and voting: Arthur Drummond, Chairman; Daniel T.
O'Leary, Secretary; Donald J. Leonard, Philip Arsenault and Associate Member
James A. ~lynn.
This meeting was called to discuss the Welch petition again.
Mr. and Mrs. Welch and John Caron were present. Mr. Welch showed letters to the
Board that he had received from the Selectmen relative to the conditions at his
plumbing building and not storing materials, etc. He said if this variance were
granted and he was able to erect the new building, storage would be possible and
there would be no complaints.
Mr. Leonard discussed the right of way and the closeness of the building to the
lot. Mr. Welch said he needs space desperately. Mr. Leonard suggested shifting
the building and bringing the parking to rear. John Caron said that would create
a serious fire hazard because the buildings would be too close.
Mr. Welch said he is presently using 6 garages at various places for the storage
of materials and trucks and he would like to have everything under one roof.
John Caron said that the Baileys are chronic complainers in the area.
Mr. Welch said the trees could be removed. He said it would be a cement block
building with a flat roof. He is getting larger trucks and needs the room. He
now has 5 trucks. He will fix the slope if necessary. The railroad doesn't do
anything for the upkeep of their area. He would fix the roadway and maintain it.
After thorough discussion of the matter,
Mr. O'Leary made a motion to GRANT the variance as it now stands and was presented.
Mr. Glynn seconded the motion. The vote was & - l, Mr. Leonard voted no. The
changes in the property must adhere to the plans as submitted, in all respects.
The Board flet hardship was involved and granting the variance would not adversely
affect the public go~d nor materially affect the general character of the neighbor-
The meeting adjourned at 8:3
ARD
- / Chairman
Clerk