HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-18Monday - May 18, 1970
Regular Meeting & Hearing
The BOARD OF APPEALS held their regular meeting on Monday evening, May 18,
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; Philip
Arsenault, Donald J. Scott and Donald J. Leonard. Associate Members James A.
Glynn and Joseph Miragliotta were also present but did not sit as members.
There were 8 people present for the meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Mr. O'Leary nominated Art~lr Drummond to serve as Chairman.
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Arsenault
Mr. Leonard made a motion to close the nominations. Mr. Scott seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Drummond was elected Chairman unanimously. Mr. Drummond appointed Mr. O'Leary
to serve as Secretary.
HEARING: G. Thomas Catalano.
Mr. O'Leary read the legal notice in the appeal of G. Thomas Catalano who
requested a variance under Section 7.21 of the Zoning By-Law so as to permit a
garage with the dwelling on the premises, located at the north side of B~entwood
Circle, known as Lot #gO, Brentwood Circle. He also read the refusal from the
Building Inspector because the proposed construction would be nearer the side line
than the 30 feet required.
Mr. Catalano appeared before the Board and spoke on his own behalf. He purchased
the lot which is over one acre and thought he would have plenty of room but because
of the angle of the lot and the topography he needs a three foot variance at the
rear corner of the garage. The lot narrows at the point of where the house is to
be built.
Mr. Sonnier and Mr. Preston, both immediate abutters, looked at the plans and had
no objections and said they could understand the problem because of the reasons Mr.
Catalano stated.
Mr. O'Leary made a motion to take the petition under advisement. Mr. Leonard
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
GEORGE FARR:
Mr. Drummond mentioned to the Board that now George Farr doesn't want to
build the road for the gravel pit as stated in the decision. He told Mr. Drummond
he was going to come to the meeting, but did not show up. The Board feels that
the Building Inspector should check the operations at the pit and report back to
the Board.
May 18, 1970 ' cont.
WATSON GRAVEL PIT:
The Board discussed the expiration date of the permit and the bond. Mr.
Arsenault said he inspected the premises and he feels that the area is dry
enough now to fill in where the operations are completed. The Board feels a
deadline date of June 30 is sufficient. A letter will be sent to the Building
Inspector to order Mr. Watson to fill in the areas and then report back to the
Board after June 3Oth. The Building Inspector should also be requested to
check the expiration dates on the other gravel pits and report to the Board.
The insurance company will be contacted as to Watson's bond.
CA?ALANO:
The Board discussed and voted on the Catalano petition. Mr. O'Learymade
a motion to GRANT the variance. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous. The Board felt that the 3-foot variance would not be in sub-
stantial derogation of the Zoning By-Law.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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