HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-14November 1~, 1977 - Monday
Regular Meeting
The BOARD OF APPEALS held its regular monthly meeting on Nonday Evening, November
74, ~977 at ?:30 P.M. in the Town Office Meeting Room. The following members were
present amd voting: ~rank Serio, Jr., Chairman; Alfred E. ~rizelle, Vice-Chairman;
R. Louis Dil~ruscio, Clerk; James D. Noble, Jr.; Ralph R. Joyce; and Assoc. Members,
SandraMunroeamd Richard J. Trepamier.
CONTINUED PUBLI~ HEARING - SC~ER RW~LTY, INC.: Mr. Serio asked if Town Meeting
action had affected the petition. Atty. Sullivan responded by smoking that they are
asking for a variance and not a self-se~ee as such. The s~aticn will be operated
as what is called a "pumper", intended for high volume. Mr. Serio pointed out where
it stated "self-service" ~n the application. Mr. Sullivan amswered that they were
looking for a variance from the zoning laws for setbacks on the building and presented
a plan showing the entire property.
Mr. DiFeyo (?), Amoco, explained the dimensions of the building using the plan as a
visual aid. The plan is stamped by a registered professional engineer. Less
7,200 Ft. of the area would be covere$ including the canopy. The BOARD reviewed the
plan and asked many technical questions. The petitioner was directed to eliminate the
words "self-service" on the plan. It was noted that there w~s no response from Chief
Lawlor. The BOARD felt enlightened after the presentation given. Mr. Sullivan stated
hardship in the fact that last month the station did 28,000 gal. and 3 years ago it
did 60,000 gal. The oil company feels this is due to the age and condition of the
station. Also, he brought out rental fees, etc. which are too Iow. George Schruender
asked for a decision as soon as possible in order that they be able to commence work.
Mr. Joyce made a motion to take the matter under advisement for now. Mr. Prizelle
seconded and the vote was unanimous.
On this same date, following other public hearings, the BOARD again looked over the
plans and discussed the matter. Upon motion of Mr. Joyce and second by Mr. Noble
the BOARD unanimously voted to GRANT the v~riances requested upon the following
conditions:
1) the petitioner shall submit new plans eliminating the 10 ft. on the canopy which
will now be 15 ft. from the front lot line, size 48 X 32; 2) there shall be 7 ft. from
the corner of the camopy to Dufton Ct. which is the left rear corner as viewed from
Chiokering Rd.; the right rear corner shall be 12 ft. from the existing stone retaining
wall, right rear corner as viewed from Chickering Rd.; 3) the rear of the attendant's
building shall be not less than 11" 6" from Duf~on Ct. as viewed from Chickering Rd.;
4) the old building shall be razed prior to issuance of the Building Permit for any
construction; 4) the existing islands, pumps, lights and signwi%h pole must be re-
moved; 6) delete from the plan as showm the proposed sigm at the locus of Dufton Ct.
and Ohickering Rd.; 7) curbing amd entrance outs shall comply with the existing town
By-Laws, sec. 7.2(6); 8) install a new concrete w~lk and put in a grassed area between
the two 30 ft. openings on Chickering Rd.; 9) there shall be one 30 ft. opening on
Duf%on Ct.; 10) the plot plan shall read "Proposed Pumper Station"; 11) the Board
reserves the right to revoke final approval until such time as plans are submitted
to the approval of the Board; 12) plans shall show provision for surface run-off and
drainage; 13) a performance bond in the amount of $10,000. to be released by the Board
upon satisfactory completion of all work; 14) the proposed canopy will not have az4v
lights or advertising on the outside other than one sign on the roof which shall be in
compliance with the sign by-law; 15) all lighting shall be under the canopy directed down-
ward; 16) completion date shall not exceed June 30, 1978.