Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, September 26, 2024

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6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-275896
23 MYRTLE AVENUE	Residence C-1 Zone
MICHELLE & MARTIN WARTAK Special Permit: Dormer addition at the stairs and modifications to the front entry porch. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-275896

23 MYRTLE AVENUE

Residence C-1 Zone

MICHELLE & MARTIN WARTAK

Special Permit: Dormer addition at the stairs and modifications to the front entry porch.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-275029
101 REED STREET	Residence B Zone
ROBERT HARWOOD & KIMBERLEY HAINES Special Permit: Dormer was increased during construction in width from ridge of roof to gutter which resulted in added floor area ratio to a non-conforming structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-275029

101 REED STREET

Residence B Zone

ROBERT HARWOOD & KIMBERLEY HAINES

Special Permit: Dormer was increased during construction in width from ridge of roof to gutter which resulted in added floor area ratio to a non-conforming structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281057
29 ASH STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
CATHERINE HAYDEN & DAVID THURSTON Special Permit: To enclose the existing rear covered deck on the rear of the house for use as a garden and tool shed. The house sits within the side and rear setbacks. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281057

29 ASH STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

CATHERINE HAYDEN & DAVID THURSTON

Special Permit: To enclose the existing rear covered deck on the rear of the house for use as a garden and tool shed. The house sits within the side and rear setbacks. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-280971
60 RICE STREET	Residence B Zone
ANTONIO BARROS Special PermitTo convert existing accessory structure into an accessory dwelling unit and relocate and enlarge window within the yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure) Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-280971

60 RICE STREET

Residence B Zone

ANTONIO BARROS

Special PermitTo convert existing accessory structure into an accessory dwelling unit and relocate and enlarge window within the yard setback.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure)

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NOBZA-281983
3 ST. MARY ROAD
JUDY NEE & JONATHAN GALL Variance: To replace a garage with an accessory storage shed structure. Proposed structure would violate rear setbacks, side setbacks, and distance between primary structure and accessory structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.h (Accessory Setbacks). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:00 P.M. CASE NOBZA-281983

3 ST. MARY ROAD

JUDY NEE & JONATHAN GALL

Variance: To replace a garage with an accessory storage shed structure. Proposed structure would violate rear setbacks, side setbacks, and distance between primary structure and accessory structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.h (Accessory Setbacks). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-282977
15 HAWTHORNE PARK	Residence B Zone
JENNIFER MILES & EDWARD DENNEY – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT Variance: Including the proposed accessory dwelling unit with the single family will exceed the allowable FAR. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special Permit To Alter, add to and rebuild an existing detached garage as an accessory dwelling unit. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-282977

15 HAWTHORNE PARK

Residence B Zone

JENNIFER MILES & EDWARD DENNEY – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT

Variance: Including the proposed accessory dwelling unit with the single family will exceed the allowable FAR.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit To Alter, add to and rebuild an existing detached garage as an accessory dwelling unit.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-283515
1 SIXTH STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
MANUEL PRIETO Variance: To convert an existing attached one-car garage into livable area for the first-floor existing unit that is within the setback and enclosed area below second story cantilevered area, conversion of garage space will further exceed the allowable FAR. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-283515

1 SIXTH STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

MANUEL PRIETO

Variance: To convert an existing attached one-car garage into livable area for the first-floor existing unit that is within the setback and enclosed area below second story cantilevered area, conversion of garage space will further exceed the allowable FAR.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-278934
148-150 WESTERN AVENUE	Residence C-1 Zone
FAWWAZ ABU-RUBIEH Variance: To modify previously granted decision with conditions on BZA-9901 to be able to cook inside the premises and ability to serve alcohol. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.f.1 (Restaurant). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-278934

148-150 WESTERN AVENUE

Residence C-1 Zone

FAWWAZ ABU-RUBIEH

Variance: To modify previously granted decision with conditions on BZA-9901 to be able to cook inside the premises and ability to serve alcohol.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.f.1 (Restaurant). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281254
118-R INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
BOSTON SAND & GRAVEL – C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – C/O BRETT SMITH, AGENT Special Permit There are currently thirteen (13) existing antennas located on the structure’s façade of the subject property, eleven (11) of which, Verizon Wireless proposes to remove and replace with nine (9) new updated antennas along with six (6) 4G/5G Radios. Additionally, the proposal includes the removal of six (6) existing Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) and the installation of six (6) new Dual-Band RRHs, removal of three (3) existing OVP-2 Junction Boxes and replacing them with three (3) new OVP-6 Junction Boxes, as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans. No additional changes are proposed for the modification. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 -Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281254

118-R INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD

BOSTON SAND & GRAVEL – C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – C/O BRETT SMITH, AGENT

Special Permit There are currently thirteen (13) existing antennas located on the structure’s façade of the subject property, eleven (11) of which, Verizon Wireless proposes to remove and replace with nine (9) new updated antennas along with six (6) 4G/5G Radios. Additionally, the proposal includes the removal of six (6) existing Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) and the installation of six (6) new Dual-Band RRHs, removal of three (3) existing OVP-2 Junction Boxes and replacing them with three (3) new OVP-6 Junction Boxes, as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans. No additional changes are proposed for the modification. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 -Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).

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