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Politics & Government

Board of Appeals

Board Members:

David W. Krumsiek – Chairman

John F. Lally

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 New Applications:

 

1.                120 Birchtree Drive – Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Chafetz

Special Permit 4.5.6 – add an attached two car garage with breezeway to house

 

2.                14 Washington Street – Barlo Signs on behalf of Hogan Tire

Variances from Sections 6.2.4, 6.2.7.4, 6.2.10, and Section 6.2.15.1 – alteration of existing sign and installation of pylon sign

 

3.                57 Sexton Avenue – Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Dukeman

Special Permit 4.5.6 – construct a deck in the rear of the house

 

New Business

 

1.          To Vote on the following language to be added to the Rules and Regulations of the Zoning Board of Appeals:

 

"The Building Inspector, in his sole discretion, may allow de minimis changes to any zoning relief conferred by the Zoning Board of Appeals ("the Board") without further review and approval by the Board, provided such changes do not materially or substantially derogate from the purpose and intent of such relief, as stated by the Board in either its written decision or at public hearing.  In exercising this discretion, the Building Inspector should afford due consideration to the Board's findings and decision, the underlying By-Law(s), and particularly the impact or effect, if any, such changes might have on immediate abutters and/or the general public.  If the Building Inspector concludes that the proposed changes might materially or substantially derogate from the purpose and intent of the Board's relief, or result in any adverse impact or effect on immediate abutters and/or the general public, the Building Inspector shall require the petitioner to submit an appropriate petition for review and approval by the Board at public hearing." 

2.          To vote on ZBA Members for the Town Comprehensive Plan Steering 

Committee - David W. Krumsiek – Member, Charles D. Reilly – 1st Alternate

John F. Lally – 2nd Alternate

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