Zoning Board of Appeals

Department of Planning and Community Development dd Peter Matchak, Director 1 JFK Memorial Drive Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 Phone: 781-794-8234 pmatchak@braintreema.gov Mayor ZONING BOARD of APPEALS Erin V. Joyce Rayna Rubin, Chair Jose E. Perez, Vice-Chair Angela Cavanaugh, Clerk Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Tom Kleber, Alternate Monday, August 25, 2025 Vacant, Alternate Cahill Auditorium – Town Hall 1 JFK Memorial Drive 7:00 PM OLD BUSINESS Petition #25-14 1139 & 1151 Washington Street Steven Young, Mona River LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-701, 135-705, and 135-806(A) to construct a 59-unit multifamily residential building. The Applicant seeks Variances for open space per dwelling unit, density, parking and number of building stories. The property is located at 1139 & 1151 Washington St., zoned General Business District as shown on Assessors Plan 1008 Lots 20, 20A, 21, 11A with a total lot area of 80,402 sq. ft. Petition #25-15 73 Beechwood Road Logan Brown, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403(A) and 135- 701 to construct an addition to the pre-existing non-conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the addition is within the non-conforming western side yard setback at .3 ft., where 10 ft. is required. The property is located at 73 Beechwood Rd., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 3042 Lot 69 with a total lot area of 5,500 sq. ft. NEW BUSINESS 7:00 PM Petition #25-18 60 Forbes Road Robert Tuttle, NE Neon Co., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135- 407 and 135-904.2 (A)(5)(g) to construct a 28.25 ft. by 2.346 ft. (66.3 sq. ft.) wall sign. The Applicant seeks a Variance as the total aggregate square footage of all wall signs exceeds the allowable 150 sq. ft. The property is located at 60 Forbes Rd., zoned Highway Business District as shown on Assessors Plan 2043 Lot 1 and Lot 1A, with a total combined lot area of approximately 10.21 acres. Petition #25-19 Lot 2B Graziano Drive (Map 1044 Lot 2X) Frank A. and Catherine A. Graziano, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-609(C)(5) and 135-701 for lot coverage of 27.7%, where 20% is allowed, and for Open Space of 72.3%, where 80% is required, in support of the construction of a Single-Family Dwelling. The property is located at Lot 2B Graziano Dr., zoned Residence B and within the Watershed Protection Overlay District as shown on Assessors Plan 1044 Lot 2X with a total lot area of 16,660 sq. ft. Petition #25-20 9 Woodside Avenue Steven P. Carlson, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A) and 135-701 to construct a roof overhang to the pre-existing non-conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the proposed roof overhang is within the front yard setback at 11.4 ft., where 20 ft. is required (19.3 ft. existing). The property is located at 9 Woodside Ave., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 1057 Lot 12 with a total lot area of 8,320 sq. ft. Petition #25-21 13 Woodedge Circle John Micciche, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A), 135- 407, and 135-701 to construct a 6.5 ft by 32.5 ft (211.25 sq ft) porch, and to construct a second story addition to the pre-existing non-conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding to construct a second story addition as the dwelling is within the rear yard setback at 20 ft., where 30 ft. is required. The Applicant seeks a Variance to construct a porch in the front yard setback at 15.4 ft., where 20 ft. is required (21.9 ft. existing). The property is located at 13 Woodedge Cir., zoned Residence B and within the Watershed Protection Overlay District as shown on Assessors Plan 1056 Lot 11 with a total lot area of 11,781 sq. ft. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Meeting Minutes: July 28, 2025; August 14, 2025 The Full Applications may be reviewed at the Department of Planning and Community Development in Braintree Town Hall at 1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM or on the Town’s Website https://braintreema.gov/1060/Current-Applications. **Reasonable accommodations will be provided for persons with disabilities. To request accommodations, please call Braintree’s ADA Coordinator at 781-794-8327 at least seven business days in advance. Arrangements will be provided at no cost.**