Zoning Board of Appeals

Department of Planning and Community Development Melissa M. SantucciRozzi, Director 1 JFK Memorial Drive Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 msantucci@braintreema.gov Phone: 781-794-8234 Mayor ZONING BOARD of APPEALS Charles C. Kokoros Steven Karll, Chair Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Michael Ford, Member Richard McDonough, Member Monday, January 23, 2023 Gary Walker, Alternate Johnson Chambers – Town Hall Tim Burke, Alternate 1 JFK Memorial Drive 7:00 PM NEW BUSINESS 7:00 PM Petition #22-43 161 Forbes Road Lamour Community Health Institute, INC., Applicant, for relief from Bylaw Requirements under Chapters 135- 407, 135-904.2 and 135-905 to construct three (3) wall signs to the existing building. The Applicant seeks a Variance and authorization, as no more than one wall sign is allowed in a Highway Business Zone. The property is located at 161 Forbes Road, Braintree, is zoned Highway Business District as shown on Assessors Map 2043 Plot 1C with a Land Area of 17,424 Square Feet. Petition #23-01 75 Columbus Avenue Vung Tran, Applicant, for relief from Bylaw Requirements under Chapters 135-403 and 135-701 to construct a second story addition to the Non-Conforming Single Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks Findings as the addition will be within the Non-Conforming Side Yard Setback of 6.1 Feet, where .2 Feet is existing, and 10 Feet is required in addition to being within the Non-Conforming Front Yard Setback of 15 Feet where 20 Feet is required. The property is located at 75 Columbus Avenue, Braintree, and is zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Map 1027 Plot 52 with a Land Area of 5,000 Square Feet. Petition #23-02 18 Cape Cod Lane Rachel and Kevin Adams, Applicants, for Relief from Bylaw Requirements under Chapters 135-403 and 135- 701 to construct a rear deck to the Non-Conforming Single Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the proposed deck will have a Rear Yard Setback of 18.6 Feet, where 18.4 Feet is existing and 30 Feet is required. The Applicant also seeks to amend ZBA Decision #21-10. The property is located at 18 Cape Cod Lane, Braintree and is zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Map 3003 Plot 60J with a Land Area of 6,200 Square Feet. Petition #23-03 61 Acorn Street Scott Coen, Applicant, for relief from Bylaw Requirements under Chapters 135-403, and 135-701 to construct a second story addition to the Non-Conforming Single Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the second story addition will be within the Non-Conforming Side Yard Setback of 8.3 Feet where 10 Feet is required. The property is located at 61 Acorn Street, Braintree, and is zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Map 2061 Plot 43 with a land area of 7,500 Square Feet. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 28, 2022. Master Plan Update 1. Next Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in Cahill Auditorium, Braintree Town Hall at 7:00 PM. For More Information and to Follow the Progress of the Braintree Master Plan visit https://tinyurl.com/braintreemasterplan The Application materials may be reviewed at the Zoning Board of Appeals homepage on the Town’s Website https://braintreema.gov/335/Zoning-Board-of-Appeals or at the Planning and Community Development Department at 1 JFK Memorial Dr. (Town Hall) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, (8:30 AM- 4:30 PM), Tuesday (8:30 AM – 7 PM) and Friday (8:30 AM- 1 PM). **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.**