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 Michael Ford, Member Richard McDonough, Member Gary Walker, Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Tim Burke, Alternate Monday, December 18, 2023 Johnson Chambers – Town Hall 1 JFK Memorial Drive 7:00 PM OLD BUSINESS Petition #23-20 26 Brewster Avenue Timothy & Eryn Hemmert; James & Carol Lochiatto; Amy & Rachel Wallace; and Edith McGinn, Applicants, pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Sections 8 & 15, and Braintree Zoning Ordinance Chapters 135-102, 135-202, 135-201, 135-603, 135-609 and 135-1201 filed an Appeal of the Building Inspector’s May 22, 2023 response to a May 22, 2023 request for Enforcement of Zoning Violations. The property is located at 26 Brewster Avenue and is zoned Residence B Watershed, shown on Assessors’ Map 1078 Lots 20 and 57 with a combined land area of 21,562 Sq. Ft. NEW BUSINESS 7:00 PM Petition #23-34 7 Watson Street Matthew McLean, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-403, and 135-701, to construct a two story addition to the Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Single- Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks Findings as the proposed addition will extend above the Non- Conforming Western Side Yard Setback of 9.2 Feet (10 Feet Required) and the Eastern Side Yard Setback of 3.5 Feet (10 Feet Required). The property is located at 7 Watson Street, zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors’ Plan 2011 Lot 86 with a total lot area of 5,105 Square Feet. Petition #23-35 16 Mann Street Carine and Kevin Berner, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-403, 135-609, 135-701 and 135-707, to construct a second story addition to the Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding to construct the addition with a Rear Yard Setback of 28.4 Feet, where 16.4 Feet is existing (30 Feet required). The property is located at 16 Mann Street, zoned Residence B and within the Watershed Protection Overlay District as shown on Assessors’ Plan 1093 Lot 17 with a total lot area of 10,275 Square Feet. Petition #23-36 250 Granite Street Golf Lounge Braintree LLC, Applicant for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to Chapters 135-407 and 135-904.2 for the installation of a 2.5 Foot by 20 Foot (50 Square Feet) Wall Sign. The Applicant seeks a Variance as the aggregate square footage of all wall signs exceeds requirements for wall signs in a Highway Business Zone. The property is located at 250 Granite Street, Braintree, MA and is zoned Highway Business District as shown on Assessors Map 2089 Plot 22 with a land area of 112 Acres. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Modification: 99 & 107 Hancock Street, ZBA File #23-28. Requested By: Douglas A. Troyer, Applicant. Approval of Meeting Minutes: October 23, 2023 and November 27, 2023 MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay Districts: Public Hearing with Town Council – December 19, 2023 Wood Road Revitalization and Mixed-Use Development Initiative Update. 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.**