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 Erin V. Joyce Steven Karll, Chair Michael Ford, Member Richard McDonough, Member Gary Walker, Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Tim Burke, Alternate Monday, February 26, 2024 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 #24-05 70 Webster Road Feng Zhong, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-407, 135-701 and 135-707, to construct a 23.4 Feet by 22.6 Feet (528.84 Square Feet) two story addition and an 8 Feet by 15 Feet (120 Square Feet) rear deck to the Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks Variances as the proposed two story addition will have a Rear Yard Setback of 21.3 Feet and the proposed deck will have a Rear Yard Setback of 29.7 Feet where 30 Feet is required. The property is located at 70 Webster Road, zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors’ Plan 2023 Lot 24 with a total lot area of 8,258 Square Feet. Petition #24-06 111 Parkside Avenue Phillip Baker, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-403, 135-407, 135-701, and 135-707, to construct a 31 Feet by 32 Feet (992 Square Feet) two story addition and an 8 Feet by 15 Feet (120 Square Feet) front porch to the Non-Conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding to construct the front porch with a Front Yard Setback of 16.8 Feet, where 14.4 Feet is existing and 20 Feet is required. The Applicant seeks a Variance for the two story addition as a Side Yard Setback of 7 Feet is proposed and 10 Feet is required. The property is located at 111 Parkside Avenue, zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors’ Plan 2038 Lot 14 with a total lot area of 9,573 Square Feet. Petition #24-07 88 Howie Road Phillip Baker, Applicant for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to Chapters 135-403, 135-407, 135-608 and 135-701 to construct a 7 Feet by 17.66 Feet (123.62 Square Feet) single story addition. The Applicant seeks a Variance as the single story addition will have a Side Yard Setback of 6.4 Feet where 10 Feet is required. The Property is located at 88 Howie Road, Zoned Residence B, with portions of the site located in the 100 Year Floodplain Zone AE, as shown on Assessors Map 2061 Lot 36 with a land area of 17,862 Square Feet. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 27, 2023, December 18, 2023 and January 22, 2024. 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.**