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 Stephen Karll, Chair Michael Ford, Member Richard McDonough, Member Gary Walker, Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Tim Burke, Alternate Monday, March 25, 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 #24-08 75 Cotton Avenue George Dolabany, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-403, and 135-701, to construct a 19.9 Feet by 25.2 Feet (501.48 Square Feet) second story addition to the Non-Conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the proposed addition will be within the Non-Conforming Side Yard Setback of 6.5 Feet where 10 Feet is required. The property is located at 75 Cotton Avenue, zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors’ Plan 3052 Lot 32 with a total lot area of 4,634 Square Feet. Petition #24-09 429-445 Quincy Avenue K Spillane LLC, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-407, 135-904.2, and 135-605, to construct a multiple wall signs and multiple ground signs. The Applicant seeks Variances as the proposed signage is in excess of the total allowable wall signs, total allowable wall sign area, total allowable ground signs and total allowable ground sign area in a Highway Business District. The property is located at 429-445 Quincy Avenue, zoned Highway Business District as shown on Assessors’ Plan 3046 Lot 13 with a total lot area of 3.8 Acres. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 18, 2023, January 22, 2024 and February 26, 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.**