Zoning Board of Appeals

Department of Planning and Community Development dd 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, May 20, 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. Petition #24-10 60 Proctor Road William F. Frazier, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-407, 135-701 and 135-701 Notes (2), to create two buildable lots from the existing lot of land. The Applicant seeks Variances for the following: Required Lot Area of 15,000 Square Feet as Lot A has a Lot Area of 9,925 +/- Square Feet and Lot B has a Lot Area of 9,925 +/- Square Feet; Required Lot Width of 100 Feet as Lot A has 54.6 Feet and Lot B has 65.7 Feet; and the required Lot Width pursuant to 135-701 Notes (2) for both Lot A and Lot B. The property is located at 60 Proctor Road, zoned Residence A and Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 1098 Lot 061A with a total lot area of 19,850 Square Feet. NEW BUSINESS 7:00 PM Petition #24-15 38 Elmwood Park Phillip Baker, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance Bylaw Requirements pursuant to chapters 135-403 and 135-701 to construct a second story addition and covered porch to the Pre-Existing Non- Conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding to alter and extend the Non-Conforming Rear Yard Setback of 17.5 Feet where 30 Feet is required. The property is located at 38 Elmwood Park Road, zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 3020 Lot 85 with a total lot area of 12,597 Square Feet. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Request for Extension: Petition #23-19 – 120 Granite Street – Requested By: Native Sun Braintree, LLC. Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 22, 2024; February 26, 2024; March 25, 2024; and April 29, 2024. Announcement/Update: Wood Road Revitalization and Mixed-Use Development Initiative 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.** Wood Road Revitalization and Mixed-Use Development Initiative The Town of Braintree along with Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) are currently in Phase II of this initiative which includes the Community Visioning Process. We Value Your Input! Please feel free to complete the survey below as it relates to the Wood Road Area. Use your Mobile Device on the QR Code to Access the Survey (QR Code Accessible by Mobile Device)