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 Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Gary Walker, Alternate Monday, October 28, 2024 Tim Burke, Alternate 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 #24-29 58 Lawnview Drive Nathaniel Wasserman, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A), 135-407 and 135-701 to construct a second story addition over a portion of the single-story dwelling and to construct a 6.6 ft by 11.9 ft (78.54 sq ft) portico in the front yard of the pre-existing non-conforming Single- Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the proposed second story addition is within the non- conforming northern side yard setback between 9.3 ft – 9.9 ft, and within the non-conforming southern side yard setback between 7.6 ft – 9.1 ft, where 10 ft is required. The Applicant seeks a Variance to construct the portico within the front yard setback at 18.3 ft, where 20 ft is required (23.1 ft existing). The property is located at 58 Lawnview Dr., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 2084 Lot 28 with a total lot area of 8,599 sq ft. Petition #24-30 10 Bushnell Terrace Jia Guang Lin, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A) and 135-701 to construct a second story addition over the existing single-story dwelling and to construct 2 two-story additions (8 ft by 28 ft (224 sq ft) and 7.25 ft by 16.88 ft (122.38 sq ft)) to the pre-existing non-conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the proposed second story addition is within the non- conforming rear yard setback of 14.8 ft, where 30 ft is required, the 8 ft by 28 ft two-story addition is within the non-conforming rear yard setback at 28.8 ft, where 30 ft is required, and the 7.25 ft by 16.88 ft two-story addition is within the non-conforming rear yard setback at approximately 23 ft, where 30 ft is required. The property is located at 10 Bushnell Terr., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 2062 Lot 48 with a total lot area of 5,380 sq ft. Petition #24-31 46 Church Street Paul Palmer, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407 and 135-903 (A)(3) to construct a 4 ft by 20 ft (80 sq ft) wall sign. The Applicant seeks a Variance as the proposed wall sign is in addition to two previously approved signs where two signs are allowed, and the proposed wall sign is greater than 20 sq ft. The property is located at 46 Church St., zoned Residence C as shown on Assessors Plan 2064 Lot 2 with a total lot area of 12,593 sq ft. Petition #24-32 22 Elmwood Park James Johnson, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A) and 135-701 to construct a 4 ft by 20.28 ft (81.12 sq ft) covered porch in the front yard of the pre-existing non- conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the proposed covered porch is within the front yard setback at 16.4 ft, where 20 ft is required (8.8 ft existing) and within the non-conforming western side yard setback between 5.4 ft – 5.5 ft, where 10 feet is required. The property is located at 22 Elmwood Park, zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 3020 Lot 87 with a total lot area of 5,657 sq ft. Petition #24-33 49 Vinedale Road Richard Horrigan, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A), 135-407, 135-701, 135-702 (B)(1)(C) and 135-702 (B)(1)(C)(1) to demolish, reconstruct and relocate a Single- family Dwelling on a pre-existing non-conforming lot. The Applicant seeks Findings for the following: to reconstruct the Single-Family Dwelling within the Lot as the Lot Area is 10,742 sq ft where 15,000 sq ft is required; the Lot Width is 80 ft where 100 ft is required; and to alter and extend the existing non-conforming setback from the Open Space District. The Applicant seeks a Variance for the following: to construct a 4 ft by 4 ft (16 sq ft) covered landing within the front yard set-back at 16.2 ft, where 20 ft is required. The property is located at 49 Vinedale Rd., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 3040 Lot 46 with a total lot area of 10,742 sq ft. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Meeting Minutes: September 23, 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.**