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 Tim Burke, Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Monday, December 16, 2024 Johnson Chambers – Town Hall 1 JFK Memorial Drive 7:00 PM NEW BUSINESS 7:00 PM Petition #24-34 19 Somerville Avenue Colleen Casey, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A) and 135-701 to construct a two-story addition in the western side yard and to construct a 10 ft by 24.2 ft (242 sq ft) deck in the rear yard to the pre-existing non-conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks Findings for the following: To construct a two-story addition in the western side yard as the addition is within the non- conforming front yard setback at 9.3 ft, where 20 ft is required; and to construct a deck within the rear yard setback at 21.6 ft, where 30 ft is required (23.3 ft existing). The property is located at 19 Somerville Ave., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 3054 Lot 09 with a total lot area of 6,176 sq ft. Petition #24-36 116 Audubon Avenue Steven Larkin, Canal Properties LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403 (A) and 135-701 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 where the Lot Area is 7,866 sq ft, where 15,000 sq ft is required; the Lot Depth is 80 ft, where 100 ft is required; and within the rear yard setback at approximately 27-28 ft, where 30 ft is required (1.6 ft existing). The property is located at 116 Audubon Ave., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 3039 Lot 37 with a total lot area of 7,866 sq ft. Petition #24-37 125 Union Street JBM Braintree LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407 and 135-701 to construct an approximately 11,460 sq ft business/commercial building. The Applicant seeks Variances for the following: To construct a business/commercial building with a rear yard setback of 38 feet, where 50 feet is required; and for Maximum Lot Coverage greater than 75%, where 75% is allowed. The property is located at 125 Union St., zoned Highway Business District as shown on Assessors Plan 1003 Lot 3 with a total lot area of approximately 2.071 Acres. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 25, 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.**