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, January 27, 2025 Cahill Auditorium – Town Hall 1 JFK Memorial Drive 7:00 PM OLD BUSINESS Petition #24-37 125 Union Street – JBM Braintree, LLC. Applicant *This matter will be continued to February 24, 2025 without Testimony* NEW BUSINESS 7:00 PM Petition #25-04 234 Walnut Street Claudia Marmai, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-403(A) and 135-701 to construct a 4 ft. by 12.5 ft. (50 sq. ft.) addition to the pre-existing non-conforming Single-Family Dwelling. The Applicant seeks a Finding as the addition is within the non-conforming northern side yard setback at 5.1 ft., where 10 ft. is required. The property is located at 234 Walnut St., zoned Residence B as shown on Assessors Plan 2082 Lot 34 with a total lot area of 8,376 sq. ft. Petition #25-03 1139 & 1151 Washington Street Steven Young, Mona River LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-701, 135-705, and 135-806(A) to construct a 63-unit multifamily residential building. The Applicant seeks Variances for open space per dwelling unit, density, and parking. The property is located at 1139 & 1151 Washington St., zoned General Business District as shown on Assessors Plan 1008 Lots 20, 20A, 21, 11A with a total lot area of 80,402 sq. ft. Petition #25-07 7 Hawthorn Road & 338 Elm Street George Clements, Hawthorn Preserve, LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-701 and 135-701 Notes (1) to construct multifamily dwellings. The Applicant seeks a Variance to construct multifamily dwellings with a front yard setback of 10 ft. & 25 ft., where 50 ft. is required. The property is located at 7 Hawthorn Rd. & 338 Elm St., zoned Residence C as shown on Assessors Plans 2065/34 & 2071/05 with a total lot area of 11.86 ac. Petition #25-06 884 Washington Street Area Salon Studios LLC, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-701 and 135-806(A) to construct a second story addition to the existing building. The Applicant seeks Variances for lot coverage of 95.8%, where 90% is allowed (100% existing); open space of 4.2%, where 10% is allowed (0% existing) and parking relief at 32 spaces, where 82 spaces are required. The property is located at 884 Washington St., zoned General Business District and within the Village Overlay District as shown on Assessors Plan 1006 Lot 4 with a total lot area of 19,887 sq. ft. Petition #25-02 1891 Washington Street Patrick Campbell, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135- 609(C)(5) and 135-701 for lot coverage of 28%, where 20% is allowed in support of the construction of a Single-Family Dwelling and two accessory structures. The property is located at 1891 Washington St. (90 Catherine Dr.), zoned Residence B Watershed as shown on Assessors Plan 1056 Lot 55A with a total lot area of 32,777 sq. ft. Petition #25-05 Map 1090 Lot 8 Washington Street Sean Sweeney, Front Step Properties, LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-609 and 135-701 to create a buildable lot. The Applicant seeks a Variance to create a buildable lot with a Lot Area of 10,040 sq. ft., where 43,560 sq. ft. is required. The property is located on Washington St. (Parcel 1090 Lot 8), zoned Residence B Watershed as shown on Assessors Plan 1090 Lot 8 with a total lot area of 10,040 sq. ft. Petition #25-01 575 Quincy Avenue March Fourth, LLC., Applicant, for a Variance from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407 and 135-904.2(A)(5)(g) to construct two (2) additional wall signs. The property is located at 575 Quincy Ave., zoned Highway Business District as shown on Assessors Plan 3048 Lot 3 with a total lot area of approximately 39.06 ac. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 16, 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.**