Zoning Board of Appeals

BOARD OF APPEALS June 22, 2022 PRESENT: Chairman Gregory Varone Member Michael Tesoro Member Dan McLaughlin Member Jamie Grecco Manager John T. Pierpont ABSENT: Member Kathryn Soderberg Chairman Greg Varone opened the meeting and introduced the members of the Board. ---------- Manager Pierpont presented the application of Lisa and Brian Rose, 20 Oak Lane, 166.52- 1-7, for a special permit to allow the addition to a house in excess of 500 square feet, and for a special permit to construct a swimming pool. Karen Fellner, RA presented the applications to the Board. She described the deck and pool extension. Setbacks and lot coverage were reviewed. The pool safety systems were discussed. Landscaping and lighting were reviewed. No comments The Board reserved decision. ---------- Manager Pierpont presented the application of John and Livia Higgins, 128 Reed Avenue, 163.76-1-21, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 16.8 feet where 20 feet are required and an existing lot coverage of 3,239 square feet where 2,700 square feet is permitted and 3,198 square feet is proposed. John Iannacito, RA rose to review the plan. He explained that this application contained amendments to a previously approved application. No comments The Board reserved decision. ---------- The Board considered the application of Lisa and Brian Rose, 20 Oak Lane, 166.52-1-7, for a special permit to allow the addition to a house in excess of 500 square feet, and for a special permit to construct a swimming pool. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that WHEREAS, the requirements for a special permit set forth in the zoning ordinance, as pertains to this application, have been met. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the application of Lisa and Brian Rose, 20 Oak Lane, 166.52-1-7, for a special permit to allow the addition to a house in excess of 500 square feet, and for a special permit to construct a swimming pool, be and hereby is granted. ---------- The Board considered the application of John and Livia Higgins, 128 Reed Avenue, 163.76-1-21, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 16.8 feet where 20 feet are required and an existing lot coverage of 3,239 square feet where 2,700 square feet is permitted and 3,198 square feet is proposed. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that WHEREAS, there are special circumstances and conditions applying to this building and land which do not apply generally to the land and buildings in the neighborhood and have not resulted from any act of the applicant subsequent to the adoption of the regulations appealed; and WHEREAS, the circumstances and conditions are such that the particular applications of the conditions of the zoning ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land and building; and WHEREAS, the granting of the variance sought will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the application of John and Livia Higgins, 128 Reed Avenue, 163.76-1-21, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 16.8 feet where 20 feet are required and an existing lot coverage of 3,239 square feet where 2,700 square feet is permitted and 3,198 square feet is proposed, be and hereby is granted. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10, 2022 ADJOURNEMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. - - - - - - - - - - -- Clerk