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MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
Chairman Pellegrine
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Present: Members – Fraenkel, Katz, Pellegrine, Singer-Bansal, Wright
Alternate – Accorsi
Absent: Alternates – Clauson, Gotch
To hear
comments on the application of Stephen G. Robichaud,
Mr. Robichaud is requesting a 20’ variance of his left property line in order to build a 24’x 24’, 2-car garage with storage area on top, and a connecting 9’x16’ breezeway. The addition would be 5’ from the property line. The placement of the garage was chosen because the kitchen and existing driveway are on the left side of the house, the well and walkout basement are on the right side and the septic is in the rear. The design of the garage would be in keeping with the style of the house and the height would not exceed the height of the house.
The stated hardship is the location of the house, driveway, well and septic system.
A Neighborhood Opinion Sheet was submitted, showing no objections from abutters.
Robichaud Application:
Wright made a motion to
approve the application of Stephen G. Robichaud,
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Fraenkel said that she feels 5’ is too close to the property line, that it is not in keeping with the neighborhood and that the addition would be difficult to build, landscape and maintain. Various options were discussed and it was decided that the hearing would be continued until November 29, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, to give the applicant an opportunity to meet with the builder and discuss alternate plans.
Wright moved, seconded by Katz to approve the minutes of October 11 & October 25, 2006 as presented. All in favor. (Fraenkel and Singer-Bansal abstained due to their absence at these meetings.)
Schedule was unanimously approved with the change of September 12th to Tuesday, September 11, 2007.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Wright