ZB04-17-08

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Minutes of the meeting of April 17, 2008 
 
PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 
 
Gregory L. Pando 
 
 James Fitzgerald 
ALSO 
PRESENT: Robert Quigley, Alternate Member 
Velma J. Coffey, Recording Secretary 
 
 
Chairman Carroll opened the meeting at 7:03pm in the Salah Hearing Room, Memorial Hall. 
 
Chairman Carroll wanted to let everyone know about the train accident update. A train hit a car today. The 
car was on the tracks between the 2 arms that lower when a train is coming through. There were no 
injuries. 
 
Update on Roseland Decision given. Article in the newspaper today, and it is going back to Superior 
Court. Chairman Carroll spoke to Atty. Mark Bobrowski. The Superior Court overruled Housing (HAC). 
Roseland applied years before the decision was made. Other 40B’s came before the Zoning Board. Pequit 
View brought Canton to 10%. We denied on that basis. The Town appealed, and the Supreme Judicial 
Court disagreed. The town was ok at 10%, so HAC had no jurisdiction. Now it goes back to the Supreme 
Court on other issues – traffic, etc. The town is optimistic. It will be a couple of years more, if Roseland 
pursues this. 
 
Attorney Dick Staiti spoke on behalf of his client, Menachim Horowitz, 313 Washington St. The Board 
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approved 2 units in his house, and the client withdrew his request for a 3 dwelling unit. Attorney Staiti 
submitted a plan showing the required information (dimensions) and required parking for the 2 units. 
 
Mr. Pando said that it was unbelievable how they got a stamp and a signature on the plan. All dimensions 
say plus or minus. (i.e. 230ft +/-, 228.47’ +/-.) From house to the line they are exact. “How can you have 
exact dimensions to an approximate line???” “ I will accept the plan, but I will call the Registry myself.” 
Chairman Carroll responding to Mr. Pando’s reaction said they would accept the plan with reservations. 
He is satisfied with the plan. 
 
Allan & Patrice Fillebrown – 10-07-ENCU/B – 40 Downes Ave. (PC,JF,GP) 
Continued to May 22nd 
 
Marilyn Abramowitz – 884 Washington St – 67-07-SPA-SP-ENCU/B-V (JF, GP, RQ)Continued to 
 
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May 22 
 Mr. Pando stated that he thinks, based on his understanding, that the Petitioner’s plans are going 
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forward, and the Petitioner would like to extend to May 22, with the understanding that the Board will 
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make their decision on that date. The current extension to June 26, for the decision date, will stay in 
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effect. The decision will be rendered on May 22. Mr. Fitzgerald reiterated that the Board will vote on her 
petition that night. Motion made, seconded and voted 3-0 unanimous. 
 
Considine Development – 14-16 Endicott Place – 14-08-ENCU-SP-V 
Per Atty. Staiti, speaking for his client, regarding the discussion at the last meeting, the size of the lot, they 
would go back to the drawing board. They have submitted a new plan showing 12,500s.f. where the 2 
family is planned to be built. The other lot will have 13,000s.f. The petitioner neglected to include the 
860s.f in the small parcel across the street, and when included, that is how they came to 12,500s.f. His 
client indicated they are adding fencing, and adequate screening for privacy. Chairman Carroll noted that 
after speaking to Chuck Armando, he would be in favor of the changes. The Board appreciates your