ZB02-14-13

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Minutes of the meeting of February 1 4, 2013 
 
PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 
John S. Marini 
Gregory L. Pando 
Kevin Feeney, Alternate Member 
 
 Velma J. Coffey, Admin. Assistant 
 
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Chairman Carroll opened the meeting at 7:00 PM nd read the agenda. 
 
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: 
 
Pequit View Condominiums LLC – off Turnpike St – 04-13-Mod SPA-SP-V 
Modification of site plan, to construct access road to Turtle Brook Condominiums. 
(LETTER REC’D TO CONTINUE TO APRIL 25, 2013). Discussion on opening of the 
hearing. Decision made to postpone formal opening until April 25, 2013. Ms. Coffey 
was instructed to forward an extension form to Atty. Bulman to extend hearing date and 
decision date. 
 
Diane Scaramuzzo – 1115 Washington St – 05-13-SP-V 
Home business: Pilates/Gyrotonic workout classes, up to 5 clients in a class. Ms. 
Scaramuzzo appeared before the Board. This is the old McCarthy house and insurance 
agency. She is holding classes with one or two people now. Group classes with up to 5 
people would be ideal. Chairman Carroll asked how many instructors. (JUST 
MYSELF). Chairman Carroll reads the By-Law Section 3.2.3. Discussion of old By- 
Law, intensive requires Special Permit, non-intensive by right. Chairman Carroll asked if 
you rent from Mr. McCarthy (YES). Ms. Scaramuzzo included a letter from Mr. 
McCarthy in her packet. What about parking? Ms. Scaramuzzo said she has 8 parking 
spaces, 2 wide. When Mr. McCarthy had the insurance company, she said, he had 5 
employees. Chairman Carroll asked about the parking in front, to the right. Ms. 
Scaramuzzo said she uses it as a turnaround. Chairman Carroll asked if there are any 
parking issues? Ms. Scaramuzzo said she leaves 15-20 minutes between classes. The 
studio is 4000s.f. and is attached to the house. Mr. Pando reads the By-Law. It does not 
limit size per the By-Law. We can issue a Special Permit regulating classes up to 5 
people. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 9am – 7pm, weekends (Saturday 
and Sunday): 9am – 2pm. Limit the number of people to 5 per class. The Board retains 
the right to modify or amend this decision. Mr. Marini asked about parking. You have 8 
spaces and can turn around at the bottom of the driveway. Class is in the addition to the 
house. How many classes per day? (1-2). I would like to add 4 group classes of 5 
students. Mr. Marini said you would never have more than 8 cars. (YES – there is 15-20 
minutes. between classes). Chairman Carroll asked how many cars in your family? (2) 
Steve Landry, 35 Eliot Street 
, stood up, representing Mass Audubon. He hands out