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Minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2014 PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman Gregory L. Pando John S. Marini Also Present: Kevin Feeney, Alternate Member Velma J. Coffey, Admin. Asst. and Recording Secretary (781) 575 -6589 FAX (781) 821 -5059 Chairman Carroll opened the meeting at 7:00 pm, read the agenda and continuation dates of pending hearings. Chairman Carroll reads the letter from Atty. Marsan, who represents George Lewis at 647 Chapman St, requesting a continuation to July 24t�'. This is a reasonable request. Mr. Pando and Mr. Marini concur. Voted 3 -0 to continue. Mr. Pando said he received the newest drawings from Shelter Development, 125 Turnpike St. project. They look like 3 separate larger homes, it is a substantial improvement, 3 levels, but pitched roofs on the ends with lower, flat sections between. Chairman Carroll asked if they shared the drawings with abutters. Mr. Pando said he was sure that Atty. Staiti would do that. Mr. Lewis appeared at the meeting. Chairman Carroll told him he received a letter from his attorney and it was voted that Mr. Lewis was continued to July 24t" meeting. Mr. Lewis explained that he had 2 people coming in the week of July 4t", (he will be on vacation). The fence is coming in, they will be painting. He will see Ed Walsh (Bldg. Commissioner) regarding the other fence. Mr. Marini reminded him about shrubs and landscaping. Mr. Lewis said he will do it personally. John DelloRusso, TR of Canton Junction Rlty Tr — 665 Sherman St — 7-14 - ENCB/iJ-SP-V. Petitioner wants to demo existing structure and build 2 duplexes, needs various relief. Attorney Paul Schneiders and petitioner John DelloRusso appeared before the Board. Also in attendance was Henry Bobek, Architect. Atty. Schneiders presents his brief. Henry Bobek said the design is of townhouse units with varying rooflines. The lot does not permit the buildings to face the street. You can see the gabled ends. No shutters, window trim all around the house. Mr. Marini asked if they had a full basement (YES). 1 garage and 1 additional space, as well. Mr. Bobek explained that there are lofts in the units. Mr. Marini asked if they were condos or apartments. (CONDOS). Chairman Carroll explained there was an old Victorian house there. People lived there. Could you divide it? You could never do it and meet requirements. Atty. Schneiders said we could ask for a variance. It is an odd shaped lot. He said we can meet requirements if subdivide. Chairman Carroll said it was an Industrial District, now General Residence District, pre- existing non - conforming building /use, or a variance. Did not discuss