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Zoning · Source meeting date: 2014-03-13 · Record 40421

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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 
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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