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(781) 575 -6589 own of Tantan, massar4usdts ♦ . OF MEMORIAL HALL 801 WASHINGTON STREET CANTON, MA 02021 Minutes of the meeting of February 25, 2016 PRESENT: Gregory L. Pando, Chairman Gary E. Vinciguerra John R. McCourt Also Present: Adrienne Borges, Recording Secretary Chairman Pando opened the meeting at 7:01 pm and reads the agenda. Sarah Sylvester — 43 Norfolk Street — 7- 16 -SP -V Lq cv,,IRm� Chairman Pando reads the petition and states the Petitioner would like to create a 3- family dwelling in a General Residence District. Ms. Sarah Sylvester states she inherited the property four years ago from her mother and is in the process of selling. Ms. Sylvester states her mother placed a wall in the basement to create 2 -units with the upstairs remaining a single unit for a total of 3 units. Chairman Pando reads Section 8.2 on page 80 of the By -Laws and requirements for a Special Permit for a multifamily dwelling. Chairman Pando states the Petitioner must have 24,000 s.f. and the plot plan shows 13,000 s.f. Chairman Pando advises the Petitioner to seek legal counsel before the Board makes a Decision. Ms. Sylvester asks if she doesn't meet the requirements for a 3- family but it was an existing 2- family, what can she do? Ms. Sylvester asks if she can put a door between the 2 units in the basement so they are 1 unit again. Mr. McCourt states she should speak to Ed Walsh, Building Commissioner, to know the current codes and make sure there are 2 forms of egress. Mr. Vinciguerra asks if permits were pulled when the basement was divided. Ms. Sylvester isn't aware. Mr. Vinciguerra states if the lot was closer to 24,000 s.f. then the Board could consider. Chairman Pando continues the matter to March 10, 2016 so Ms. Sylvester can talk to Mr. Walsh and /or an attorney. Janine Perez, 37 Norfolk Street, states she is opposed to a 3- family since they share a driveway with the Ms. Sylvester and there already isn't enough parking for 4 cars without using the easement and blocking their way into their home. Ms. Perez states Animal Control has been called to the residence and there is trash all over the yard. Chairman Pando states parking will be looked at on March 10, 2016 and takes her comments into consideration.