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Clown of Tanton, Massar4nsietts ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMORIAL HALL 801 WASHINGTON STREET CANTON, MA 02021 TEL: (781) 575-6589 FAX: (781) 575-6574 Minutes of the meeting of December 17, 2020 PRESENT: Gregory L. Pando, Chairman Charles J. Armando Michael Khoury Also Present: Tamra Stock, Recording Secretary Not Present: John R. McCourt, Member Paul B. Carroll, Alternate Meeting Held virtually in Zoom Chairman Pando opens the meeting at 6:00 pm and reads the agenda. Jonathan Igo — 75 Pleasant Circle — 320-ENCB-SP-V Chairman Pando opens the hearing and reads the petition. Mr. Jonathan Igo explains his Grandfather had built the existing house in 1954 so this property is very near and dear to him. After his grandfathers passing Mr. Igo purchased the home. He is looking to demolish the current home and rebuild for the most part on the existing footprint and foundation. He is seeking relief for one additional garage bay and a front porch. Chairman Pando states the Board has the ability to use Section 5.7 of the Zoning By -Laws. He reviews the current setbacks. He confirms this is a Pre-existing non -conforming dwelling, Chairman Pando asks if the house has been demolished. It demolished about hi)o Tveelzs ago. Chairman Pando states because the dwelling has been demolished prior to receiving the Special Permit he will need a Variance. Mr. Charles Armando asks if Mr. Igo has spoken with his neighbors. Yes, there was also a few letters submitted from them to the Board. Mr. Armando asks Mr. Igo if he has a set of drawings for the proposed house. Yes. Mr. Armando states the Assessor's office has his foundation at a different dimension. Mr. Igo confirms the slab for the breezeway and garage are still there, Mr. Igo states during demolition he had them dig down to show there was a footing where the breezeway stood. Mr. Armando asks if he is replacing the breezeway. It will become a mudroom. Mr. Michael Khoury confirms the existing dwelling that was demolished was pre-existing non- conforming. He also confirms the petitioner is not looking to further the non -conformities. Mr. Igo states that is correct except for the garage and front porch. Mr. Khoury confirms the side setback, Mr. Igo explains the property is a corner lot. Mr. Khoury asks if there are any height issues. There is not. Chairman Pando asks if there is anyone on the call that wishes to speak, Ms. Anne Holden of 94 Pleasant Circle explains she grew up across the Street and she is pleased to see the work being done but she is just concerned about the height. She does support the petitioner and she doesn't believe the porch and garage will be detrimental. She