TOWN OF
SALISBURY
Office of the
BOARD
OF APPEALS
5
BEACH ROAD
978-462-7839
Minutes March 27, 2007
Salisbury
Elementary School Meeting open at 7:15 P.M.
Members present: Charlie Mabardy, Tim Lamprey, Kendra Pike-Osgood, Bill Spinney
Case #07-003 109 Rabbit Road-Landscape Express
Attorney
Robert Eberle representing abutters had complaint that there have been numerous
continuances and that the work at Landscape Express has not ceased and that
abutters were not aware of this meeting until today.
Bill
Spinney suggested opening the case so abutters present may be heard. Members
not clear on the legality of opening a case without applicant present to speak.
Members suggest to look into legality of closing this case.
Motion
by Kendra to continue to April 10 for five members to be present to vote on
withdrawal
2nd
by Bill, all in favor
Applicant advised no decision can be made for lack of voting members. Charlie read letter from abutter.
Jim
Babbin; preexisting non conforming setbacks and lot coverage. Owners wish to
add to existing bath to make for
handicap access and extend living area for bedroom for handicap mother.
Abutters
present: Mr. Jajuga in favor of recent changes on new plan submitted. Abutters
have worked with Mr. Parthum on the improved design. Members; Kendra asked exterior stairs and having them open without
a covering. Bill concerned with the extreme non conformity of the addition as
it is creating more density, the house is on the lot line, concerned with
accessibility to maintain property and
potential of beach evacuation . Tim feels hardship is being created and the
hardship is not with the land. Much too close to abutting property
Motion
by Kendra to continue to April 10
2nd
by Bill, all in favor.
Accepted
four member board. Applicant has Conservation approval, has applied to planning
board to combine lots. Existing two units to be razed, to construct new two
family. Cupola height of 41’ requested to be used for stair access to roof
deck, cupola not to be used as living space. Roof deck barbeque to be hardpiped
not propane cylinder. 5’ setback is from upper level.
Abutter
Mr. Antista 59 Central concerned with first floor potential of being used as an
apartment, Mr. Laffely stated it would be used as guest bedroom and cabana
room.
Motion
by Tim to grant per amended plan presented this date
2nd
by Kendra , all in favor
Accepted the four member board.
Request
for Cupola at 40’, cupola to be for stairway access to roof deck. Setbacks at
rear 5’, Planning Board has agreed to lot line adjustment.
Abutter
Mr. Antista 59 Central Ave.no objections to plan.
Motion
by Tim to grant amended plan presented this day
2nd
by Bill all in favor.
Not
present. Board asks for a letter to be sent registered mail requesting the
presence of applicant for an update on their status or withdrawal.
Motion
by Bill to continue to April 10 with letter to be sent
2nd
by Tim, all in favor
Request
for a freestanding illuminated sign 9’ X 5’
/ 45sq.ft.. Would remove other
existing illuminated sign if only one permitted. Board would like to visit
site.
Motion
by Tim to continue to April 24th
2nd
by Bill, all in favor.
Motion
by Tim to accept minutes of March 13, 2007
2nd
by Kendra, all in favor
Motion
by Tim to adjourn 8:40
2nd
Kendra, all in favor.