Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law MGL C. 30A, §18 and the Governor’s March 23, 2020 Emergency Order imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be conducted via remote participation by the Board.

The public is encouraged to participate in the hearing via a Zoom webinar. The public will be allowed to make comments, if they wish to do so, during the portions of the meeting designated for public comment. The Chair will continue to give guidance and instructions as needed.

Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite our best efforts, we will post on the town website, www.townhall.westwood.ma.us, an audio or video recording,  or transcript, as soon as practicable after the meeting.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86111248460?pwd=WDlWQWRmMDhidWxOcUwwbkp5WWw0UT09

Passcode: 074451

Or Telephone:

877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Webinar ID: 861 1124 8460

 Meeting Packet 

Call to order 7:00 PM

1. 8 Windmill Lane

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Application requests a variance pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.3[Variance Required for New or Expansion of Nonconformity].  The application proposes to construct a garage that encroaches into the rear yard setback. The property is located in the SRC (Single Residential C) zoning district.

2. 26 Gay Street

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Application requests a special permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.2 [Special Permit Alterations of Nonconforming Structures].  The application proposes to construct a second story dormer addition that would raise the height in the side setback . The property is located in the SRC (Single Residential C) zoning district.

3. 33 Hooper Street

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Application requests a special permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.2.2 [Special Permit Alterations of Nonconforming Structures].  The application proposes to construct a second story dormer addition that would raise the height in the side setback. The property is located in the SRA (Single Residential A) zoning district.

4. 213 Hartford Street

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Application requests a special permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.3.3.2 [Accessory Uses – Motor Vehicle Storage].  The application proposes to store 4 or more motor vehicles on the subject property. The property is located in the SRC (Single Residential C) zoning district

5. 420 Providence Highway

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Application requests a special permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §6.2.15 [Signs - Special Permits].  The application proposes to install a total of six (6) signs that exceed the maximum allowable number and area. The property is located in the HB (Highway Business) zoning district.

Approval of Minutes:

4/13/21

Upcoming Meeting (subject to change): 

Tuesday 6/16/21, Remote Participation

Note:  Agenda items and order subject to change

NOTE: Per changes to Open Meeting Law, effective July 1, 2010, notice of any meeting of public body shall include “A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting”. Topics must give enough specificity so that the public understands what will be discussed, but not necessarily all items that may come up. Please list those topics above.