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Meeting Packet
Call to order 7:00 PM

1. 375 University Avenue

   The Board shall hear an application filed by Valerie Moore for a special permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §9.3.7.5 [Special Permit required for Storage of Hazardous Materials]. The application proposes to relocate the Chase Corporation, a global specialty chemicals company from another property in Westwood to 375 University Avenue. The property is located in the Industrial (I) Zoning district and within the Water Resource Protection Overlay District (WRPOD).

    

2. 21 Wells Avenue 

   The Board shall hear an application filed by Casey Dowgiert for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.2.2 [Special Permit Alterations of Nonconforming Structures – Vertical Extension].  The application proposes to construct a second floor addition to an existing nonconforming residential structure on a nonconforming lot.  The lot is nonconforming due to insufficient lot area, insufficient frontage, and insufficient lot width. The application proposes to construct a second floor addition, detached garage and deck that encroaches into the front yard setback. The property is located in the Single Residential D (SRD) zoning district.

    

3. 91 Mayfair Drive

   The Board shall hear an application filed by George Kariotis for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.5.3.2.2 [Special Permit Alterations of Nonconforming Structures-Vertical Extension] to construct an addition that increases the building height in the side yard setback. The Property is located in the Single Residential C (SRC) zoning district.

    

4. 299 Pond Street

   The Board shall hear an application filed by Mollie Moran for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.2.2 [Special Permit Alterations of Nonconforming Structures – Vertical Extension]. The application proposes to construct an addition that increases the building height in the side yard setback. The property is located in the Single Residential C (SRC) zoning district.

    

5. 321 Gay Street

   The Board shall hear an application filed by Peter Zahka for a special permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.3.3.2 [Accessory Uses – Motor Vehicle Storage].  The application proposes to construct a 20' x 30' barn/storage building which would create a parking or storage area for more than three (3) motor vehicles, but which the property owner intends to use as a storage structure for pool equipment, furniture, and recreational equipment (including boat, trailer, all terrain vehicles, lawn equipment, etc.). The property is located in the Single Residential E (SRE) zoning district.

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6. 44 Baker Street (hearing continued from September 22, 2021)

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The Board shall hear an application filed by Donald L Grose for a variance pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.3 [Variance Required for New or Expansion of Nonconformity] and shall review revised plans for alternate forms of relief, including consideration of a special permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.2.3.  The application proposes to construct a porch that encroaches into the front yard setback. The property is located in the Single Residential D (SRD) zoning district.  

Approval of Minutes:

8/18/21 and 9/22/21

Upcoming Meeting (subject to change): 

Tuesday 11/17/21, Remote Participation

Note:  Agenda items and order subject to change

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