Agenda

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1. 42 Glen Road-

   The Board shall hear an application filed by John McGinnis 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 frontage and lot area. The existing structure is nonconforming due to violations of the rear and both side setbacks.  The proposed second floor addition would raise the height of the structure in all setbacks.  The property is within in the SRC (Single Residence C) zoning district.

2. 55 Webster Street-opened 3/16/22 continued to 4/27/22, continued without discussion to 6/15/22, & 7/20/22

   The Board shall hear an application filed by Stefanie Giuliano Abhar and Zabiul Abhar, for a Special Permit pursuant to Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.5.3.2.3 [Construction of an overhang, porch, portico] and for a Variance pursuant to Sections §4.5.3.3 [Variance Required for New or Expansion of Nonconformity] and §10.4 [Variances].  The Petitioners are proposing to construct a new covered front porch. The existing house has a nonconforming front setback of approximately 24' where 25' is required.  The proposed construction of a 3.5' covered front porch will further encroach into the front setback. The Petitioners are also proposing to construct an addition to the existing structure, including a garage with upper story living area, which will have a north side setback of 14.7’ where 15’ is required and where the existing structure’s north side setback is compliant at 15.2’.  The lot is nonconforming due to a lack of frontage, width, and area.  The property is located in the Single Residential A (SRA) zoning district.

3. 21 Westwood Glen Road-continued without discussion from 7/20/22 meeting
   The Board shall hear an application filed by Joon Lee on behalf of CS Fund 1 WGC Owner LLC to amend the special permit filed with the Town Clerk on December 17, 1970 and later modified on April 8, 1971, for the land between High Street, Churchill Road and Fox Hill Street, now known as 21 Westwood Glenn Road.  The Petitioner seeks to amend the age restriction for occupancy limited to persons who have reached, or who reside with a spouse who has attained the age of sixty-two (62) years to persons who have reached, or who reside with a spouse who has attained the age of fifty-five (55) years.  Petitioner also seeks to build a community center and renovate two existing offices to covert to affordable apartments.  The property is located in the Special Residence (SR) zoning district.
   
   
4. 9 Westwood Terrace-The Board shall hear an application filed by Michael Walsh pursuant to Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section § 10.1.7 [Appeals], relative to a decision of Building Commissioner Joseph Doyle, provided in an electronic building permit application dated May 9, 2022 that a residential use is not allowed in the LBB (Local Business B) zoning district. Should the applicant’s appeal be granted, the Board shall hear an application for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections § 4.5.2.2 [Extension of a Nonconforming Use] and 4.5.3.2.2 [Alterations of Nonconforming Structures – Vertical Extension of an Exterior Wall in the Setback].Applicant proposes a second story addition over an existing garage for home office. The side setback of the existing structure is 14.9’ where 15’ is required and the rear setback is 8.1’ where 15’ is required.The second story addition would encroach on the side and rear setbacks to the same extent as the existing structure.The property is located in the Local Business B (LBB) zoning district.

Approval of Minutes: 3/16/22, 7/20/22

Upcoming Meeting (subject to change): 

Wednesday 9/21/22 at 7 PM remotely via Zoom

Note:  Agenda items and order subject to change