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Call to Order 7:00PM 

1. 153 Weatherbee Drive- Request for Continuance to 7/19/23 meeting

   The Board shall hear an application filed by Andrew Falkenstein for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.3.3.12 [Accessory Uses – Accessory Apartments] and §8.5 [Accessory Apartments] and a Variance pursuant to Sections §10.4 [Variances], §5.2.3 [Table of Dimensional Requirements] and §8.5.6.5 [Exterior Stairs].  An Accessory Apartment Special Permit for the subject property was initially issued in 1998.  The Building Commissioner has determined subsequent renovations including removal of private egress from the unit to the exterior and expanded square footage, has rendered the special permit null and void.  The Petitioner is requesting a new Accessory Apartment Special Permit and has proposed renovations to make the unit conform to current bylaw requirements.  Construction of exterior enclosed stairs to add a second egress to the exterior, will violate the side setback at 15’ where 20’ is required.  The property is located in the Single Residence C (SRC) zoning. 

2. 745 High Street -Continued from 5/17/23 meeting

   The Board shall hear an application filed by Michael Sepinuck for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §6.2.15 [Signs-Special Permits].  The Petitioner proposes to add four window signs at a commercial establishment, which exceeds the maximum number allowable.  The applicant is seeking relief for the four additional window signs pursuant to section §6.2.15.  The property is located in the Local Business A (LBA) Zoning District. 

3. 38 Bonney Street-The Board shall hear an application filed by George Katsilieris for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.5.3.3 [Special Permit required for New or Expansion of Nonconformity].The Petitioner proposes to remove the existing attached single story one car garage

   and mudroom to construct a two-story addition consisting of a front porch, family room, bedroom and bath. The addition will raise the height within the rear setback and construct in the front setback. The addition violates the rear setback at 0.8' where 30' is required. This is the same distance as the existing garage to be removed. The main structure is at approximately 5.6' from the rear setback. An addition to the existing enclosed front porch will reduce the front setback from 19’ to 15’ where 25’ is required.  The lot is nonconforming due to a lack of area at 4,959 Sq. Ft. Where 12,000 sq. ft is required.  The property is located in the Single Residence D (SRD) zoning. 

4. Administrative Items

   -Approval of draft minutes from the 5/17/23 meeting 

5. Other Business - Reserved for topics not reasonably anticipated to be discussed 

Upcoming Meeting (subject to change)

Wednesday July 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm remotely via Zoom

                                                                             Note:  Agenda items and order subject to change