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1. 51 Westland Avenue- Modification Request of Special Permit granted by the Board on December 18, 2024 and stamped in the Office of the Town Clerk on January 2, 2025-request to modify decision condition #2 from a minimum of 6' green giant arborvitaes screening method to a 6' white vinyl fence. 

2. 48 Pond Plain Road-The Board shall hear an application filed by Stephen David for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.5.3.3 [New or Expansion of a Nonconformity]. This filing is retroactive as a building permit has been issued for the project. The existing structure is nonconforming as it violates the front and both side setbacks. The Petitioner proposes to demolish a portion of the existing structure on east side that is 18’ from the side lot line where 20’is required and located approximately 37’ from the front lot line where 40’ is required. The proposed addition to be constructed in its place, will be 15.5’ from the side setback and located 41.2’ from the front lot line.  The gable end of this addition is partially over 15’ in height creating approximately 145 sq. ft. of area that is nonconforming within the side setback. The nonconformity of the existing structure in this area is estimated to be 116 sq. ft.  The new addition being located further from the front lot line which results in a single violation in this area instead of two.  The approximate 29 sq. ft. increase in nonconforming area is determined to be de minimis and eligible for a special permit.  The property is located in the Single Residence C (SRC) zoning district.

3. 21 Wells Avenue-The Board shall hear an application filed by Melissa Beecy for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.5.3.2.2 [Alterations of Nonconforming Structures-Vertical Extension]. The Petitioner proposes to construct a dormer addition to an existing single-family home. The existing structure violates the side setback on the east side at 9.1’ were 15’ is required.  The proposed dormer addition would raise the height of that portion of the house, extending the existing nonconformity vertically. The property is located in the Single Residence D (SRD) zoning district.

4. 158 Washington Street-The Board shall hear an application filed by James Griffin for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §8.1 [Conversion of One-Family Dwelling]. Petitioner proposes to convert the existing single-family home located at 158 Washington Street to a two-family dwelling. The property is located in the General Residence (GR) zoning district.