LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

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.

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Call to order 7:00 PM

1. 29 Pear Tree Drive

Application filed by Matthew Fermino for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.3.3.12 and 8.5 [Accessory Uses, Accessory Apartments] to construct an accessory apartment addition to the existing single family home. Property is located in the Single Residential C District.

1. 11 Westland Avenue

Application filed by Kelli Rixon for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.5.3.2.2 [Special Permit Alterations to Nonconforming Structures] to construct a second story addition raising the height of the existing single family home in the setback. Property is located in the Single Residential C District.

1. 420 Providence Highway

Application filed by AMR Auto Holdings-PA, LLC (Prime Motor Group) to alter a Special Permit previously issued by the Board on January 10, 2005 and amended September 18, 2007 and again on May 13, 2011. The original special permit was granted pursuant to the previous Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections § 4.4, 4.1.1, 4.12, 4.1.5.8, 4.1.5.9, 4.1.5.10, 6.2.2.8, 6.2.15. And 6.2.17 [Automotive Uses, Signage]. The applicant proposes to amend the existing special permit to allow for a change in use of the dealership to the Mazda brand, with minor changes to the building and change of signage. Property is located in the Highway Business District.

1. 493 Gay Street

Application filed by Matt Sly of Isaksen Solar for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.3.2.7 [Ground Mounted Solar] to construct a ground mounted solar array in the yard of a single family residential property. Property is located in the Single Residential E District.

Approval of Minutes:

10/21/20, 11/18/20

Upcoming Meeting (subject to change): 

2/24/21, Remote Participation

Note:  Agenda items and order subject to change

TOWN OF WESTWOOD

 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WESTWOOD BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to Chapter 40A, §9, the Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The public hearing will be a remote meeting through Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency and in compliance with the Governor’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law MGL C. 30A, §18 and the Governor’s March 23 Emergency Order imposing limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to use Zoom.

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1. The Board shall hear an application filed by Matthew Fermino for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.3.3.12 and 8.5 [Accessory Uses, Accessory Apartments] to construct an accessory apartment addition to the existing single family home. Property is located in the Single Residential C District.

Land affected:  29 Pear Tree Drive

                         Map 32 Lot 148

2. The Board shall hear an application filed by Kelli Rixon for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.5.3.2.2 [Special Permit Alterations to Nonconforming Structures] to construct a second story addition raising the height of the existing single family home in the setback. Property is located in the Single Residential C District.

Land affected:  11 Westland Avenue

                         Map 28 Lot 072

3. The Board shall hear an application filed by AMR Auto Holdings-PA,LLC( Prime Motor Group) to alter a Special Permit previously issued by the Board on January 10, 2005 and amended September 18, 2007 and again on May 13, 2011. The original special permit was granted pursuant to the previous Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections § 4.4, 4.1.1, 4.12, 4.1.5.8, 4.1.5.9, 4.1.5.10, 6.2.2.8, 6.2.15. and 6.2.17 [Automotive Uses, Signage]. The applicant proposes to amend the existing special permit to allow for a change in use of the dealership to the Mazda brand, with minor changes to the building and change of signage. Property is located in the Highway Business District.

Land affected:  420 Providence Highway

                         Map 24 Lot 083

3. The Board shall hear an application filed by Matt Sly of Isaksen Solar for a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.3.2.7 [Ground Mounted Solar] to construct a ground mounted solar array in the yard of a single family residential property. Property is located in the Single Residential E District.

Land affected:  493 Gay Street

                         Map 22 Lot 070

Any zoning relief that may be required in adherence to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw shall be considered by the Board.

Should any person or party desire for any written material, including legal arguments or positions, to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals in connection with any petition before the Board, such material shall be submitted to the clerk of the Board no later than five (5) calendar days before the public hearing on the petition, or such material shall not be considered.

The application is available for inspection during stated business hours at the office of the Board of Appeals and on the Zoning Board’s webpage under “Current Application Links” at

 www.westwoodpermit.org    

Interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and make their views known to the Board of Appeals.

John Lally, Chairman

Douglas Stebbins

Michael McCusker