1976-1979-ZBA APPEALS - BLACKBOOK (2)

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RE: Application of PETERS ENTERPRISES for zoning variance Page 2 Also, they feel the proximity to the public disposal area, while not a major problem in itself, contributes to this problem. Finally the fact that the lot has a moderate gully has ren- dered it unsuitable or extremely costly for residential use. Taking into consideration all these facts, the petitioners who have owned this lot for ten years and have held it out for sale during this period, feel that they are suffering a hardship and will continue to suffer this hardship if literal enforcement of the By-law is required. They feel that there is no evidence that granting a variance would harm the public good in the least. The location of the building on this land would meet all zoning By-laws for set back and side line requirements. Access to the building would be from High Sachum Road as opposed to Route(: 28. Petitioners also state that the building would generally conform to the existing buildings in the area. The meeting was attended by some fourteen people, all who voted in favor. The only opposition came from a phone call from Mr. George Benway, objecting as a concerned citizen. The board voted two to one in favor of the variance. The two were in favor for the following reasons : 1) Owing to conditions specially affecting this piece of property but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located, 2) A literal enforcement of the By-laws would involve a substantial hardship financial or otherwise to: the applicant, and 3) Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good. The one opposing voter was for the following reasons : 1) The member feels a hardship does not exist, and 2) Such a variance defeats the purpose of the Town Zoning By-laws. Michael A unas B. can T Inas `* Linda Edson Hen ricks /atJDL `k Q 3 1379 i