9/13/1993 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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And by adding the following definition of "NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE' to -Section 174- 3• "A lawfully existing structure that does not conform to the dimensional requirements prescribed by this chapter for the district Mn which i 'is located, but which was lawfully in existence at the tip the dimensional requirement with which it aloes not conform became effective.1' or take any action relating thereto. Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals Explanation: The present wording of 174-17 wires that almost every change in anex3snng non- conforming structure must have a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals. This article would permit the Building Inspector to issue a building permit for changes in non-conform�ng single and two-family dwellings which will not increase the nonconformity. Article 2: To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 174-25..10 of the Zoning Bylaw by adding under the R-5 and 1-1 zoning district the letters '? ", or take any other action . relating thereto. Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals Explanation: This would correct an omission in Town Zoning that is prohibited by 11 GL Chapter 40 A, Section 3, Paragraph 3. Zoning cannot prohibit a child care facility. This Article would put the Town in compliance with Mate Law. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding the following footnote 16. to the Section 1 - 31 Land Space Requirements Fable and adding a reference to said footnote 16. in the Table for Front, Rear and Side Setback to Lot Lines: "16. These setback requirements shall not apply to the following building projections, provided they do not exceed the sues specified, as measured from the foundation line along a line perpendicular to the nearest property line: chimney projecting no more than three 3 feet, house overhang projecting no more than two 2 feet, roof overhang projecting no more than three and one-half 3 1/2feet, and open. decks or platforms used for egress projecting no more than four (4) feet. These setback requirements shall also not apply to stairs rewired as a means of egress, basement bulkhead of the hatch door type or handicapped access ramps on private property used solely for the purpose of facilitating ingress or egress of a physically handicapped person, as defined in MGL Chapter 22, Section 13A." or take any other action relating thereto. Subntted by the Zoning Board of Appeals XD- n ; n: "This Article will clarify and create more manageable means o determining setbacks y using the house foundation as the working point. Once the house foundation is set, any setback for addition or deck can be checked against that.