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plies with the dimensional requirements applicable to "16. These setback requirements shall not apply to the the lot under current provisions of Section 174-31 or, following building projections provided they do not for lots which have been developed pursuant to exceed the sizes specified, as measured from the foun- Section 174-21, complies with such requirements as dation line along a line perpendicular to the nearest were applicable to initial construction of the dwelling property line: chimney projecting no more than three under provisions of Section 174µ21. Changes, exten- (3) feet, house overhang projecting no more than two sions, or alterations of nonconforming single or two- (2) feet, roof overhang projecting no more than three family dwelling structures which do not meet the and one-half (3 112feet, and open decks or platforms applicable dimensional requirements as set forth used for egress projecting no more than four (4) feet. above, and changes, extensions or alterations of all These setback requirements shall also not apply to other nonconforming structures, or nonconforming stairs required as a means of egress, basement bulk- uses,may not be made unless there is a written finding head of the hatch door type or handicapped access by the Board Of appeals that such change,extension or ramps on private property used solely for the purpose alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental of facilitating ingress or egress of a physically handi- than the existing nonconforming structure or use to the capped person,as defined in MGL Chapter 22,Section neighborhood, and that there is adequate land area to 13A." provide sufficient parking and setbacks as may be required. The Board of Appeals shall follow the pro- Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals cedures specified in the General Laws for Special Permits in processing requests for such findings. For Motion: Motion to accept Article 26 as printed. the purposes hereof, compliance with dimensional requirements shall be determined by the Inspector of Motion carries unanimously 10:23 p.m. i Buildings." Planning Board vote 3 to 1 to approve no discussion And by adding the following definition of "NON- CONFORMING STRUCTURE"to Section 174-3: Article 27: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding the following new subsection "A lawfully existing structure that does not conform to 174-25.H.(7) to the Table of Use Regulations and the dimensional requirements prescribed by this chap- specifying in the Table by the letters "SP" that such ter for the district in which it is located,but which was uses are allowed by Special Permit in the R-3 and R-5 lawfully in existence at the time the dimensional zoning districts: requirement with which it does not conform became effective." "(7)Private one or two-car garage,greenhouse or dock as a principal use where the lot cannot be developed Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals with a principal residential use, provided that there be no commercial use or storage,no sanitary facilities,no Motion: Motion to move Article 24 as printed. storage outside of buildings, that no structure exceed fifteen (15) feet in height and that all applicable set- Motion carried unanimously 10:20 p.m. backs and lot coverage requirements are met and pro- vided that a Special Permit for such use is approved by S Planning Board vote 4 to 0 in favor no discussion the Board of Appeals." Article 25: To see if the Town will vote to amend Submitted by the zoning Board of Appeals Section 174-25.B.10 of the Zoning Bylaw by adding under the R-5 and I-1 zoning district the letters "PR." Motion: Motion to accept Article 27 as printed. Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals Motion carries unanimously 10:30 p.m. Motion: Motion to accept Article 25 as printed. Planning Board vote 4 to 0 in favor no discussion Motion carries unanimously 10:22 p.m. Article 28: To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 174.31 of the Zoning bylaw by adding the fol- Planning Board vote 4 to 0 to approve no discussion lowing new sentence to footnote 4. of the Land Space Requirements Table: "Except for a traditional widow's Article 26; To see if the Town will vote to amend the walk of up to one hundred (100) square feet in area, Zoning Bylaw by adding the following footnote 16. to roof decks will be permitted only if located directly on the Section 174-31 Land Space Requirements Table top of the first or second story of any building." and adding a reference to said footnote 16.in the Table for Front, Rear and Side Setback to Lot Lines: Submitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals - - 65