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COHASSET ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE: Tuesday,March 6,2018
TIME: 7:30 PM
PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL
41 HIGHLAND AVENUE,COHASSET,MA 02025
Board Members Present: S. Woodworth Chittick, Chairman(WC)
Charles Higginson, Member(CH)
David McMorris,Associate Member(DM)
Matthew Watkins,Associate Member(MW)
Member Absent: Peter Goedecke,Vice Chairman (PG)
Benjamin Lacy,Associate Member(BL)
Assistant Clerk Present: Jennifer Oram,Assistant Clerk, ZBA
Chairman S. Woodworth Chittick opened the meeting at 7:30 PM. The Chairman introduced the Board.
BOARD BUSINESS
The Board confirmed the next meetings of the Cohasset Zoning Board of Appeals as Tuesday,April 3,2018 and May 1,
2018.
MOTION BY CHAIRMAN CHITTICK: TO APPROVE THE MEETING DATES
SECONDED: MEMBER HIGGINSON
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES (WC,CH and DM)
CONTINUED HEARINGS
SPECIAL PERMIT—Filed by Chris McKenna, on behalf of his client, Flynn Realty Trust.
Special Permit per �8.7.2 and any further relief as the Board deems appropriate. Applicant seeks
relief for an alteration and enlargement of a pre-existing non-conforming residence at 91 North
Main Street. File#17.11.08.
In attendance to represent this agenda item: Chris McKenna
Documents used for this hearing:
➢ Updated Calculations—Dated March 2,2018
Mr. McKenna addressed the Board and reviewed the new submission for the Board. They also reviewed the changes that
have been made to the proposed project since the original submission. The height has been lowered to address the
concerns of the neighbor,Mr. John Kasameyer of 103 North Main Street. Mr. McKenna stated that he felt the house was
similar in size to the others in the area. The new garage is now 6 feet higher than what exists today. Chairman Chittick
asked if Mr. McKenna would still be willing to remove the cupola from the top of the garage. Mr. McKenna said he
would. After further discussion:
MOTION BY CHAIRMAN CHITTICK: MOVED TO CLOSE THE HEARING
SECONDED: MEMBER HIGGINSON
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES (WC,CH and DM)
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APPROVED MINUTES
DELIBERATION
SPECIAL PERMIT—Filed by Chris McKenna, on behalf of his client, Flynn Realty Trust.
Special Permit per �8.7.2 and any further relief as the Board deems appropriate. Applicant seeks
relief for an alteration and enlargement of a pre-existing non conforming residence at 91 North
Main Street. File#17.11.08.
The Board reviewed the draft decision submitted by Mr. Higginson.
MOTION BY CHAIRMAN CHITTICK: MOVED TO GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT WITH
CONDITIONS
SECONDED: ASSOCIATE MEMBER McMORRIS
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES (WC,CH and DM)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approval of the minutes for the meetings of February 6, 2018.
MOTION BY CHAIRMAN CHITTICK: MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED
SECONDED: ASSOCIATE MEMBER WATKINS
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES (WC,CH and DM)
Chairman Chittick moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr.McMorris seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM.
Respectfully,
Jennifer Brennan Oram
Assistant Clerk,Zoning Board of Appeals
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