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Town of Lenox
Zoning Board of Appeals
Land Use Meeting Room
Minutes
September 19, 2007
Members present: Daniel Mintz, DM; Cliff Snyder, CS; Ned Douglas, ND; Ethan Berg, EB;
Harold Brown, HB
7:15 p.m. Sawyer, Scott (Milton Rattner) 140 Plunkett St., Map 3 Parcel 71, SP under Section 9.4.2.2 and 9.4.3 for an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Making the presentation was Scott Sawyer, Realtor®, for Milton Rattner.
Mr. Sawyer said that the property is currently for sale. There is an existing apartment in the barn. The Building Inspector has advised the proponent that it was necessary for them to be granted a Special Permit in order to get a Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Sawyer said that no one is living in the apartment presently, but presumes that in the past someone has lived there. Up to now, the owners have not had permission for this accessory dwelling unit.
The barn had been used for llamas and chickens and hay storage.
Mr. Sawyer brought photos of the home and barn, but there was not a site plan.
DM noted that the application was not signed by the owner of the property and advised Mr. Sawyer that this could be rectified with a power of attorney or the signature of the owner.
Additionally DM said that the accessory building must meet setback standards, but without the site plan, this could not be determined and the Board would be derelict in duties by not making sure the standards are met.
The Board discussed with Mr. Sawyer the need for a detailed plan, square footage of the apartment, and documents. A continuance of the hearing was suggested. Mr. Sawyer advised the Board that he would withdraw the petition.
Other business:
· Copies of Christine Jordan’s letter of September 7, 2007 were distributed to the members present. DM feels that this is a matter for the Building Inspector as he is the enforcement authority. The letter will be forwarded to the ZBA Chair, Pam Kueber, for her review.
Ned Douglas made a motion to adjourn the meeting and DM seconded the motion. The Board approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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