Zoning Board of Appeals

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Members Position Term Expiration
John J. McNicholas Chair  2021
William McNiff Member  2023
Michael W. Whitcher Member  2022
Charles H. Peck Associate Member  2021
Jared Spinelli Associate Member  2021
Jared Gustavson Associate Member  2021

Overview

Members

The Board of Appeals for Zoning (ZBA), as defined by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, consists of three members and three associate members, who participate in hearings if regular members are absent. One member is appointed by the Selectmen annually for a three-year term.

Responsibilities

The Board of Appeals reviews questions which concern the Zoning Bylaws. A property owner denied a permit or wishing to contest a decision of the Building Inspector may bring an appeal to the Board. A public hearing is held at which abutters and/or other interested parties may speak on the issue. Decisions of the ZBA are final unless the petitioner takes the matter to the Superior Court. The Building Inspector has authority to enforce decisions of the Board of Appeals.

Zoning Bylaw

The Zoning Bylaw of the Town, in many instances, states that a certain usage of land or a building is permitted within a given zoned area "with the approval of the Board of Appeals." Under certain conditions a resident may operate a business from home with the approval of the Board of Appeals.


ZBA Application & Rules and Regulations: HERE

Effective 1/1/21: Legal Notice Billing Agreement Form

1. Please make contact with the Building Commissioner for review of your zoning relief request. Section 6 Findings Worksheet to determine if any nonconformities exist and if any preexisting nonconformities are being extended, or new nonconformities are being created. 

2. Please contact the Town Planner for information on the meeting schedule and agenda availability

3. Please contact the Board of Health for stormwater review as early in the process as possible if your project meets the following criteria: 

The construction, extension, or alteration of any subdivision or of any structure or project requiring site plan approval, or a special permit in the Flood Plain, Watershed Protection, or Aquifer Protection Districts.

Getting a stormwater approval from the Board of Health before ZBA will reduce duplication of consultant review fees. 

50 Peter Kristof Way - Aura 40B

View the ZBA application, plans, documents in the Document Center

Application Received 10/31/19

Public Hearing #1 11/25/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Public Hearing #2 1/9/20 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Public Hearing #3 3/12/20 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Site Visit: Friday, March 27, 2020 at 8:30 am

Public Hearing #4 4/1/20 at 7 pm via Zoom

Public Hearing #5 4/1/20 at 7 pm via Zoom

Public Hearing Closed: 4/29/20

Vote to approve with conditions: 4/29/20

Decision #1386 filed May 8, 2020


30 Pound Street - Rosebay 40B

View the ZBA application, plans, documents in the Document Center

Application Received 7/19/19

Public Hearing #1 8/15/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Public Hearing #2 9/12/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room (Update 9/9/19:  the applicant has requested a continuance to further refine the design of the building so there will be no formal public hearing on Thursday; however, the Board will still meet to act on the continuance.)

Public Hearing #3 10/10/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room (continuance requested)

Public Hearing #4 11/20/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Public Hearing #5 12/12/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room 

Public Hearing #6 1/22/20 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room   

Public Hearing #7 2/27/20 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room  

Public Hearing Closed: 2/27/20

Withdrawal Request

Deliberation: 4/1/20

Decision #1382 filed April 2, 2020

Dale Street 40B, Medfield Meadows LLC 

View the ZBA application, plans, documents in the Document Center

Application Received 11/14/18

Public Hearing #1 12/13/18 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Public Hearing #2 01/10/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Public Hearing #3 02/13/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room (CONTINUANCE REQUESTED)

Public Hearing #4 03/14/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Public Hearing #5 04/22/19 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room

Decision #1362 filed May 10, 2019

Final Plan Set August 19, 2019

ANR Plan November 12, 2020


LCB - 353, 355, 361 and 363A Main Street

View the LCB file (ZBA and Planning Board applications, plans, documents) in the Document Center

2/28/18 - LCB, Main Street, Continuance Request

5/23/18 - LCB, Main Street, Submission

6/27/18 - LCB, Main Street, ZBA Decision

Appeal of ZBA decision filed in Land Court.

December 2019: Land Sold, appeal to be dismissed

Chapel Hill Landing aka Country Estates - Hospital Road 40B

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