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Zoning Board of Appeals
Members:
John J. McNicholas, Chair
William McNiff, Member
Michael W. Whitcher, Member
Charles H. Peck, Associate Member
Jared Spinelli, Associate Member
Jared Gustavson, Associate Member
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
1. Please make contact with the Building Commissioner for review of your zoning relief request.
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.
Public Hearing Protocols
Information for applicants, abutters, and other interested parties.
Projects Under Review:
November 20, 2019
November 25, 2019
December 11, 2019
26 & 30 Millbrook Road (photos submitted by A. Blair)
December 12, 2019
January 8, 2020
January 9, 2020
January 22, 2020
February 12, 2020
forthcoming: Chapel Hill Landing Modification of Comprehensive Permit (ZBA Decision #1300) for reduction of number of bathrooms in affordable units
February 27, 2020
Rosebay
March 11, 2020
March 12, 2020
Aura
April 8, 2020
May 13, 2020
June 10, 2020
July 8, 2020
August 12, 2020
September 9, 2020
October 14, 2020
November --, 2020 (reschedule due to holiday)
December 9, 2020
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
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
- Revised Plan Set & Stormwater Report (submitted 12/31/19)
- Extension Letter
- Continuance Request
Public Hearing #7 2/27/20 at 7 pm at Medfield Town House, Second Floor Meeting Room
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
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.