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PlanningBoard | 2005-08-08 | 3 | 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8.A. Variance, V04-0002, and Major Design Review, DR03-0146 - Alvin Wong - 2708 Lincoln Avenue (DB). The applicant requests a Major Design Review approval for the partial demolition of an approximately 842-square foot, two-bedroom, single-story cottage and reconstruction to provide approximately 1,870-square feet, four-bedroom, two-story, single-family residence, which includes partially covered off-street parking for two-tandem vehicles. Variances are required to permit the following: 1) The structure would be built to within 3-feet from the northwesterly side property line, where a minimum 5-foot setback is required; 2) The structure would cover approximately 51-percent of the site, where the maximum permitted main building coverage is 48-percent for residences with attached garages; and 3) The front porch would be relocated and covered and would be setback approximately 7-feet from the front property line, where 20-feet is the minimum required front yard setback. The site is located within an R-1 (Single-Family Residence) Zoning District. (Continued from the meeting of July 25, 2005; item was re-advertised.) Ms. Eliason advised that a letter of support of this item was received by staff. President Cunningham read a letter of opposition into the record: "Dear Planning Board and Reviewing Board, "I think it is ridiculous to even consider letting Mr. Wong build his new home. What is the use of going to the effort of setting limits for size and setbacks, etc., if you are going to let people be exception to the rule? What makes Mr. Wong so special? Will he be allowed to drive 40 miles an hour around town? Do the regulations belong to everyone except Mr. Wong? If he wants this house that he has designed, then let him buy the proper size lot. Signed, M.B." President Cunningham read a letter of support into the record: "We'd like to say that we support Mr. and Mrs. Wong in their efforts to build a new and larger home. We have felt that for many years, this home was smaller than all others in the neighborhood. We would like for Mr. and Mrs. Wong to be able to build in order to increase the comfort for their family and need that the rest of us in the neighborhood recognize should be fulfilled. Signed, Lillian and Bob Rolens" M/S Piziali/McNamara and unanimous to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. PB-05-30 to approve a Major Design Review approval for the partial demolition of an approximately 842-square foot, two- bedroom, single-story cottage and reconstruction to provide approximately 1,870-square feet, four- bedroom, two-story, single-family residence, which includes partially covered off-street parking for two-tandem vehicles. Variances are required to permit the following: 1) The structure would be built Planning Board Minutes Page 3 August 8, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-08-08.pdf |