As an abutter, I received notification that there is to be a remote public hearing on Thursday, December 17th at 7:30 pm regarding an application that is requesting a variance to build a rather large 2-unit dwelling on a lot that is smaller than the zoning laws require. Instead of the required 35% impervious coverage, the builder wants to cover 50% of the lot. This is so that the Project can be as profitable to him/them as possible.
This dwelling will overpower the homes adjacent to it, among other things. I thought this town was concerned with Storm water runoff. Why do zoning laws exist if a variance request can be had without much concern to the neighbors Involved. According to the annual town report, from 2008 to 2018, there were 315 requests for a variance for many reasons. Only 23 were denied.
While I have an appreciation for our town citizens serving on boards, giving of their time and effort, perhaps there are way too many town officials who are in the real estate business, and, therefore, may have a conflict of interest.
If any Franklin resident is concerned about how variances are reviewed and want to get informed, go to the town website and sign up to get onto Zoom for this hearing. We are all abutters!
Karen Landers
Franklin Resident
If you have something to say, you can find the guidelines here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
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