The Town of Marion continues with its plan for the construction of the new one million-gallon water tank at 214 Delano Road. John Greggory of Tata & Howard, representing the Marion Department of Public Works, told the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals on January 8 that the project requires a variance for the construction of the fence that would surround the new water tank, which requires an eight-foot setback but only offers a six-foot setback.
Greggory said the old two million-gallon tank would need to properly function during the four to five month-long construction period of the new tank. The proposed footprint for the new tank – a smaller and more efficient tank for the people of Marion – would be a 200-foot by 200-foot area.
As for the construction plans for the project, ZBA Chairman Eric Pierce concluded, “[It] won’t be derogative to the law, [and] highly likely it will pass for the greater good.” Furthermore, the Board of Health had no comment and the Conservation Commission is not within jurisdiction for this plan.
In addition to the plans for the new water tower, several residential homes introduced their prospective renovations for the upcoming year. First to present was Legare Cuyler for Gerard and Elizabeth Devlin of 15 Hiller Street.
Cuyler’s proposal is to add a bump-out landing for a new door location, since there are no dormers on the house now, and to continue renovations on the present bedroom loft. This change would allow for them to put in a full bathroom on the second floor and reduce the first floor bathroom to a half bath.
With everyone on the board in agreement, and with no objections from the BOH and the Town Water and Sewer, the motion will be under the 90-day wait period and was continued for discussion on January 22.
Jon Delli Priscoli, 91 Water Street, proposed to add a 2-foot expansion to his home in order for it to become handicap accessible.
Delli Priscoli intends to keep the character of his quaint cottage home, which was built in 1932, to continue to suit the village traditional appearance with the expected designs.
Delli Priscoli said he has “no interest to make a mansion on it,” and is eager to accommodate the village concept. The ZBA decided, with no objections from the BOH and Town Water and Sewer, to finalize the decision after Delli Priscoli meets with a land surveyor while there is no snow on the ground, and continued the discussion until January 22.
Pamela Oliveira of 85 Dexter Road plans to make home renovations to lift her house for flood zone relief, which would allow the garage to be moved under the house.
Pierce said the ZBA will need to check the height regulations in order to “have some wiggle room,” since this plan seems to be looking toward the future of which many existing homes might consider to be able to better afford flood insurances.
With no objections from other Town departments, the ZBA motioned for this proposal to be under advisement for the 90-day wait period.
Although it has been nearly a 15 month-long project, the board granted the request from Tabor Academy to be continued until April.
Lastly, Marvin C. and Carol S. Bannon of 22 Wilson Road, and Bernard and Eileen Bowers of 14 Bayview Road, were approved to begin their home renovations.
The next meeting of the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for January 22 at 7:30 pm at the Marion Town House.
By Bethany Coito
