Case 1940
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TOWN OF SHARON BOARD OF APPEALS
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on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.Case #: 1940 to consider the petition of Gustavo Castaneda Applicant seeking a special permit and variances relative to establishing a small home-based dog daycare and occasional boarding service. These are as follows:
1. Finding that the proposal complies with Town of Sharon Zoning Bylaw Sec. 3.4.1, Home Occupation – As Of Right.
2. Finding that the proposal complies with Town of Sharon Zoning Bylaw Sec. 3.3.2, Accessory Use in the Residential Districts.
3. Finding that the proposal complies with Town of Sharon Bylaw Chapter 116.
4. Finding that proposal use complies with Mass. General Law Ch. 140, Section 137A.
5. Finding that the proposal is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non-conforming structure per M.G.L.40A, Sec 6 and the Town of Sharon Zoning Bylaw Sec. 5.2.
6. Finding that the proposal does not increase the degree of non-conformity per Sharon Zoning Bylaw Sec. 5.5.7.
7. Applicants also request the granting of such other Special Permits, Variances, Findings, or any other relief which the Zoning Board determines requisite for the proposed structural expansion.
Property is located at 42 Longmeadow Lane which is located in the Rural District 2 zoning district. Surface Water Protection District (requires minimum lot size of 80,000 sq. ft.) All associated documents can be found on the Zoning Board “applications” page under “attachments”. All associated documents are named beginning with “case 1940”. Link to that page: https://www.townofsharon.net/zoning-board-of- appeals/pages/upcomingapplications. All persons desiring to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated.
Arnold Wallenstein Chair, Sharon Zoning Board
AD# 12185573
PL 03/25, 04/01/2026