Attorney cites 1856 easement as ZBA continues petition to replace home at 11 James Street

Attorney James Giuliano, representing applicants Anthony and Teresa Rose and Anthony Henlin, described the property at 11 James Street as an unusual rear‑lot parcel created by an 1856 registry plan and accessed via an 8‑foot right‑of‑way. Giuliano told the Woburn Zoning Board of Appeals the lot has no frontage on James Street and that the proposed new single‑family home would keep the same use while modestly changing setbacks and the footprint.

Giuliano said the existing home is roughly 1,500 square feet, that the new two‑story house would total roughly 2,100 square feet of living area, and that neither the attic nor basement is proposed to be finished. He summarized existing and proposed setbacks and told the board the proposal would not create new nonconformities other than modestly extending one rear setback from about 41.5 feet to 30 feet.

Board members raised practical questions about the plans and the record. A plan page appeared to show two kitchens, prompting the attorney to agree to correct the drawings and provide clearer identification, dates, and stamps. Members also asked about continued access across an easement through 9 James Street; Giuliano said the easement from 1856 remains in the chain of title and access would rely on that historic right‑of‑way unless or until extinguished by agreement or court action.

Given the plan corrections requested, Giuliano signed a continuance to the board’s next meeting and the board voted to carry the matter to August 14 to allow revised plans and documentation to be filed.