HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - PB - 09/24/2014 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 1 of 3
September 24,2014
COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL—SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
41 HIGHLAND AVENUE, COHASSET,MA 02025
Board Members Present: Clark H. Brewer,Vice Chairman
Charles A. Samuelson, Clerk
Michael Dickey
David Drinan
Brian Frazier,Associate Member
Board Members Absent: Stuart W. Ivimey, Chairman
Recording Secretary Present: Jo-Ann M. Pilczak, Planning Board Administrator
Meeting called to order at: 7:02 P.M.
7:02 P.M. 140 BORDER STREET—FORM A APPLICATION—APPL./OWNER: KUPPERSTEIN
In attendance to represent this agenda item: Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering
Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office):
• Form A Application and Planning Board Statement of Litigation Policy, date stamped: 09/19/14
• Plan of Land prepared by Merrimack Engineering Services, dated 08/29/14
Plan shows exact same lot as was endorsed in 2007. Lot 4 on the 2007 endorsed plan is to be subdivided into two
lots in the present plan—Lot 4A and Lot 4B —with Lot 4B being identified as "Not A Buildable Lot" on the plan.
Newly created Lot 4B does not have frontage or access which was a concern to the Board. Board was unable to
make a determination as to whether present plan could be endorsed and, did not want to unfairly deny. Agent for
applicant agreed to an extension to October 8 meeting at 7:00 PM and, filled out an extension form to be filed with
the Town Clerk. Board would like approval from Town Manager to seek opinion from Town Counsel.
MOTION: By Member Drinan to continue review of this Form A to October 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM to enable
Board to seek clarification from Town Counsel.
SECOND: Member Samuelson
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
7:20 P.M. NORMAN TODD FORM A & COMMON DRIVEWAY. AS-BUILT PLANS AND
CERTIFICTION CONSTRUCTION CONTROL FINAL AFFADAVIT AND, REFUND OF DEPOSITS.
Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office
• Certification Construction Control Final Affidavit, prepared byMorese Engineering Co., Inc. dated: 08/28/14
• Common Driveway As-Built Plan,prepared by Morse Engineering Co.,Inc., dated 02/14/14
Administrator explained that this was originally approved in 2007. Final Construction Control Affidavits and As-
Built plans, certified and stamped by a professional engineer have been received as verification that the common
drive was built to required standards. Board has been asked to accept these docs as evidence of completion and to
refund the remaining engineering balance.
MOTION: By Member Drinan to accept the final Construction Control Affidavit and As-Built plans and
to refund the engineering fee balance.
SECOND: Member Samuelson
VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES
Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 3
September 24,2014
7:30 P.M. 8 JAMES LANE, VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING, APPL: JAMES LANE PARTNERS, LLC - VOTE TO
CONTINUE TO OCTOBER 8, 2014 AT 7.30 P.M.
MOTION: By Member Samuelson to continue this public hearing to October 8,2014 at 7:30 PM
SECOND: Member Drinan
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
7:31 P.M. SCOTT MICCILE, TOLL BROS. DISCUSSION ABOUT MINOR MODIFICATION TO
WIDTH OF ORCHARD DRIVE AUXILIARY ROAD
In attendance to represent this agenda item: Scott Miccile,Toll Bros.
Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office
• Miccile, email re: Orchard Drive Auxiliary Loop—Pavement Width, date stamped: 09/23/14
• Civil Designs 09/22/14 memo re: Orchard Drive Auxiliary
• Capt. Trask 09/24/14 memo re-Orchard Drive Auxiliary Loop
Original permitting plans were not properly labeled. Orchard Drive Auxiliary is a short looped road that has
frontage for 3 lots but plans did not show the 20 ft. width. Modzelewski noted that the road - which has been
constructed — is only 20 ft. wide. Manor Way — which serves 6 houses — is a narrower road. Modzelewski
provided opinion that the 20 ft. width is adequate to serve this short stretch of road. Capt. Trask provided opinion
that the Fire Dept. has sufficient room to operate in the loop due to its size and the access from two directions.
MOTION: By Member Samuelson to approve the 20 ft. roadway width of Orchard Drive Auxiliary Road
as a minor modification.
SECOND: Member Drinan
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
7:40 P.M. ADMINISTRATION
- VOTE TO APPROVE SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: By Member Drinan to approve the September 10,2014 minutes
SECOND: Member Samuelson
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
- VOTE TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
MOTION: By Member Drinan to approve the payroll for period ending September 21,2014
SECOND: Member Dickey
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
- ADMINISTRATIVE DISCUSSION—MARY JO LARSEN,AEC 09/22/14 EMAIL RE: DESIGNATION
OF OLD LANDFILL SITE FOR THE PV ARRAY INSTALLATION AS AN "AS-OF-RIGHT SITING".
Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office):
• Emails from Mary Jo Larson, dated 09/23/14
• Copy of MGL Chapter 40A, Section 3: Zoning Exemptions, 3-2 Solar Access.
• Cohasset ZBL, p. 14 of Table of Use Regulations
• October 24, 2012 Planning Board minutes p. 2 of 4 -AEC Solar Panels—Informal Discussion
• December 10,2012 Special Town Meeting—Defeated Article
AEC wants to become eligible to apply for grants —first goal is to become designated as a Green Community. The
first criterion required is "As of Right" siting. Building Commissioner Egan thinks the old Landfill area might
already be "As of Right" siting but suggests the first thing the Board do is seek Town Counsel opinion as to
whether this is already "As of Right" siting or if a bylaw should be drafted. Board agrees that Town Counsel
opinion should be sought. Board would like to have a couple of AEC members attend either Oct. 8 or 22 meeting
to provide more details about their solar array proposal. Administrator to coordinate.
MOTION: By Member Drinan to adjourn at 8:10 P.M.
SECOND: Member Dickey
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M.
Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 3 of 3
September 24,2014
MINUTES APPROVED: OCTOBER 8,2014
DATE: CHARLES A. SAMUELSON