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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - PB - 06/13/2015 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 1 of 3 June 3,2015 COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES DATE: JUNE 3, 2015 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL—BASEMENT MEETING ROOM 41 HIGHLAND AVENUE, COHASSET,MA 02025 Board Members Present: Clark H. Brewer, Chair David Drinan, Vice Chair Charles A. Samuelson, Clerk Michael Dickey Brian Frazier Board Members Absent: Recording Secretary Present: Jo-Ann M. Pilczak, Planning Board Administrator Meeting called to order at: 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 548 JERUSALEM RD. LARGE HOME REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING. APPL/OWNER: JAMES MULDOWNEY In attendance to represent agenda item: Jeff Hassett, Morse Engineering; Owners James & Laura Muldowney; Kent Duckham and Drew McAllister,Duckham Architecture. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • Form 11 —Application for Large Home Review with Planning Board Litigation Policy statement • Proposed Site Plan,prepared by Morse Engineering Co., INC, dated 05/07/15 • Proposed Site Plan,prepared by Morse Engineering Co., INC, revision dated 05/07/15 • Architecturals A002,a101,A110,A201, prepared by Duckham Architecture&Interiors, dated: 06/01/15 • Comments from: Sewer Commission, Fire Dept.,BOH, ConComm, ZBA Currently, a small Cape style home exists on the 24,000 sq.ft. lot which is significantly smaller than the neighboring residences. All abutting properties contain either single family residences or condominium residences. Proposal is to demo the existing residence, retaining the existing foundation and construct a new 4,898 sq.ft. residence on the existing foundation and expanding off of the existing foundation. Proposed residence will have a two car garage with garage entrance on the side and a second story. A shared driveway exists —a portion of which is on the Muldowney's property — servicing several abutting properties. The proposed structure will not interfere with passage on this traveled way. Town sewer and water service the existing residence. Although not addressed as part of a Large Home Review, the proposal also includes a swimming pool and pool cabana in which the residents will reside during construction of the new residence. The proposal meets all required setbacks and does not create any non-conformities. In response to ZBA coverage comments, revised plans were submitted which now show coverage to be<30%. Applicant's team believes proposal is harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood. Several abutters stressed concerns about current water issues becoming worse. While not under the purview of the Planning Board, Hassett explained that a rainwater management plan exists showing roof runoff to underground infiltration systems and all other drainage will be directed to depressions to keep water away from abutting properties. The proposal is going before the Conservation Commission for their review. Marilyn Pitchford, 552 Jerusalem: asked how far the house is from he shared drive. A- 16-22 ft. Eileen Slade, 550 Jerusalem: concerned about water flowing into her yard—they have been dealing with drainage for a long time. Pipe drains onto their property—water needs to be drained from the property—it will not drain— has to be put into storm drains. Hassett explained that there is a rainwater management plan (see above). Brewer noted that this is an issue to be addressed by Conservation. Slade also mentioned that when Muldowney showed neighbors the plans,he showed he would raise the house which will effect drainage and runoff. Nancy Yelen, 552 Jerusalem Rd.: does not see how this will solve the water issues —owner pumps out basement onto their property. Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 3 June 3,2015 Richard Jensen, 542 Jerusalem Rd.: inquired about how long owners will be allowed to live in cabana during construction of house and, expressed concern about pool attracting guests and subsequent parking and, that house will be greater than the market value of the neighborhood. Brewer replied that these are not Planning Board issues. Building Commissioner Egan: Plans comply with zoning. MOTION: By Member Drinan to recommend the Building Inspector issue building permits for this project as presented at this meeting with, standard conditions of approval. SECOND: Member Samuelson VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:25 P.M. SAMUEL BATES HOUSE,35,39 SO.MAIN ST. INFORMAL DISCUSSION In attendance to represent agenda item: Owners Wayne Sawchuk and Aaron Sawchuk; Merrill Diamond, founding partner of Diamond Sinacori. Emphasis of Diamond Sinacori is on historic preservation and reuse. Explained that Cohasset has need for empty nester housing. Plans are to renovate Bates house for offices, restaurant and retail and build a compatible residential building with behind it. By eliminating smaller sized units and retail from the rear building, they will be able to have more 1,500 sq. ft. luxury (Price point $800K) units. Brewer noted that Planning Board is looking for a healthy mix of residential and commercial in the Village. Diamond planning to host a neighborhood meeting. 7:45 P.M. ZBA RECOMMENDTION—50 STOCKBRIDGE ST.—APPL: CAVANARO CONSULTING ON BEHALF OF JENNIFER SCHULTZ AND ANDREW REED. In attendance to represent agenda item: John Cavanaro, Cavanaro Consulting; Owners: J. Schultz and A. Reed. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • ZBA Special Permit application, date stamped: 05/22/15 • Plan SP prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 05/11/15 • Architecturals AEl, AE2,AE3, AE4, A101,A102, A201, A202, A203 prepared by A. Kearney Architects, dated 05/07/15 Proposal is to expand existing structure in a manner consistent with surrounding neighborhood. House will be pulled forward by 7 ft. and a 158 sq.ft. addition added to one side and a 200 sq.ft. addition to other side. House will also be expanded vertically. Applicant is seeking a special permit for work within flood plain and vertical expansion of a non-conformity. Overall lot coverage will be decreased from 36%to 35%. MOTION: By Member Drinan to recommend the ZBA approve the special permit for this proposal. SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES (Samuelson abstained) 7:50 P.M. MANOR WAY CIRCLE RCDD—ENDORSE FINAL REVISED PLAN MYLARS In attendance to represent agenda item: Richard Henderson Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office • 06/02/15 email from Town Counsel stating he has reviewed all required docs and finds them acceptable • 06/02/15 email from Civil Designs re: satisfaction of all engineering conditions including FRSP Board reviewed all conditions of approval that must be completed prior to endorsement of FRSP and issuance of building permit and determined those conditions have been met. Board voted to endorse plans but building permit cannot be issued until check for$3,022.50 is submitted to bring engineering deposits up to required minimum. MOTION: By Member Dickey to endorse the final revised plan set. SECOND: Member Drinan VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES Board endorsed FRSP mylars 8:10 P.M. 29, 31, 33, 35 CEDAR ST. — FORM-A APLICATION, APPL.: DAVID & HELEN DRINAN, OWNERS: MULTIPLE - Member Drinan recused. In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson; Applicant David Drinan Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office • Form A — Application with Planning Board Litigation Policy Statement and Supplemental Information attached, date stamped: 06/02/15 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 3 of 3 June 3,2015 • Plan of Land POL, prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated 05/01/15 • Copies of Ch.41 §8 1 L and §8 1 P submitted by Henderson at meeting Currently, only Lots 31 and 33 have frontage on Cedar St. Goal is to divide land and create parcels (not buildable lots)to be combine with#29 and#33 Cedar St. so all lots have 50 ft. of frontage and public access on Cedar St.No non-conformities created. Samuelson urged Board to obtain a letter from each landowner stating that they are aware of and agree to what is being done with this Form A—ANR. Henderson noted that all owners were listed on a supplemental sheet but agreed to submit letters from all owners to the Planning Board office. MOTION: By Member Dickey to endorse the Form A—ANR as presented. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 3 -0 MOTION CARRIES (Samuelson abstained) 8:20 ADMINISTRATION - VOTE TO APPROVE MAY 20 ,2015 MEETING MINUTES MOTION: By Member Drinan to approve the May 20,2015 minutes SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 5-0 MOTION CARRIES - VOTE TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2015 MOTION: By Member Drinan to approve the payroll for period ending May 31,2015. SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 5-0 MOTION CARRIES - VOTE TO RATIFY C.BREWER SIGNATURE ON INVOICES: • CDI INV.#375 RED LION INN $1,162.50 • CDI INV.#376 1-3 BROOK ST. $930.00 • CDI INV.#377 MANOR WAY CIRCLE $1,550.00 • CDI INV.#378 RED LION INN $1552.50 MOTION: By Member Drinan to ratify Brewer's signature on above cited invoices SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 5-0 MOTION CARRIES - DISCUSSION—ASSOCIATE MEMBER - Brewer to contact Jennifer Dial again to see if she is interested in attending June 17 Planning Board meeting to discuss her potential interest in the Associate Member position. Erik Potter has expressed definite interest in position, but Board felt they should talk to Jennifer Dial as well since she was write-in at elections. Board would like to be on June 30 BOS meeting agenda for joint appointment of Associate Member. • PUBLIC COMMENT (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) -none • TOPICS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING Brewer asked Board to begin to think about: Master Plan, Long Range Goals and draft Village Business District Guidelines. Administrator to forward the draft VBD Guidelines to all members. MOTION: By Member Drinan to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED: CHARLES A. SAMUELSON, CLERK DATE: JUNE 17,2015