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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - PB - 07/15/2015 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 1 of 4 July 15,2015 COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES DATE: JULY 15, 2015 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL—SELECTMEN'S OFFICE 41 HIGHLAND AVENUE, COHASSET,MA 02025 Board Members Present: Clark H. Brewer, Chair (CB) David Drinan,Vice Chair (DD) Charles A. Samuelson, Clerk (CS) Michael Dickey (MD) Brian Frazier (BF) Erik Potter,Associate Member(EP) 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. ZBA RECOMMENDATIONS 75 RIPLEY RD., SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION. APPL: ERIC &EMILY DAVIS In attendance to represent agenda item: Eric and Emily Davis. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • ZBA Special Permit application date stamped: 06/19/15 • Drawings A-000 to A-302 prepared by Eric Davis, dated: 06/06/15 • Plan CPP prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated stamped: 06/11/15 Existing structure and lot are non-conforming. West side of structure is within 5 ft. of lot line. Proposed structure is not any closer to the lot line. All proposed work is within the same footprint —just adding a second floor, increasing the non-conformity vertically. Decks are existing. MOTION: By Member Drinan to recommend the ZBA approve this special permit. SECOND: Member Samuleson VOTE: 4—0 (Member Dickey abstained as he arrived late to meeting) MOTION CARRIES 66 NICHOLS RD. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION. APPL: PAMELA IRELAND In attendance to represent agenda item: Can Tiryaki, Tiryaki Architectural Design. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • ZBA Special Permit application date stamped: 06/19/15 • Plans A0.0, AE1.1, A1.0, A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, A2.3, A2.4 prepared by Tiryaki Architectural Design, dated: 06/15/15 • Plan EC prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 06/11/15 • 06/02/15 support Email from abutter Mark Picot Existing house and lot are irregularly shaped. Proposal is for demolition of existing garage and construction of a new garage, mudroom and laundry room. Existing garage has an existing, non-conforming setback of 9.3 ft. Proposal extends non-conformity horizontally and somewhat vertically although vertical height is less than 15 ft. Mark Picot,abutter most affected by proposal submitted an email stating he does not have issues with proposal. MOTION: By Member Samuelson to recommend the ZBA approve this special permit. SECOND: Member Drinan VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 4 July 15,2015 46 STOCKBRIDGE ST.SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION. APPL: CAVANARO CONSULTING In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office • ZBA Special Permit application date stamped: 06/19/15 • 9 Pages of architectural plans prepared by Hoadley Martinez Architects, dated: 06/10/15 • Plan SP prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 06/08/15 Proposal is for tear down and reconstruction of a new single family dwelling with garage under. Existing barn and garage to be demolished also. Existing structure actually encroaches on street. Proposed structure is less non- conforming, is 43.4% less encroaching in setback than existing structure as footprint is pushed back from the road — although proposed structure is a larger house on a small lot. Applicant has met with neighborhood and has already modified plans to reduce massing etc. to address the neighbors' concerns. Applicant noted that while house is larger, footprint is comparable to footprints of neighboring houses. Board felt proposal is not more detrimental to neighborhood than the existing and, actually eliminates issues that are detrimental to neighborhood. MOTION: By Member Samuelson to recommend thee ZBA approve this special permit. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:30 P.M. 808 JERUSALEM RD. SITE PLAN REVIEW CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING — VOTE TO CONTINUE TO AUGUST 12,2015 AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT MOTION: By Member Drinan to continue this public hearing to August 12, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:31 P.M. ADMINISTRATION - VOTE TO APPROVE JUNE 17,2015 MEETING MINUTES MOTION: By Member Dickey to approve the June 17,2015 minutes SECOND: Member Drinan VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES - VOTE TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 28 AND JULY 12, 2015 MOTION: By Member Drinan to approve the payroll for period ending June 28 and July 12,2015. SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES - VOTE TO RATIFY C.BREWER SIGNATURE ON INVOICES: • CDI INV. #379 808 JERUSALEM RD. $1,782.50 • CDI INV. #380 ESTATES AT COHASSET $775.00 • CDI INV. #381 SCITUATE HILL SUBDIVISION $77.50 MOTION: By Member Drinan to ratify Brewer's signature on above cited invoices SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:34 P.M. 154-156 KING STREET — DISCUSSION REGARDING CURBING AND ISLANDS IN PARKING LOT—OWNER: H. GARCIA AND I. GARCIA. Islands and Cape Cod curbing which were on the approved plan in 2004 have been removed from parking lot. Building Inspector Egan had spoken with the prospective tenants regarding this removal of the islands and advised them that they would have to return to Planning Board to get approval of this modification to the approved site plan. Apparent communication failure with building owner and islands were removed for easier maintenance of the parking lot. Attorney Henderson, who represented the original applicant in 2004 noted that the significant issues were not the islands but rather the following—all of which were complied with: 1. Requirement to build landscaping berm between the property and Fair Oaks abutters. 2. Two driveways off Route 3A—DEP wanted a single driveway 3. Police wanted "No Left Turn"during certain morning hours sign Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 3 of 4 July 15,2015 CB: first question is - if this is a modification to the original site plan review, is it major or minor modification? EP: not sure the islands serve any particular purpose in the parking lot and, may congest traffic during busy hrs. but not sure they should be removed without going through the proper steps to do so. CS: spoke to Al Moore who was on the Board at the time. CS would like to see more robust conversation about why the islands were put in in the first place. Is concerned that the islands were unilaterally removed. DD: relatively insignificant on the entire site—he has never paid much attention to the islands —would want to go back and look at things to have a more informed opinion. CB: if owners want to change parking configuration, it could be open for review MD: needs for information BF: normally islands signal traffic flow but corridor can get dangerous when delivery trucks drive through—needs more informed opinion Building Inspector Egan: prospective tenants have other ideas for modifications they would like to do but have been advised that they will need to go back to Planning Board. Asst. Chief Dockray: wants to know turning radius and how they will deter parking in the proposed stripped areas. CB: advised owner to come back when they have a plan and consultant and to look for ways to make the site safer. 7:55 P.M. TOPICS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING - 63 SUMMER ST. FORM A APPLICATION—Joseph& Shelly Mahoney In attendance to represent agenda item: John Cavanaro, Cavanaro Consulting. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • Form A Application &Planning Board Litigation Policy Statement, date stamped: 07/14/15 • Plan of Land prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 07/13/15 Created small 1,600sq.ft.parcel to convey to abutter—makes abutter more conforming MOTION: By Member Drinan to endorse the Form A as presented at this meeting. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES - REVIEW OF MASTER PLAN DISCUSSION AT BOS 07/14/15 MEETING Planning Board had Master Plan discussion with BOS. Will look at other communities' recent Master Plans. CS — suggested writing an RFP for consultant bids — the RFP might help clarify the scope and purpose of the Master Plan. Work group will be established for corridor study follow-up to establish preliminary proposals and feedback. 8:30 P.M. 105 NICHOLS ROAD, LARGE HOME REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING. OWER/APPLICANT: STEVEN MEYERS—CS read Notice of Public Hearing In attendance to represent agenda item: Steven Meyers Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office - Form 11 —Application for Large Home Review, date stamped: 06/23/15 - Site Plan to accompany LHR—prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 06/22/15 - Plans A100,Al0l,A102,A103,A104, A105 Prepared by Studio Meyers, dated: 06/14/15 - Planning Board Litigation Policy Statement,date stamped: 06/23/15 - Meyers response to comments from Town Boards and Departments, date stamped: 07/10/15 - Comments from Sewer Commission, Conservation Commission,BOH,ZBA,Fire Dept.,Water Dept. Proposal is for a new construction of a 3-bedroom, 3,860 sq.ft. (RGFA) residence on an undeveloped lot. The pre-existing non-conforming, lot meets all requirements of Section 8.3. Proposed structure meets all setback requirements. Lot does not have frontage on Nichols Road. Lot and building coverage % are below the allowed. Attorney David Farrag, representing abutters Nathaniel & Heather Palmer would like Meyers to go before the Conservation Commission to make sure the area is flagged properly and because ConComm review might require a change in the location of the structure. Farrag also requests that Meyers discuss screening mitigation with the Palmers. Conservation Agent already reviewed this proposal and commented that it requires a Stormwater filing. MOTION: By Member Drinan to recommend Building Inspector issue building permits for this project subject to Planning Board standard conditions. SECOND: Member Samuelson VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 4 of 4 July 15,2015 8:45 P.M. 399 ATLANTIC AVENUE, LARGE HOME REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING. APPL: CHRIS DRISCOLL O'NEILL. OWNER: O'NEILL REALTY GROUP LLC CS read Notice of Public Hearing In attendance to represent agenda item: John Studebaker,Axiom Architects; Appl/Owner Chris Driscoll O'Neill. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): - Form 11 —Application for Large Home Review, date stamped: 06/25/15 - Site Plan"LHR"to accompany LHR—prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 06/25/15 - Architectural Plans Al —A8 Prepared by Axiom Architects, dated: 06/24/15 - Planning Board Litigation Policy Statement,date stamped: 06/25/15 - Comments from Sewer Commission, Conservation Commission,BOH,ZBA,Fire Dept.,Water Dept. Proposal is to construct a 76 sq.ft. addition and enclose existing porch. Remainder of home will remain as it currently exists. Is within the 50 ft. buffer but Conservation has already issued an Order of Conditions and a Variance. Proposal does not increase the existing non-conformity. Existing garage is to be cleaned-up but not enlarged. Abutters Brennan&Hickey,400 Atlantic Ave. wanted to see the plans. Studebaker reviewed the plans and proposed changes with them. The Planning Board members felt this proposal was not a significant change. MOTION: By Member Frazier to recommend Building Inspector issue building permits for this project subject to Planning Board standard conditions. SECOND: Member Drinan VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES • PUBLIC COMMENT (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) -none MOTION: By Member Dickey to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. SECOND: Member Drinan VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED: CHARLES A. SAMUELSON,CLERK DATE: AUGUST 12,2105