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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - PB - 12/02/2015 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 1 of 4 December 2,2015 COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES DATE: DECEMBER 2, 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 (CB) Michael Dickey (MD) Brian Frazier (BF Erik Potter,Associate Member(EP) Board Members Absent: David Drinan,Vice Chair (DD) Charles A. Samuelson, Clerk (CS) Recording Secretary Present: Jo-Ann M. Pilczak, Planning Board Administrator CALLED TO ORDER AT: 7:05 P.M. 7:05 P.M. LOT#11 GAMMONS ROAD, LARGE HOME REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING In attendance to represent agenda item: G. Morse,Morse Engineering; Appl. B. Earon; A.Mooring,Architect. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • Form 11 —Large Home Review Application and Planning Board Statement of Litigation Policy • Site Plan, prepared by Morse Engineering,revision date: 11/12/15 • Architectural Plans A.01 A.02, A.03, A.04 prepared by Adam Alexander Moring, dated 11-05-15. • Architectural Plans A.01 and A.01 dated 11/04/15 • Comments from Sewer Commission, Board of Health, Conservation Commission,Water Dept. Proposal is for the construction of a new single family home with pool and cabana on a 25,700 sq.ft. vacant lot which pre-dates zoning. Home will be serviced by public water and sewer. Complies with zoning setbacks. Conservation has issued an Order of Conditions and a Stormwater Permit. Proposal will be before the Sewer Commission. Grading mimics what exists now—teams has worked within contours of the land—there is extensive ledge with rolling grades towards the ocean. Property is not within flood zone. Overall height is 33'3". Private access easement to be relocated and redesigned to be used as access to the new home. Attorney Stuart Ivimey, representing 3 abutters: Gammons Rd. is a glorified driveway, not a road. Prior drive does not comply with Common Driveway Rules &Regs. —moving the easement will require a filing to review the common driveway — requires a 40' easement for the length of the drive. Abutter Whalen wants it built in full conformity so there are no issues in the future. Has asked Fire Chief to review the safety of the drive. This is in no way keeping with the neighborhood—proposed residence is 5000 sq.ft. when rooms they are not exercising use of now are factored in—suggests they remove the widow's walk. Asks Board to look for greater detail in lot coverage — ground beyond the high mean water mark cannot be calculated into lot size. Morse indicated the building coverage is 12.7%. Builidng Commissioner Egan indicated that the Common Driveway Rules&Regs. do not kick in until more than two houses are being served. Asst. Chief John Dockray—does not have a concern at this time— asked what the distance is from Gammons to access the house (Morse answered 32'). Martha Hurtia, 58 Gammons Rd.: requested more detail about lot coverage and lot size calculation, that the common drive be addressed in more detail and that the lot and building coverage be updated. MOTION: By Member Dickey to continue to January 6,2016 at 7:15 PM. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:40 P.M. MANOR WAY CIRCLE—MINOR MODIFICATION—MATTHEW SHANLEY In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson;Appl/Owner: Matt Shanley Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • 11/11/15 letter from Mark M. Flaherty,PE • 12/02/15 revised letter from Mark M. Flaherty,PE, date stamped 12/02/15 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 4 December 2,2015 • RCDD Case 2007-01 Plan of Manor Way Circle Cover Sheet, Grading Plan, Roadway Plan & Profile, Utilities Plan, revision date: 11/11/15 Chair appointed Associate Member Potter to act as voting member on this Special Permit modification request. Proposed modifications include grade changes to lessen the depth of proposed excavations for drainage due to steep slopes. There would be no change in the volume or peak flows of drainage. Also proposed is a change in drainage pipe material from reinforced concrete pipe to PVC pipe. Last, owners propose to lessen grade of road from 6%to 5% by elevating low point by approx. 4 ft. which will lessen the amount of proposed "cut" of existing grade to construct the road. John Modzelewski was fine with these proposed modifications and considers them minor. MOTION: By Member Frazier to recognize this modification as a minor modification. SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES MOTION: By Member Frazier to approve this modification SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:49 P.M. 100 POND ST. MODIF. —FINAL CONDITION OF APPROVAL— ATT. HENDERSON In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson Documents submitted were not approved by John Modzelewski. MOTION: By Member Frazier to continue this to December 16,2015 at 7:30 PM SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:50 P.M. KING ST. & SCITUATE HILL INTERSECTION CONT'D SITE PLAN REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING. OWNER: CROCKER II REALTY—LYNNE SCHWANDT. APPLICANT: SSG CUSHING COHASSET,LLC In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson; David Fulton, CEO SSG; Dave Williams, SSG; John Cavanaro, Cavanaro Consulting; Patrick Dunford,VHB; Andrew Graves,Architect,BL Companies. Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office. PLAN DATE SCALE REVISION DATE TS-Title Sheet Sheet 1 of 7 10/14/15 As shown 11/17/15 EC- Existing Conditions Sheet 2 of 7 10/14/15 As shown 11/17/15 LG—Layout&Grading Sheet 3 of 7 10/14/15 As shown 11/17/15 DTI—Detail Sheet Sheet 4 of 7 10/14/15 As shown 11/17/15 DTII- Detail Sheet Sheet 5 of 7 11/17/15 As Shown LP—Landscape Plan Sheet 4 of 5 10/14/15 As shown LP—Landscape Plan Sheet 6 of 7 11/17/15 1" = 20' Photometric Study Sheet 7 of 7 11/13/15 Not Shown Cover Sheet + Title Page Buildings Elevations—North&West 10/14/15 1/8" = 1' 11/17/15 Buildings Elevations—East&South 10/17/15 1/8" = 1' Building A—North Elevation 11/17/15 1/8" = 1' Building"A"First Floor 10/06/15 1/8" = 1' 11/17/15 Building"A" Second Floor 10/06/15 1/8" = 1' 11/17/15 Building"A"Third Floor 10/06/15 1/8" = 1' 11/17/15 Building`B"and"C"First Floors 10/06/15 1/8" = 1' 11/17/15 • Attorney Richard Henderson 11/16/15 opinion letter to Robert Egan re: parking requirements. • Cavanaro Consulting 11/18/15 "Response to Review Comments Dated 11/02/15" • Woody Chittick 11/19/15 email re: Parking &Henderson Opinion • 11/27/15 email from Robert Skolnick re: Design Review Board comments Cavanaro reviewed the gist of changes since the last meeting included changes due to Design Review Board (DRB) comments: lowered two rear bldgs. by 2 ft. which reduced slope from 10% to 6%.; added a catch basin to split the drainage; identified top of septic system and lowered grade to 6%; located dumpster pad & screening at end of parking area; added fence detail; added details of retaining wall; altered planting detail including at front corner (which is somewhat the entrance to the Town to soften the Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 3 of 4 December 2,2015 initial approach with more plantings; added lighting plan - lights directed toward pavement reduces lighting being cast off site— lights turnoff via photocell and timer from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM when there is not access to the facility. Graves reviewed architectural changes — DRB suggested breaking up fagades for more traditional look. Among other things, they changed base of building to vertical lines, added cornice, created faux windows with grill work to break up facade, simple muted colors. DRB did not have further comments after reviewing changes. Fluorescent interior lighting on sensors so building is dark when empty. Henderson addressed parking and his opinion letter. Section 7H of ZBL deals with warehousing. Section 7I deals with retail and other services. Henderson believes self storage is considered retail, not warehousing therefore 7I applies—ZBA, Egan and Modzelewski agreed. Planning Board has discretion to approve the parking. Sunrise Assisted Living already landscaped to shield themselves from the commercial property at this site — any further shielding would have to be done from their site. All DRB comments have been addressed except they recommended condition that lights turnoff at 10:00 PM — SSG would prefer condition that lights be turned off at 11:00 PM (except for security light inside office). Modzelewski reviewed his 12/02/15 comment memo (which see). One comment dealt with moving dumpster further back so people have easier time turning to exit —move is OK with Asst. Chief Dockray. Still needed: • Show relocation of dumpster • Condition—No Light Cast off Site • More Plantings at entrance corner • Final drainage calcs • Submission of design standard for distance between 2 rear bldgs. Dunford: reviewed signalization issue- this site is adding very little traffic — site across the street may justify signal. Overall site has access permit from MassDOT. Scituate Hill Decision has condition that requires twice yrly. review for 10 years. Once site is built you go back to Mass Hwy. — CB wanted to continue hearing until information for the record is obtained re: status of signalization and MassHwy. Henderson to submit Scituate Hill 2004, MassDOT and MEPA permits and any other docs relevant to the signalization issue for the record so public hearing can close. Overall, Board is happy with the improvements. MOTION: By Member Dickey to continue the public hearing to December 16, 2015 at 7:35 P.M. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 3 — 0 MOTION CARRIES 9:00 P.M. FORM A—VACANT LOT ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF JERUSALEM RD. (MOORS ROCKS) —APPL/OWNER: DONALD D.RANNEY In attendance to represent agenda item: John Cavanaro, Cavanaro Consulting Inc. 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: 11/20/15 • Plan of Land(POL) "Moors Rocks", prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 11/16/15 • Revised Plan of Land (POL) "Moors Rocks", prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 11/16/15 and date stamped 12/02/15 with minor scriveners error corrected. Mr. Ranney purchased land(on the ocean side of Jerusalem Rd.) from the Historical Society. He divided the land into 4 smaller parcels to enable him to convey the parcels to land owners across the street. Plan is not an endorsement of zoning - all parcels are non-conforming in terms of zoning. Brewer would have liked plan to say "Not Buildable" on each parcel, but almost all of the parcels' area is within the front, side and rear setbacks and, the natural topography restricts building even if all four lots were combined into one—there is no buildable area. MOTION: By Member Frazier to endorse the plan as presented. SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 4 of 4 December 2,2015 9:10 P.M. ZBA RECOMMENDATION 44 BORDER ST. — REQUEST TO REMOVE 2000 SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITION #9, APPLICANT: ATTORNEY JEFFREY DELISI ON BEHALF OF GERD ORDELHEIDE In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Jeffrey DeLisi Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • 11/06/15 Attorney Jeffrey DeLisi Letter to S.Woodworth Chittick re: Request for Modification of Special Permit filed with Town Clerk on May 5, 2000. • Copy of 44 Border St. Special Permit filed with the Town Clerk on May 5, 2000 Board felt this special permit request was not within the purview of the Planning Board MOTION: By Member Frazier to not make a recommendation to the ZBA SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES 9:15 P.M. ADMINISTRATION - VOTE TO APPROVE NOVEMBER 18, 2015 MEETING MINUTES MOTION: By Member Dickey to approve November 18,2015 meeting minutes with change of"Basement Meeting Room" to"Selectmen's Office" in heading SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES - VOTE TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 29, 2015 MOTION: By Member Frazier approve the payroll for period ending November 29,2015 SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES - DISCUSSION RE: HAVE TOWN COUNSEL DRAFT WARRANT ARTICLE TO ALLOW ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO VOTE ON MORE THAN SPECIAL PERMITS Board agrees this change should happen and will further discuss at the December 16,2015 meeting. - VOTE TO RATIFY C.BREWER SIGNATURE ON INVOICES: • INV.38155 2016 LAND COURT REPORTER SUBSCRIPTION $232 • INV.121137-15104 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC. MEMBERSHIP DUES $255 • CDI INV.#395 SCITUATE HILL $2,080 • CDI INV. #396 MANOR WAY CIRCLE $3,270 • CDI INV. #397 808 JERUSALEM RD. $160 MOTION: By Member Dickey to ratify Brewer's signature on above cited invoices SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 3 — 0 MOTION CARRIES - DISCUSSION— APPOINT INTERIM CLERK TO ACT DURING C. SAMUELSON'S ABSENCE MOTION: By Member Dickey to appoint Brian Frazier as interim Clerk SECOND: Member Brewer VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES - MASTER PLAN— discussion at December 16,2015 meeting to be postponed. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM) -none TOPICS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY CHAIR 48 HRS IN ADVANCE OF MEETING- none MOTION: By Member Frazier to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. SECOND: Member Dickey VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED: BRIAN FRAZIER, INTERIM CLERK DATE: DECEMBER 18,2015