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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - PB - 10/18/2017 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 1 of 4 October 18,2017 COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18,2017 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,Vice-Chair(MD) Brian Frazier, Clerk(BF) Associate Member Amy Glasmeier(AG) Erik Potter(EP) Board Members Absent: Charles A. Samuelson(CS) Recording Secretary Present: Jennifer B. Oram CALLED TO ORDER AT: 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 92 HOWE ROAD LARGE HOME REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING.APPLICANT: BRYAN BALDWIN In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson;Bryan Baldwin Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office): • Large Home Review Application—Date Stamped September 15,2017 • Site Plan prepared by Morse Engineering Co., Inc. dated 8.31.17 date stamped September 15,2017 • Drawings showing RGFA, date stamped September 15,2017 Member Brian Frazier read the public hearing notice aloud. Chairman Clark Brewer reviewed the Large Home Review process for those in attendance. Bryan Baldwin addressed the Board and reviewed the plans submitted. He stated the proposed structure has a RGFA of 3805.5. Chairman Brewer stated that the exterior is the most important part in the large home review process. Mr. Baldwin reviewed the proposed architectural features of the home which include stone work around the base of the foundation, an expressive tower and windows for light flow. All exposed concreted will be faced with stone. Per the Conservation Commission,they will be adding trees etc. This project requires a Stormwater Permit. They are before Conservation now and that hearing is continued. Associate Member Glasmeier expressed concern regarding the driveway and the impact of its location on traffic in the neighborhood. Member Erik Potter asked the applicant to make sure there are no plantings at the end of the driveway that could obstruct a line of sight. Member Frazier asked how the ledge would be removed. Mr. Baldwin stated it would be done by blasting. Chairman Brewer opened up the discussion to the audience. Deirdre Hobson of 112 Howe Road said that the applicant is still before the Conservation Commission and many neighbors have attended and have concerns regarding the driveway. The applicants have not received a permit as of yet. Elaine Breslow of 714 Jerusalem Road stated that with these two lots being developed, along with Diab Lane,the area is being heavily impacted by additional traffic. She added that this project is not in the best interest of the neighborhood. Member Potter asked about the driveway location and the original area it was proposed. He asked if they changed it because it did not work or by choice. Mr. Baldwin said the Conservation Commission wanted a buffer and to add trees and a buffer where the original driveway was proposed would not work. Chairman Brewer reminded everyone that the Large Home Review should be focusing on how the proposed structure looks architecturally. Steve Magnell of 58 Howe Road said the proposed will look like a three story building. It was explained that three of the four walls are below grade, so as defined, it's the basement and not a floor. Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 4 October 18,2017 Chairman Brewer suggested the applicants continue to work with the neighbors to make this the best project as possible. MOTION: By Member Potter to recommend issuance of a Building Permit with follow up on site line impact with plantings and other traffic and safety impact conditions in the recommendation. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD,BF& EP) 7:40 P.M. 64 LINDEN DRIVE — LARGE HOME REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING. APPLICANT: TIRYAKI ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS In attendance to represent agenda item: Can Tiryaki, Tiryaki Architectural Designs Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office • Large Home Review Application—Date Stamped September 19,2017 • Site Plan prepared by Nantasket Survey Engineering,LLC. dated 9.18.17 date stamped September 19, 2017 • Architectural Drawings, dated 8.18.17 and date stamped September 19,2017 Member Brian Frazier read the public hearing notice aloud. Can Tiryaki addressed the Board. He is presenting this Large Home review application on behalf of the landowners of 64 Linden Drive,Matthew and Lauren Chisholm. This is an expansion of an existing 2,896 square foot home. The addition will bring the RGFA up to approximately 4,839. Mr. Tiryaki reviewed the plans for the Board. They are proposing to remove the connector between the garage and the house and replace it with a new mudroom and a new two car garage. They are extending the master bedroom over the two car garage and adding dormers in the attic. The addition of the dormers is what is pushing up their RGFA. Chairman Brewer asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak. There was not. MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to recommend the issuance of a Building Permit. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD,BF& EP) 7:55 P.M. JAMES NORTON—INFORMAL DISCUSSION REGARDING 15 BROOK STREET In attendance to represent agenda item: James Norton Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office) • Letter dated September 27,2017 outlining proposal Mr.Norton addressed the Board. He is hoping to purchase 15 Brook Street and make apartments with some retail space on the first floor. He wanted to get the Boards' thoughts on doing half retail and have residential on the first floor. Mr.Norton owns other office buildings in the village and they consistently have a vacancy. The new building on the corner of Brook Street and South Main Street is also currently empty. Members of the Board stated that they try to be reasonable. They do follow the intent of the bylaw and suggested that Mr.Norton read the Cohasset Village Business District Bylaw closely to help guide him for filing for an application. 8:00 P.M. SCITUATE HILL SUBDIVISION—TRIPARTY AGREEMENT UPDATE &REOUEST FOR MINOR MODIFICATION In attendance to represent agenda item: Rob Schwandt The Board had previously extended the Triparty Agreement through November 1,2017. John Modelewski has suggested the Board extend it to a date in the spring because much of the work most likely can't be completed until then. In addition,there are other items that the applicants will need to continue to come back and update the Board on until the outstanding issues are completed. MOTION: By Member Frazier to extend the Triparty Agreement to May 15,2018 SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 3 of 4 October 18,2017 8:10 P.M. TOLL BROTHERS — BOND REDUCTION REQUEST AND REQUEST TO CHANGE CATCH BASIN In attendance to represent agenda item: Scott Miccile Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office) • Catch Basin Substitution request — memo date stamped September 13, 2017 from Brendan P. Sullivan of Cavanaro Consulting. • Bond Reduction Request Document dated October 18,2017 Mr. Miccile explained that they are looking for a bond reduction by October 31,2017. The request was reviewed by Engineer John Modelewski who stated that the work covered by the bond reductions has no yet been complete, but is expected to be completed soon. The Board agreed to condition the new bond amount on Mr. Modelewski's review and approval. MOTION: By Member Frazier to approve a conditional bond reduction per the scope laid out by John Modelewski by the date of October 31,2017. SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES The board reviewed the request to modify the catch basin. MOTION: By Member Frazier to approve the catch basin modification SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES 8:15 P.M. ZBA RECOMMENDATIONS • 60 SUMMER STREET, APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT. APPLICANT: CAVANARO CONSULTING ON BEHALF DJM PARTNERS,LLC In attendance to represent agenda item: John Cavanaro, Cavanaro Consulting Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): • ZBA Application—dated 10/11/17 • Site Plan dated Prepared by Cavanaro Consulting,dated 10/10/17, date stamped 10/11/17 • Architectural Plans created by bf Architects—dates 9/21/17 Mr. Cavanaro reviewed the plans for the Board. The applicants are seeking relief to build a new garage/cabana within the Flood Plain. Any work within the Flood Plain requires relief from the Zoning Board. It's a very small amount of work to be done and the support from the neighbors has been positive. MOTION: By Member Frazier to recommend the Zoning Board approve this application. SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES 8:30 ADMINISTRATION • VOTE TO APPROVE SEPTEMBER 20,2017 MEETING MINUTES MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to approve the September 20,2017 meeting minutes SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES • VOTE TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 15, 2017 MOTION: By Member Frazier to approve the payroll for period ending OCTOBER 15,2017 SECOND: Vice-Chairman Dickey VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 4 of 4 October 18,2017 • VOTE TO RATIFY C.BREWER SIGNATURE ON INVOICES: MOTION: By Member Frazier to ratify the signature on the invoices listed on the agenda SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES PLANNING BOARD MEMBER UPDATES Chairman Brewer updated the Board on the most recent meeting of the Master Plan Committee. They met with the MAPC. They will be meeting with the MAPC on a monthly basis and in January,there may be a public session held. Vice-Chairman Dickey updated the Board on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The James Island applicants have withdrawn their request. The Town Hall Advisory Committee (THRAC)presented to the CPC and asked for 7.5 million dollars, which would not be possible based on the balance of the CPC funds. They are exploring bonding or a block grant. The CPC members are in favor of the project. • TOPICS NOT RASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING - None MOTION: By Member Potter to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 P.M. SECOND: Member Frazier VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING: NOVEMBER 1,2017 AT 7:00 PM DATE MINUTES APPROVED: NOVEMBER 1,2017