HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - PB - 11/01/2017 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 1 of 3
November 1,2017
COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1,2017
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)
Associate Member Amy Glasmeier(AG)
Board Members Absent: Charles A. Samuelson(CS)
Brian Frazier, Clerk(BF)
Erik Potter(EP)
Recording Secretary Present: Jennifer B. Oram
CALLED TO ORDER AT: 7:00 P.M.
Associate Member,Amy Glasmeier will be voting this evening.
7:00 P.M. ZBA RECOMMENDATIONS
• 380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway— Special Permit Application for Residential Units—Attorney Jeffrey
De Lisi
In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Jeffrey De Lisi and Mr. Jack O'Leary of Sitec
Materials and documents submitted,utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board Office):
- ZBA Application packet with attachments, date stamped by the Town Clerk 10/3/17
- Letter to Building Inspector, Robert M. Egan, from Attorney Jefferey De Lisi Dated 9/19/17 and date
stamped by the Town Clerk 10/3/17.
- Letter from Robert Egan to Attorney De Lisi, dated 10/2/17.
- Court order dated July 23,2013
- Site Plan,prepared by Sitec Environmental, dated: 9/28/17, date stamped: 10/03/17
- Zoning Analysis prepared by Sitec Environmental, dated: 9/28/17, date stamped: 10/03/17
- Architectural Drawings by Axiom Architects, dated: 10/20/17 Prelim: 10/03/17
Attorney De Lisi reviewed the history of the project. This project went through a Site Plan approval process. It
was filed in 2010, it went to court and in 2013 the Court modified some language in the decision. In 2017,the site
plan was approved. The owner of the property is now going before the Zoning Board to seek a Special Permit for
the use of the property. They would keep the retail use on the first floor,but are proposing 20 rental units on the
second floor. They are proposing to have 20% of these units be designated affordable. Chairman Brewer stated
that the Town is presently in the process of updating its Master Plan. Knowing that this project was coming
forward, Chairman Brewer has been talking with the Town Manager and the Chairman of the Zoning Board about
the affordable component of the project. They are also looking to hire a housing consultant to help guide the Town
through what is a complex process. The Town recommends the goal for the project have it be a local action
application with 25%of the units being affordable so that 100%would count toward the Town's Subsidized
Housing Inventory(SHI). Attorney De Lisi stated they would welcome the Town's involvement and working
together to reach these goals.
MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to recommend the Zoning Board approve this Special Permit with
the condition that an effort be made for all the units count toward the Town's SHI.
SECOND: Associate Member Glasmeier
VOTE: 3-0
Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 3
November 1,2017
• Sandy Beach Bath House/353 Atlantic Avenue
In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson and Can Tiryaki, Tiryaki Architectural
Designs
Materials and documents submitted, utilized at this meeting(On file in Planning Board One Drive and the ZBA
Office :
- ZBA Special Permit Application packet with attachments, date stamped by the Town Clerk:
10/16/17
- Draft Site Plan,prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated: 09/25/17, date stamped: 10/16/17
- Architectural Plans created by Tiryaki Architectural Designs, dated: 10/04/17, date stamped:
10/16/17
Attorney Henderson addressed the Board. They are proposing to rebuild the bath house at Sandy Beach. He
explained that not a lot is changing in regard to size and height. Mr. Tiryaki reviewed the proposed plans for the
Board. They are proposing to rebuild the entire roof. The building will have a new look with new windows,
dormers making the design more appropriate for the location. They may add a barn door for aesthetics. They have
hired a structural engineer to for the roof.
MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to recommend the Zoning Board Approve this Special Permit
application.
SECOND: Associate Member Glasmeier
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES
7:20 P.M. TOWN HALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (THRAC)—PROJECT UPDATE/REVIEW
Materials and documents submitted, utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board One Drive and the ZBA
Office): Power Point Presentation dated November 1,2017.
Vice-Chairman of the Town Hall Advisory Committee, Mark Toomey and member,Josiah Stevenson addressed the
Board. They reviewed the process the THRAC has followed for the development of a plan for a new Town Hall.
They will be going to Town Meeting in December to ask for funds to develop plans for the project.
7:30 P.M. 508 CHIEF JUSTICE CUSHING HIGHWAY—VOTE TO APPROVE FINAL SITE PLAN
The Board did not vote as they want to confirm the handicapped spot is in the correct location. This will be placed
on the November 15, 2017 agenda.
7:31 P.M. RENEW AND APPROVE VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT GUIDELINES
This discussion was tabled until the November 15, 2017 Planning Board meeting.
7:32 P.M. REVIEW LARGE HOME REVIEW APPLICATION PROCESS,POLICIES AND
PROECEDURES
This discussion was tabled until the November 15, 2017 Planning Board meeting.
7:33 P.M. SCENIC ROAD BYLAW—PETITION,APPLICATION AND HEARING
PROCESS DISCUSSION
The Board has received two incomplete petitions/applications for Scenic Roads designation. A process has to be
developed. Further discussion will occur at the November 15, 2017 Planning Board meeting.
Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 3 of 3
November 1,2017
7:35 ADMINISTRATION
• VOTE TO APPROVE OCTOBER 18,2017 MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to approve the October 18,2017 meeting minutes
SECOND: Associate Member Glasmeier
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES
• VOTE TO APPROVE PAYROLL FOR PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 29, 2017
MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to approve the payroll for period ending OCTOBER 29,2017
SECOND: Associate Member Glasmeier
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES
• TOPICS NOT RASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
MEETING - None
MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 P.M.
SECOND: Associate Member Glasmeier
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING: NOVEMBER 15, 2017 AT 7:00 PM
DATE MINUTES APPROVED: November 29, 2017