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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - PB - 02/20/2019 Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 1 of 4 February 20,2019 COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES DATE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: WILLCUTT COMMONS 91 SOHIER STREET, COHASSET,MA 02025 Board Members Present: Clark H. Brewer, Chairman (CB) Michael Dickey, Vice-Chairman (MD) Erik Potter(EP) Amy Glasmeier(AG) Paul Grady(PG) Board Member Absent: Brian Frazier(BF) Recording Secretary Present: Jennifer Brennan Oram 7:02 P.M. Chairman Brewer called the meeting to order. Approval Not Required (ANR)—98 Forest Avenue, Assessors ID: C4-06-012 and 126 Forest Avenue,Assessor's ID: C4-06-022 Land off Jerusalem Road,Assessor's ID: D3-20-015 Brendan Sullivan of Cavanaro Consulting addressed the Board and reviewed the ANR plan; they are adding more land area. After a brief discussion: MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to endorse this ANR Plan SECOND: Member Glasmeier VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD, EP,AG & PG) Approval Not Required (ANR)— 121 Jerusalem Road,Assessor's ID: D3-20-015 Director of Planning, Peter Matchak reviewed the proposal for the Board. They are adding about 3,600 square feet of land to the lot to fix an issue; the lot is not buildable. MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to endorse this ANR Plan SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD, EP,AG & PG) 7:00 P.M. Continued-PUBLIC HEARING—Article XX Special Permits in Waterfront Business (WB)District—The Planning Board will be conducting a hearing to consider a zoning use change in the WB Distict Materials and documents submitted, utilized at this meeting (On file in Planning Board Office): ➢ Public Hearing Notice ➢ 2.20.19 Harriman Power Point Presentation Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 4 February 20,2019 Chairman Brewer addressed the Board and the crowded room. This is a continued hearing. The Board has allotted an hour for this hearing. They will first have the consultants from Harriman Associates present a power point presentation that they put together based on the input and information they received from the first hearing. They will then take public comment, followed by a discussion by the Board; he does not think the Board will be voting this evening. Emily Inns, an Urban Planner from Harriman, working for the Town, reviewed their power point presentation. The presentation given at the last hearing presented draft zoning that had some missing pieces. They are hoping that information can be filled in this evening by the Board. She and Steve Cecil reviewed the State, Local and regulatory laws and regulations, as well as the FEMA Flood Maps, Chapter 91 and the what implications a change of zoning would have to this area. The Town of Cohasset has a Floodplain and Watershed protection district Zoning Bylaw that requires relief from the ZBA. Any construction in this area would have to go the ZBA. Chairman Brewer asked about the Velocity Zones in this area. Ms. Innes stated that anything in the velocity zones would have be built above the Flood Plain to be brought into compliance. She does not have the heights with her, but both Atlantica and the Marina are in the Velocity Zone. Ms. Innes then gave their power point presentation that reviewed the Chapter 91 Waterways regulations, proposed height allowances in the WB District, Floor Area Regulations, parking regulations and what properties would be in the WB District. There was an extensive discussion about if they should continue with the Zoning Change of the WB District or consider changing the Board's approach and look into the adoption of an Overlay District. Ms. Innes stated that the WB Zoning District, if approved, would remain in place. An Overlay District sits on top of the Zoning District. Chairman Brewer stated that three of the properties in the proposed WB District are in the Velocity Zone and could not easily be rebuilt. Board members agreed that the Town needs to do something to try and re-energize the harbor area. They will advertise for a new hearing to be held on March 13, 2019. After further discussion: MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to advertise a Public Hearing about an Overlay District in the Harbor Area March 13, 2019 SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD, EP,AG & PG) Chairman Brewer asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak. Mr. Francis Collins of 404 South Main Street agreed that the board should consider the Overlay. The proposed WB District could impact the harbor and the fisherman. Mr. Jack Creighton of 23 Cushing Road agreed that the Harbor is not working and something needs to be done; he thinks the Overlay would allow for that. Ms. Sandra Manzella of 19 Border Street asked if the four buildings in the WB District were owned by the same person. She was told they were not. She thinks people need a better idea visually of what will be there. Chairman Brewer agreed a massing study would be helpful. Mr. Joe Rosano of 48 Howe Road thinks they are moving much too fast on this. Selectman Jack Keniley addressed the Board. He stated he got the money for the Harbor Study. He stated that the Town is in a situation where the buildings in the Harbor could go dark. They are pushing this because they have an opportunity. The main focus is the fishing fleet in the Harbor. Beth of the Mass Lobsterman Association stated they need updated infrastructure in the Harbor. They will submit a letter to the Board. Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 3 of 4 February 20,2019 Chairman Brewer thanked the public for their comments. They will plan on opening the Overlay Public Hearing on March 13th. They will also keep the WB District Public Hearing open. MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey to continue the public hearing for the WB District SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD, EP,AG & PG) Zoning Board Application Reviews and Recommendations Variance—Howe Road—Relief from Required Minimum Lot Width—No one present for this application. The Planning Board did not review it. Special Permit—290 Beechwood Street—Construct an addition within the setback—the landowners reviewed the plans for the Board. MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey recommend approval to the ZBA SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD, EP,AG & PG) Special Permit— 130 Gammons Road—Construct a Residential Dock—No one present for this application. The Planning Board did not review it. Special Permit—52 Summer Street—Raze and Reconstruct the house and garage within the Flood Plain. Builder Chris McKenna reviewed the plans for the Board. MOTION: By Vice-Chairman Dickey recommend approval to the ZBA SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD, EP,AG & PG) 8:30 P.M. Master Plan Update Director of Planning, Peter Matchak, updated the Board on the Master Plan. Their next meeting will be March 30th 8:35 P.M. Regional Sewer Discussion Update Mr. Matchak updated the Board and announced the next meeting on this topic will be February 27tb The conversation will only be about Cohasset. 8:45 P.M. Toll Brothers Bond Release MOTION: By Member Glasmeier to release the remaining balance of the Bond to Toll Brothers SECOND: Vice-Chairman Dickey VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB,MD, EP, AG & PG) Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 4 of 4 February 20,2019 ADMINISTRATION MOTION: By Member Potter to approve the minutes of February 6, 2019 SECOND: Vice-Chairman Dickey VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB, MD, EP,AG & PG) ADJOURMENT MOTION: By Vice Chairman Dickey to adjourn the meeting at 9:15PM SECOND: Member Potter VOTE: 5—0 MOTION CARRIES (CB, MD, EP, AG & PG) NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING: March 13, 2019