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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - PB - 06/29/2005 Planning Board Meeting 1 of 2 June 29,2005 COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29,2005 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL—SELECTMEN'S MEETING ROOM 41 HIGHLAND AVENUE, COHASSET,MA 02025 Board Members Present: Alfred Moore, Chairman Peter J. Pratt,Vice Chairman Stuart Ivimey, Clerk Mike Westcott Board Members Absent: Robert Sturdy Recording Secretary Present: Town Planner Present: Elizabeth B. Harrington MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT: 7:05 P.M. 7:05 P.M. FORM A'S NO FORM A'S WERE SUBMITTED 7:05 P.M. DENIRO'S—ALTERATION TO FENCING CONDITION Fran Amonte,Bay Planning,Inc. explained aesthetic reasons for suggesting slightly less fencing than originally conditioned in the Site Plan Approval although he is perfectly willing to install the original amount of fence conditioned. MOTION: by Member Ivimey to accept minor modification to the fencing with the condition that the landscape and fence plans are submitted to the Planning Board and to extend the original July 1,2005 deadline for submission of landscape plans (condition#19,f as cited in the September 23,2004 decision filed with the Town Clerk)be extended by 15 days to July 16,2005. SECOND: Member Pratt VOTE: 3-0 MOTION APPROVED (Member Westcott had not yet arrived at meeting) 7:20 P.M. ZBA RECOMMENDATIONS • 190 KING STREET,MOBIL STATION,MODIFICATION OF VARIANCE, APPLICANT: MOBIL OIL CORPORATION,date stamped: 06/14/05. Applicant seeks to change signage to installation of internally illuminated Blue Band. The Planning Board noted the following points: 1. The Planning Board is of the belief that the original site plan approval prohibited any signage on a canopy. 2. The site already exceeds currently permissible signage 3. The illuminated band described constitutes signage exceeding size limits MOTION: by Member Westcott to recommend denial of this application for a variance SECOND: Member Ivimey VOTE: 4-0 MOTION APPROVED • 445 KING STREET, SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION,APPLICANT: MARC BEAULIEU, date stamped: 06/21/05. Applicant seeks to construct a garage within front setback.The Planning Board noted the following points: 1. The applicant was not present at this meeting to make a case for relief 2. The Planning Board felt it was not necessary to expand into setbacks to construct this garage 3. The Planning Board would urge the applicant to consider redesigning their plans to relocate the garage in a manner that would conform with current zoning MOTION: by Member Westcott to recommend denial of this application for a special permit for the proposed garage SECOND: Member Ivimey VOTE: 4-0 MOTION APPROVED Planning Board Meeting 2 of 2 June 29,2005 • 17 JERUSALEM ROAD, SPECIAL PERMIT &VARIANCE APPLICATION,APPLICANTS: DAVID &ELIZABETH HAIGHT,date stamped: 06/21/05. Applicants seek to demolish&rebuild dwelling at 17 Jerusalem Lane. The Planning Board referenced the favorable Large Home Review recommendation dated May 31, 2005 and noted the abutters' favorable opinion of the changes to this location and,recognized the unique topography existing at this location. MOTION: by Member Pratt to recommend approval of the special permit and the variance applications SECOND: Member Westcott VOTE: 4-0 MOTION APPROVED 7:45 P.M. ADMINISTRATION • VOTE TO ACCEPT 06/08/05 MINUTES MOTION: by Member Ivimey SECOND: Member Pratt VOTE: 4-0 MOTION APPROVED • OX PASTURE LANE - It was noted that John Modzelewski reported that there are still outstanding items. Planning Board Administrator was directed to send memo to Building Inspector Egan requesting that he not conduct any further inspections at this site until the outstanding items are completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Board. Letter to be sent to Peter Baytarian asking him to be present at the July 11,2005 Planning Board meeting. Letter to be sent to Bob Egan by Planning Board Administrator LMOTIF#1 OTION: by Member Ivimey to communicate with Building Inspector Egan recommending that any permit for construction at the Mill River Marina be suspended until a Section 12.6 Site Plan Review takes place and,noting the concern about and the urgency of timing at this point, asking him to take all steps necessary to ensure that work ceases on this site at this time. SECOND: Member Pratt VOTE: 4-0 MOTION APPROVED 8:00 P.M. MASTER PLAN DISCUSSION The board discussed the changes to the executive summary of the Master Plan based on its meeting June 1,2005. In general the discussion centered on the following edits and changes: Need to revisit assumptions behind financial scenario analyses,particularly regarding no. of school age children; Softening the language regarding the high-growth commercial scenario; Need to obtain a town counsel opinion on the costs/benefits of adopting a Municipal Harbor Plan and to coordinate any efforts here with an overall economic development committee; Making a reference to the Creative Land Development model from Lincoln,Massachusetts; Agreement to look at refining the Cluster Development bylaw and possibly doing cluster-by-right; Need to number the various categories and goals and policies to make these easier to track progress; Add language to demolition delay that specifies a list of protected structures; Investigate Mixed Use districts throughout the Route 3A corridor; Ensure that economic development committee coordinates with Harbor planning initiatives; and, Add language regarding pedestrian safety particularly in relation to Greenbush commuter rail stations and facilities Town Planner Harrington to make above changes to the Exec. Summary and present to the Board for its final review and approval. MOTION: by Member Pratt to adjourn. SECOND: Member Ivimey VOTE: 4-0 MOTION APPROVED MEETING ADJOURNED AT: 9:55 P.M. NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 11,2005 at 7:00 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED: DATE: