HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - PB - 11/10/2004 Meeting started at 7:30 PM
ASM
PP
BS
MW
SI
LH
All in attendance
735 Jerusalem Rd
Applicant, Joseph Iantosca and his engineer, John Cavanaro present the application.
The proposed 4058 (RGFA) SF dwelling is located in approximately the same footprint
as the former approx. 1400 SF ranch-style home. New square footage is generally located
in finished attic space and living space located over the garage.
The applicant proposes berming the front of the property up approx. 3 feet with
significant landscaping to disguise exposed foundation. Right side yard is slightly
increased compared to former home on site. Roof leaders may be directed to dry wells
as part of drainage plan.
36" Oak may be removed as condition is questionable and new driveway construction
may affect root structure.
Planner Harrington reviewed her checklist which showed the application to be
substantially complete.
MOTION: SI Harrington to submit a positive recommendation to the Building
Inspector encapsulating the hearing discussion.
SECOND: PP
VOTE: 5-0
8:00 Master Plan
The Board discussed the Executive Summary (ES) of the Draft Master Plan as this
includes all of the recommendations and action items contained in the full plan. Items of
discussion are captured in detail in a edited version of the (ES) completed by the Town
Planner and dated November 10, 2004. In general the discussion focused on the
following items:
Clear attribution for statements like "many residents expressed concerns"by adding
language that comments were received via written survey and at public meetings.
Deleting language that town is "well-run"
Adding beach to list of landscape characteristics
Deleting language regarding low-density, suburban sprawl
Clarifying that many Master Plan actions will require Town Meeting ratification
Clarifying that Selectmen review is prior to final PB approval
Clarify that survey issues of concern were listed in descending order
Clarifying the results of the scenario analysis that studied the fiscal impacts of various
levels of residential and commercial growth and open space acquisition
Clarification the fiscal benefits of commercial growth, while not a large absolute amount,
are still worth pursuing for the limited,positive, addition to the tax base
Research whether a Municipal Harbor Plan binds the Town to certain state-mandated
actions (Peter Pratt to research)
Clarification that"Cluster-by-right" is separate from the existing Residential Cluster
District Special Permit and that an applicant still needs to complete the subdivision
process of hearing and approval, but the zoning piece is by-right
Delete statement regarding the high cost of housing in Cohasset
Delete Center for Student Coastal Research/SSAC
Planner to research the need for a listing of Historic Register eligible properties for use in
Demo Delay bylaw
Delete language about skateboard park and fitness center and pool
The Board will continue the discussion and look at Housing and Residential
Development, Economic Development, Public Facilities and Services and Transportation
and Mobility at its next meeting.
Harrington will provide the Board with an edited version of the ES for review before the
next Master Plan discussion.
Adminstration
Harrington suggests that DPW, Fire and Police be dropped from the Large Home
distribution as no comments have come in for first four applications.
Motion: PP delete these departments from "usual" distribution. Board retains ability to
solicit comments from all boards/departments if deemed necessary by PB.
Second: SI
VOTE: 5-0
Motion: MW to accept the minutes as presented
Second: PP
VOTE:5-0