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November 28,2007
COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28,2007
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL— BASEMENT MEETING ROOM
41 HIGHLAND AVENUE, COHASSET,MA 02025
Board Members Present: Alfred Moore, Chairman
William Good,Vice Chair
Stuart Ivimey, Clerk
Mike Westcott
Board Members Absent: Robert Sturdy
Recording Secretary Present: Jo-Ann M. Pilczak
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT: 7:04 P.M.
7:00 P.M. ZBA RECOMMENDATIONS
• 1 JERUSALEM LANE, HEIDI CONDON, SPECIAL PERMIT- Heidi Condon was in attendance to
represent this application. Lot is in RB District and is currently pre-existing,non-conforming lot in terms of the
lot size, lot coverage, front setback and one side setback. Plans are to add second floor addition on half of the
existing house footprint. The only part that will have addition beyond the foot print is on the rear of the building
but is conforming to the zoning regulations. Height to the roof midpoint is 32' and was measured from the lowest
point in grade rather than the average grade around the structure. Existing home is 2,000 SF to be increased to
3,205 SF and does not trigger a Large Home Review. Current house is 21%coverage(20%coverage is max.
permitted)—addition will increase total building coverage,but will be constructed on what is now a totally
impervious bluestone patio.
MOTION: by Member Good to recommend that the ZBA approve this special permit application.
SECOND: Member Ivimey
VOTE: 3-0 MOTION CARRIES also-I abstain (Member Westcott arrived late, was therefore not
present for the entire discussion and abstained from vote)
• 13 HILL STREET, CURT DUKESHIRE, SPECIAL PERMIT - Applicant was not in attendance to
represent this application so Building Inspector Egan presented the information. Proposal involves a garage
that exists right on the lot line and is falling down. Applicant plans to demolish the existing garage and build new
garage further back from the road but still not meeting all setback requirements. While not bringing the new garage
into full compliance, it will make it less non-conforming than the existing garage. The Board felt this proposal will
be a definite improvement to the neighborhood.
MOTION: by Member Good to recommend approval of this special permit.
SECOND: Member Ivimey
VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES
• 88B BEACH STREET, MARK ELLIS, SPECIAL PERMIT - Architect Steve Myers was in attendance
to represent this application. This is a non-conforming lot size. There are also some setback issues. Application
is going before ConComm the first week in December. Biggest issue is that the land is a spit of land that is 44' wide
and in the flood plain zone. Both side lot lines are <20'. Both sides are either marsh or water. Plans are to
demolish the existing 2,500 SF summer home structure and build a new structure on the footprint, adding 1' left
and right on the first floor and another 1' overhang and,pushing out 8.5' - 10' on the north side. This is not the
average square lot-will require some interpretation as to where the lot lines are. Board felt that Conservation
Commission will have far more to address.
The Planning Board voted 3 in favor and I abstain to recommend that the ZBA approve this special permit
application adding that the Board sees this as more of a Conservation issue than a zoning issue.
MOTION: by Member Ivimey
SECOND: Member Good
VOTE: 3 -0 MOTION CARRIES (also - 1 abstain - Member Westcott)
Planning Board Meeting 2 of 2
November 28,2007
7:30 P.M. TOD DRAFT DECISION REVIEW—Attorney Walter Sullivan in attendance to represent
Applicant Connell Cohasset Greenbush LLC. Board reviewed the 11/26/07 version of the draft decision which
included Town Counsel, John Modzelewski and applicant comments and input. All comments were reviewed
individually with indication from the Board as to which ones were to be implemented. Board agreed with all
findings as presented in the"FINDINGS"section by applicant. Attorney Sullivan presented a written extension
(dated November 28,2007)to December 14,2007 for filing decision if required. Planning Board Administrator to
file copy of extension with Town Clerk. Planning Board Administrator to implement all changes to draft decision
as agreed to by Planning Board and pass it by John Modzelewski once more for his review. Board is ready to sign
and file with those changes.
8:00 P.M. WIND BYLAW DISCUSSION—Mike Bliss and Marie Caristi-MacDonald of AEC in attendance.
Explained the changes that were implemented based on BOS suggestions. Staying with commercial use for now
and will address residential in the future.
MOTION: by Member Westcott to recommend and sponsor the Draft#5- 11/06/07, Wind Energy
Conversion Facility Bylaw as presented at this meeting and submit it for the 2008 ATM.
SECOND: Member Good
VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES
8:30 P.M. ADMINISTRATION
• VOTE TO ACCEPT OCTOBER 2,2007 and NOVEMBER 14,2007 MINUTES
MOTION: by Member Ivimey to accept the October 2 and November 14,2007 minutes
SECOND: Member Good
VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES
• VOTE TO APPROVE ZBA APPLICATION NOTICE OF PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION MEMO
TO BE INCLUDED IN ZBA APPLICATION PACKET
MOTION: by Member Westcott to approve memo for ZBA Application Packet
SECOND: Member Ivimey
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
• FY 2009 OPERATING BUDGET—DECEMBER 14 DEADLINE—reviewed figures and suggested
reorganization of the office. Administrator to pull together application fee figures for past few years from Finance
Director and discussion to continue at next meeting.
• VILLAGE BYLAW—REMAINING TASKS—Mike Westcott reviewing with Angus Jennings—will report
at next meeting
• DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE—Member Good would like to be on the Design Review Committee and,
will take the lead for recruiting other members following the suggested areas of expertise for members as outlined
by Town Manager and bylaws.
• SPRING 2008 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING—Reviewed deadline dates covered in Town Manager
11/20/07 memo. Warrant article submission deadline is January 14,2008.
MOTION: by Member Ivimey to adjourn at 9:15 PM
SECOND: Member Good
VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2007 AT 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES APPROVED: STUART IVIMEY, CLERK
DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2007