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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - PB - 01/01/2008 - Planning Board Meeting Minutes 2008 (20) Planning Board Meeting 1 of 4 July 21,2008 COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, JULY 21,2008 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL— ROOM 2B 41 HIGHLAND AVENUE, COHASSET,MA 02025 Board Members Present: Alfred S.Moore,Jr., Chairman Stuart W.Ivimey, Vice-Chair Charles A. Samuelson, Clerk Clark H.Brewer Board Members Absent: Michael R.Westcott Recording Secretary Present: Jo-Ann M.Pilczak MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT: 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. FORM-A APPLICATIONS • 55 SO.MAIN ST—FORM—A APPLICATION—APPLJOWNER: GEORGE ROUKOUNAKIS, filed: 07/11/08 - Neil Murphy in attendance to represent application. Lot is being divided into two lots(Lot 2C will be combined with Lot 2B and shown as 1 lot on the plan recorded with the Land Court). Purpose of this application was to show the potential buyer that they Planning Board would endorse the Form A as the newly created lot would have frontage and access along James Lane and Parkingway. Assessor provided deeds showing James Lane referenced on Roukounakis' deed for 55 So. Main St.,Red Lion Inn and Teen Center deeds. James Lane is on 1931 Assessor Map and was accepted at 1925 Town Meeting. These reference documents are in this file. MOTION: by Member Ivimey to endorse this Form A—ANR Plan as presented SECOND: Member Brewer VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES i449 &457 JERUSALEM RD.- FORM-A APPLICATION- 449 JERUSALEM RD.APPLJOWNER: JA REALTY TRUST; 457 JERUSALEM RD.APPLJOWNER: BARBARA CHASE, filed: 07/15/08. Conveying equal land in a land swap—does not affect the setbacks etc. for either lot MOTION: by Member Ivimey to endorse this Form A—ANR as presented for both applicants/owners SECOND: Member Brewer VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES • 37 RUSTIC DRIVE & 138 LINDEN DR.—FORM A APPLICATION—APPLICANTS: FRANK& ANNE JEAN MOODY and, MR. &MRS. THOMAS McGRATH; OWNERS: FRANK&ANNE JEAN MOODY, filed: 07/21/08. Conveying equal land in a land swap to create a straight lot line—does not affect the setbacks etc. for either lot. MOTION: by Member Ivimey to endorse this Form A—ANR as presented for both applicants/owners SECOND: Member Brewer VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES 7:15 P.M STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BYLAW—DISCUSSION Sarah Charron,Dick Perkinson of Conservation Commission in attendance. Member Moore explained that the Planning Board has followed Best Management Practices in their review of Site Plans, Large Homes and Subdivisions. Since the Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at the Spring 2008 ATM,the responsibility for reviewing drainage now rests with the Conservation Commission. Moore stressed that the Planning Board would not want applicants to now have to go through two filings and that the Planning Board wants to work with ConComm and not be in an adversarial role. Moore asked if the Planning Board could adopt the Stormwater Bylaw regulations and follow them for SPR,LHR and subdivisions, continuing to use Civil Designs Inc. for such review. Ms. Charron thinks drainage is a large part of Planning Board review that cannot easily be separated out and transferred ConComm,but noted that ConComm would still want to review filings to make sure ConComm and the Planning Board are reviewing things with consistency. She also noted that ConComm looks at different aspects of drainage than the Planning Board does. Member Brewer noted that he would like members of the community to be motivated to participate in the process Planning Board Meeting 2 of 4 July 21,2008 and that making the process to cumbersome could actually demotivate people to participate. Charron to send drafts of the ConComm regs. to the Planning Board and John Modzelewski, Civil Designs Inc. to review. Planning Board invited ConComm to a Planning Board hearing so they can see what the Board reviews. 7:45 P.M. 166 KING STREET—SITE PLAN REVIEW—PUBLIC HEARING, APPLICANT/OWNER: ROGER Q.HILL, filed on July 1,2008- Applicant Roger Hill,Attorney Richard Henderson and Engineer Neil Murphy in attendance to represent this application. The application and plans were forwarded to the Fire,Police and Water Departments,the Zoning Board of Appeals, Sewer Commission, Conservation Commission,Board of Health,Department of Public Works and,the Building Inspector for review and comment. The Sewer Commission,Board of Health and Department of Public Works responded that they had"No Comment". The Zoning Board of Appeals responded that they"did not see any zoning violations based on the material submitted". The Conservation Commission responded that the applicant needs to file a"Notice of Intent"application with the Conservation Commission. The applicant is proposing the construction of a new 20'X 52', 1040 SQ.FT., one story building on a concrete slab,to be used for indoor boat repair/winter storage building. The Applicant's goal is to move the current outdoor operations inside the building to reduce noise for the abutters and to capture and promote easy, efficient clean-up of any materials that are dripped on the ground. The new construction is to be located behind the existing 7,540 SQ.FT. 166 King Street commercial building and,will replace the existing 18' x 45' canvas on metal frame structure(which is to be removed) at the rear of the existing commercial building. The proposed construction is just beyond the 100' setback for the wetlands. The property consists of one parcel of land totaling 80,000.88 SQ.FT. and is located within the Highway Business(HB)zoning district. The plans conform to area requirements for front, side and rear setbacks. Building height is 22f feet,which is less than the 35 feet allowed as defined in the zoning bylaw. Total combined lot coverage of the proposed 1,040 SQ.FT. structure and the existing 7,540 SQ.FT. commercial building is 10.7%which is less than the 60%maximum allowed. Entry and egress to the proposed structure will be via the existing driveway opening off King Street(CJC Hwy.) that runs along the northeasterly side of the property to the rear of the property. The rear portion of this parcel is almost all unpaved with the exception of 1 small paved portion near the southeasterly lot line. Three marked parking spaces will be located on this paved area. The roof is pitched on both sides. One half of the roof will drain into existing catch basins and the other half will drain into the back 45,000 SQ.FT. area. A drywell has been added to the southeast corner to insure no negative drainage impacts from the project. The building will have asphalt roofing shingles and cedar sidewalling. To further mitigate noise,no windows are proposed on the northerly (residential) side of the building facing abutters' properties. Entry and egress to the building will be via garage doors on the easterly and westerly sides of the building. Electricity will be connected via underground cables. There will be no water or septic utilities to the building. No outdoor lighting, landscaping or signage is proposed. There is a 35' buffer of trees between this property and abutters on the northerly side of the property. The deed will be restricted so that this buffer of trees can never be removed. No waivers were requested by the applicant. Abutters in attendance: Lisa Lepori, 203 Fairoaks Lane and Cheryl Lund, 193 Fairoaks Lane inquired about noise levels from boat motors, aesthetics of building,tree buffer for noise and, chemicals that might be used. Abutters seemed satisfied that: noise will be moving indoors; no windows on residential side of building will help mitigate noise; deed will contain restriction that 35' buffer of trees can never be removed; and,work moving indoors on concrete floor will actually make use and cleanup of any chemicals easier/less hazardous. Tom Lemaire, 66 Margin St., -one of the individuals working on boats in the building - stressed that they will be very cautious about working outside after dark as they want to be good neighbors. MOTION: by Member Ivimey to close the public hearing SECOND: Member Brewer VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES MOTION: by Member Ivimey to approve this commercial site plan review subject to: no windows on the northerly(residential) side of the building; shingles will be used as sidewalling; gutters and downspouts are to be added to plans. SECOND: Member Samuelson VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES Applicant will file for an extension of the decision filing to August 31 st to give Board adequate time to draft decision and review at August 11,2008 meeting. Planning Board Meeting 3 of 4 July 21,2008 8:30 P.M. ZBA RECOMMENDATIONS Applications were received in the Planning Board Office on July 21, 2008. Next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for August 11,2008 which is after the ZBA hearing, so the Board addressed these applications at the this meeting. This did not leave sufficient time to notify the applicants so they could attend the meeting. Building Inspector was in attendance to represent and explain these applications. • 51 HILL ST., SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION,APPLICANTS: ANTHONY C., JUDITH A.AND CARL A. SESTITO Existing house is a pre-existing, non-conforming structure as it is only 10' from the lot line. Applicants propose to construct a two-story addition on the rear of the home. Proposed addition will only be 13' from the lot line rather than the required 15' which will continue but not increase the non-conformity. Proposed addition will not be any higher than the existing two-story structure. The nearest abutter is approximately 200' away,on Pond Street. Member Brewer felt this was a very moderate proposal which should be approved provided there are no objections raised by abutters as public hearing. Member Ivimey thought the Board lacked sufficient information regarding the impact on and input from abutters and should not be recommended for approval MOTION: by Member Samuelson to offer no opinion SECOND: Member Ivimey VOTE: 3—0 MOTION CARRIES (MEMBER BREWER ABSTAINED) • 93 BLACK ROCK ROAD.,SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION, APPLICANTS: DAVID AND DIAN LUCIER Existing home is pre-existing,non-conforming structure only 14' from the front lot line and 14' from the rear lot line rather than the required 30'. Applicants propose to tear down some of the existing front of the structure and rebuild no closer to the front lot line that the existing structure. Applicants also propose a small addition on back of existing structure that will be only 14' from the rear lot line rather than the required 30'. Non- conformities will be continued,but not increased. Driveway will also be reoriented but will not require zoning relief. Planning Board felt that proposed changes did not pose a risk of cutting off abutters' views. MOTION: by Member Ivimey to recommend approval of this special permit application SECOND: Member Brewer VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES 8:50 P.M. ADMINISTRATION LVOTE TO APPROVE 06/30/08 MINUTES OTION: by Member Ivimey to accept the 06/30/08 minutes SECOND: Member Samuelson VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES LCHAPTER 91 NOTIFICATION RE: CULVERT ON BEACH STREET OTION: by Member Ivimey to have Chairperson Moore sign the Ch. 91 notification letter SECOND: Member Brewer VOTE: 4-0 MOTION CARRIES Chairperson Moore signed—Planning Board Administrator to mail • VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING—Board asked Planning Board Administrator to deliver letters and map drafted by Concord Square to Town Manager for consideration at next BOS meeting. Proposed letter is from BOS to merchants in the Downtown Village, encouraging them to encourage employees to park in more remote designated areas in municipal parking lot to free up spaces in front of businesses for customers. Board felt letters were self explanatory and did not require member of Board or Concord Square to attend BOS meeting. However, if Town Manager felt their presence necessary, they would be happy to attend. • STREET LIST UPDATE—Administrator explained where the process is. Board did not feel member of Board needed to attend the street list meetings. Board recommended continuing to review the streets,removing the older, inactive,unrecognized or renamed streets to a second list for reference purposes. Member Ivimey suggested Town Counsel input as to what this list of ways would be titled. Richard Henderson has mentioned to Administrator the possibility of putting this list before a town meeting for a vote to permanently terminate these old ways. Member Ivimey would like to go so far as to have one list of"accepted" streets only—anything not on that list would be "everything else". Board will review list the group compiles. Planning Board Meeting 4 of 4 July 21,2008 • MEETING SCHEDULE—cancel August 4, 2008 and schedule August 11,2008 instead. • DISCUSSION—JENNINGS EMAIL RE: MARSHFIELD STREET DETERMINATION POLICY— Briefly discussed Marshfield's street determination policy and the review/decision criteria presented. Is a possibility for Board to consider with Form A applications. To be discussed further in future. MOTION: by Member Ivimey to adjourn at 9:40 P.M. SECOND: Member Samuelson VOTE: 4- 0 MOTION CARRIES NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008 AT 7:00 PM MINUTES APPROVED: CHARLES A. SAMUELSON, CLERK DATE: AUGUST 11, 2008