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June 10,2009
COHASSET PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
DATE: WEDNESDAY,June 10,2009
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COHASSET TOWN HALL— SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
41 HIGHLAND AVENUE, COHASSET,MA 02025
Board Members Present: Alfred S.Moore,Jr. - Chairman
Stuart W. Ivimey,Vice Chair
Charles A. Samuelson
Clark H. Brewer
Board Members Absent: Jean Healey Dippold, Clerk
Recording Secretary Present: Jo-Ann M.Pilczak
Meeting called to order at: 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. INFORMAL DISCUSSION—20 PARKINGWAY,POMPEO SPR Hap Pompeo in attendance to
represent this project. Pompeo explained that they would like to make a minor elevation change(14.5' to 16.0')to
the 16 elevation—would like to carry the 16 elevation a little further to build the wall a little higher to act as
protection against any vehicles parked in the Citgo gas station area to the east of the Pompeo property and to
decrease drainage further. This would result in more of a retaining wall rather than a curb.
MOTION: by Member Ivimey to approve this minor modification
SECOND: Member Brewer
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
Planning Board would like to see the wooden bollards (telephone poles)removed—not needed. Pompeo
also said the retaining wall on North side is no longer needed- he would rather add landscaping there.
Board agreed that landscaping would be an attractive addition. Board cautioned Pompeo that any changes
to approved plans should be discussed with the Board and should be reflected on the As-Builts.
7:10 P.M. ADMINISTRATION
• VOTE TO APPROVE MAY 20,2009 MINUTES
MOTION: by Member Ivimey to approve the May 20,2009 minutes with amended wording suggested by
Member Samuelson on p.4
SECOND: Member Brewer
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
• FIRST JULY MEETING - Change first meeting in July to July 8d'to give Board a week off from
meetings after June 24 meeting and June 25 STM.
• PUBLIC HEARING FOR STM ARTICLE #2 - WIND ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY
BYLAW—Board prefers to hold public hearing in smaller, more controlled meeting room such as BOS
Office or Basement Meeting room to televise the hearing, however, decision was made to move meeting
to Auditorium to accommodate potentially large crowd.
• OLD BUSINESS
- LIST OF STREETS—Administrator to discuss new format with Member Ivimey and then bring to
Board
- BEECHWOOD DB DISTRICT - Administrator to contact Merle Brown to invite him to Planning
Board meeting to share his perspective on this. Wayne Sawchuk also suggested reading the Benjamin
Report.
- ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER—The topic of alternate Planning Board member has
been discussed in the past during former members Pratt and Sturdy absences that impacted special permit
hearings. Member Brewer reintroduced the topic after the impact of former member Westcott's absences
Planning Board Meeting APPROVED MINUTES 2 of 2
June 10,2009
during the Graham Waste Wind Turbine filings. Planning Board Administrator to draft request for input
from Town Counsel.
• WAYNE SAWCHUK—UPDATE ON HIS VB DISTRICT PROPERTY ON SO. MAIN ST.—
Sawchuk reviewed the new plan he has implemented for his renovated property—more a Bed&Breakfast
approach, renting the units on a weekly basis. Also gave highlights as to his thoughts on approaching the
rest of this property that abuts the Parkingway.
MOTION: by Member Samuelson to adjourn at 9:45 P.M.
SECOND: Member Brewer
VOTE: 4—0 MOTION CARRIES
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 , 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES APPROVED: JEAN HEALEY DIPPOLD, CLERK
DATE: JUNE 24,2009