PLANNING BOARD
FEBRUARY 11, 2004
MINUTES
Members Present: Howard Sandler-Chairman, Leslie Ann Morse-Clerk, Debbie Abbott, Michael Cole, Peter McDonald, Craig Nightingale, and Frank Salomone-Alternate
Members Absent: Kevin Holland-Vice Chairman
Staff Present: Terry Whalen - Town Planner
Mr. Sandler (Chairman) called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Chairman informed the Board of the Selectmen’s appointment of Ms. Abbott as a full member.
Mr. Cole recused himself from deliberations on CASE PB#2004-02.
Mr. Salomone joined the Board as a voting member on CASE PB#2004-02
New Hearing - Site Plan Approval - Special Permit:
CASE PB#2004-02 - SEAMAN’S BANK/LESTER J. MURPHY, Jr., 221 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657, requests Site Plan Approval-Special Permit under Eastham Zoning By-Laws Section XIII to construct a new structure and make site improvements for a bank facility on property located at 4355/4365 State Highway and Old County Road, Eastham, Map 08 Parcels 145A&B.
Jay Murphy (Attorney), John McElwee (Engineer), Rick Fennucio (Architect) and Theresa Morris (Bank’s Representative) provided an overview of the project and presented slightly revised Site Plan and Landscape Plans for the Board’s review.
Mr. Nightingale inquired about type of functions planned for meeting rooms, Ms. Morris noted they would be bank related. Mr. Sandler asked about the handling of roof drainage.
John March (35-#7 Old County Road) raised concerns related to the following areas: private residences located across street from the proposed project, potential for declining values, increased traffic, reduced privacy, negative noise and light impacts and construction safety during summer months.
Rebecca Leo and Bill Nichols (25 Old County Road) raised concerns regarding public safety in the area, location of proposed walkways to relocated monument and general lack of pedestrian safety in the vicinity.
Lynn Fleischer (35-#1 Old County Road ) raised concerns about the relocation of the monument and potential construction during the summer season.
Jean Rapose (5155 State Highway) expressed benefits of maintaining as much natural vegetation as possible.
The Board discussed the merits of removing the proposed park like area for the relocated monument. Eliminating the proposed relocated monument and associated walkways would help to protect residential properties to the southeast and remove potential for vehicle conflicts (cars stopping to view and/or visit).
DECISION:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Nightingale, seconded by Mr. McDonlad to grant Site Plan Approval - Special Permit to construct a new structure and make site improvements for a bank facility on property located at 4355/4365 State Highway and Old County Road, Eastham, Map 08 Parcels 145A&B upon the following Conditions: 1) subject to approval by the ZBA, 2) subject to approval by the BOH, 3) roof runoff be directed to dry wells and 4) proposed park be deleted from plans.
THE VOTE; 6-0-0 (For: Sandler, Abbott, McDonald, Morse, Nightingale and Salomone)
Mr. Cole rejoined the Board and Mr. Salomone returned to being an Alternate.
New Hearing - Waiver Request - Site Plan Approval - Special Permit:
CASE PB#2004-03 - ROBERT & PATRICIA SVERID/KEVIN & LESLIE HOLLAND, 5200 State Highway, Eastham, MA 02642, requests a Site Plan Approval Waiver under Eastham Zoning By-Laws Section XIII-D, to construct an addition (16'X30') to an existing structure for the purpose of enlarging existing coffee room and office for property located at 5200 State Highway, Eastham, Map 05 Parcel 013.
Mark Agostino (Applicant’s Representative) presented an overview of the Waiver request.
Jean Rapose (5155 State Highway) expressed concerns of noise during construction. The Chair informed her to contact the Building Inspector if there was any violation outside of normal construction hours.
DECISION:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. McDonald to Approve Waiver of Site Plan Approval - Special Permit to construct an addition (16'X30') to an existing structure for the purpose of enlarging existing coffee room and office for property located at 5200 State Highway, Eastham, Map 05 Parcel 013 upon the Condition: Approval be obtained from the Board of Health.
The Planning Board finds that the proposed alteration does not substantially change the site’s relationship with abutting properties and that an application for Site Plan Approval - Special Permit is not required for the project as proposed.
THE VOTE; 6-0-0 (For: Sandler, Abbott, Cole, McDonald, Morse, and Nightingale)
New Hearing - Subdivision Control:
CASE PB#2004-04 - TOWN OF EASTHAM/WARREN BARRETT 68 Maple Street, Belchertown, MA 01007, requests Definitive Subdivision Plan Approval for creation of an extension to Bayview Road on property located Map 19 Parcel 15A.
Ben Zehnder (Attorney) provided an overview of the request and presented information to the Board on why granting the requested waivers is in the public interest as specified in the Subdivision Control Law.
Dave Crary (Board of Highway Surveyors) expressed concern with granting some many waivers as the ultimate goal of this proposal was to create a Town Way.
The Board discussed the requested waivers:
Section II Section 2.4.2(a)(6) - Drainage Section 2.4.2(a)(11) - Profiles Section 2.4.2(a)(14) - Topography Section 2.4.2(a)(26) - Conveyance Note Section 2.4.2(b)(1-7) - Profiles/Drainage Section 2.4.2(e) - Schedule Section III Section 3.4.1 - Curb Rounding Section 3.4.2 - Drainage Section 3.4.3 - Turn Around Section 3.5 - Underground Utilities
Section IV Section 4.1 - Road Construction Section 4.2 - Drainage
DECISION:
A MOTION was made by Ms. Morse, seconded by Mr. Nightingale to Approve requested Waivers from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and Approve the Plan to create Bayview Road Extension on property located at Map 19 Parcel 15A.
THE VOTE; 6-0-0 (For: Sandler, Abbott, Cole, McDonald, Morse, and Nightingale)
Approval of Minutes:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Ms. Morse to accept the minutes of the January 14, 2004 meeting as drafted.
THE VOTE; 6-0-0 (For: Sandler, Abbott, Cole, McDonald, Morse, and Nightingale)
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Howard Sandler, Chair
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