PLANNING BOARD
JANUARY 12, 2005
MEETING MINUTES
Members Present: Howard Sandler-Chairman, Michael Cole-Vice Chairman, Leslie Ann Morse-Clerk, Debbie Abbott, Kevin Holland, Peter McDonald, Craig Nightingale, Tim Klink-Alternate and Frank Salomone-Alternate
Members Absent: All Present
Selectmen: Peter Whitlock
Staff Present: Terry Whalen - Town Planner
Mr. Sandler (Chairman) called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan
CASE PB#2005-01 – MEREDITH MAYO, 2965 Herring Brook Road, Eastham, MA - Map 08 Parcels 232 & 234.
Phillip Scholomiti (Surveyor) presented an overview of the ANR request.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Ms. Morse to endorse the ANR plan titled “Plan Showing a Re-Subdivision of Land situated in Eastham, MA” prepared by Ryder & Wilcox, Inc., Inc., Orleans, MA, Scale 1” = 40’, and dated December 15, 2004. VOTE: 7-0 Unanimous (For: Sandler, Abbott, Cole, Holland, McDonald, Morse and Nightingale).
Continued Hearing - Residential Site Plan Approval
CASE PB#2004-33 - SALT POND ASSOCIATES/WILLIAM RILEY, PO Box 707, Chatham, MA 02633, requests Residential Site Plan Approval under Eastham Zoning By-laws Section XIV, to expand an existing dwelling by adding a second floor and sun room (existing garage to be demolished) resulting in Site Coverage greater than 3,000 sq. ft. for property located at 32 Tomahawk Trail, Eastham, MA, Map 025 Parcel 016.
CASE PB#2004-33 - SALT POND ASSOCIATES/WILLIAM RILEY (continued)
William Riley (Attorney) presented revised plans and affidavits from previous owners regarding existence of living space prior to 1959. The Board discussed the revised elevation visible from Nauset Marsh. The Chairman asked for public comment and there was none.
Based upon the revised elevation submitted, A MOTION was made by Mr. Cole and SECONDED by Ms. Morse to APPROVE - Site Plan Approval-Residential for CASE PB#2004-33 - SALT POND ASSOCIATES/WILLIAM RILEY, to expand an existing dwelling by adding a second floor and sun room resulting in Site Coverage greater than 3,000 sq. ft. for property located at 32 Tomahawk Trail, Eastham, MA, Map 025 Parcel 016 upon the CONDITIONS: 1. Final Board of Health approval 2. Existing garage be demolished. VOTE: 7-0 Unanimous (For: Sandler, Abbott, Cole, Holland, McDonald, Morse and Nightingale)
Continued Hearing - Residential Site Plan Approval
CASE PB#2004-36 - WILLIAM & SUSAN DAVIS/SCOTT SISSON, requests Residential Site Plan Approval under Eastham Zoning By-Laws Section XIV, to construct an addition to an existing structure resulting in Site Coverage greater than 3,000 sq. ft. for property located at 20 Jennie Clark Road, Eastham, Map 14B Parcel 007.
Scott Sisson (Designer/Builder) presented a landscape and screening plan. The Board discussed the plan submitted. The Chairman asked for public comment and there was none.
Based upon the landscape and screening plan submitted, A MOTION was made by Ms. Morse and SECONDED by Mr. Cole to APPROVE - Site Plan Approval-Residential for CASE PB#2004-36 - WILLIAM & SUSAN DAVIS/SCOTT SISSON, to construct an addition to an existing structure resulting in Site Coverage greater than 3,000 sq. ft. for property located at 20 Jennie Clark Road, Eastham, Map 14B Parcel 07. VOTE: 7-0 Unanimous (For: Sandler, Abbott, Cole, Holland, McDonald, Morse and Nightingale)
Continued Hearing - Residential Site Plan Approval
CASE PB#2004-38 - STEPHEN COLLEY/JOHN A. LISBON, requests Residential Site Plan Approval under Eastham Zoning By-Laws Section XIV, to provide finished living space within existing walkout basement resulting in Site Coverage greater than 3,000 sq. ft. for property located at 60 Northwood Road, Eastham, Map 09 Parcel 222F.
John Lisbon (Builder) presented a landscape plan, documentation of legal access and indicated finished basement area would not have separate utilities. The Board still had questions regarding legal access and the extent of the foundation. Victoria Hambrecht (350 Glacier Hills Road) expressed concerns with access and the clearing of trees in private road layout. The Chair informed Ms. Hambrect that any alleged property incursion would be a private civil matter.
A MOTION was made by Ms. Morse, SECONDED by Mr. Nightingale to continue the hearing to the February 9, 2005 meeting for an opinion from Town Counsel regarding access and foundation as-built plan and matching elevations/floor plans. VOTE: 7-0 Unanimous (For: Sandler, Cole, Holland, Klink, McDonald, Morse, and Nightingale).
Other Business
Commonwealth Capital Application – Terry Whalen updated the Board on the Town’s impending filing of a Commonwealth Capital Application with the Office of Commonwealth Development (OCD). A commitment by the Board to bring zoning changes (cluster, TDR and affordable housing) helps improve the Town’s “score” for future grant applications.
A MOTION was made by Ms. Morse, SECONDED by Mr. McDonald to work on bringing cluster, TDR and affordable housing zoning changes forward in the next year. VOTE: 7-0 Unanimous (For: Sandler, Cole, Holland, Klink, McDonald, Morse, and Nightingale).
35 Brittany’s Way – Anna Barrio (110 Meadow Drive) met with the Board to discuss concerns with land clearing in association with PB2003-09. Mr. Klink indicated he would contact the property owner to find a resolution.
Approval of Minutes
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Ms. Morse to accept the minutes of the December 8, 2004 meeting as drafted. VOTE: 6-0-1 In-Favor (For: Sandler, Cole, Holland, McDonald, Morse, and Nightingale / Abstain: Abbott)
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Howard Sandler, Chair
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