PLANNING BOARD
AUGUST 8, 2007
MINUTES
Members Present: Howard Sandler-Chairman, Leslie Ann Morse-Vice Chairman, Craig Nightingale-Clerk, Michael Cole, Peter McDonald, Tom Johnson-Alternate, and Don Andersen-Alternate
Members Absent: Debbie Abbott, Kevin Holland
Staff Present: Frank DeFelice - Building Inspector
Chairman Howard Sandler called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Alternates Tom Johnson and Don Andersen were asked to sit as voting members.
Continued Hearing - Residential Site Plan Approval
CASE PB #2007-16 - TINA LAWSON, P.O. Box 373, Eastham, MA 02642 requests Residential Site Plan Approval for the addition of a garage and master bedroom suite under Eastham Zoning By-Laws, Section IX - Intensity Regulations, Paragraph D-2 resulting in site coverage greater than 3,000 sq. ft. for property located at 145 Cole Road, Eastham, Map 13 Parcel 70.
Attorney Ben Zehnder and Peter Coneen (Architect) answered questions directed to them and informed the Board they are still working with the Lawsons (Applicant) on the plans. Discussion continued regarding movement of the septic and a farmer’s porch versus a covered veranda.
Chairman Howard Sandler commented:
1. Applicants failed Zoning By-Laws Section 14E.2 Site Plan Review.
2. New Plans were submitted the day before this meeting.
3. Abutters are mostly seasonal and attending a later meeting would be difficult.
4. Board does not have time to review the new plans at this meeting.
5. The over 15% lot coverage and 30,000 square feet are triggers to this Board.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and SECONDED by Peter McDonald to continue this case to the September 12, 2007 Planning Board Meeting with the following conditions:
1. Final plans to be filed NLT August 29, 2007 with the Planning Board.
2. Applicant will provide copies for all abutters upon their request at Applicant’s expense.
3. Abutters need to sign up with the Planning Department by August 22, 2007
to receive a copy of any new plans.
The VOTE: 6-1 Continued to September 12, 2007 Planning Board Meeting with Conditions - For: Morse, Nightingale, Cole, McDonald, Johnson, Andersen/ Against: Sandler.
Peter McDonald recused himself from deliberating on Case PB#2007-20.
New Hearing - Residential Site Plan Approval:
CASE PB #2007-20 - Florence Lee, 2 Magnolia Drive, Franklin, MA 02038 seeks Residential Site Plan approval under Eastham Zoning By-Laws, Section IX Intensity Regulations, Paragraph D2 to remove existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling with associated site improvements at property 7 West Shore Drive, Eastham, Map 7A Parcel 05.
Attorney Ben Zehnder and Tim Brady (Engineer) represented Applicant. Abutters in attendance expressed concerns over changes being made to their right of access. Chairman Howard Sandler directed them to the Land Court as the right of access issues are not the purview of the Planning Board.
Findings of Fact:
Plan is not detrimental to neighbors.
Plan reduces the nonconformity.
Plan will not change the traffic flow.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and SECONDED by Craig Nightingale to approve Findings of Fact. The VOTE: 6-0 APPROVED - For: Morse, Nightingale, Cole, Sandler, Johnson, Andersen.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and SECONDED by Tom Johnson to approve the Site Plan-Residential under Eastham Zoning By-Laws Section IX.D2 to remove an existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling with associated site improvements at property 7 West Shore Drive, Eastham, Map 7A Parcel 05. The VOTE: 6-0 GRANTED - For: Morse, Nightingale, Cole, Sandler, Johnson, Andersen.
Michael Cole recused himself from deliberating on Case PB #2007-21.
New Hearing - Site Plan Approval:
CASE PB #2007-21 Lillian S. Hoag Family Residence Trust, William K. Hoag Family Residence Trust, Georganna Berry and William K. Hoag III, Trustees, seek Residential Site Plan approval under Eastham Zoning Bylaws Section IX.D. to construct an addition on a walk-out foundation on the north side of the existing house. This case is being reheard due to an error in the Applicant’s name - reference Case PB #2007-13 heard at May 9, 2007 Planning Board Meeting.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and SECONDED by Peter McDonald to approve the Site Plan-Residential to construct an addition on a walk-out foundation on the north side of the existing house at 7 Salt Works Court, Map 4 Parcel 21. The VOTE: 6-0 GRANTED - For: Sandler, Morse, Nightingale, McDonald, Johnson, Andersen.
Approval of Minutes:
A MOTION was made by Michael Cole and SECONDED by Leslie Morse to approve the July 11, 2007 Planning Board Minutes as read. The VOTE: Unanimous APPROVAL.
Other Business:
Discussion regarding outdoor displays. Michael Cole suggested Commercial Site Plan Review for overnight displays. Chairman Sandler will call one more meeting in September on this subject.
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Peter McDonald and SECONDED by Leslie Morse. Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
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