PLANNING BOARD
NOVEMBER 14, 2007
MINUTES
Members Present: Howard Sandler-Chairman, Leslie Morse-Vice Chairman, Craig Nightingale-Clerk, Michael Cole, Debbie Abbott, Peter McDonald (arrived at 5:20 PM), Don Andersen-Alternate.
Members Absent: Tom Johnson-Alternate.
Resigned: Kevin Holland effective Board of Selectmen’s Meeting November 5, 2007.
Staff Present: Michael Ferreira, Melody Gulow
Chairman Howard Sandler called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Continued Hearing - Residential Site Plan Approval
CASE No. PB 2007-25 - NANCY L. MACRIS, 112 Olde Point Road, Hampstead, NC 28443, requests Residential Site Plan Approval under the Eastham Zoning By-Laws Section IX.G2 to construct a free-standing garage/boathouse with attic for future finish of two bunk rooms and bath on the property at 1750 Nauset Road, Eastham, Map 09 Parcel 405.
Chairman called attention to Applicant’s letter dated October 22, 2007 acknowledging and accepting the calculations outlined in our correspondence to them dated October 16, 2007 and requesting approval to proceed with both Phase II and Phase III additions.
No one present at meeting to represent applicant.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1750 Nauset Road parcel is 130,698 square feet.
Lot contains a single family, 3-bedroom residential dwelling (Cape) and a detached 240 square foot shed.
Location of building is on the back of the property.
Applicant is entitled to a maximum allowable space of 1,131 square feet.
Property currently has 240 square feet of accessory space leaving a remaining accessory space potential of 891 square feet.
Project (Phase III) is to construct a 1,130 square foot garage barn and guest space with 806 square feet on the first floor and 324 square feet on the second floor.
United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore letter dated October 4, 2007 and signed by George E. Price, Jr., Superintendent with attachment made a part of these Minutes.
According to the National Seashore calculations they can build this out building or boat house if they demolish the small existing shed.
There is now a consensus on the calculations as noted in the National Seashore letter.
There is a project (Phase II) that has been approved but not yet constructed, Planning Board Case No. PB2004-19.
No kitchen will be put into the loft area.
We will vote separately on whether to renew the application Case No. PB 2004-19, Phase II, for the remainder of this project that has now gone beyond the two-year limit for commencement of work.
All conditions as presented in the previous application No. PB 2004-19 remain applicable for any extension approved.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and Seconded by Craig Nightingale to accept the Findings of Fact.
The VOTE: 6-0 IN FAVOR: Abbot, Cole, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale and Andersen. OPPOSED: None.
No comments from the audience regarding this matter.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and Seconded by Craig Nightingale based on the Findings of Fact and the followings Conditions the project noted as Phase III Case No. PB2007-25 be allowed to go forth.
CONDITIONS:
The shed is to be demolished before any construction begins.
The barn cannot be rented unless rented with the entire property.
The VOTE: 6-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale and Andersen. OPPOSED: None.
Chairman proceeded to the second part of Applicant’s request, whether to grant an extension for Phase II of project outlined in Case No. PB2004-19 as it has passed the two year commencement period and the work has not begun.
A MOTION was made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Leslie Morse to extend approval for Case No. PB2004-19 Phase II work for two years from the date of this meeting, November 14, 2009.
The VOTE: 6-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale and Andersen. OPPOSED: None.
Application for Endorsement of Approval Not Required Plan
ANR No. PB 2007-27 - STEPHEN & LISA KARIOTIS, request endorsement of Plan of Land in Eastham, MA being a division of Lots 2A and 3A as shown in Plan Book 524 Page 28 , Assessors Map 14 Parcels 82B and 82C, drawn by Ladue Land Surveying, 51 Captains Village Lane, Brewster 02631, and J.C. Ellis Design Co., Inc., P.O. Box 2152, Brewster 02631.
Chairman pointed out this does not qualify for an Approval Not Required Plan as the properties in question do not have frontage which is a pre-requisite for an Approval Not Required Plan.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and Seconded by Michael Cole to deny the endorsement of ANR No. PB2007-27 due to the lack of frontage.
The VOTE: 6-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale and Andersen. OPPOSED: None.
Chairman will notify petitioner that they can have the property lines redrawn and file directly with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds.
Other Business
Russell Moore, 5 Acorn Road, Eastham took the floor to discuss a name change for the portion of Chester that is attached to Acorn. Recently, an emergency vehicle was delayed in answering a call because they went to the wrong Chester Road address and met with a dead end. The other portion of Chester comes off of Acorn. It was noted that both Acorn and Chester are private roads. The residents request a change of name to Acorn for that portion of Chester attached to Acorn. Chairman Sandler directed Mr. Moore to get written approval to the name change from all effected residents. The written consent letter should be addressed to the Town of Eastham and brought to the Eastham Town Hall Planning Office.
North Eastham Village Center Strategic Report and Concept Plan, Part 1, Executive Summary dated March 2007 along with a CD of the complete report was distributed to all Planning Board members present.
Minutes
A MOTION to approve the October 10, 2007 Minutes as read was made by Michael Cole and Seconded by Peter McDonald.
The VOTE: 7-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale, McDonald, Andersen.
OPPOSED: None.
Chairman announced next Planning Board Meeting would be held December 12, 2007.
A MOTION was made by Leslie Morse and Seconded by Debbie Abbott to adjourn.
The VOTE: 7-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale, McDonald, Andersen. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
Eastham Planning Board
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