PLANNING BOARD
JANUARY 9, 2008
MINUTES
Members Present: Howard Sandler-Chairman, Leslie-Ann Morse-Vice Chairman, Craig Nightingale-Clerk, Debbie Abbott, Michael Cole, Peter McDonald, and Don Andersen-Alternate, Tom Johnson-Alternate
Staff Present: Michael Ferreira-Assistant Town Administrator, Frank DeFelice-Building Inspector,
Melody Gulow-Appeals Clerk.
Chairman Howard Sandler called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Commercial Site Plan Approval
Case #PB 2007-29 - Jason and Raquel Ellis, seek commercial site plan approval under Eastham Zoning By-Laws Sections XIII.B-1A. and VI.D-10b. to add mezzanine floor space in two existing garage bays for office use on property at Brittany's Way, Map 05 Parcel 129C.
Applicant Jason Ellis gave presentation of project.
Discussion regarding number and placement of parking spaces. Inquiry regarding PACE review. Applicant has verbal approval from PACE and can get in writing for the file.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. Property is in Zone D - Retail Sales/Service Area.
2. Office use is consistent with Zone D allowable usage.
3. Small offices being created would be used by the garage tenant only.
A MOTION was made by Ms. Morse, seconded by Mr. Cole to approve the Findings of Fact.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0): Abbott, Andersen, Cole, Morse, Nightingale, Sandler.
A MOTION was made by Ms. Abbott and Seconded by Mr. Nightingale with the following CONDITIONS to grant commercial site plan review to add mezzanine floor space in two existing garage bays to be used for office space at 25 Brittany's Way.
CONDITIONS:
1. A plan for egress submitted and approved by the Town of Eastham Building Inspector.
2. Offices being created only for use by the tenant of the garage.
3. Carbon Monoxide Alarm installed in the office area.
4. Board of Health approval.
5. Addition of one more parking space.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0): Abbott, Andersen, Cole, Morse, Nightingale, Sandler.
Residential Site Plan Approval
Case #PB 2008-01 -Joanne Kinnane Elliott seeks residential site plan approval under Eastham Zoning By-Laws Section IX.D-1. to demolish the existing dwelling and rebuild a new home and garage on property at 35 Asa's Road, Map 04 Parcel 086.
Michael Cole and Peter McDonald recused themselves and left the hearing room.
Alternates Don Andersen and Tom Johnson were asked to sit as voting members of the Board.
Applicant was present. Overview of the project given by Mark Kinnane of Cape Associates, Inc..
Building Inspector said thorough research was done with the Assessor's office regarding this property and the property is a buildable lot. The property had been taxed as an unbuildable lot and that has now been corrected. The Town will be checking further into other buildable properties that may be taxed as unbuildable lots.
Abutter Jane McMahon, 60 Asa Road, expressed disapproval of this project based on the size of the new home relative to the area. Her home is large only because of a degenerative condition she has that requires handicap accessibility.
Maureen Dooley Lawrence, 80 Meadow Drive, addressed the Board regarding the outcome of Case #PB2008-01 after the close of the hearing.
Discussion regarding design and mass. Board commented that the architectural plans appear to be drawn by someone unfamiliar with the Eastham zoning requirements. Applicant agreed to take into consideration all the points discussed and would submit new plans.
A MOTION was made by Ms. Morse and Seconded by Ms. Abbott to CONTINUE Case PB2008-01 till the February 13, 2008 Planning Board meeting.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0) Abbott, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale, Andersen, Johnson.
Other Business:
Peter Doolittle addressed the Board and distributed to each member drawings of tentative alterations to his newly purchased property at 2355 State Highway. Mr. Doolittle was advised to submit professionally prepared plans to the Building Inspector for perusal prior to submitting them to the Planning Board. Applicant was advised that any comments made did not insure approval of his plans. Applicant was advised due to the non-conformity of the property he would need to appear before both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Reorganization:
Chairman Howard Sandler announced his resignation as chairman of the Planning Board.
A MOTION for reorganization was made by Mr. McDonald and Seconded by Ms. Abbott.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0) Abbott, Morse, Cole, Sandler, Nightingale, McDonald.
Nomination of Leslie Morse for chairman made by Ms. Abbott and Seconded by Mr. McDonald.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0) Abbott, Morse, Cole, Sandler, Nightingale, McDonald.
Nomination of Michael Cole for vice chairman made by Ms. Abbott and Seconded by Mr. McDonald.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0) Abbott, Morse, Cole, Sandler, Nightingale, McDonald.
Nomination of Craig Nightingale for clerk made by Ms. Abbott and Seconded by Mr. McDonald.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0) Abbott, Morse, Cole, Sander, Nightingale, McDonald.
Minutes:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Nightingale and Seconded by Mr. Cole to allow the clerical error in the November 14, 2007 Planning Board Minutes approved at the December 12, 2007 meeting to be corrected to read ANR No. PB 2007-27 - STEPHEN & LISA KARIOTIS.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0) Abbott, Morse, Sandler, Nightingale, Andersen, Johnson.
Board asked that the December 12, 2007 Planning Board Minutes be redone removing all unnecessary comments. Minutes will be voted on at the next meeting.
Adjournment:
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Mr. Cole and Seconded by Ms. Abbott.
VOTE: Unanimous (6-0) Abbott, Morse, Cole, Sandler, Nightingale, McDonald.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
Eastham Planning Board
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