PLANNING BOARD
JULY 9, 2008
MINUTES
Members Present: Leslie-Ann Morse-Chairman, Michael Cole-Vice Chairman, Craig Nightingale-Clerk, Peter McDonald, Don Andersen and Tom Johnson-Alternate.
Members Absent: Howard Sandler.
Staff Present: Sarah Raposa-Town Planner, Melody Gulow-Appeals Clerk.
Chairman Leslie-Ann Morse called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Residential Site Plan Approval
CONTINUED - CASE No. PB2008-03 - JESSICA STRAUSS, 5712 Pimlico Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, requests Residential Site Plan approval under Town of Eastham Zoning By-laws Section XIV for the addition of a second floor and the extension of the first floor and deck area on an existing dwelling on property located at 31R Martha Avenue, Map 10 Parcel 202.
Mike Cole recused from attending the hearing of Case No. PB2008-03.
Presentation given by Attorney Duane P. Landreth and David Lyttle of Ryder & Wilcox on behalf of applicant Jessica Strauss (not in attendance).
Abutter Comments
Dean Scofield, 35 Martha Avenue, referred to his April letter to the Planning Board. He is still concerned with mass but pleased with the revisions that are being. He is not opposed to an increase but would ask that other options be considered such as making use of the basement area to eliminate the need for a second story and he has some concern regarding the overhang.
Attorney Landreth asked and would agree to on behalf of Jessica Srauss a continuance of this matter to the August 13th Planning Board meeting in order to submit revised plans.
Town Planner asked that any new plans submitted come with a new calculation matrix.
A MOTION was made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Peter McDonald to continue Case PB2008-03 to August 13, 2008.
The VOTE: 5-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Morse, Nightingale, McDonald, Andersen.
OPPOSED: None.
Commercial Site Plan Review
CONTINUED - CASE No. PB2008-08 - BOGUSHA DUDA, West Dennis, MA, seeks a Special Permit for Commercial Site Plan approval under Town of Eastham Zoning By-laws Section XIII. Site Plan Approval-Special Permit, Paragraph B.1., to extend the current use and put in a self-serve car wash to the side of the current gas station/convenience store on property located at 4565 State Highway, Map 8 Parcel 286.
Applicant not present, did not submit plans as required nor a written request for continuance.
A MOTION was made by Michael Cole and Seconded by Craig Nightingale to Deny Without Prejudice Case PB2008-08.
The VOTE: 7-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Nightingale, McDonald, Andersen and Johnson.
OPPOSED: None.
Other Business
An informal review was requested by Scott Sisson on behalf of Frank and Nancy Netco, Nauset Road, who want to add 500 square feet to the first and second floors of their residence. Some discussion regarding the basement and whether it is habitable space. Board commented that the Zoning By-Laws need more clarity regarding this issue. Chairman asked that Mr. Sisson and the Town Planner work on the application and the Planning Board will schedule it for the date of the August Work Session, August 19, 2008.
Discussion with the Town Planner regarding incomplete applications coming to the Planning Department. Board stated that if a building permit could not be issued against the submitted plans than they are not acceptable plans for the Planning Board.
Minutes
A MOTION to approve the June 11, 2008 Minutes was made by Michael Cole and Seconded by Craig Nightingale.
The VOTE: 6-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Nightingale, McDonald and Andersen. OPPOSED: None.
Reorganization
Board unanimously agreed to put off reorganization because of the absent member.
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Michael Cole and Seconded by Craig Nightingale.
The VOTE: 7-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Cole, Morse, Nightingale, McDonald, Andersen and Johnson. OPPOSED: None.
Meeting adjourned at 6:12 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
Eastham Planning Board
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