TOWN OF MARION
PLANNING BOARD
SITE PLAN REVIEW
KITTANSETT CLUB
June 2, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Napoli, Chairman
Peter Winters, Co-Chairman
Steve Gonsalves
Thomas Magauran
Julia Deane Crowley
Jay Ryder, Clerk
Patricia McArdle
BOARD SECRETARY: Debra Paiva
ALSO PRESENT: Lucy Napoli
Andrea Smith
Joe Monger
Carol Sanz
Susan Nilson
John Kelly, Jr.
John Whittemore
Will Saltonstall
John Sweeney
Natalie Atwood
R.F. Bennett
Site Plan Review – Kittansett Club – 261 Point Road, c/o CLE Engineering
The public hearing notice was read into the record. Engineer Susan Nilson and architect Will Saltonstall were present on behalf of the applicant. Also present were John Kelly, club course superintendent and John Whittemore, chairman of the club’s Green Committee.
The project involves the construction of a course maintenance facility. Access to the facility will be provided by a stone pathway entering from Point Road; the path will also provide delivery and fire access. All parking will remain at the existing parking lot. The proposed drainage has been designed in accordance with DEP’s 2008 regulations in addition to the Planning Board guidelines recently approved at Town Meeting.
Mr. Saltonstall described the architecture of the proposed building. The project consists of three portions – a 1500 sq. ft. stand alone building to be used for fertilizer storage and pesticides, a 5840 sq. ft. storage shed, and a 4410 sq. ft. two story section that will contain offices and space for maintaining vehicles and equipment on the first floor and employee facilities (cafeteria, locker rooms) on the second floor. No lighting is intended for the pathway or outside the building. Some downward-directed utility lights are proposed in the courtyard.
Ms. Nilson submitted revised plans reflecting minor revisions relative to soil testing and showing the relocation of the fuel storage shed. Mr. Saltonstall said the Fire Chief is aware of and approves of the relocation. The storage tanks are double walled for spill protection.
Vice-Chairman Winters asked the area of the existing and proposed buildings; he was told the proposed building is 12,085 sq. ft. and the proposed stand alone fertilizer building is 1500 sq. ft., totaling 13,585 sq. ft. The square footage currently used is approximately 8000 sq. ft.
Member Ryder asked what will be stored in the proposed storage shed and was told equipment will be kept there.
Vice-Chairman Winters asked if the increase in square footage will be for the grounds facilities crew and was told the main increase is from the equipment storage area. He asked if staff facilities are currently at the site and was told there is a small space on the Point Road site for staff. He asked what will happen to that structure and was told the Club has not yet made that determination.
Portions of the site are located in Flood Zones X and AE16 but no structures will be placed in those areas.
Two concrete storage units are planned for storage of the chemicals. Between the units is a washing area pitched to a separate drain and water recycling system.
The plan has been sent to Field Engineering for review; comments have not yet been received. The project will be reviewed by the Conservation Commission this week. It was agreed that architectural review will not be required for the project.
Member Ryder asked if the proposed fire access lane will be used for construction purposes; he was told the existing pathway will probably used and then replanted with grass when the construction is complete.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Ryder to continue the public hearing to June 16 at 7:30 p.m. VOTE: 7-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Ryder, Clerk
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