Planning Board minutes for Thursday July 10, 2014
The meeting opened at 7:08 p.m.
Members present: Alan Salamon, Tom Sawyer, Larry Klein, Stephen Enoch, co-chair, Roger Tryon, and Maggie Leonard, co-chair.
Members absent: Barry Karson
There were no members of the public.
The board reviewed the minutes from June 12, 2014. Sawyer made a motion to approve, Salamon seconded; the minutes were unanimously approved. The board reviewed the minutes from June 26, 2014 and made the following amendments: Barry Karson was added to the “members absent” list and the time of adjournment, 9:03 p.m., was added. The minutes of June 26 were unanimously approved as amended.
The board reviewed the finding for the special permit application of Berstein/22 Limerock Lane. The board approved the finding for the ZBA hearing as presented.
The board reviewed the application for a variance submitted by Bronstein for their residence at 244 Mt. Hunger Rd. The board agreed that the proposed construction increases the non-conforming nature of the residence and that a variance is required as per Section 5.1.6 #2. The board unanimously agreed that the proposed construction does not pose “substantial detriment to the public good” and that “desirable relief may be granted without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this By-law.” Zoning Bylaws pg.43 §9.2.2 #3.
The board discussed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The following items were considered:
•2 acres or larger, 200’ of frontage, all districts
•detached or attached to primary dwelling
•limit to family or all tenants
•by right or special permit
•restrict size of ADU to % of primary dwelling
•require owner to occupy
•separate entrance
•parking requirements
•definition of kitchen
•handicapped accessible
•rental time period
•proximity to primary dwelling
•range of size; minimum/maximum square footage
•site plan approval
•conforming to aesthetics/design of primary dwelling
•number of ADUs of a single lot
The board opened the mail.
Klein made a motion to adjourn, Salamon seconded; the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Maggie Leonard, co-chair
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