Valerie Massard informed the Board that this case has been continued at the applicant
BOA 3289 - Bodurtha
Allerton Street/Special Permit to create <20,000 sf lot
Peter Hale, Associated Engineers Inc., presented the application for a special permit subject to Environmental Design Conditions in order to create a conforming lot in the R20SL zone. Currently there are two lots held in contiguous ownership that total 37,917 s. f. The single family dwelling would be on a 16,522 s. f. lot and use the existing stone driveway. The vacant lot would be 21,395 s. f.
Nicholas Filla moved to recommend approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals subject to the following conditions:
The petitioners shall place a 40-foot no-cut buffer, to be shown on the plan, and as a recorded deed restriction, for the northerly end of Lot 7, Map 14, in order to preserve the trees that are located on that relatively steep portion of the lot. Said deed restriction and revised plan to be recorded with the Special Permit, and evidence of such recording at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds to be presented to the Board of Appeals prior to issuance of a Building Permit for Lot 7.
A site grading plan shall be required for review by the Town Engineer prior to a Building Permit being issued for Lot 7 in order to insure that no additional off-site runoff is generated.
The vote was unanimous (3-0).
Site Plan Review
Airport Commission
Walter Morrison and George Morgan presented a site plan for a warehouse/office building on Map 97, Lot 1, South Meadow Road. The site is part of the Plymouth Airport. One way truck access will direct the flow of traffic around the rear of the building back out to South Meadow Road. The building would be a one story, 22 ft. high masonry structure.
Nicholas Filla suggested decreasing the asphalt in front of the building and increasing the green space
Loring Tripp requested that increased landscaping be added to the plan.
Mr Morrison and Mr. Morgan agreed to present a detailed landscaping plan at a future meeting.
Site Plan Review
Meadow Park Road/Lot 21-9
Bill Shaw Associated Engineers, presented the site plan review for a 7,200 s. f. industrial building on Map 108, Lot 21-9. The plan has been to the Conservation Commission and has received an Order of Conditions. A 12 ft. high block wall will be constructed to protect the wetlands and a buffer has been provided between the adjacent lot. The cuts and fills on the site will be balanced.
Valerie Massard asked Mr. Shaw to go into more detail about the landscaping.
Bill Shaw stated that there will be substantial trees and irrigation will be installed.
Nicholas Filla moved to notify the Building Commissioner that the site plan complies with the minimum requirements of the zoning bylaw after the following issues are addressed.
As building space is occupied, the Building Commissioner should continue to review the adequacy of the overall parking.
The size and exact species of trees should be delineated. Trees 2 ½ inches in caliper or greater are recommended, with irrigation installed.
Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit a Registered Professional Engineer must certify that the drainage system, drive ways, curbing and parking areas have been installed according to accepted practices and in compliance with the Zoning By-law and the approved site plan.
Lighting is to comply with the Light Pollution Bylaw.
Compliance with the Prevention of Light Pollution Zoning Bylaw must be documented.
A Registered Landscape Architect or other qualified licensed professional must certify to the Building Commissioner prior to the issuance of a final occupancy permit that the required landscaping has been installed in accordance with: the approved site plan, the Zoning Bylaw, and acceptable landscape practices.
The Town Engineer must approve the drainage design and system.
The vote was unanimous 3-0.
BOA 3278 - Alden Pond Condo
Special Permit for Condo Units on Court Street
Valerie Massard informed the Board that this case was continued at the applicant's request to a future date. The Board of Appeals public hearing is also delayed.
Minutes:
March 28, 2005
Valerie Massard requested two changes to the minutes of March 28, 2005:
Page 4, under B518, Fantoni, replace the sentence that reads "The modification would allow the affordable housing unit to be exempt from the condominium owners fees while still maintaining access to the open space" with "The modification would require that the affordable housing unit be exempt from the condominium association and amenities".
Page 5, under B525, Randall, replace "The homeowner had previously come before the Board for a special permit in order to construct additional dwellings on a residential lot………….The applicant has a permitted single family dwelling and has added a garage with an apartment above and a one bedroom "Mill" dwelling without permits. With "The homeowner had previously come before the Board conceptually in order to construct additional dwellings on a residential lot………….The applicant has a permitted single family dwelling and has added an apartment over the existing garage and a one bedroom "Mill" dwelling without permits".
Larry Rosenblum moved to approve the minutes as amended; the vote was unanimous (3-0).
Larry Rosenblum informed the Board that Barry Bluestone would be meeting with staff on Monday, April 25, 2005, regarding the Town implementing Chapter 40R legislation. The board requested that Mr. Rosenblum attend the meeting, which he agreed to do.
Loring Tripp requested that staff send a formal thank you letter to each Master Plan Committee member for all their hard work and service to the Town in completing the Master Plan.
Loring Tripp informed the Board that areas in Town are experiencing difficulty receiving electrical services to construction sites. Mr. Tripp has met with Dennis Galvam, from Nstar, who will be holding monthly meetings with staff and landowners to address the situation.
Ms. Massard reminded the Board that the Site Visit for Orchard Hills, off Billington Street, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. The Board will meet at the entrance to the site.
Nicholas Filla moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (3-0).
Approved on: April 25, 2005
