Integrated Pest Management Techniques, outlined in the Department of AgricultureA plan for dust suppression measures shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner for final approval, and shall include the previously required minimum of 75 feet of bituminous asphalt material on the access road at the intersection with Watercourse Road, with 50 feet of coarse aggregate material beyond the asphalt on the access road, as well as watering of the roadway as a dust suppression measure.
Proposed side slopes shall be at a grade of 3:1 or 2:1 with erosion control measures in place.
Erosion control measures are to be detailed on a final plan to be submitted to the Building Commissioner. Any exposed banks created by the excavation should be hydro-seeded and maintained for three years.
Conservation Commission approval is required for all work under its purview.
The petitioner shall post a performance guarantee to assure completion of the reservoir. Funds are to be posted in a form acceptable to the Building Commissioner to cover the cost of loaming and seeding the exposed areas.
If the exposed land subject to this special permit remains idle (is un-vegetated, not planted for bog use) for more than one (1) calendar year, the petitioner must stabilize the area with either loam and seed or another acceptable alternative to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector.
The proponent should be required to post a bond sufficient to ensure that any damage caused to Town roadways will be repaired. The performance guarantee is to be in a form acceptable to the Building Commissioner upon consulting with the Director of Public Works. The Board of Appeals agrees to terminate the performance guarantee upon completion of earth removal activities if Town roadways have not been damaged thereby.
Signage designed to warn motorists that trucks are entering and exiting the site should be posted at appropriate locations on Watercourse Road.
The petitioner shall be responsible for the clearing of any sand that accumulates on the approved Truck Route as a result of the excavation of material on a daily basis.
Monthly statements are to be submitted to the Building Commissioner from a Registered Professional Engineer stating that the conditions of the Special Permit are being followed, and providing tallies of earth removal to accurately determine the amount of gravel being removed.
If all of the above noted conditions are not adhered to the Building Commissioner may cause all excavation work to cease until the problems identified are corrected.
The applicant agrees to a restriction on the approximately 10 acres of land described in the petition prohibiting the construction of residential dwellings provided that said restriction will not preclude construction or use for agricultural purposes, including but not limited to construction of the bogs, and pump houses, irrigation or drainage facilities, barns, or other such facilities for agricultural use, nor would any such restriction preclude access through this site or installation of utilities through the site for residential use on other land. The applicant also agrees to record an executed copy of the attached Covenant and Restriction, subject to acceptance as to form of the document by Town Counsel.
Larry Rosenblum moved to amend the motion to include a six-cent charge per cubic yard of sand and gravel; the vote to amend was unanimous (5-0).
The vote was unanimous (5-0).
BOA 3312 - Augustino Diodato
Liberty St/SP for lots < 20,000 sf
Lee Hartmann presented the for a Special Permit subject to Environmental Design Conditions in order to create two lots of approximately 15,000 sq. ft. A two family structure could be conducted on the property by right. The existing house and garage would remain on one lot and the existing barn would remain on the other lot with a newly constructed single family dwelling.
Atty. Larry Winokur, representing the applicant, advised the Board that a shared driveway would be awkward on this site as the existing garage doors face Liberty Street.
Loring Tripp moved to recommend approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Public Hearings: Town Meeting Articles
Amend Zoning on Plat 19, Rezone former County parcel, R20SL to D/H
Nicholas Filla read the Public Hearing notice and opened the public hearing.
Lee Hartmann presented the proposed Town Meeting article to rezone the land between South and Russell Streets, which include the County Courthouse and the structures behind it, the old Police Station, three residential structures and land adjacent to the Town Cemetery from R-20SL to Downtown Harbor (DH). The entire area is in the Historic District. The intent is to encourage economic development in the Town.
Jeffrey Welch, representing the County Commissioner, stated that the County supports the rezoning to DH.
Nicholas Filla stated that the original proposal presented by the Plymouth Center Steering Committee (PCSC) also included the cemetery, the parking lot at the top of Russell Street and land behind the churches in Town Square.
Lee Hartmann stated that the PCSC will be holding an informational session for the abutters.
Larry Rosenblum suggested that the parking lot at the top of the hill should be included in the rezoning.
Lee Hartmann stated that the parking lot is beyond the scope of what was advertised.
Loring Tripp suggested that the Board place a restriction on the Green that it remain unbuildable.
Larry Rosenblum suggested that the Board readvertise to include the Town owned parking lot.
The Board felt that the parking lot should be included in the rezoning petition. Mr. McAlduff felt that the parking lot might be an appropriate site for a parking garage.
Loring Tripp moved to continue the public hearing to September 12, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. in order to advertise the parking lot as part of the rezoning article; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Zoning 205-69, Age Restricted Developments Nicholas Filla read the public hearing notice and opened the public hearing.
Lee Hartmann informed the Board that staff is waiting for Town CounselThe language as proposed allows for age restricted development in the following districts:
ü Medium Lot Residential (R-25)
ü Small Lot Residential (R-20SL)
ü Mixed Density Development (R-20MD)
ü Multifamily Residential (R-20MF)
ü Waterfront (WF)
ü Transitional Commercial (TC)
ü Light Industrial/Waterfront (LI/WF)
ü Downtown/Harbor District (DH)
Age-restricted developments would not be allowed in:
Ö Rural Residential (RR)
Ö Large Lot Residential (R-40)
Ö Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Ö General Commercial (GC)
Ö Arterial Commercial (AC)
Ö Light Industrial (LI)
Ö Airport (AP)
Ö Mixed Commerce (MC)
Ö Highway Commercial (HC)
The Special Permit Granting Authority shifts from the Board of Appeals to the Planning Board.
Mr. Hartmann also asked the Board to review the revised development density which is proposed at six dwelling units per acre with a possible increase to 8 units per acre when utilizing Transfer of Development Right Certificates.
Malcolm MacGregor was concerned with allowing this type of development in the RR zone without any restrictions on it.
Loring Tripp suggested that a bedroom limitation could be added.
Nicholas Filla suggested restricting this type of development from the R40 and RR zones.
Lee Hartmann suggested that the General Commercial District could be excluded.
Loring Tripp moved to continue the public hearing to August 22, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Amend Zoning Table 5 Nicholas Filla read the public hearing notice and opened the public hearing.
Valerie Massard presented the amendment for Table 5 that would clarify the Table, add DH, HC, RD, RDD, TDR, TRVD and VOSD to the Table and clean up the formatting of the Table.
Nicholas Filla suggested adding a reference to the Retirement Mobile Home Park.
Loring Tripp moved to continue the public hearing to August 22, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Discussion of Other Proposed Articles:
Wind Energy Facilities
James Sweeney, Chair of the TownThe Board felt that the proposal was premature and suggested the Energy Committee hold a workshop with Planning Board, the Board of Selectmen, Entergy, and the public to create a strategic plan to implement a bylaw that would allow for wind energy.
Loring Tripp offered to be a liaison to the Committee to put together the workshop.
Minutes:
Minutes of July 25, 2005
Paul McAlduff moved to approve the minutes of July 25, 2005 as presented; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Minutes of August 8, 2005
Paul McAlduff moved to approve the minutes of August 8, 2005 as presented; the vote was (4-0) with Loring Tripp in abstention as he was not present.
Administrative:
Valerie Massard presented a request for a forty-five day extension of the endorsement timelines for B526 Loring Tripp moved to approve the above-mentioned request; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
B296 - Ponds at Plymouth
Valerie Massard reviewed the progress that Pulte Homes has made on the completion of the punch list that remained for the Ponds at Plymouth subdivision. The drainage cleanouts for the older phases has been completed. Safety issues that need to be addressed include the intersection of Lunn
Paul McAlduff moved to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Respectfully Submitted,
Eileen M. Hawthorne
Administrative Assistant Approved on: September 12, 2005
