Town of Plymouth, MA - Planning Board Minutes February 6, 2006

Planning Board Minutes February 6, 2006


	These minutes are not verbatim Board Members: Loring Tripp, III, Nicholas Filla, Larry Rosenblum, Malcolm MacGregor, and Paul McAlduff. Planning Board Alternate: Timothy Grandy Staff Members: Lee Hartmann and Valerie Massard Recording Secretary: Eileen Hawthorne Form A A4186 Paul McAlduff moved for the clerk to sign the plan; the vote was unanimous (5-0). BOA 3352 Union St (4/5) Tim Moll presented a request for a special permit in order to renovate the second floor of an existing retail building into a residential apartment. The property located at 26 Union Street has recently undergone extensive renovations including the removal of the rear portion of the building. The parking would be on street, which is grandfathered under the pre-existing use of the site. In order to better accommodate on street parking, the existing chain-link fence along Union Street has been moved away from the street. Valerie Massard informed the Board that when the rear portion of the building was removed, the property became more environmentally friendly. The rear portion was in a flood zone and Conservation buffer area. Ms. Massard found that the parking is adequate and that the project complies with the intent of the Waterfront Zoning Distrct. Nicholas Filla requested that the applicant meet with the Plymouth Center Steering Committee (PCSC) and the Design Review Board (DRB) prior to the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. Larry Rosenblum was concerned with the protection of public access to the water Mr. Moll stated that the Marina already provides 300 Nicholas Filla stated that the Marina is open year round and provides public access. The yacht club which is to the south of the site is private. Mr. Filla suggested a continuation of the review of the project to a future meeting in order to give the applicant time to meet with the PCSC and DRB and for staff and the Board to consider their comments. BOA 3354 Robert J Way (4/5) Valerie Massard presented the application for a special permit in order to operate a vehicle/motorcycle repair facility with a retail component (parts and apparel) in an existing building at 27 Robert J. Way. There is adequate parking on site. There are several similar uses within the Camelot Industrial Park. Paul McAlduff inquired whether they would be offering motorcycle inspection stickers. Stephen Thomas replied that they have applied for a license to do inspections, but have not received final approval. Paul McAlduff moved to recommend approval of the special permit to the Zoning Board of appeals subject to the following conditions: The Petitioner must conform to all required Local, State and Federal Regulations prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. A current and valid waste pickup contract between the owner and a licensed hazardous waste hauler must be on file with the Building Commissioner at all times. The Fire Chief must be contacted regarding any special fire walls or equipment necessary for this use prior to the issuance of a zoning permit. The maximum number of vehicles allowed to parked outside overnight is limited to four (4)-registered vehicles. The outside storage of unregistered vehicles is prohibited. The vote was unanimous (5-0). Public Hearing Rezone Map 89, Lot 48 (cont. from 1/9/06, 1/23/06, 1/30/06) Atty. Angley informed the Board that he would be withdrawing the article for the rezoning of Map 89 Lot 48. The Board took no action. Larry Rosenblum moved to schedule a discussion of the sand and gravel removal off Home Depot Drive for February 13, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. the vote was unanimous (5-0). BOA 3347 Long Pond Road (3/1) Valerie Massard began the presentation for a request for a special permit in order to erect signs for the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn. The discussion of the sign permits began last week. Atty. Edward Angley stated that he did not have time to obtain larger plans or photographs that detail the relationship of the proposed sign to the existing signs at the intersection of Home Depot Drive and Long Pond Road. Larry Rosenblum suggested that the signs for the Hilton Garden Inn be incorporated into the existing pylon sign. Mr. Rosenblum stated that he would also like to see the proposed signs for the retail building on the site. He suggested that the existing signage might have to be redesigned to incorporate the signage for the entire area. Atty. Angley stated that the existing pylon sign was granted through a variance and that there is not enough room to add the signage for the Hilton Garden Inn. Valerie Massard suggested that if there was a cooperative working relationship with the owner of the pylon sign, the one sign proposed for that area could be integrated into the pylon sign until a master plan for signage could be done. Atty. Angley stated that they need to construct signage now or people will miss the turn and have to continue up Long Pond Road and turn around to access the hotel. Loring Tripp suggested that the applicant erect a temporary sign the size of the proposed sign so the Board could see the size and scale in relationship to the existing signage. Atty. Angley stated that he would try to erect the mock sign. Nicholas Filla suggested continuing the review in order for the Board to visit the site and view the temporary sign. Minutes: January 30, 2006 Malcolm MacGregor moved to approve the minutes of January 30, 2006 as presented; the vote was unanimous (5-0). The Board took a five-minute break. BOA 3348 Watercourse/Black Cat Roads Atty. Edward Angley began the presentation of a request for a special permit subject to Environmental Design Conditions in order to expand/construct cranberry bogs. The applicants had previously submitted the same request (BOA 3313), that was denied without prejudice by the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is a continuation of previously granted special permits (BOA 3166, 3110, 3109, 2943, and 2706). Mark Flaherty presented the plan that would remove approximately 244,000 cubic yards of earth in order expand existing cranberry bogs by 224,200 sq. ft. The operation would take approximately 260 days. Mr. Flaherty reviewed the slopes for the site. Valerie Massard stated that the Board supported the previous petition with a negotiated conservation restriction and six cents per cubic yard of earth removed. Malcolm MacGregor questioned the route that the trucks would take in removing the sand and gravel and whether there have been complaints from the neighbors. Greg Keeland, PA Landers, stated that they would continue to use the same route that they have been using; inbound by Black Cat Road and outbound by Watercourse Place to Billington Street, onto Westerly Road, crossing Summer Street to Route 44. A bond has been posted to repair damages to the roads. The six cent per cubic yard donation would be in addition to the bond. Valerie Massard stated there was an issue with traffic during the culvert and bridge repair on Black Cat Road. The repairs were done through a grant. Larry Rosenblum reviewed the memo from DPW regarding their concerns with the impact of the heavy vehicles on the roadways that have been designed to handle smaller vehicles. Mr. Rosenblum emphasized that the roads are being used for unintended uses and that the Town needs to be assured that the roads will be returned to an acceptable condition at the end of the operation. Nicholas Filla questioned the amount of the bond that is being held. Ms. Massard stated that she would obtain the bond information from the Building Commissioner and try to obtain information from DPW regarding design standards and the cost to the Town of the road improvements that might be necessary. Malcolm MacGregor felt that the six-cent per cubic yard donation to repair the roads should be adjusted to reflect the actual cost to the Town. Paul McAlduff stated that the six-cents was the figure that was negotiated in the gravel bylaw. Greg Keeland stated that the six cents was recommended by the Town Larry Rosenblum felt there should be a difference in fees between the volume removed and the impact of the traffic on the roads; there should be a standard fee for gravel removal and a fee that reviews the route and impact to the road. Mr. Rosenblum felt that DPW should evaluate the cost to the Town. Mr. Keeland stated that the previous DPW director would come out to the field and review the roads being utilized to determine the amount of the bond. The applicant was given a chance to fix any issues with the road. Loring Tripp suggested continuing the discussion to February 27, 2006 for further review; the Board agreed. BOA 3353 Standish Avenue Robert Tibbetts, 91 Standish Avenue, presented his request for a special permit to waive the side and rear setback requirements in order to construct a 30 Valerie Massard stated that the lot is undersized and the applicant is working with the available space. There would be no change to access for the site and there would be minimal disturbance to the site. Loring Tripp moved to recommend approval of the special permit to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Larry Rosenblum suggested moving the garage closer to the house. Mr. Tibbetts stated that the house has a garage under it and there is not enough room to move the proposed garage closer and maintain that access. Larry Rosenblum felt that he could move the garage and meet the rear setback requirements. Malcolm MacGregor asked if there were any wetlands on the site. Valerie Massard stated that there were not. The vote was (4-1) with Larry Rosenblum in opposition. Malcolm MacGregor moved to adjourn at 8:05 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (5-0).