6:15 BOA 3350 Beaver Dam Rd
Randy Parker, Land Management Systems Inc., presented a revised schematic plan for the addition of 24 residential units, a sewage treatment plan, laundry building and three sets of storage units to the existing condominium/apartment complex known as Pinehills Village. The applicant has met with the Community Development Director regarding a potential LIP application to create 24 units of affordable housing. The revised plan showed a relocation of the sewage treatment plant, reduced parking, and a relocation of the basketball court. To relocate the buildings may require a filing with the Conservation Commission, as there is a small wetland on the property.
Patrick Howard stated that the site has a failed septic system and the State is requiring the installation of a sewage treatment plant.
Lee Hartmann stated that although supportive of the concept, staff had several issues that have not been addressed. The issues include the height of the retaining walls, the cut and fill amounts, building heights and architecturals, affordable housing components, landscaping and fencing, and buffering.
Abutters were concerned with the increased parking, the location and size of the recreation area and the size of the laundry and storage facilities. They felt there was a lot of verbal information, but not enough technical information presented.
Genvieve Terrill, a resident, supported the inclusion of the laundry and storage facilities. With the septic system failed, laundry has to be done off site.
Mr. Hartmann suggested that the applicant might be eligible for State funding for the necessary septic mitigations.
The Board suggested relocating the parking and recreation areas, hiring professionals to design a more definitive project, centralizing the storage and laundry facilities, increasing the buffer to the abutting neighbors, contacting the Community Preservation Committee for potential funding for affordable housing and sewerage treatment plant.
Mr. Hartmann suggested that the applicant request a continuance from the Zoning Board of Appeals in order to provide more definitive information.
Mr. Parker stated that he would like to make his presentation to the Zoning Board of Appeals first and then request a continuance.
Mr. Hartmann stated that he would prepare a memo to the Zoning Board of Appeals in support of a continuance.
Lee Hartmann informed the Board about the recently passed Mullen
Loring Tripp informed the Board that there had been another fatal accident on the M Road. He suggested that the Board contact the State delegation for their support of installing a guardrail down the center of the road. Mr. Tripp is working with Rep. Vinnie deMacedo to compile information and accident reports.
Larry Rosenblum moved to support the installation of a guardrail on the M Road; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Valerie Massard presented three requests for the endorsement of plans and covenants for B532 Larry Rosenblum moved to endorse the plans and covenants for B532 - Duck Plain Road; the vote was (4-0-1) with Loring Tripp in abstention.
Larry Rosenblum moved to endorse the plans and covenants for B531 Larry Rosenblum moved to endorse the plans and covenants for B426
The Board adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eileen M. Hawthorne
Administrative Assistant Approved on: July 10, 2006
