These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting. – Open Meeting Law – Section III.
Board Members: Marc Garrett, Paul McAlduff, Larry Rosenblum, Tim Grandy, and Bill Wennerberg
Staff Members: Valerie Massard
Recording Secretary: Eileen Hawthorne
Administrative Notes:
Minutes:
May 24, 2010
Larry Rosenblum requested that the sentence on page 2 that reads “Mr. Rosenblum felt that there was enough data to support any position“ to read as follows: “Mr. Rosenblum felt that there wasn’t enough data to support any position.”
The Board determined that the following Form A plans were entitled to endorsement:
A4367 – Ship Pond LLC, Rollingwood/Jordan Roads, Map 79A, Lots 2-24 (110,674 sf) and 2-25 (104,026 sf) – Lot line adjustment to create lots 2-27 (68,181 sf) and 2-28 (146,521 sf)
A4361 Land Court Plan - Absolute Building Consultants, Inc., Long Duck Pond Road, Map 122, Lot 1280 (2.82 acres) – Divide into Lots 1333 (51,000 sf), 1334 (42550 sf), 1335 (9300 sf) and 1336 (20260 sf) (Registered Land Plan endorsed 4/26/10)
Paul McAlduff moved for the Board to determine that Form A plans no. 4367 and 4361 were entitled to endorsement; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Paul McAlduff moved for the Board to approve the Minutes of May 24, 2010 as amended; the vote was (4-0-1) with Tim Grandy in abstention.
Marc Garrett and the Board welcomed Valerie Massard back to the Planning Department.
The Board made the following committee appointments:
Cedarville Steering Committee Manomet Steering Committee
Gerre Hooker - 3 yr term Kevin Doyle – 3 yr term
Keven Joyce - 3 yr term Karen Buechs – 3 yr term
Christopher Marshall - 1 yr term
North Plymouth Steering Committee Plymouth Center Steering Committee
Joan Tassinari – 3 yr term Patricia McCarthy – 3 yr term
Charles Vandini – 3 yr term
West Plymouth Steering Committee Open Space Committee
Janet Young – 3 yr term Joan Bartlett – 3 yr term
There were no applicants for the Planning Board Alternate. The vacancies on the Plymouth Center Steering Committee, Open Space Committee and Planning Board Alternate will be re-advertised.
Bobbi Clark suggested that the Planning Board ask the Town Manager to announce committee vacancies during his weekly report at the Selectmen’s meeting.
The Board agreed to request that the Town Manager announce the vacancies during his town report at the Selectmen’s meeting.
Public Hearing (cont. from 5/10)
B565 – Frederick and Deanna Wood RDD
58 Wyndemere Ct.
The applicant has requested a continuance.
Bill Wennerberg moved to continue the public hearing to June 14, 2010 at 7:15 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Informal Site Plan Review
B508 – Colony Place
Gary Darmen presented a site plan for review for a new building at Colony Place. The new building will be located between Olive Garden and Moe’s Southwestern Grill in the Life Style Center. Mr. Darmen presented schematic drawings of the proposed architecture and noted that the landscaping will be in keeping with the landscaping throughout the entire site.
Larry Rosenblum asked if asked if Saxon Partners would be constructing the building for the tenants.
Mr. Darmen replied that his firm would be constructing the building.
Mr. Rosenblum suggested adding features to the design of the building that would break the flat façade and add shading to the building.
Mr. Darmen explained that they designed this building to have a more contemporary, cleaner look.
Paul McAlduff was supportive of the proposed structure and complimented Mr. Darmen on the landscaping at Colony Place.
Marc Garrett suggested installing landscaping near the center of the building to break the façade.
Valerie Massard noted that the site plan was consistent with the master plan special permit.
Bill Wennerberg was supportive of the sleek contemporary design of the building.
Tim Grandy was supportive of the design of the building and agreed with Mr. Garrett regarding installing additional landscaping at the center of the building.
Paul McAlduff moved to recommend approval of the site plan to the Zoning Board of Appeals subject to staff’s recommendation.
Larry Rosenblum was concerned the solar glare from the front of the building and suggested adding features to mitigate the glare.
Mr. Garrett suggested adding something to soften the façade.
Mr. Darmen agreed to consider adding a feature to mitigate the solar glare.
Mr. Wennerberg and Mr. McAlduff felt that awnings would detract from the contemporary look of the building.
Paul McAlduff amended his motion to include language regarding the consideration of softening the eastern elevation. The recommendation is as follows:
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Board recommends to the Board of Appeals that it find that the proposed signage and site plan are consistent with the associated special permits. The site plan, landscaping, lighting and architectural configuration of the building appear to be in keeping with the overall design of Colony Place. Height, windows, façade configuration and signage are consistent with what has been approved the overall Colony Place site.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
All of the Planning Board agrees that the Colony Place landscaping is in excellent condition and is meeting the expectations set out at the beginning, and the Board is supportive of the Colony Place project overall.~ Some concern was raised with respect to the east-southeast facing front façade of the subject building with respect to: (1) sunlight - with the mostly glass exterior of this building face, perhaps needing some screening or window treatments may be needed to manage sunlight; and (2) the lack of landscaping/minimal variation in materials on this building face, perhaps minimal plantings or some other design treatment could be added to enhance the visual appeal of this façade from a pedestrian perspective.~ The Board is supportive of the proposed structure overall, and requested that the representatives of Colony Place
give these two concerns some consideration in their final design.
The Master Plan Signage permit will require that the associated lighting be consistent with said permit, otherwise a modification of the special permit may be required.
Planting plans or specifications for landscaping around the building, as acceptable to the Building Inspector, shall be submitted for final approval of the Building Inspector and shall, at a minimum, reflect the scale and placement of the plantings, once grown, as shown in the architectural renderings entitled “Proposed Exterior Views.”
Awning signs and blade signage in Phase 3 are not permitted without review and approval by the Board of Appeals under the conditions of the Special Permit.
Full details for the proposed architectural signs and associated lighting shall be submitted for the final approval of the Building Inspector prior to construction, and shall be consistent with the signage shown on the architectural renderings entitled “Proposed Exterior Views.”
The tenants have changed in some instances from original tenants/uses, which may affect parking requirements. The Building Commissioner should review the Phase 3 Lifestyle Plaza to confirm that parking requirements are satisfied.
All prior conditions remain in full force and effect.
The vote was unanimous (5-0).
Other Business:
Planning Board
Committee Appointees/Designees/Liaisons
The Board reviewed their list of committee responsibilities and made the following changes:
Paul McAlduff moved for former Board member Malcolm MacGregor to remain as their representative on the Community Preservation Committee; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Tim Grandy became the Board’s Liaison to the Manomet Steering Committee; Bill Wennerberg became the Board Liaison to the Plymouth Center Steering Committee; and Larry Rosenblum became the Board’s Designee on the Downtown/Waterfront Traffic Study Committee.
All other committee appointments remain unchanged.
Paul McAlduff nominated Marc Garrett and Bill Wennerberg as the Board’s representatives to the Industrial/Commercial/Office Land Study Committee; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Tim Grandy moved to adjourn at 8:09 p.m.; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Respectfully Submitted,
Eileen M. Hawthorne Approved: June 14, 2010
Administrative Assistant
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