April 28, 2014
These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting. - Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A§22.
Board Members: Marc Garrett, Paul McAlduff, Tim Grandy, and Malcolm MacGregor
Planning Board Alternate: Ken Buechs
Staff Members: Lee Hartmann and Robin Carver
Recording Secretary: Eileen Hawthorne
Administrative Notes:
Minutes:
March 24, 2014
The Board approved the minutes of March 24, 2014* as presented.
April 14, 2014
The Board approved the minutes of April 14, 2014* as presented.
Form A Plans*:
A4497 – Wayne and Stephanie Tupper, 275 Black Cat Rd, Map 90, Lots 27-4 and 28 – Lot line adjustment to create lots 27-5 and 28-1 (per ZBA Case 3729)
Lee Hartmann presented the following additional Form A Plans:
A4496* – Beta Properties LLC, 2300 State Road, Map 54, Lots 6-3, 6-8, and 16A – Divide to create lots 6-21 and 6-22
A4493* - Revised to correct a scrivener’s error
Marc Garrett moved for the Board to approve the Administrative Notes as presented: Malcolm MacGregor, second; the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Workshop:
Site Plan Review Guidelines
Russel Appleyard, Chair of the West Plymouth Steering Committee, noted that the steering committee members went through the document individually and were supportive of the proposed guidelines. Mr. Appleyard suggested a change to page 3 that would revise “Incentives for redevelopment of the commercial corridor with multifamily housing and shops” to have a community/meeting room included with the renovations to the Plymouth Airport. They would also like to have some improvements to the recreational facilities such as lights, restrooms, hiking/walking and bicycle trails.
Don Smith, Saxon Partners, stated that they have read through the document and it has come a long way since the original draft and they are supportive. Mr. Smith noted that the challenge that they face is design of site plans for larger industrial, medical office and retail uses.
Marc Garrett noted that Colony Place was used as an example for the type and standards of development that should be encouraged.
Tim Grandy thanked staff, the Board, and all those involved in the process of drafting the site plan review guidelines. Mr. Grandy stated that the guidelines will be beneficial to developers that wish to build in Plymouth.
Malcolm MacGregor noted that “complete streets” are not always feasible and he suggested adding paved shortcuts for bicycles/walking paths in the rear of developments. He thought it might be placed around page 9.
Lee Hartmann agreed that they could look at including interconnectivity of bicycle/pedestrian walking paths.
Ken Buechs stated that he loved what has been incorporated into the document, but he wished that there was a better representation from the Manomet community to respond as they have been working on their master plan.
Mr. Garrett stated that he agreed with the concept and noted that the reorganization by the consultant tightened up the document. Mr. Garrett suggested changing the pictures on pages 12 and 24 that depict Café Olio which is no longer in business.
Paul McAlduff stated that the site plan review guidelines are a great document and that he was disappointed with the lack of participation in the workshop.
Mr. Garrett commented that staff and the Board spent a lot of time seeking comments to incorporate into the document, but there was not a lot of response. He thanked those that attended the workshop and those that have handed in written comments.
Mr. Hartmann suggested that the Board work with the document for six months to a year and then make a decision as to whether the site plan review guidelines should be incorporated by reference into the Zoning Bylaw. He stated that staff will be moving forward in the near future to complete the update of the Manomet master plan.
Mr. McAlduff commented that at a recent Manomet meeting Randy Parker thought they may have something ready for review in a month.
Mr. Hartmann stated that he would add language to incorporate trails and bicycle paths to the bullets under West Plymouth on page 3, and suggested the referenced to fields and a meeting/community room should be incorporated into the West Plymouth master plan. Staff will be assisting the West Plymouth Steering Committee with their update to the master plan in the near future.
Mr. Appleyard noted that the committee has been working on the update and they are about 80-90 percent complete with drafting a maximum of ten items that should be focused on.
Mr. Buechs recommended leaving the pictures of Café Olio in the document just removing the sign on the shop.
Mr. Garrett thought the bullet under West Plymouth should remain as the 56 acre site has not been developed yet.
Marc Garrett moved for the Board to adopt the draft site plan review guidelines dated 12/16/13 with the amendments suggested and to start utilizing the document; Tim Grandy, second; the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Other Business:
Malcolm MacGregor moved for the Board to send another letter to the Delegation in support of House Bill 1859 an Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities; Marc Garrett, second; the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Correspondence: None
Paul McAlduff announced that a fund has been set up for the family of Fallen Officer Gregory Maloney at the Rockland Trust Bank if people wish to donate.
Tim Grandy moved for the Board to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.; Marc Garrett, second; the vote was unanimous (4-0).
*On file with the Office of Planning and Development in project case files.
Respectfully Submitted:
Eileen Hawthorne Approved: May 5, 2014
Administrative Assistant
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