MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Conner, David Peck, Robert Richard, Bill Keohan, Michael Main, and Marc Betti.
MEMBER ABSENT: Wendy Longo
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening.
Public Hearing on Rules and Regulations
Valerie Massard, Town Planner, showed a slide presentation on the proposed changes to the application for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The main change was to the number of plans that needed to be submitted. The Inclusionary Housing By-law was to be incorporated. The Environmental Impact Statement was revised to allow for more information to be provided with the filing.
Attorney Angley said that the changes to the Environmental Impact Statement were perfect. The requirements for the additional number of plans put a great cost burden on the petitioner.
Mr. Rosenblum, Planning Board member, although not speaking for the Planning Board said that the number and size of the plan are crucial to the Planning Board in order for them to make an informed recommendation to the Board of Appeals.
A long discussion ensued regarding the distribution of the plans.
Mr. Richard made a motion to continue this public hearing to November 1, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously continued.
Case No. 3377 – Plymouth DOB, LLC – Sandwich Street
Sitting: Peter Conner, David Peck, Robert Richard, Bill Keohan, and Marc Betti.
Mr. Richard read the legal advertisement into the record.
Attorney Angley read a letter to the Board requesting to withdraw this petition.
Mr. Richard made a motion to allow the petitioner to withdraw.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously withdrawn.
Case No. 3379 – The Karsten Company – Water and Lothrop Streets
Sitting: Peter Conner, Robert Richard, David Peck, Bill Keohan, and Michael Main.
Mr. Richard read the legal advertisement into the record.
Mr. Silva, Coler & Colantonio, reviewed the site. Two access points on Water Street. The property drains from front to back. The Cold Spring culvert drains under the site. The 30 condos will be clustered in five buildings. The wastewater treatment plant has the capacity to handle the site. The culvert may be relocated to open the site if it does not open the developer up to a lawsuit. The water system analysis was done. The petitioner is proposing to install an 8” diameter water line.
Attorney Angley continued with the written presentation.
Santiago Rosa, TLCR Architects, said that each unit will be approximately 1,600 sq. ft. with two car garages in the rear lower level. Each unit has a large porch.
Attorney Angley said that the Cold Spring brook started over by Benny’s and goes to the harbor. The site is a Brownfield site. Moving soil could open up liability for the developer. Improvements will be made on Town owned land near the bike path.
Ms. Melina, Melina/Hyland Group, reviewed the landscaping. There will be stone walls in the front with ballards at the entranceways. Pedestrian traffic will be provided throughout the site.
Mr. Hartmann, Director of Planning & Development, spoke about the affordable component of the project.
Public comment offered in favor.
Paul Garvin
Mary Ryan
Dean Rizzo
No public comment offered in opposition.
Hearing closed.
INFORMAL MATTERS
Case No. 3302 - Waterhouse, LLC – Crow’s Way
Sitting: Peter Conner, Robert Richard, William Keohan, David Peck, and Michael Main.
Mr. Shaw, Associated Engineers of Plymouth, reviewed Conditions No. 3, 6, & 9.
Mr. Main made a motion to accept the conditions as completed.
Mr. Richard seconded.
Unanimously accepted.
Case No. 3182 – Colony Place – Colony Village Drive
Sitting: Peter Conner, Robert Richard, William Keohan, David Peck, and Michael Main.
Attorney Angley, representing the petitioner, said that the petitioner would like to take Parcel “P” away from Lot 2. Parcel “P” would become Lot 26-15 and Lot 2 would become Lot 26-14. The Board needs to make a determination if this change would result in a substantial change.
Mr. Richard made a motion to allow the change as non-substantial.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously granted.
VOTE:
Case No. 3379 – The Karsten Company – Water and Lothrop Streets
A long discussion ensued regarding the conditions and the affordable component. The Board was in agreement that if only three affordable units were going to be created than they would have to be located on site.
Mr. Richard made a motion to approve Case No. 3379 with conditions.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously granted.
No further business came before the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Fitzgibbons
Administrative Assistant
Approved August 25, 2006
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