TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes of Meeting
March 14, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Conner, William Keohan, PersonNameMichael Main, David Peck, and PersonNameMarc Betti.
MEMBER ABSENT: A. PersonNameWendy Longo and Robert Richard
TOWN COUNSEL: Ilana Quirk
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained procedures for the evening.
CASE NO. 3387– BOG VIEW LLC – BEAVER DAM ROAD – DELIBERATIONS ONLY
Sitting: Peter Conner, David Peck, and PersonNameMichael Main.
Attorney Quirk reviewed the draft decision submitted with Attorney Angley’s comments.
Mr. Main made a motion to accept determinations:
1. Standing: Applicant established standing.
2. Consistency with statutory local needs: placeCityPlymouth has not met low and moderate housing needs.
3. Impact on Local Planning Concerns: The potential impacts would not endanger the health and safety of the occupants or the public.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Mr. Main made a motion to accept the findings:
1. The project will be consistent with local needs.
2. The project does meet the requirements for a comprehensive permit.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Mr. Peck made a motion to grant the waiver of density of 16 units.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Mr. Peck made a motion to allow a front yard setback of 26 feet from addressStreetBeaver Dam Road.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Mr. Peck made a motion to allow the side setbacks of 12 feet.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Mr. Peck made a motion to approve the statutory requirements of G.L. c. 40B to apply for the comprehensive permit.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Attorney Quirk left the meeting.
INFORMAL MATTERS
CASE NO. 3379 – THE KARSTEN COMPANY – WATER and LOTHROP STREETS
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, PersonNameMichael Main and PersonNameMarc Betti.
Attorney Angley, representing the petitioner, said that when the permit was issued the Board required the petitioner to return with plans that better addressed the green space and the parking. The parking has been placed under the building. The bike path and sidewalk can connect.
Mr. Keohan made a motion to continue this informal hearing to April 11, 2007 at 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Betti seconded.
Unanimously continued.
CASE NO. 3204 – BRADFORD CUSHING – LONG POND ROAD
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, PersonNameMichael Main and PersonNameMarc Betti.
Attorney Betters, representing the petitioner, said that the restaurant is gone. The building in Phase 2 could be eliminated. The Board approved a 17,000 sq. ft. retail building. The building being proposed today is 17,500 sq. ft.
Mr. Shaw, Associated Engineers, said the road improvements have been completed. The striping lanes were changed in the last two weeks of construction. The parking field are identical to what you approved in the original plans. The parking waiver was denied. The cub cuts are identical. Phase 1 will consists of the 17,500 sq. ft. building only. If the petitioner wishes to construct the second phase it will require a modification of the original permit. The site is stabilized.
Mr. Peck made a motion that the change to the project was not substantial and could proceed with the condition that any work on Phase 2 would require a Modification of the original permit.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously approved.
CASE NO. 3355 – FOUR OC LLC – COMMERCE WAY
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, PersonNameMichael Main and PersonNameMarc Betti.
Attorney Betters, representing the petitioner, presented a streetscape and landscaping plan. The landscaping is enhances mounded and irrigated.
Mr. Wallace said that the PIDC reserved an easement. An ornamental wall and flag poles will be placed at the entrance to the area.
Attorney Betters said that the petitioner will require individual design approval on each pad site. There is a sidewalk along addressStreetCommerce Way.
Mr. Main made a motion to accept Conditions No. 2 & 11 as completed.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously accepted.
Mr. Conner said the Board would be entering into Executive Session and would not be returning to open session.
Mr. Main made a motion to enter into Executive Session.
Roll Call.
Mr. Betti - yes
Mr. Keohan - yes
Mr. Peck - yes
Mr. Main - yes
Mr. Conner - yes
No further business came before the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Fitzgibbons
Administrative Assistant
Approved March 16, 2007
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