TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes of Meeting
March 21, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Conner, William Keohan, PersonNameMichael Main, David Peck, and PersonNameMarc Betti.
MEMBER ABSENT: A. PersonNameWendy Longo and Robert Richard
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained procedures for the evening.
CASE NO. 3406– EASTPORT BAYSIDE LLC – CASWELL LANE
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, PersonNameMichael Main and PersonNameMarc Betti.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement into the record.
Attorney Angley, representing the petitioner, referred to a written presentation on file in the ZBA office. The petitioner applied for a permit in December, 2006 for 5 units. The petition was denied without prejudice. This petition is reduced to 4 units.
Mr. Fuller, Landscape Architect reviewed the site. The lot is presently overgrown. The structures will have two elevations. The basements have been removed and replaced with a utility crawl space. Two units are 2’ lower than the other two units. Fifty-eight percent of the property will be green space. The side yard setbacks have been met. Each unit will have driveways facing addressStreetCaswell Lane and each will have 3 parking spaces. No improvements to the rear along the Town property. The open swale will remain as it is.
No connection between park and this site. The landscaping is extensive. The petitioner will work with abutters so view is not blocked by vegetation. White cedar shingles with green trim and wooden decks, close to the ground, will be used on the exterior. All units are three bedrooms.
Attorney Angley continued with written presentation.
Mr. Price, Management Member, Eastport Bayside LLC said the company listened to the concerns of the Board and reduce the number of units. The project is a quality project. The petitioner does not wish to put a sidewalk on the north side of addressStreetCaswell Lane. The Planning Board made it a condition of their recommendation that the sidewalk be removed.
No public comment was offered in favor.
A letter of support was received from addressStreetBoatyard Square.
Public comment offered in opposition.
Andrea Melville
Laurie Devitt (had someone speaking for her)
Roy Hamlin
John Brown
Attorney Angley said that a Notice of Intent would be filed with the Conservation Commission. A maintenance plan will be submitted to the Zoning Board.
Hearing closed.
CASE NO. 3407 – LINDSAY LEAST – COURT STREET
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, PersonNameMichael Main and PersonNameMarc Betti.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement into the record.
Mr. Flaherty, Flaherty & Stefani, representing the petitioner, said the dwelling was constructed in 1901. On street parking is allowed in the area. Cars can’t enter the garage the way it is because the opening is too small. The reconstructed garage and addition will be attached to the house.
Public comment offered in favor.
Roy Hamlin
No public comment was offered in opposition.
Hearing closed.
CASE NO. 3408 – CRUCITA BOLGER – LITTLE SANDY POND ROAD
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, PersonNameMichael Main and PersonNameMarc Betti.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement and letter requesting withdrawal into the record.
Mr. Main made a motion to allow the petitioner to withdraw the petition.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously withdrawn.
VOTES:
CASE NO. 3406 – EASTPORT BAYSIDE LLC – CASWELL LANE
Mr. Main made a motion to grant Case No. 3406 with conditions.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously granted.
CASE NO. 3407 – LINDSAY LEAST – COURT STREET
Mr. Main made a motion to grant Case No. 3407 with conditions.
Mr. Peck seconded.
Unanimously granted.
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
March 23, 2007
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