MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Conner, David Peck, William Keohan, Michael Main, and Marc Betti.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Wendy Longo and William Sims
STAFF PRESENT: Peggy Fitzgibbons, Paul Vecchi, and Jason Silva
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening.
CASE NO. 3471 – STEPHEN L. THOMAS/ROCK SOLID CHOPPERS – LONG POND ROAD
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, Michael Main, and Marc Betti.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement into the record.
Mr. Thomas said that he moved his business from Robert J Way to Long Pond Road and when he went to change his address on his license he was told he needed another special permit. Nothing has changed with the business except the location.
No public comment.
Hearing closed.
VOTE:
Mr. Main made a motion to approve Case No. 3471 with conditions.
Mr. Keohan seconded.
Unanimously granted.
CASE NO. 3472 – BENCHMARK ASSISTED LIVING – SOUTH STREET
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, Michael Main and Marc Betti.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement into the record.
Attorney Serkey, representing the petitioner referred to a written presentation on file in the ZBA office.
Mr. Shaw, Associated Engineers, said that four parking spaces would be installed on the South Street side of the property. Addition would be in the back of the building. The property is on Town sewer.
Jon Hensen, Landscape Architect, said the addition is a one story addition. There is no change to the architectural appearance. Addition will project into the rear courtyard area. The courtyard will be planted with a walk way system. The spruce trees will be relocated and the buffer will be enhanced. There will be a net addition of three rooms.
No public comment was offered in favor.
Public comment offered in opposition.
Attorney Triffletti, representing the Inachals.
Attorney Serkey replied that the comments, representations and agreements stated by Attorney Triffletti were stated correctly.
Hearing closed.
CASE NO. 3476 – JEWEL TRUST – W. LONG POND ROAD
Sitting: Peter Conner, William Keohan, David Peck, Marc Betti, and Michael Main.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement into the record.
Attorney Abbott, representing the petitioner, said that demolition was on put on the original application because they were not aware the demolition was necessary.
Doug Coots, Architect for the project, said that the second floor was to low for standing space. The dwelling was not constructed to code. When the construct began it was realized that the demolition was necessary.
Mr. Wallace said the demolition part of the project was a communication error on his part. He did not realize that demolition on a non-conforming structure was a sensitive issue. The value of the building is in the foundation.
Mr. Flaherty, Flaherty & Stefani, said that the confusion at the Planning Board came from the fact that the next phase of the project was placed on the plan and submitted.
Mr. Wallace said the footprint of the dwelling will moved 7” closer to the lot line.
Public comment offered in favor.
Mr. Peck acknowledged receipt of two letters in support of the project.
Ernest Opanasets – spoke in favor with the condition that the evergreen screening along the property line stay in place.
Public comment offered in opposition.
Margaret Harding
Hearing closed.
INFORMAL MATTER
CASE NO. 3401 – PLYMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY – COURT STREET
Sitting: Peter Conner, David Peck, Michael Main, and Marc Betti.
Attorney Angley, Gillis & Angley, representing the petitioner, said that the petitioner was required to return to the Board informally for approval of the plans.
Al Fine, Fine Associates, reviewed the plans as submitted. A split rail fence and dogwood as well as arborvitae along the Tassinari property will be installed. Two low site walls will be constructed at the entrances of the drives.
A discussion ensued between Board members regarding the connection of the internal sidewalk to the crosswalk on Colony Place.
Mr. Peck made a motion to accept Condition No. 1 as complete.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously approved. 4-0
VOTES:
CASE NO. 3472 – BENCHMARK ASSISTED LIVING – SOUTH STREET
Mr. Peck made a motion to approve Case No. 3472 with conditions.
Mr. Keohan seconded.
Unanimously granted.
CASE NO. 3476 – JEWEL TRUST – W. LONG POND ROAD
Mr. Betti made a motion to approve Case No. 3476 with conditions.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously granted.
No further business came before the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Fitzgibbons
Administrative Assistant
Zoning Board of Appeals
Approved February 12, 2008
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