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Zoning Board of Appeals "Revised" Minutes August 18, 2010
These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting – Open Meeting Law – Section III.

Members present:  Peter Conner, David Peck, Michael Main, Edward Conroy, William Keohan and James Simpson

Staff present:  Paul McAuliffe and Marilyn Byrne

Mr. Conner opened the meeting welcoming Mr. Simpson as a new Alternate Member and also explained the procedures for the evening.

Public Hearing
#3591 – Reliable Fish Co., Inc.
          Town Wharf

Sitting:  Peter Conner, David Peck, Michael Main, William Keohan and James Simpson

Mr. Conroy recused himself from Case #3591

Mr. Keohan read the legal advertisement into the record

Atty. Edward Angley, representing the Petitioner, introduced Mr. Michael Secundo, the President of Reliable Fish Co., Inc. who explained his long standing lease with the Town of Plymouth and his need for Special Permits in order to change his facility to a year round restaurant and take-out, a gift shop, and a small take-out basically serving ice cream and coffee and is requesting to waive or reduce off-street parking.

Public Comment in Favor:  Steve Leydon

No Public Comment was offered in opposition.

Hearing Closed

Vote:  Mr. Main motioned to approve Case #3591 with conditions. Mr. Simpson seconded. Granted 4-1, Mr. Keohan opposed.

Informal Hearing
#3506 – ADM Agawam Development, LLC
          Fawn Pond Road and Agawam Road

Robin Carver, representing A.D.Makepeace, Agawam Development, LLC requested an extension of time from 18 months in order to continue collecting data from their MET Tower.

Vote:  Mr. Main asked for a motion to grant. Mr. Conroy seconded. Granted Unanimous 3-0 for a 6 month extension from date it expires normally.

Informal Hearing
#3585 – Sunna, LLC (Honda Dealership)
          9 Long Pond Road

Sitting: Peter Conner, David Peck, William Keohan, Michael Main, and Edward Conroy

Atty. Edward Angley passed out a listing to the Board Members showing each condition that has been satisfied. Mike Cheever, an architect on the project, presented illustrations and answered questions concerning the roof top mechanicals and the signage at the back of the building.  

Mr. Main motioned to approve Conditions #3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 as completed and that the request for an additional 788 square feet of interior mechanical room space is acceptable.   Mr. Peck seconded. Granted 4 – 1.  Mr. Keohan opposed.

No further business came before the Board in open session.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Byrne
Administrative Secretary
Approved 9/21/10