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, William Keohan, Edward Conroy, and James Simpson
Staff present: Paul McAuliffe and Marilyn Byrne
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening
Public Hearing – Case No. 3649
Joni R. Martini Trust
14 Alden Court
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Keohan, Mr. Main, Mr. Conroy, and Mr. Simpson
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
Donald Bracken, of Bracken Engineering, Inc. Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, represented the petitioner who is seeking a Special Permit to enlarge a non-conforming structure, and a Special Permit to waive the side setback requirements in order to construct a 4.5’ x 13’ stoop and a 17’ x 20’ one-story addition.
There was no public comment. Mr. Conner acknowledged a letter from Michael A. Gallerani, an abutter, in support of the proposed project.
Hearing Closed
Mr. Keohan motioned to approve Case #3649 with one condition. Mr. Simpson seconded. Granted unanimously (5-0).
Submitted Documentation:
Cover Letter from Bracken Engineering, Inc. dated September 12, 2011;
Two (2) sets of mailing labels;
Town of Plymouth Certified Abutters listing dated August 31, 2011;
Three (3) filing fee checks;
Plymouth County Registry of Deeds Quitclaim Deed dated July 28, 2006;
Executed waiver of time received on September 13, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Department of Inspectional Services denial dated August 22, 2011;
Zoning Board of Appeals petition application dated September 12, 2011;
Site Plan prepared by Bracken Engineering, Inc., Buzzards Bay, MA dated August 8, 2011;
Site elevation plan by Cheryl Perrault, Plymouth, MA received September 13, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Fire Department response letter dated September 29, 2011;
Department of Public Works Review letter dated October 12, 2011;
Design Review Board Review Memo dated October 19, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Planning Board Review dated 11/1/11;
Town of Plymouth Department of Planning and Development site photos received November 1, 2011;
Unofficial Property Record Card dated October 26, 2011; and
Letter in support of the proposed project from Michael A. Gallerani, abutter, dated November 5, 2011.
Public Hearing – Case No. 3650
David & Jennifer Tarantino
8 Warren Avenue
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Keohan, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
Donald Bracken, of Bracken ngineering, Inc. Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts represented the petitioners who are seeking a Special Permit to enlarge a non-conforming structure and a Special Permit to waive the side setback requirements in order to replace an existing deck with a larger 12’ x 33’ deck and to remove portions of the dwelling and construct a 290 square foot addition and 64 square foot porch.
There was no public comment in favor. Mrs. Tarantino passed in a letter from an immediate abutter, Joan M. Knox in favor of the proposed petition.
Public comment in opposition: Rick Greenwood represented his parents, direct abutters to this property, and spoke against the project. He passed out a cover letter and site photographs stating that the proposed addition would be too close to his hedges.
Hearing closed.
Mr. Main motioned to grant Case No. 3650 with one condition. Mr. Peck seconded. Granted unanimously (5-0).
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Submitted Documentation:
Cover Letter from Bracken Engineering, Inc. dated September 12, 2011;
Three (3) Checks - Filing Fees;
Two (2) Sets of Mailing Labels;
Town of Plymouth Certified Abutters Listing dated September 1, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Department of Inspectional Services denial dated August 25, 2011;
Zoning Board of Appeals petition application dated September 12, 2011;
Plymouth County Registry of Deeds Quitclaim Deed dated December 22, 2010;
Executed Waiver of Time received September 13, 2011;
Architectural design plan prepared by Noseworthy: Architectural Design, Pembroke, MA received on September 13, 2011;
Site Plan prepared by Bracken Engineering, Inc., Buzzards Bay, MA dated August 8, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Department of Public Works review letter dated October 12, 2011;
Design Review Board review memo dated October 19, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Planning Board recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals dated November 1, 2011;
Parcel Map received October 20, 2011;
Passed in during November 16, 2011 hearing:
Letter in support of the proposed project from Joan Knox, abutter dated November 7, 2011; and
Site photo’s and indexed cover sheet from a Rick Greenwood, abutter.
“Continued” Public Hearing - Case # 3638
MCDE Realty, LLC
2240 State Road
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Keohan, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
Attorney Edward T. Angley, of Plymouth, Massachusetts represented the petitioners who are seeking a Special Permit to exceed the 60 foot front setback requirement, a Special Permit subject to Environmental Design Conditions for more than 6,000 square foot floor area, and a Special Permit to waive the off street parking requirements. Attorney Angley passed out a brief, which he then read to the Board. Attorney Angley introduced Mark Flaherty of Flaherty and Stefani Engineering who described proposed improvements which would be made regarding parking, drainage, and other issues pertaining to the proposed project. Other representatives present were Bill Fornaciari who described the architecture, Ron Muller, discussing traffic issues, and Jon Henson, describing the landscaping of this proposed project.
Board members voiced their concerns regarding the lateness of the applicant’s site plans and other pertinent information, which the Board has not had time to review for this hearing.
Public comment in favor: John Girard of 5 Janet Street and Glenn R. Justice, 3 Florence Street.
Public Comment in opposition: None
Attorney Angley suggested continuing the public hearing. Mr. Conner, the Chairman announced that the hearing would remain open along with the public comment section pertaining to this petition.
Mr. Peck motioned to continue Case #3638 to January 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in order to give the Town Engineer time to respond to the revised site plans dated November 8, 2011 and for the petitioner to return with full size site plans. Mr. Keohan seconded. Approved unanimously
(5- 0) to continue.
Informal Hearings:
Jeffrey and Donna Brooks – Case #3614
21 Reed Avenue, Review of 3 Conditions
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
The Board reviewed the applicants submittals along with revised architectural plans..
Mr. Main motioned to approve the Conditions of Case #3614 as having been satisfied. Mr. Peck seconded. Agreed unanimously (5-0).
Harald, LLC – Case #3639
Honda Drive - Conditions #3 and #5
Gravel removal project
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Keohan, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
The Board reviewed the material submitted by the applicant’s representative, Attorney Edward T. Angley.
Mr. Main motioned to accept Conditions No.3 and No.5 as having been fulfilled. Mr. Peck seconded. Approved unanimously (5-0).
No further business came before the board in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Byrne
Administrative Secretary
Approved: 11/17/2011
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