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, and James Simpson
Members absent: William Keohan
Staff present: Marilyn Byrne
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening.
Continued Public Hearing – Case #3643
Adriano Cimbron
6 Cedarhill Park Drive
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Peck, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
The petitioner is seeking a Special Permit per Section 205-49, Paragraph D8 of the Zoning Bylaw, subject to Environmental Design Conditions, for a building in excess of 6,000 square feet, including a waiver of dimensional requirements: (2) Special Permit per Section 205-49, Paragraph F3 of the Zoning Bylaw, for modification of front yard setback: (3) Special Permit per Section 205-23, Paragraph A3 of the Zoning Bylaw, to modify off-street parking; and (4) Special Permit per Section 205-17, Paragraph D1 of the Zoning Bylaw, subject to Environmental Design Conditions, for more than one principal building on a lot.
Attorney Robert C. Betters of Withington and Betters, Plymouth, MA, the petitioner’s representative, submitted a letter dated November 23, 2011 requesting a continuance in order to provide the Petitioner with additional time to address issues raised by the Planning Board and other Town of Plymouth entities. These issues are still outstanding. The applicant must also return to the Cedarville Steering Committee.
Mr. Peck motioned to continue Case No. 3643 to February 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Mr. Simpson seconded. Agreed unanimously (5-0).
Public Hearing - Case #3651
Ruth L. McNeight
15 Herring Way
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Peck, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
Mr. Peck, Vice Chairman, read the legal advertisement into the record.
Attorney David L. Delaney, of Delaney & Muncey, P.C. Plymouth, MA, represented the applicant who is requesting a Special Permit per Section 205-17 (E)(3)(b) to waive the accessway requirements in order to construct a single family dwelling. Attorney Delaney passed out correspondence in support of the petition, and described the present roadway conditions. Attorney Delaney introduced Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani, Inc., Plymouth, MA, engineers on the proposed project, who described the proposed improvements to the roadway and answered questions from the Board.
Public comment in favor: William Abbott
Public comment in opposition: None
General Public Comment: Ms. Karen Girard spoke on behalf of herself and Rodney Holmes, who was unable to attend the hearing, stating her concern that the proposed widening of the road would encroach on her property. Mr. Flaherty assured Ms. Girard that the proposed widening would not encroach on the Holmes property.
Hearing Closed
Mr. Peck motioned to Grant Case No. 3651 with conditions as discussed. Mr. Main seconded. Granted unanimously (5-0)
Submitted Documentation:
Town of Plymouth Building Department denial dated September 14, 2011;
Certified Assessors Listing dated September 13, 2011;
Cover letter from Delaney & Muncey, PC dated September 22, 2011;
(2) Two sets of mailing labels;
Executed Waiver of Time;
(3) checks – filing fees;
Zoning Board of Appeals Petition Application dated September 19, 2011;
“Roadway Improvement Plan in Plymouth, MA” prepared for Ruth L. McNeight, 15 Herring Way dated September 12, 2011, prepared by Flaherty & Stefani, Inc.;
Town of Plymouth Department of Public Works review letter dated November 19, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Fire Department review letter dated October 17, 2011;
Letters from abutters Andrew and Christina Bonney dated October 30, 2011, Malcolm Nichols dated October 29, 2011, Stephen Abbott dated October 31, 2011, Nat Nichols dated October 28, 2011, and from Janette and Wesley Somerville dated October 26, 2011;
Site photos provided by the Department of Planning and Development, Plymouth, MA received November 7, 2011;
Unofficial property record card dated October 26, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Planning Board recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals dated November 2, 2011; and
Certificate of Title dated January 27, 1993
Continued Public Hearing – Case #3647
Indianhead Realty, Inc.
1929 State Road
Sitting: Mr. Peck, Mr. Main, Mr. Conroy, and Mr. Simpson
The petitioner is seeking a Special Permit per Section 205-25, Paragraph A3 to extend or alter a non-conforming use, a Special Permit per Section 205-40 Paragraph D3 subject to Environmental Design Conditions to enlarge a campground, and a Special Permit per Section 205-18 Paragraph F & G for gravel removal.
The petitioner requested a continuance via email dated November 21, 2011 in order to address concerns raised by the Planning Board.
Mr. Simpson motioned to continue Case No. 3647 to March 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Peck seconded. Agreed unanimously (4-0).
Public Hearing – Case #3652
Martin J. and Maureen C. Drilling
10 Lothrop Street
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Peck, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
Mr. Peck, Vice-Chairman, read the legal advertisement into the record
Mark Flaherty, of Flaherty & Stefani, Inc., Plymouth, MA, represented the petitioner who is seeking a Special Permit per Section 205-45 and Table 5 to waive the side setback requirements and a Special Permit per Section 205-25 Paragraph A3 to enlarge a non-conforming structure in order to construct a 15’ x 24’ one-car garage, and to construct a 14’ x 20’ deck which also attaches the proposed garage to the existing dwelling. Mr. Flaherty explained the proposed renovations and answered questions from the Board.
Mr. Drilling spoke on his own behalf.
There was no public comment
Hearing closed
Mr. Main motioned to approve Case No. 3652 with conditions as discussed. Mr. Conroy seconded. Granted unanimously (5-0)
Submitted Documentation:
Cover letter from Mark Flaherty dated October 25, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Building Department Denial dated October 12, 2011;
Zoning Board of Appeals petition application dated October 24, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Assessors Office certified abutters listing dated September 13, 2011;
Deed from the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds dated July 22, 2011;
Executed waiver of time received on October 25, 2011;
Unofficial property record card dated September 9, 2011;
Site Plan entitled “Plan to Accompany Petition” prepared by Flaherty & Stefani, Inc. of Plymouth, MA dated September 12, 2011;
Architectural renderings entitled “Garage Plan to Accompany Petition to Zoning Board of Appeals prepared by Flaherty & Stefani, Inc. of Plymouth, Massachusetts;
Town of Plymouth Planning Board Recommendation dated November 15, 2011;
Town of Plymouth Department of Public Works review letter dated October 31, 2011;
Design Review Board Memo to the Zoning Board of Appeals dated November 16, 2011; and
Site photos submitted by the Department of Planning and Development received November 15, 2011;
No further business came before the Board in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Byrne
Administrative Secretary
Approved: 12/08/11
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