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, James Simpson, and Mike Leary
Recording Secretary: Eileen Hawthorne
Director of Inspectional Services: Paul McAuliffe
Peter Conner opened the meeting and announced that the Board would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss ongoing litigation concerning Case No. 3620 – Industrial Tower and Wireless and to add Case No. 3610 – Zamperini.
James Simpson moved for the Board to enter Executive Session; William Keohan, second; a roll call vote was taken: James Simpson – yes; Michael Leary – yes; Michael Main – yes; and Peter Conner – yes. Edward Conroy joined the Board in Executive Session.
Mr. Conner announced that the Board would return to open session.
The Board returned to open session at 7:50 p.m.
Tufankjian (Continued) – Case #3705
356 and 357 Court Street
Signage
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
Handout: Letter from Atty. Allan H Tufankjian dated July 11, 2013
Staff memo
Sign Schematics received July 10, 2013
Excerpt from the minutes of May 15, 2013
Existing sign schematics received May 15, 2013
Letter from Eric Dykeman dated May 15, 2013
Letter from Marcus Kim Bucci Hyundai dated May 10, 2013
Seated: William Keohan, Michael Main, James Simpson, Michael Leary and Edward Conroy.
Charles Tufankjian stated that he would like to withdraw his current petition for signage and submit a new filing for a full sign package. The Hyundai Corporation has requested that a pylon sign be installed. A pylon sign was not part of the original sign package. Mr. Tufankjian also stated that he was working with the Director of Inspectional Services to determine a reasonable amount of signage.
Public Comment:
Everett Malaguti was in favor of the signage that was presented to the North Plymouth Steering Committee, but reserved comments on a pylon sign.
Mr. Keohan moved for the Board to continue the public hearing for Case No. 3705 to September 4, 2013 at 8:15 p.m. to allow the petitioner to work with the Director of Inspectional Service to bring the signs into compliance and to present a compliance plan/report; Michael Main, second; the vote was (4-1-0) with Edward Conroy in opposition.
Jiping Wang – Case #3715
45 Samoset Street
Special Permit for personal services and a waiver of parking requirements.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
Public Hearing Notification
Planning Board Recommendation dated June 25, 2013
Fire Department Comments dated June 24, 2013
Engineering Dept. Comments dated June 12, 2013
Petition Application, Zoning Denial, Lease Agreement, Property Record Card, Site Sketch, Locus Map, Site Photographs, and Site Plan dated May 4, 2013
Seated: Edward Conroy, Michael Main, James Simpson, William Keohan and Peter Conner
Mr. Keohan read the public hearing notice and the public hearing was opened.
Michael Sweeney presented a request for special permits to convert existing office space to a personal services establishment (three massage chairs/beds). The hours of operation would be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The parking spaces have been delineated and the driveway has been marked with enter and exit indicators.
Public Comment:
In Favor: None
In Opposition or Questions: Robert Venturi and Jason Murray
The Board closed the public hearing.
Michael Main moved for the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant the request for special permits under case No. 3715 subject to two conditions; James Simpson, second; the vote was unanimous.
Joanne Silva – Case #3716
37 Beach Street
Special Permit for a front porch
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
Public Hearing Notification
Staff Memo dated July 10, 2013
Planning Board Recommendation dated June 25, 2013
Engineering Dept. Comments dated June 12, 2013
Fire Dept Comments dated June 25, 2013
Petition Application, Zoning Denial, Property Record Card, Deed, Site Photographs, Site Plan dated April 30, 2013
Seated: Michael Main, Edward Conroy, Michael Leary, William Keohan and Peter Conner.
Mr. Keohan read the public hearing notice and the public hearing was opened.
Joanne Silva presented the request for special permits in order to construct a 9.5’x28.5’ three season, front porch with windows, roof and siding. The addition will not be heated or used for year round living space.
Public Comment:
In favor: Mary Taylor
In Opposition or Questions: None
The Board closed the public hearing.
Michael Main moved for the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant the special permits for Case No. 3716 subject to three conditions; Edward Conroy, second; the vote was unanimous.
Airamee McMahon – Case #3717
137 Court Street
Special Permit for 15 residential units
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
Public Hearing Notification
Letter from Atty. Robert Betters dated June 24, 2013
Seated: Edward Conroy, Michael Main, William Keohan, James Simpson, and Peter Conner
Mr. Keohan read the public hearing notice and the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Keohan read a letter from Atty. Robert Betters requesting a continuance in order to address concerns of the Engineering Department.
Mr. Keohan moved for the Board to continue Case No. 3717 to September 4, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.; Michael Main, second; the vote was unanimous.
Other Business:
Other Business: May include topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Case No. 3284 – Sawmill Development Corporation – Extension – 40B
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
Letter from John E Pomeroy dated May 14, 2013
Copy of Appeals Court decision sent December 1, 2010
Copy of letter from Mass Housing dated January 6, 2010
Extensions of Purchase and Sale Agreements dated April 1, 2005, March 30, 2007, March 30, 2009, and March 30, 2011
Page 12 of ZBA decision Case No. 3284
Seated: Edward Conroy, Michael Leary, Michael Main, William Keohan and Peter Conner.
John Pomeroy presented a request for a three-year extension for The Village at Sawmill Woods.
Michael Main moved for the Board to extend the special permit for Case No.3284 for three years; Edward Conroy, second; the vote was unanimous.
Informal Hearing:
ZBA 3517, Camelot Wind LLC
125 Camelot Drive, Map 83, Lot 24-4
Compliance with Condition No. 2
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
Letter from Atty. Robert Betters dated June 28, 2013
Letter from Vertical Resources Group Inc. dated May 31, 2013
Letter from OHI Engineering Inc. dated May 14, 2013
Letter from Holmes Murphy & Associates dated May 14, 2013
Letter from Weymouth Bank dated May 29, 2013
ZBA Decision Case No. 3517
Seated: William Keohan, Peter Conner, Michael Main and Edward Conroy
Atty. Robert Betters presented alternatives to address condition No. 2 of the special permit granted for Case No. 3517 in regards to surety bonds for the decommissioning of the wind turbine.
The Board was not satisfied with the alternatives proposed and requested further information.
Mr. Keohan moved to continue the informal hearing; Edward Conroy, second; the vote was unanimous.
Informal Hearing:
ZBA 3599 Remand – Poirier Realty Trust/James Deeb
Saquish Beach, Map 132, Lots B-6 and B-126
Compliance with Condition No. 3
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
Memo from Lee Hartmann, Director of Planning & Development dated July 10, 2013
ZBA Decision Case No. 3599 Remand
Site Plan “Proposed Relocation of Existing Dwelling”, Page 3 of 3, dated June 8, 2013
Seated: Peter Conner, Edward Conroy, Michael Main and William Keohan
James Deeb presented a revised plan to address condition No. 3 that detailed the new location of the existing dwelling that would move the house four feet.
Michael Main moved for the Board to determine that Condition No. 3 of the special permit for Case No. 3599 Remand has been satisfied; Edward Conroy, second; the vote was unanimous.
Distribute Town’s Guiding Principles
The Board received copies of the Town’s Guiding Principles for their review.
Edward Conroy moved for the meeting to adjourn at 9:55 p.m.; Michael Main, second; the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted;
Eileen Hawthorne
Administrative Assistant
Approved: July 29, 2013
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