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
Members absent: Michael Leary
Director of Inspectional Services: Paul McAuliffe
Recording Secretary: Tracey McCarthy
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening.
Public Hearing: Case #3735 – Anderson
5 Theatre Colony Way
SP per Section 205-43 & Table 5 to waive the side setback requirements in order
to construct a 10x23 mudroom.
Sitting: Mr. Conner; Mr. Keohan; Mr. Main; Mr. Conroy; and Mr. Peck
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Notice of Public Hearing
- ZBA Petition Application
- Dept. of Inspectional Services Denial dated December 16, 2013
- Deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in BK 594 PG 92
- January 28, 2014 Planning Board recommendations
- January 6, 2014 Engineering Dept. response
- November 26, 2013 Fire Dept. response
- Unofficial Property Card
- Site Photographs
- Aerial view of property
- January 16, 2014 Letter from George & Phyllis Hughes
- Plan prepared by Flaherty & Stefani, Inc. dated November 7, 2013
Robert Wollner, Wollner Construction, representing Applicant, outlined request for Special Permit. Mr. Wollner closed by explaining that they will be removing some of the driveway to construct the 10x23 mudroom addition.
Public comment in favor: None
Public comment in opposition: None
The Chairman closed public comment.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Main motioned to approve Special Permit for Case No. 3735 with an additional condition that the Applicant return to the ZBA for an informal session to show a site plan that reveals adequate parking for two vehicles. Mr. Peck seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Public Hearing: Case #3736 - Hanold
1 Thomas Street
SP per Section 205-43 and Table 5 to waive front setback and SP per Section
205-25, Paragraph A3 to enlarge a non-conforming structure in order to
construct an addition over the garage.
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Keohan, Mr. Main, and Mr. Conroy
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Notice of Public Hearing
- ZBA Petition Application
- September 30, 2013 Dept. of Inspectional Services Denial
- Deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in BK 36097, PG 349-350
- DPW Sewer Division – Sewer Entry Permit dated November 7, 2012
- Board of Health letter dated June 17, 2013
- January 28, 2014 Planning Board recommendations
- January 10, 2014 Engineering Comments
- January 6, 2014 Fire Dept. response
- Unofficial Property Record Card
- Aerial View of Property
- Site Photographs
- Copy of Map 16
- Photos of House
- Project support letter from abutter residing at 12 Allerton Street
- Plans prepared by Integrata Architecture & Construction:
- A0.0 – Title Sheet
- EX1.1 – Existing Conditions
- D1.1 Demo Plans
- A1.1 Construction Documents
- A2.1 Construction Documents
- A2.2 Construction Documents
- A3.1 Construction Documents
- A3.2 Construction Documents
- Site Layout & Grading Plan – Proposed Site Plan C-1 dated December 16, 2013
Phil Cordeiro, Project Manager with Allen Major, representing Applicant, outlined request for Special Permits. He provided a brief history of the property and its setbacks. He explained that they will be connecting to the municipal sewer system and running a sewer line to Allerton Street; and, as a result, they will abandon and remove the existing leach field. Mr. Cordeiro then re-capped the Planning Board and Engineering Dept. comments. He closed by referring to the Architectural plans.
Public comment in favor: None
Public comment in opposition: None
The Chairman closed public comment.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Peck motioned to approve Special Permit for Case No. 3736 with conditions as outlined in Planning Board recommendation. Mr. Main seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Public Hearing: Case #3728 – A.D.M. Cranberry Co., LLC
Off Federal Road, Carver
Continued from December 18, 2013
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Keohan, Mr. Main, Mr. Conroy, and Mr. Simpson
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Excerpts from Public Hearing on December 18, 2013
- January 17, 2014 Letter from Vanasse & Associates, Inc.
- February 14, 2013 Letter from Vanasse & Associates, Inc.
- February 6, 2013 Letter from Vanasse & Associates, Inc.
- MOU between Town of Carver and A.D.M. Cranberry Company, LLC.
Bill Madden, GAF Engineering, representing Applicant, recapped the two conditions that the Board was looking for from the December 18th meeting. He then reviewed the three letters from Vanasse & Associates, Inc. Mr. Madden provided an explanation of truck trips and their affects on the Town of Plymouth and also discussed the MOU between the Applicant and the Town of Carver. He defined the 100 truck trips per day from the soil excavation site and the 100 truck trips from the blending facility and what percent would actually be travelling on Plymouth roads. Mr. Madden closed by recapping the Phasing Plan and acreage.
The Board Members, Mr. Madden, and Mr. Rogers with A.D.M. Cranberry Co., discussed at length the truck trips and truck routes. They also discussed quarterly reviews, inspections, and financial arrangements with the Town of Plymouth.
Public comment in favor: None
Public comment in opposition: None
The Chairman closed public comment.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Main motioned to approve Special Permit for Case No. 3728 with 16 conditions and additional conditions as discussed. Mr. Simpson seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Public Hearing: Case # 3729 – Daniel Gargiulo & Alicia Hill
30 Fresh Pond Circle
Continued from December 18, 2013
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck; Mr. Keohan; Mr. Main; and Mr. Conroy
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Notice of Public Hearing
- ZBA Petition Application
- Dept. of Inspectional Services Denial dated April 9, 2013
- Deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in BK 33840, PG 75
- November 26, 2013 Response from Planning Board
- November 26, 2013 Response from Engineering
- November 20, 2013 Response from Fire Dept.
- Aerial View of Property
- Plan to Accompany Petition dated October 4, 2013
Daniel Gargiulo, Applicant, outlined request for his Special Permit. He explained that he will be taking down an existing 14x10 shed to erect a new pre-fab shed/wood shop. He said he would like to put the new shed in the same spot. He also stated that it will be erected on a slab and will also be on his leaching field. He closed by stating that this shed is for personal use, not for professional use as his HVAC business is on Water Street.
Public comment in favor: None
Public comment in opposition: Linda Karales, 10 Cottontail Trail; Edward Dutton, 28 Fresh Pond Circle; Sandra Pierce, 26 Fresh Pond Circle
The Chairman closed public comment.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Main motioned to approve Special Permit for Case No. 3729 with the condition that prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant is to obtain a sign off for the septic from the Board of Health. Mr. Peck seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Other Business: Case # 3608 & Case #3584 – Future Generation Wind, LLC.
Sitting: Mr. Conner; Mr. Peck; Mr. Keohan; Mr. Main; and Mr. Conroy
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Letter from Richard Tabaczynski dated December 4, 2013.
- Specifications for the Gamesa G97-2.0 MW (2 pages).
- Dimensional Comparison Table dated December 10, 2013.
- Sound Power Level Comparison dated December 10, 2013.
- Acoustic Analysis Comparison dated December 10, 2013.
- Shadow Flicker Comparison Analysis dated December 10, 2013.
- Memo from Patrick Farah, Town Planning Technician, Town of Plymouth, Department of Planning and Development, dated February 12, 2014.
- Letter from Richard Tabaczynski dated February 19, 2014.
Atty. Betters, representing Applicant, reviewed submitted documents as well as recapping previous cases that were before the ZBA. He also referred to condition in the decision. He closed by discussing the capacity factor.
Rich Tabaczynski, Atlantic Design, referred to his letter dated December 4, 2013 as well as referring to the comparison tables. He spoke about differences between what was originally approved and what the Applicant has chosen, the Gamesa G-97. He also spoke about the capacity factor. He stated that the Gamesa G-97 is gear box driven. He concluded by stating that this wind turbine was the best option for the site
Mr. Main motioned for the Board to approve the change in the wind turbine for Case No. 3584 and Case No. 3608. Mr. Peck seconded.
Agreed unanimously (5-0)
Mr. Keohan motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Conroy seconded. Agreed unanimously (6-0)
*On file with the Zoning Board of Appeals in project case files.
Respectfully Submitted
Tracey McCarthy
Administrative Secretary
Approved: March 5, 2014
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