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, William Keohan, Edward Conroy, Mike Leary, and James Simpson
Members absent: David Peck and Michael Main
Recording Secretary: Tracey McCarthy
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening.
Public Hearing: Eastport Bayside, LLC – Case # 3777
234 Water Street
Special Permit per Section 205-46, Paragraph C5 subject to EDC for multi-family residential units; Special Permit per Section 205-46, Table 5 to waive setback requirements, if needed; Special Permit per Section 205-23, Paragraph A3 to modify parking and associated standards, if needed; and, Modification of the Special Permits and other relief granted in the decisions of the ZBA in Case Nos. 1151, 1381, 1604, 1696, 2509, 3406, and 3579
Sitting: Mr. Conner; Mr. Conroy; Mr. Keohan; Mr. Simpson; and Mr. Leary
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement and the January 23, 2014 letter requesting continuance into the record.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Notice of public hearing
- January 23, 2015 Letter RE Request for Continuance from Atty. Betters
Atty. Robert Betters, representing Petitioner, referred to his January 23, 2015 letter requesting a continuance. He stated the purpose for the continuance is to comply with the request of the Town for a peer review, which was not required during the initial assessment. He respectfully asked the Board to continue the case to March 4, 2015 at 7:45 p.m.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Keohan motioned to continue Special Permits for Case No. 3777 to March 4, 2015 at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Simpson seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Public Hearing: Colony Place – Case # 3776
200-275 Colony Place
Modification of Special Permit in Case No. 3283 issued by the ZBA for Master Plan Signage and/or a Special Permit per Section 205-19, Paragraph K, for Master Plan Signage in order to add another free standing sign.
Sitting: Mr. Conner; Mr. Conroy; Mr. Keohan; Mr. Simpson; and Mr. Leary
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 Signage Requirement documents
- ZBA Petition Application
- Dept. of Inspectional Services denial dated 12/12/14
- Deed recorded in BK34002, PG 3
- January 13, 2105 Planning Board comments
- January 5, 2015 Engineering comments
- December 24, 2014 Fire Dept. comments
- January 20, 2015 North Plymouth Steering Committee comments
- Plans:
- Pylon Sign Location Plan
- Back Lot Pylon Sign
- Pylon Dimensions
Attorney Robert Betters, representing Petitioner, provided a brief history of the project and amendments to the Bylaw regarding zones. He summarized the proposed Special Permit requests, and noted the location of the existing and proposed pylon signs. He provided specs for the new sign. He commented that this new sign will serve to identify the tenants that will occupy the back lots.
Public comment in favor: No one
Public comment in opposition: No one
The Chairman closed public comment.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Leary motioned to approve Special Permit for Case No. 3777 with condition as discussed. Mr. Simpson seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Public Hearing: Town of Plymouth – Case #3778
25 So. Russell & 26 Court
Special Permit per Section 205-3, Height, the building exceeds the max height of 35’
Sitting: Mr. Conner; Mr. Conroy; Mr. Keohan; Mr. Simpson; and Mr. Leary
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 12/23/2014
- Deed recorded in BK 37834, PG 280
- February 3, 2015 Planning Board comments
- January 21, 2015 Engineering Dept. comments
- January 30, 2015 Fire Dept. comments
- Unofficial Property Record Card – 26 Court Street
- Unofficial Property Record Card – 25 So. Russell Street
- Color Photo Rendering
- Aerial Photo Site Map
- January 30, 2015 – New Building Height Analysis prepared by Durkee Brown Architects
- Plans dated November 14, 2014:
- C-2 Layout and Materials Plan
- C-3 Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan
- L1.1 Landscape Plan
- A301 Exterior Elevations
- A302 Exterior Elevations
- A400 Building Sections
- A200 Basement Plan
- A201 First Floor Plan
- A202 Second Floor Plan
- A203 Third Floor Plan
- A204 Fourth Floor Plan
Melissa Arrighi, Town Manager, outlined request for the Special Permit and noted that the new Town Hall address will be 26 Court Street.
Martha Werenfels, Principal, Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects, provided brief history of their involvement with this project. She provided an explanation as to how they determined what needed to be provided for a new town hall. She discussed preservation and new construction on the site. She referred to schematic design phase plans and reviewed grades. She summarized the intent of the design for the gables and dormers. She reviewed parking, height variance, and building dimensions. She noted slope issue with the streets and sidewalks.
She articulated height dimensions from various points of building locations, and noted expansion limitations.
Public comment in favor: Paul Hapgood; Town Meeting Member
Public comment in opposition: No one
The Chairman closed public comment.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Keohan motioned to approve Special Permit for Case No. 3778 with conditions per Planning Board recommendation. Mr. Simpson seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Mr. Leary motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Keohan seconded. Agreed unanimously (5-0)
*On file with the Zoning Board of Appeals in project case files.
Respectfully Submitted
Tracey McCarthy
Administrative Secretary
Approved: February 18, 2015
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