MINUTES OF MEETING OF WAREHAM BOARD OF APPEALS

Date of Meeting:  May 12, 2010

I.	CALL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M.

II.	ROLL CALL

Members Present:	Ken Ferreira, Chairman
			Mary Scarsciotti, Clerk
			David Sharkey
			Richard Secher
			Wilma Engerman, Associate Member

Member Absent:	Mike Martin

III.	PRELIMINARY BUSINESS

A.	Approve minutes from previous meetings:  June 10, 2009, July 8, 2009, August 12, 2009, January 27, 2010, & April 14, 2010.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to approve the meeting minutes of June 10, 2009, July 8, 2009, August 12, 2009 (As corrected), January 27, 2010, & April 14, 2010.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

IV.	REQUEST FOR PLAN WAIVERS OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

A.	Informal Discussion:  Sign Country Market.

Brief discussion ensued re:  the proposal for a sign at the Country Market.

B.	Minor Modification to Comprehensive Permit – Retreat at Union Pond.

Representatives of the Retreat at Union Pond were present to discuss the landscape plan & the request for a modification of the Special Permit to allow construction without the binder course on the roadway.  It was noted this is the first public meeting held since the request/decision was made.

Discussion ensued re:  the landscape plan presented & the minor modification request to allow construction without the binder course on the roadway.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to approve the LS1-LS5 Landscape Plan dated 4/9/10 for The Retreat at Union Pond project.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to affirm the 4/20/10 decision to grant a Modification of the Special Permit granted to The Retreat at Union Pond to allow construction to continue without the binder course.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

V.	PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.	#03-10 – Onset Youth Center, c/o Darryl Higgins – 17 Tenth Street (Onset).

The public hearing notice was read into the record.

Present before the Board:	Darryl Higgins

Discussion & review ensued re:  the plan submitted dated 4/16/10 & the project intent, including parking, handicap parking, fencing, lighting, & landscaping.

MOTION:	A motion was made and seconded to grant a Variance for petition #03-10 – Onset Youth Center, c/o Darryl Higgins – 17 Tenth Street  to construct a 60x60 building with a six month extension as allowed by statute and with the following conditions:

•	Grant per plan dated April 16, 2010 which includes two (2) handicap parking spaces, a paved walkway, a stockade fence along the sideline & rear & to leave an opening to the parking area.
•	All lighting to face downward & remain on the property.
•	Landscaping shall be added around the front of the building with low shrubs and mulched bed.  This to include the small island along the street as per the plan.
•	Sign to be placed on face of building with downward face lighting.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VI.	NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSION

A.	CHAPA

Discussion ensued re:  project review in response to CHAPA & utilizing the use of a CPA to complete the required review.

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to request the Town Administrator approve funding to allow Special Council for 40B, Attorney Jon Witten, to hire a CPA to complete the required project review in response to CHAPA.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VII.	ADJOURNMENT

MOTION:	A motion was made & seconded to adjourn the meeting.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

Date signed:  ___________________________

Attest:  ______________________________________
            Mary Scarsciotti, Clerk
	WAREHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Date filed:  ____________________________
Date copy sent to Wareham Town Clerk:  __________________________