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MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Brewster Town Office Building
Chair Amanda Bebrin convened a meeting of the Planning Board at 6:31 pm with the following members participating:
Charlotte Degen, Tony Freitas, Rob Michaels, Elizabeth Taylor, and Alex Wentworth, Madalyn Hillis -Dineen was not
present. Also participating: Jon Idman, Town Planner, and Lynn St. Cyr, Senior Department Assistant. Bebrin declared
that a quorum of the Planning Board was present. The Meeting Participation Statement and Recording Statement were
read.
6:32 PM PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENT
None.
6:33 PM PUBLIC HEARING
Special Permit and Site Plan Review Case No. 2024-04: Applicant/Owner: The Free Sea Turtle, LLC, Paul Wallace,
Manager, has applied for Site Plan Review under Brewster Zoning Bylaw Article XII for a new commercial development
on an undeveloped lot, and a Special Permit under Brewster Zoning Bylaw Section 179-51 for uses including building and
construction trade shop or garage and a full-service restaurant, at 162 Underpass Road (Tax Map 77 Parcel 9) located
within the Commercial High Density (CH) Zoning District.
Documents:
• 03/21/24 Request to Continue
Motion by Degen to Open Public Hearing on Special Permit and Site Plan Review Case No. 2024-04. Second by
Michaels. Vote: 6-0-0. Idman stated that an application has been filed but the Applicant has asked to revise the
application and is requesting a continuance so he may submit a revised application. Motion by Michaels to Continue
Special Permit and Site Plan Review Case No. 2024-04 to April 10, 2024. Second by Degen. Vote 6-0-0.
6:36 PM PUBLIC HEARING
Special Permit and Site Plan Review Case No. 2024-05: Applicant/Owner: 162 Underpass LLC, Charles Whitcomb III,
Manager, has applied for Site Plan Review under Brewster Zoning Bylaw Article XII for a new commercial development
on an undeveloped lot, and a Special Permit under Brewster Zoning Bylaw Section 179-51 for uses including building and
construction trade shop or garage and (1) accessory commercial dwelling unit, at Underpass Road (Tax Map 77 Parcel
10 and 60) located within the Commercial High Density (CH) Zoning District.
Documents:
0 03/21/24 Request to Continue
Motion by Degen to Open Public Hearing on Special Permit and Site Plan Review Case No. 2024-05. Second by
Wentworth. Vote: 6-0-0. The Planning Board discussed the format for the public hearing as Case Nos. 2024-04 and
2024-05 share infrastructure, access, landscaping, and parking. Idman explained that the applications and public
hearings are separate and each application should be considered on its own merits. Idman further stated that since the
applications share infrastructure and other elements and because the Applicants are using the same engineer, there
may be discussion on both applications at the same time. Motion by Michaels to Continue Special Permit and Site Plan
Review Case No. 2024-05 to April 10, 2024. Second by Wentworth. Vote 6-0-0.
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6:40 PM APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
AmDroval of Meeting, Minutes: March 13. 2024.
The Board reviewed the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion by Degen to Approve March 13, 2024 Meeting
Minutes. Second by Wentworth. Vote: 6-0-0.
6:41 PM COMMITTEE REPORTS
Freitas summarized a recent joint meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust and Housing Partnership including an update
on the sale of the Yankee Drive property. There was also discussion on future housing opportunities and options.
Freitas also mentioned the upcoming book program through the Brewster Ladies Library which will have a segment on
housing. He suggested Planning Board members read "Arbitrary Lines" which is a book on the recommended reading
list. Bebrin mentioned an upcoming Housing 101 session that would be offered through the Housing Office.
Degen summarized the March 11th Select Board Meeting including approval of a liquor license for a mini golf venue
which may be the only mini golf venue with a liquor license in the area; upcoming tours of the Bay and Pond properties;
the Brewster Ladies Library community reading program; a salary scale for part time and seasonal employees;
Community Preservation Act funds up for vote at Spring Town Meeting; the Senior and Veteran Tax Work Off Program;
an Interim Access Policy for the Brewster Pond property; and appointment of alternate committee members.
Taylor stated that the Community Preservation Committee met to discuss warrant articles for the Spring Town Meeting
and their project list.
Bebrin mentioned the upcoming tours planned for the Sea Camps properties and noted that registration is required for
the Pond Property due to limited parking on site. There will be shuttles available from Captains Golf Course for those
interested in attending the tours on April 6th and April 10th. The Bay Property will be open for tours on April 17th and
April 27th. There will be two separate warrant articles at Spring Town Meeting one related to the Pond Property and one
related to the Bay Property.
6:53 PM FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Planning Board received mail regarding a proposed seasonal dock at 104 Canoe Pond Drive. Idman noted that
under Chapter 91, the Planning Board is required to receive notice of the license application. A public hearing notice
from the Harwich Planning Board for April 9, 2024 was also received.
6:53 PM MATTERS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR
None.
Motion by Wentworth to Adjourn. Second by Degen. Vote: 6-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM.
Next Planning Board Meeting Date: April 10, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn St. , Senior Department Assistant, Planning
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