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Date Approved: May 9, 2007
Brewster Planning Board
2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701
FAX (508) 896-8089
TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD
Wednesday April 11 7:00 P.M.
Brewster Town Office Building
Chairman Henchy convened the Planning Board meeting at 7:OOPM in the Brewster Town Office Building with
members Taylor, Pierce, Remy, Tubman were present. McMullen and Bugle were absent.
Minutes of the March 14, 2007 were accepted as corrected.
All voted AYE. (5-0-0)
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED -ANR #2007-09. Application/Owner: Bennett & O'Reilly/Chad Kodak,
Located at 1554 Main Street, Map 24, Lot 24
John O'Reilly present
Henchy -had questions about the submitted plan. The plan divided a large lot into 2, one of which has 2
dwellings on it. Because this lot would be less than 120,000 square feet wouldn't this plan create a non-
conforming lot?
O'Reilly -Chad Kodak had checked with Victor, Building Commissioner. Victor said it would not create a non-
conforming lot.
Henchy -reconfirmed that he thought it would be non-conforming and wondered if he had a letter from Victor
because the planning board had not seen any communication on this issue
O'Reilly - no letter on hand
Henchy -recommended that we continue this hearing and get Victor's input
O'Reilly -didn't think the planning board needed to approve the zoning questions in an ANR
Henchy -again requested that we continue and asked the applicant if he agreed
O'Reilly -sure
Taylor - had a question on view easements
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O'Reilly- the views are pre-existing so they do have a view
Taylor -asked if they had a permit for the easements
O'Reilly -yes
Motion by Taylor to continue the ANR. Second-Remy
VOTE 5-0-0
Bennett & O'Reilly/Craig Bordon, Located at 1567 & 1573 Main Street, Map 24 Lot 7 8~ 8 -preliminary
discussion for preliminary sub-division plan
John O'Reilly present.
O'Reilly -asked to withdraw plans
Motion by Taylor to withdraw plans. Second-Remy
VOTE 5-0-0
Don Baker -Informal discussion: determination of access and address, Map 34, Lot 46-1
Don & Martha Baker present
Henchy -read the memo submitted from Jillian Douglass, Assistant Town Administrator. Then he asked how
did the Bakers plan to get to their land?
Baker - he planned to get there on a small road from Rte 137 and Gulls Way. He stated that he has legal
access to cross over the Rail Trail and has an exemption for all public and private crossing. The rail trail has
even put in aprons and has installed signs that warn of the bike crossing. The fire chief has ok'd the road,
stating that it has the 14 feet width and with the bike trail upgrade it has been constructed better then many of
the town's roads. Don plans on maintaining the road and will keep it up to standards.
Taylor -Has someone been doing clearing out on the property?
Baker - he has taken down a few trees on his property for a well.
Henchy -reviewed Map 64 and determined that the rail trail was 86 feet wide and the Bakers had 180 feet of
frontage on the road in question.
Baker - in order to get to lot, he plans on accessing from Rte 137 down Gulls Way going down the edge of the
rail trail and then over to his property
Taylor -can the access accommodate the building process -which includes heavy construction vehicles?
Baker -yes
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Baker -spoke with Fire Captain Romme and Fire Chief Jones -they would like to make sure the road has a
unique name and is easy to identify. Baker recommended "Old Road" or "Old Cartway"
Taylor -stipulated that the name applied only to the road that extends from the Rail Trail to Western boundary
line of Baker's property (Map 34 lot 46-1)
Henchy- will we call it "Old Road"?
Baker -requested "Old Cartway" feeling that there should not be any conflict in town -this name doesn't
seem common and shouldn't be already taken.
Henchy - ok and then your next step would be go to the fire dept. and they will give you a number
Motion by Taylor to recognize the road from Gulls Way to the western boundary edge of Map 34, lot 46-1 as
Old Cartway. Second-Remy
VOTE 5-0-0
Motion to adjourn made by Taylor, second by Remy. All vote AYE
Respectfully submitted,
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Marjorie Pierce/Clerk
ann Sci/Administrative Clerk
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