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Home My Public Portal AboutPlanning Board -- 2007-06-13 Minutes\\~~~~~"~FtEYW S~:~o,,~~i~ o ~ ° ~ ~ ~ Brewster Plannin Board g ~~ o ~s 2 ~':e N~ $' 2198 Main Street Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898 s' ~ a~ D - (508) 896-3701 ,~Z' ~_ ~ - : FAX (508) 896-8089 ~ \~ ~ ~ ~} ~~ CORPOiI P~ 3 ~~/ Date Approved with Modifications: July 25 Vote: 6-0-0 TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD Wednesday June 13, 2007 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, Bugle, Cabezas. Tubman and McMullen. Minutes of the May 9, 2007 meeting were approved with modification. Informal Discussion: Brewster Recreation Department -Parking at Town Hall Keith Arnold, Recreation Director present for discussion Taylor - Ms. Taylor was very concerned about the people parking on the driveway. People are parking on both sides of the road and she is concerned about safety from both the perspective of a child running out between the cars and from emergency vehicles not being able to access the Town Halt. Henchy: felt like this was a parking abuse situation and if parking continued then the Board would withdraw the recreations permit to use the field McMullen - he would rather see a fine to an individual than to revoke the privilege Taylor: She stated that they have been complaining about this for so long and nothing changes. Perhaps if the Police Dept. started to issue tickets then the message would get out. Or, perhaps DPW could install split rail fences so that people don't park on either side. Blanchard, in the audience on another case, asked if there were signs out there letting people know that it is a no parking area? The answer was yes on one side of the street it says no parking. Arnold: He believed everything that was being said was valid. This issue has been going on for some time and they have been working with DPW to find ways to address. Actually, DPW has cleared out the right hand side and you can see the No Parking signs more clearly. Also, in the past they held 3 games on the two fields and they have decreased the usage of the field. The Recreation Dept. has been communicating with DPW, Police and the Selectman's office. They have talked about split rail fences, a hedge row and increase police patrolling. The problem still hasn't been fixed. Mr. Arnold doesn't know what the solution should be. He suggested that the Planning Board should meet with the new Recreation Director, Police Chief, DPW and the Selectman over the summer to come with new ideas to solve the issue. Taylor: Felt that opening the communications again with these parties would be a good idea. In the meantime, the Planning Board should write to the Police Dept. asking them to issue parking violations, and to the DPW to see if any temporary fencing can be installed. Planning Board Meeting Page 1 of 4 06-13-07 LEGAL HEARING CORRIDOR OVERLAY PROTECTION DISTRICT - COPD #2007-11 -Applicant: Flaherty -Located at Lot 6, Independence Way, Assessor's Map 27, Parcel 2101-6. Proposal to construct a three bay commercial building with attached ground level one bedroom apartment. Present Applicant: Kevin Flaherty Chairman Henchy opened the hearing of June 13, 2007 by reading the legal advertisement and making the applicant and parties in interest aware of their rights to appeal as required under Chapter 40A, Section 17. He stated that during the hearing any member of the Board or interested party could direct questions through the Chairman to a speaker relating to the proposal. Flaherty: presented his application and plans Henchy: He doesn't like the look of the building and would like to see clapboard siding Flaherty: He looked into the cost of clapboard and determined that it would double his cost to build and if that was a requirement then it would be unfeasible for him to do this project. Henchy: He noted that a similar building was built by Ray Parks and he might have some suggestions for Mr. Flaherty. Mr. Henchy asked how many SF would be the building? Flaherty: 3,200 SF Henchy: Will the bays be separate? Do you have any prospective tenants? Flaherty: Yes the bays will be separate and I do have prospective tenants. Henchy: Will the apartment be for an employee or security? Flaherty: An employee Henchy: How about traffic? Flaherty: Mr. Flaherty runs a heating and cooling business. He has two trucks that will be on the road most of the day. For the two other bays, both may be used for storage (i.e. boats, etc). Henchy: Made an overall review of the plans and made the following comments: 1. Looks like there is one common driveway for the 3 bays 2. no set back changes 3. parking labeled on the plans is incorrect -the parking is on the side with 7 spots 4. loading area -they will pull straight into the bays. 5. Drainage -looks like there is gravel -the board wants to make sure that no water or waste leaves the property 6. landscape plan was reviewed and criticized. Pierce: wanted to make sure the drainage stayed on the property. Ms. Pierce was concerned about using gravel for the drainage. When gravel freezes the water runs out into the road over the icey gravel. Henchy: Is there a catch basin? Flaherty: Yes and thought they had a berm planned. Planning Board Meeting Page 2 of 4 06-13-07 Henchy: It would be a requirement for a berm at the foot of the driveway to catch water in the catch basin. Taylor: Thought the Planning Board made a mistake previously in letting the metal buildings be built on this road. The Board would really like to see clapboard on 3 sides. It doesn't have to be a wood frame but the outside must be upgraded. As far as the landscape goes, the plan notes some invasive plants (burning bush was sited as an example). These plants need to be replaced with some native species. Taylor felt that some of the other lots are not keeping up to their landscape plans and the Board needed to review their decisions and if necessary get those other lot owners in front of the Board. Henchy: Presented the Dept reviews -There were no comments from the departments. Mr. Henchy then opened the discussion for public comment. Cummings: An abutter thought the buildings in the development were attractive and would like to see the same quality and appearance. He felt there would be some consistency in the development. English: An abutter, who could not be present, submitted a letter and Mr. Henchy read the entire letter. Patty: an abutter mentioned that in the past the fence between the properties has been damaged during construction. She didn't want her association to have to pay to have the fence fixed again if there was damage with this building. She was also concerned about the noise level. Henchy: The Board will take these comments under advisement when making their decision. McMullen: looked at the brochure Flaherty presented and liked what was shown. He suggested Mr. Flaherty determine pricing of these manufactured buildings. Pierce: Mentioned that this applicant was also going before the DPRC and that the Planning Board needed to wait for this meeting to take place before the Board could make a decision Tubman: requested the applicant to revise plans and submit a final draft that clearly notes drainage, landscape and parking. Taylor: Moved to continue the hearing until after Mr. Flaherty goes before DPRC. Second by McMullen. All AYE CONTINUANCE -LEGAL HEARING -SUBDIVISION PLAN #2007-10 - Applicant/Owner: Cape Cod Engineering/Jay Merchant -Proposed subdivision "Newcomb Knolls" -Definitive plan submitted for 16 conventional lots -Located off A.P. Newcomb Road on Assessor's Map 36, Parcels 1 & 5 Present for the ApplicantlOwner: Robert Perry, Cape Cod Engineering; Paul Sweetser, Professional Land Surveyor/Jay Merchant, Owner Henchy: reviewed the plans this afternoon and noted that lot 8 had only 50 feet of frontage. Mr. Henchy spoke with Mr. Perry to work out a solution. Mr. Perry will revise the mylar and resubmit at the next meeting. Perry: Has spoken with Chief Jones at the Fire Department and has received an ok with the hydrant placement. Henchy: prepared and read the draft conditions which need to be incorporated in the decision. In addition, Mr. Henchy reviewed the draft covenant prepared by Mr. Perry. The Planning Board made a few modifications and agreed to revise and approve at the next meeting. Taylor motioned to continue to the 27th. Bugle second. All vote AYE. Planning Board Meeting Page 3 of 4 06-13-07 Additional business: 1. McGinnis -Draft decision was reviewed and agreed that Mr. Henchy would sign in the morning. 2. Affordable Housing by-law draft from Jillian Douglass, Asst. Town Administrator - an analytical discussion occurred. Some of the main points were as follows: 1. concerned about owners going to Florida and leaving unit unsupervised 2. wondered if there could be a requirement that the owner was ayear-round resident. 3. #11 subdividing lot was questioned 4. density -10,000 SF of land for every bedroom 5. how does this effect septic 6. this bylaw really needs to be studied 7. if the owner decided not to keep the unit as an affordable housing unit then they would need to go back Before the Board 8. wondered if any other towns have this by-law? 9. The Board needs to have further discussions with the Asst. Town Administrator 3. Performance Bonds -determinations were made which will be passed along to Lisa Vitale Motion - Tubman to adjourn Second -McMullen Vote 6-0-0 Respectfully submitted, ~ ~~~. Marjorie P erce/Clerk J y ci Administrative Clerk m o -r c~ ter w 0 A Planning Board Meeting Page 4 of 4 06-13-07