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May 19, 2004—Minutes
A meeting of the Site Plan Review Committee was called to order at 10:00 a.m. in Meeting Room A,
Orleans Town Hall. Departments Present: Bob Canning (Health); Bill Quinn(Fire); Brian Harrison
(Building); Todd Bunzick(Water); George Meservey (Planning). Absent: Bob Bersin(Highway);
Jennifer Wood(Conservation).
FORMAL REVIEW: Dalia Realty Trust(M. John Pautienis), 6 Nell's Way
Will Joy(Coastal Engineering) explained that this project consists of a dental office on the first floor and
office space on the second floor. There will be a front entry on the building. The parking has been
rearranged to leave space in front of building for a handicap ramp. They will share dumpsters with the
butcher shop. Parking is shared.
Comments:
Fire: Type of fire protection can be decided at permit process time. The need for fire
extinguishers will be determined by the Building Inspector. Anything
underground must be able to support fire apparatus.
Water: The ramp is over the water service and must be removable. There is a need for a
surveyor to check for cross connections.
Health: DEP has ruled that a facility consisting of a five chair orthodontist and a 1,500
square feet office space has an appropriate flow of 649 gallons per day. Must
submit monthly meter readings, including days of operation and gallons used.
Need a certification from a Design Engineer for soils. Need a letter stating that
the septic under parking is unavoidable. System must be vented. Septic system
is located on a lot other than the lot that the building is on. Orleans Board of
Health Regulations require the septic system be located on the same lot as the
structure it serves. Also Title5 lot line variances may be required.
Building: All wiring must be medical grade.
Planning: Need Old King's Highway approval. The parking is adequate. Must adhere to
the new lighting bylaw.
MOTION: On a motion by Bob Canning, seconded by Bill Quinn, the Committee voted to approve
the Formal Site Plan.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
INFORMAL REVIEW: Island Pool Co., 16 Rayber Road
Will Joy(Coastal Engineering) explained that this project consists of the construction of a 5,000 square
feet store building with two (2) one-bedroom apartments and 1,000 square feet of office area. This was
formerly a lantern building. The east end is split with fire wall in the first bay. There will be 2
apartments on the upper level. There is only enough parking for a pick up truck to back up to a high open
door for deliveries. The dumpster pad is shown.
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Comments:
Fire: No storage of pool chemicals. May require a fire alarm system with a lock box.
May require smoke detectors in the apartments. Anything underground must be
able to support fire apparatus.
Water: Old water service to be cut and capped when new service is installed. There
must be a minimum of 5' separation. It is possible to get main water service
directly to the building.
Health: Need a letter stating that septic under the parking area is unavoidable. There is
leaching under the parking. Septic tank has to be H2O. No floor drains.
Building: Must adhere to the new lighting bylaw. 25-year storm drainage needs to be
contained on-site . This is controlled construction. Need drainage calculations
with the formal plan.
Planning: Must adhere to the setback requirements. There can be no driveways or parking
spaces within 10' of the building. Must adhere to the new lighting bylaw.
The committee agreed that this application needs to come back for a Formal Review.
FORMAL REVIEW: Sate Group, Inc., 13 Beach Road, Orleans, MA 02653 (continued)
Stephanie Sequin(Ryder& Wilcox) explained that this project consists of the removal of an existing 16
unit motel. Construction of 2 buildings to house a total of eight 2-bedroom apartments. An existing 3-
bedroom dwelling to remain. They have submitted a landscaping plan. There were concerns with the
water service—they are putting in a 6"sprinkler service. They have replaced the gazebo with a pergola.
Existing water service to the motel is to be cut and capped. They have added a bike rack. There is a
dumpster location on the plan for possible future use. All outside lights will comply with the new lighting
bylaw.
Comments:
Fire: Relief on sprinkler system. Smoke detect. Underground support fire apparatus.
Water: There has to be a stop for each individual service. Gas needs to be shown on the
plan.
Health: The issue of requiring advanced sewage treatment for the single dwelling must be
resolved with the Board of Appeals and Board of Health. Board of Health will
have to approve every aspect of the septic system.
Planning: Must adhere to the new lighting bylaw.
MOTION: On a motion by Bob Canning, seconded by Todd Bunzick, the Committee voted to
approve and accept the Site Plan with the conditions that all approvals and variances from the Board of
Health and the Zoning Board of Appeals are granted and that all improvements are completed or surety
provided before occupancy.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
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Approval of Minutes: May 5, 2004
MOTION: On a motion by Bill Quinn, seconded by Todd Bunzick, the Committee voted to
approve the minutes of May 5, 2004.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Karen C. Sharpless
Recording Secretary
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